This image of the new Moto Guzzi 1400 was leaked from a dealer convention. The engine is a 90 degree v twin with 4 valves per cylinder. There are oil coolers however the engine is also air cooled. This new engine will be the basis for all Moto Guzzi’s in the future. Traditionally the Moto Guzzi has appealed to the [...]

Ducati is for sale, the private equity owners have made it public that they are seeking USD1.32 Billion. Or 1 billion Euros. Ducati as a company have been doing extremely well over the past few years despite the financial crisis. They have obtained a good market share and have differentiated their product offering in order to attain [...]

2012 Aprilia RSV4 technical specification (SBK Spec)     Engine Aprilia 4 longitudinal 65° V4 cylinder, 4-strokes, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshaft (DOHC), four valves per cylinder Engine capacity 999 cc Maximum rpm 15,000 rpm Maximum power ~ 220 hp Fuel system Variable-height intake ducts controlled by engine control unit, electronic injection with 8 injectors and latest-generation [...]

Strange that in a world where everyone wants a twin cylinder diesel pedal cart to commute to work a 1600 6 cylinder motorcycle wins 2011 International Bike of the Year. This was announced at the Brussels motor show where the jury consisted of 25 motorcycle magazines from all over the world. The K 1600 GT [...]

Recently whilst browsing through the classifieds I came across a 2008 Yamaha with 10 000km silver, with many extra’s for R28 000. At the current exchange rate that works out to roughly USD 3500. So instantaneously I slammed my coffee to the desk and snatched my phone. I rang up the so called ‘owner’ to [...]

Upon unloading the new 200hp ZX10R in the drive and slipping into some leathers, I decided I will put on some music and go for a ride through the leafy suburbs to get a feel for the new Ninja. However the first song that started to play on my iPod was ‘take me to the [...]

So you’ve mastered the wheelie and you smash an endo every time you get a chance. Bet you think your a hot shot? Well check out this guy, Rollerblading behind his own motorcycle while he controls it using rope.  That’s a new one to try out, don’t know if ill hook up my  gixxer to some string though.

The YZF-R15 version 2.0 is a new model that has been developed under the concept of a “Graded Up R15.” While maintaining the proven ease of handling of the existing R15, the R15 version 2.0 boasts of spruced up looks and better performance in circuit riding. The design elements are borrowed from the supersport model [...]

For those of us with a more eccentric disposition I may have the bike for you. The Hellcat. You’ll have to be a rich eccentric individual though becasue the bike is priced at $45 000 if you order now. Leave it any later and another 5 grand is added to the price tag. That being [...]

It’s here, one of my most favorite bikes, the fireblade is back. Everything to all people, the 2012 fireblade looks awesome. These pictures were leaked and as a result no information has been released by the manufacturer, but sources say ABS will be an option, the engine is the same configuration, so no V4 or big bang motor. You [...]

Casey Stoner captured his sixth win of the season in front of 155,400 fans at Brno for Sunday’s Cardion ab Grand Prix České republiky, stretching his Championship lead to 32 points over Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing). Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) got the hole shot from his first pole position of the season, with Lorenzo [...]

Refreshed and ready for their imminent return to action after a two-and-a-half week interval since Laguna Seca, the MotoGP class returns to the track on Friday morning for the opening session of the Cardion ab Grand Prix České republiky. Discussing the 11th round of the 2011 campaign on Thursday afternoon at the Brno circuit were [...]

KTM has launched the new 125 Duke to the South African market at their new premises at North Riding, Gauteng. The 125 Duke has proven to be a fun bike by multiple South African champion Brian Capper when he demonstrated what can be done with a naked bike like this in front of the excited [...]

Want a track bike? what about the ultra refined 848 Evo. Already a track beast in standard guise, this version will undoubtedly cut down your track times. Ducati Sandton added new track fairings, removed the lights and switchgear. Lock tied the handle grips, made the power plant breath easier by adding a race filter and [...]

We love to ride however in this day and age we cant be to careful. This is a reminder to ride safe, but more importantly this is a message to people in cars to always remember to keep an eye out. Or rather keep your eye in but be vigilant for bikers. Us bikers have [...]