Mention Italian bikes and most people think, Ducati, and with just cause. As Italy's biggest and longest-lasting manufacturer, the passion and fervour that the red machines generate is well-known, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Time marches on
Two years ago today I got all my chores done and set off to the Pie Shop for lunch and a coffee. I didn't make it. A semi-trailer on my side of the road interrupted my ride about a third of the way up … [Read more...]
Let the blaming begin
The on-going saga of CK vs the factories is throwing up more and more interesting sidelights. Most notably the interview with a Spanish web site overnight in which HRC's boss, Sheuhi Nakamoto, poured … [Read more...]
Is slower better?
By definition, racing is seeing who can get to the finish line quickest. The never-ending search for speed has meant that it has ever been thus. But, speed costs money and it has been the balancing … [Read more...]
Making it clear
Addressing the traditional Thursday Press Conference at Motegi yesterday, CEO of DORNA Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta (aka Caramello Koala) said a lot and said nothing. As one who is used to having his … [Read more...]
Crunch time
The simmering feud between the motorcycle manufacturers and DORNA, the governing body of MotoGp, comes to a head this weekend with an announcement expected about the proposed "spec" ECU to be made at … [Read more...]
For sale: get ’em while they’re hot
Remember a month or so ago that I showed you my new VFR sweat shirts, courtesy of Cafe Press in the USA? Well, when I published the pictures on my Facebook site, a good friend, Post-Classic … [Read more...]
Special, special….
Having railed against the blandness that is seemingly affecting every area of our society, it should come as no surprise that the current styling of motorcycles falls within this purview. Like modern … [Read more...]
Musical chairs
If ever you wanted proof that we, in Australia, have been cushioned somewhat from the effects of the GFC, you need only look at the game of musical chairs that is being played out in road racing … [Read more...]
Slidin’ season
Every season has its advantages and disadvantages, that's why they give us four of them. Autumn is cool with a riot of colours, Winter is cold and snuggly, Spring sees the new growth and Summer is … [Read more...]
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