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Ducati to sell 1198R in 2010?
By Ben Cope on 07/08/2009 14:28:09
Rumours suggest that Ducati will be renaming the 1098R in 2010
Ducati's 1098R has never actually been a 1098, it's actually 1198cc, so rumours that Ducati will be removing the 1098R from its range and replacing it with an 1198R sound probable.If they do change it to an 1198R, you heard it here first.
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Aprilia did electric. 10 years ago...
By Ben Cope on 26/06/2010 09:51:51
I dug this pic up from the archives...
I was delving around old press kits and found this Aprilia Enjoy, electric push-bicycle from 10 years ago. It had a top speed of around 20mph and a range of (probably) about 25 miles.But who cares? It looks cool and comes from a time where Aprilia
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BMW R1250GS could this replace the R1200GS?
By Ben Cope on 12/08/2009 15:00:15
Concept design shows what the replacement to the R1200Gs could look like
COULD this be BMW's replacement for the R1200GS? Oberdan Bezzi, a designer with motorcycle industry experience thinks so.We've yet to see a capacity hike in any of BMW's current range, however the unstressed flat-twin 1200 is more than capable
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Do you like ball sports? I mean, really like them?
By Ben Cope on 28/09/2009 11:31:41
New helmets from Italy but one question: why?
Football Motorcycle HelmetThis new range of motorcycle helmets has been created by Torneo. They're slightly more individual than your average Haga-rep Arai, but that doesn't mean you should buy one. Just think, everytime you stop at the lights
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Ducati to launch Monster 796?
By Ben Cope on 19/04/2010 09:56:42
Rumour mill gossip predicts launch of new middleweight Monster
with the launch of the Hypermotard 796, a larger capacity Monster could squeeze out the Monster 696 from Ducati's range.Fingers crossed. The Monster S2R 800 was a peach.
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Top 7 cruisers with huge engines
By Ben Cope on 25/07/2011 11:09:39
Motorcycles with engines that are bigger than you'll find in most cars...
from their current range, the one with the biggest engine, naturally. If you like your bikes large and loud step this way...
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Is it a scooter, is it a unicycle? No it's a Ryno
By Ben Cope on 03/11/2011 14:07:03
Another 'personal transportation device. Could be fun.
Spotted out there on the interwebs is this, the Ryno. A new form of transport that looks like a unicycle crashed into a segway and a mountain bike. It's battery-powered and has a 30-mile range with a top speed of 20mph. It's self-levelling, just
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Ducati launch 848 EVO, with claimed 140bhp
By Ben Cope on 20/07/2010 13:46:40
Ducati have given their supersports machine an upgrade and a new name. It's goodbye to the 848, boo. Say hello to the 848 EVO. Yay, more power, better brakes!
DUCATI HAVE launched a tweaked 848, called the 848 EVO which will replace the standard 848 in the company's range.It features more power from the Testastretta engine and more braking power from Brembo’s Monobloc brakesThe 'EVO' treatment applied
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New: Alpinestars Lucerne Drystar jacket
By Ben Cope on 05/10/2011 10:46:46
An all-weather sports-touring jacket featuring Drystar
Alpinestars have launched another textile jacket into their range. The Lucerne Jacket features zippered ventilation panels and slim, lightweight Bio Armor protectors. The Drystar lining is breathable but keeps water out.Here's what Alpinestars have
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New: Shark Speed-R helmet
By Ben Cope on 17/11/2011 10:09:12
Shark's new mid-priced lid
SHARK have just released this new helmet, the Speed-R. We love the paintjob, here's what they have to say about it:Speed –R:Brand new and oozing with style the Speed –R joins SHARK replacing the RSI range. Over the past year the French company has
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