Monthly Archives: December 2009

There’s a reason why manufacturers usually ban all cellphones from their R&D facilities and Ducati may have just learned their lesson after Marlboro Ducati rider Nicky Hayden took an iPhone shot of the 2010 Desmosedici GP10 MotoGP bike when recently visiting the Ducati factory.

Ouch, that surely ruined someone’s day, but not entirely as the photo only reveals larger vents in the side fairing. The change enhances engine cooling and helps Ducati meet MotoGP regulations, which for 2010 say that no more than 6 engines must last all 18 races. That apart, the bike doesn’t look much different from its predecessor, but we still have to wait long for the official unveiling and thank Nicky Hayden for this unexpected preamble.

If looks could kill: Nicky Hayden publishes first Ducati GP10 photo! originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 23 December 2009 11:50 EST.

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Suzuki DR-Z400S originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 23 December 2009 10:59 EST.

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POLL: Greatest WSBK champion 2000-2009? crash.net I certainly hope that we can agree that the 2002 World Super Bike Championshop and the 2009 World Super Bike Championshiop are 2 years that should be …

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DDB&Co Istanbul was commissioned by KTM Turkey with the making of a print ad that ended up bringing an award for the original idea. The ad is for their 250SX motorcycle, a veritable off-roader, so the rider’s behavior is almost justified.

Congratulations KTM for this ad, which reminds us of Aprilia’s…

KTM makes fun of paved roads, wins print ad award originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 15:50 EST.

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We just came across this on the web and look at it as to a prehistoric motorcycle (yes, even though it is actually a bicycle from 1791), especially after reading that it’s form was inspired by animals such as horses, birds and snakes.

Invented by frenchmen, Comte Mede de Sivrac this early precursor of the bicycle => motorcycle had no steering and we can’t see any pedals, so we guess that Fred Barney would easily find its place on it and ride with style.

The Flintstones motorcycle? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 15:01 EST.

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When he’s not filming for the movie Knight and Day or flirting with Cameron Diaz on a Ducati Hypermotard during breaks on the set, Tom Cruise seems to enjoy riding his very own Ducati Desmosedici and make the front page of both tabloids and motorcycle magazines.

Being only 5’ 7” inch tall, the actor and first US owner of a Ducati Desmosedici seems to manage with the big Italian supersport motorcycle very well and still look cool along the way.

Looking at these pictures, we just have to ask: does Tom Cruise make the Ducati Desmosedici look better or is it the other way around?

Does Tom Cruise make the Ducati Desmosedici look better? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 14:32 EST.

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When he’s not filming for the movie Knight and Day or flirting with Cameron Diaz on a Ducati Hypermotard during breaks on the set, Tom Cruise seems to enjoy riding his very own Ducati Desmosedici and make the front page of both tabloids and motorcycle magazines.

Being only 5’ 7” inch tall, the actor and first US owner of a Ducati Desmosedici seems to manage with the big Italian supersport motorcycle very well and still look cool along the way.

Tom Cruise spied riding the Ducati Desmosedici originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 14:32 EST.

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Famous in the dual-sport category thanks to its unbeatable combination of street and off-road excitement, the Suzuki DR650SE stands for both adventure and practicability and still ads a distinctive touch in 2010 thanks to the white color scheme. Also, with great price and fuel economy, you’re in for one great bang for the buck.

Suzuki DR650SE originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 13:32 EST.

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Fatal mishap mars Big Bike Fest in Labuan Daily Express The dead was identified as Mohd Azil Afiq Taharuddin, 26, who was a pillion rider on the "Honda Gold Wind" super bike, while the injured was Jafferi Ismail. … and more »

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Inventor of the production line Henry Ford would have been jealous on former Bimota chief engineer Ascanio Rodorigo if the timing would have been better. This last has designed and created a unique motorcycle called Vyrus – an impressive achievement, no doubt about it – from (attention!) precisely 750 parts. In the video attached after the brake, you can watch the Italian engineer talk about the “craftsman’s studio” in which the Vyrus comes to life in less than three minutes. Don’t believe our word! It’s all in the video.

Assembling a Vyrus motorcycle takes three minutes! originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 21 December 2009 14:54 EST.

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