Ducati Multistrada 1200 conquers Pikes Peak

In the 1200cc class of the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, an almost-stock Ducati Multistrada 1200 took first  and third place finishes, with the first going to Pikes Peak veteran Greg Tracy. His teammate, Alexander Smith had an incredible battle to the end resulting in the third spot on the podium. The Multistrada took [...]

Nickey Hayden misses on another podium finish

For the fourth time this season, Nickey Hayden finished fourth. It looked like he would secure his first podium finish of the season as he went into the final lap in third place, but a small mistake from the American allowed compatriot Ben Spies through at Abbey Corner, missing out on the podium at Silverstone. [...]

Stoner explains bad Silverstone start

In last Sunday’s MotoGP race at Silverstone, Casey Stoner lost ten places after a bad start which saw him drop to the back of the field as the riders went into the first corner. But a superb ride from there onwards saw the Australian rise to fifth by the end. “I’m not happy with fifth [...]

NCR improves the Ducati Descmosedici RR

Presenting the NCR Millona 16 Italian motorcycle designer and tuner NCR claims that it has tweaked the Desmosedici to put out over 200 horsepower at the rear wheel; they also shaved off a lot of excess weight. They have replaced everything possible with carbon fiber—frame, rear subframe, swingarm, fuel tank, fairings, and wheels. Everything else [...]