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Review: Ducati Sport 1000 lives up to its heritage

Ducati. It's a name full of racing heritage and tradition, but it hasn't always been that way. The company's roots are much more humble, first by selling radio equipment before moving into the world of two wheels with a quaint motorized bicycle dubbed the Cucciolo – meaning "puppy" in Italiano – because of its cuddly exhaust note. Needless to say, there was no way of knowing in the early 1950s that the brand would go on to become one of the most successful grand prix racing companies in the world. But we're sure glad it did. ... Read more →

Honda to launch first-ever dual clutch gearbox for motorcycles with new VFR Jeremy Korzeniewski

When Honda's upcoming VFR1200 hits the American and European markets in 2010, the new sports tourer will be equipped with the first dual clutch transmission designed for the two-wheeled market. ...

Monterey 2009: Pebble Beach adds motorcycle parking Frank Filipponio

For the first time in its 59 runnings, the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance hosted a class of motorcycles. With a tip of the hat to the legendary Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races, British ...

MotoGP: Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix provides plenty of spills and thrills Drew Phillips

Here at Autoblog, we couldn't think of a better way to spend the 4th of July weekend than at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the fifth running of the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. There was plenty of ...

MotoGP: BMW X6 M sets the pace at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Drew Phillips

For the last eleven years, BMW has partnered with MotoGP to provide safety vehicles, although this year the car setting the pace is, well, not a car. Just days after BMW officially introduced the ...

MotoGP: Autoblog tours the Yamaha garages 4 months ago on Autoblog

Access to the garage areas of MotoGP teams is limited to say the least, and all but the highest-level passes will leave you trying to get a glimpse from afar while the mechanics diligently work on the bikes throughout the weekend. Good fortune was with us, however. Yamaha was kind enough to give ...

MotoGP: Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix Preview 4 months ago on Autoblog

Since 2005, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has played host to the MotoGP race series, and this year Autoblog is happy to be in attendance at this year's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. So far, it's been quite an entertaining weekend, with plenty of excitement both in the practice and qualifying sessions. ...

MotoGP: Downtown Monterey becomes motorcycle heaven 4 months ago on Autoblog

With the MotoGP this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, motorcyclists from all around the country have converged on the Monterey peninsula to attend the event. To welcome the two-wheeled visitors, the city shuts down the main strip of Cannery Row in downtown Monterey the night before the race ...

Something Old, Something New: Pebble Beach to include motorcycles for the first time 7 months ago on Autoblog

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will feature classic motorcycles alongside the drool-worthy classic cars on display at the hallowed 18th hole fairway. Kicking off what is expected to be an annual focus on different countries and eras, ...

Consumer Reports tests motorcycles, scooters for first time since 1981 9 months ago on Autoblog

As gas prices shot for the moon last summer, the tide of scooters and small-bore motorcycles began rising right alongside as commuters did all they could to save a buck or two on fuel bills. The folks at Consumer Reports took it upon themselves to reintroduce motorcycle testing to the popular ...

PSA: Report says motorcycle seats not responsible for impotence, erectile dysfunction 9 months ago on Autoblog

Male members of society have long concerned themselves over the potential harm that could possibly be done by riding a two-wheeled machine. The issue first crept into the public consciousness over a decade ago as professional cyclists would torture themselves with the smallest and lightest slab of ...

SEMA 2008: Vegas does motorcycles too, baby! 1 year ago on Autoblog

While most of our focus at SEMA was on the cars and products, we don't want yo to think that bikers are left out of the party. There were dozens of great bikes all over the convention halls. Some were custom designs, others modified street bikes and still others were concepts showcasing new ...

Autoblog visits the San Diego Auto Museum, Part II - The Bikes 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for more motorcycles from the San Diego Auto Museum Today we continue our photographic tour of the San Diego Auto Museum. Despite the fact that the building is dedicated to four-wheelers, there are actually more motorcycles there than cars. That's alright with us, as the bikes on ...

Woodward 2008: Cruising on two wheels 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of motorcycles cruising Woodward Sure, the vast majority of vehicles cruising down Woodward Ave. this weekend are of the four-wheeled variety, but motorcycles were well represented as well. In between all the exotics, classics and modern muscle, we dodged (and ...

Gas prices rise along with interest in motorcycles 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image for more high-res shots of the Night Rod Special As you may have noticed, we've been featuring more two-wheeled content lately as interest in motorcycles and scooters has risen rather dramatically along with the increase in fuel prices. While we can appreciate the reduced cost of ...

Rumormill: Tata looking to buy stake in MV Agusta 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image above for pictures of the Brutale 910 R Volkswagen may not be the only auto manufacturer interesting in a storied Italian motorcycle maker. Hot on the heels of its purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover, rumors are swirling that Tata may be considering purchasing a stake in MV Agusta. ...

Awesome-Ness custom bike exhibit to open in May 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image to view three classic Arlen Ness customs Arlen Ness, a legend to the custom bike community, started out by painting customer bikes on the weekends as he worked to deliver furniture during the week to pay the bills. Gradually, his skills and reputation transformed his small ...

*POOF* No injuries! - Dainese D-Air suit latest in motorcycle airbag technology 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view video Motorcycles always have that ever-present danger of turning their operators into hamburger should the rider take a spill. Racing crashes are especially nasty, and while leathers do offer protection from road rash, cushioning impacts to the upper torso is key to increasing ...

