Drifting, FMX, and Motorbike Stunt riding at night – Qatar Motorshow 2012
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Make no mistake about it: motorcycle racing is at the nucleus of Ducati. Never is this more evident than the release of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike. This fifth generation Italian-built sportbike makes use of radical technologies born from success in World Superbike and MotoGP competition. For the full tech analysis read the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike First Look and 2012 Ducati 1199 Superquadro Engine Info analysis as this review focuses on the hour-long riding impression aboard the up-spec S model ($22,995) from the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Â
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Historically Ducati sportbikes have  … Pictures and more
Before Rickey Gadson came onto the scene, save that, before he exploded onto the scene, motorcycle drag racing was largely unknown. He pulled the sport out of the shadows of obscurity and into the spotlight of the media. It could also be said that Rickey Gadson is single handedly responsible for “Joe Public” being aware of motorcycle drag racing. How?
Rickey became the “spokes-hero” for motorcycle drag racing by  … More
Torn ACL and Other Injuries Force Chad Reed to Miss Remainder of Supercross Series
The Dallas round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series last Saturday evening resulted in season-ending injuries for TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed (Honda). While in a tight battle with Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki) for the lead, Reed went down extremely hard and seemed to have his foot caught up in his motorcycle. The result was a series of injuries detailed in  … More