"Twist the Throttle" motorcycle documentary series launches online 1 year ago on Autoblog

Over the weekend, Dylan Weiss from Cry Havoc Productions, Inc. let us know that his latest motorcycle-specific documentary went live at Discovery's Turbo online site. We've spent some time watching the footage, and we think it's awesome. Focusing in on Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW, Ducati, ...

Motorcycle Bloggers International release 2008 awards 1 year ago on Autoblog

Motorcycle Bloggers International is a group of 159 member sites that focus primarily on motorcycles or scooters. Each year, they release their awards, which recognize both greatness and serious lapses in judgment. After the members vote, those results are tallied and then the public gets a crack ...

BMW acquires Husqvarna 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's no secret that BMW is open to procuring more brands. With the company's purchase of Italian motorcycle maker Husqvarna, it's apparent that the roundel's expansive mood isn't limited to cars. BMW bikes, notable for their transverse heads, are larger bore bikes, with the smallest being 500cc. ...

VIDEO: Goodwood - The motorbikes 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above for motorbike gallery from Goodwood The video camera we had with us at Goodwood was put to good use. This clip shows a few of the motorbikes that made runs up the hill. Straight-long wheelies and a vintage Norton are then followed by some acrobatics. Chris Pfeiffer amazed everyone with ...

Indianapolis loses F1, gains MotoGP in 2008! 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/motorsport/MotoGP_coming_to_Indy_in_2008'; By now most have heard that F1 will not hold a race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2008, meaning that the fate of F1 in the U.S. is in question. Don't shed a tear for Indy, though, as it's just been announced that ...

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa gets redesign, bigger engine, more power 2 years ago on Autoblog

The unending contest between Suzuki and Kawasaki to see who can build the world's fastest streetbike continues, with Suzuki introducing an all-new Hayabusa for 2008. The bike's engine grows from 1299cc to 1340cc for '08, and a commensurate power jump is expected to let the new 'Busa equal or ...

2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed: Motorbikes 2 years ago on Autoblog

Although we are primarily a blog about cars, we frequently stray a bit from the all-car formula to cover vehicles that might be interesting to ourselves and hopefully the rest of you. Sometimes we are at events that focus on cars, but other vehicles are invited to play as well, and we tend to like ...

BMW Motorrad intros Neck Brake System for motorcyclists 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/general_sciences/BMW_Introduces_Stylin_New_Motorcycle_Neck_Brace_System_PICS'; We normally don't cover motorcycle news here on Autoblog, but a release from BMW Motorrad yesterday caught our attention and we thought we'd share it. Motorrad is BMW's motorcycle ...

What to do when high gas prices turn your Dream Cruise into a nightmare 3 years ago on Autoblog

To some, the Woodward Dream Cruise is a heavenly celebration of America's love affair with the automobile. Just driving down Woodward these last few days has made people feel like the cars they're driving are a little bit cooler, the music they're cranking is a little bit better and the style ...

Honda manual misprint sends owners to "hot" line 3 years ago on Autoblog

Some people say that the type of car you drive is directly proportional to the amount of action you get. The folks over at Honda Motor Company took that a little too literally when they printed up manuals for 18,000 Honda Fits and 8,000 units of the company's 2007 motorcycles. In an attempt to ...

Enough with the tips! We give you the Hyanide... 3 years ago on Autoblog

It's not an automobile. It doesn't even have wheels per se. But the Hyanide concept has prompted an army of Autoblog readers to send in tips, and who are we to ignore a mob? The Hyanide, so named for its striking visual similarity to the hyena that roams the plains of South Africa, is part ...

Gas prices are driving more towards motorcycles - or at least providing a great excuse 3 years ago on Autoblog

With yet another summer of record gas prices looming just over the horizon, more and more Americans are turning in their wheels... or at least a couple of them. Sales of motorcycles and scooters are up 8 percent over 2005, and according to the American Motorcycle Association, 35 percent of its ...

Is BMW working on a Grand Prix motorcycle? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Unlike BMW automobiles, Bavarian motorcycles carry a rather stodgy reputation. Basically, they're the two-wheeled equivalent of Red Wing work boots - comfortable and well-suited to all-day wear, but not necessarily ideal for track use. Ever since BMW dominated the rather obscure World Sidecar ...

Motorcycles getting second looks as gas prices rise 3 years ago on Autoblog

While some people are trading in their SUVs or even large cars for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, others are abandoning four wheels for two. Heritage Harley Davidson owner Toby O’Brien has noted an increase in the number of people coming into his store and purchasing motorcycles after ...

"The World's Fastest Indian" brings LSR racing to the big screen 3 years ago on Autoblog

So drag racing got its moment in the spotlight with "Heart Like A Wheel", and I think we'd all like to forget Hollywood's attempts at dramatizing NASCAR and street racing. However, the fastest form of wheeled racing on earth only now gets a chance to hit the silver screen (At least I ...

Proton sells controlling stake in MV Agusta for one dollar 3 years ago on Autoblog

It may sound a bit like a lowball bid from the Price Is Right, but automaker Proton has sold its 57.7 percent stake in Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta for the princely sum of one euro (about $1.18 USD). It isn't that the Malaysian concern was just feeling particularly generous... far from ...






Autoblog Podcast #153: With Phil Berg

Phil Berg puts his reputation on the line and hangs with the podcast crew.

 
 

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