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Become a 2013 Isle of Man TT Marshal
Become a 2013 Isle of Man TT Marshal

25 Mar 2013, 15:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The organizers of the 2013 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy have announced open registrations for those who want to be a part of the world's toughest road racing event. The IOM TT Marshals' Asso...

 
Yamaha R1 vs BMW S1000RR vs Nissan GTR
Yamaha R1 vs BMW S1000RR vs Nissan GTR

23 Mar 2013, 09:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We must admit we'd really like to see such a display of brutal horsepower in more decent and race-oriented conditions, but until we can convince these guys to race in a safer environment, this ...

 
A CBR vs. Hayabusa Drag Race
A CBR vs. Hayabusa Drag Race

22 Mar 2013, 10:19 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Pitting a CBR1000RR against a Suzuki Hayabusa may seem a bit unfair for some, but watching this video might change their opinions. Here we get to see just how brutally powerful can the CBR be... ...

 
Bike Racers Collide and Crash on Circuit
Bike Racers Collide and Crash on Circuit

20 Mar 2013, 13:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Overtaking in a high-speed can be a tricky business, and this video explains very well just how wrong can things sometimes go. Failing to assess the presence of other riders in the vicinity of on...

 
2013 WSBK: European Junior Cup, the New Champions' Camp
2013 WSBK: European Junior Cup, the New Champions' Camp

20 Mar 2013, 11:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2013 European Junior Cup will kick off on April 14th at MotorLan Aragon, in Spain, and this season is expected to be the most interesting one so far. It's been 3 years since the European Ju...

 
Excessively Happy Vlogger Rides BMW S1000RR Like an Idiot
Excessively Happy Vlogger Rides BMW S1000RR Like an Idiot

18 Mar 2013, 16:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The busy urban traffic is no place for sport bike showing-off; that's a lesson every guy who has been involved in some brutal crash learned the hard way. As happy as one might be for getting th...

 
Thought Your Bike Was Tough? Street Tuff Begs to Differ
Thought Your Bike Was Tough? Street Tuff Begs to Differ

14 Mar 2013, 15:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / In case you thought your bike was tough, take a look at Street Tuff Customs' Kawasaki Z750B and you'll most likely see things in a different manner. The old bike got a bit of chopping, ...

 
Speeding GSX-R and R1 Both Crash into the Same Car
Speeding GSX-R and R1 Both Crash into the Same Car

12 Mar 2013, 14:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Sport bikes are awesome fun, this goes without saying, but riding them hard on public roads comes with very high risks. What some riders seem to refuse to understand is the altogether simple fact th...

 
Suzuki Launches the Ultimate Hayabusa Contest
Suzuki Launches the Ultimate Hayabusa Contest

11 Mar 2013, 11:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Busas are head-turning bikes right off the dealer's showroom floor, but when it comes to creativity and performance, these bikes are ranking in the top positions, too. And just to see which are...

 
Joey Dunlop's Nephew Michael Is the Honda TT Legends New Member
Joey Dunlop's Nephew Michael Is the Honda TT Legends New Member

9 Mar 2013, 10:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Young blood, fast blood, that's what Honda TT Legends team brings for the 2013 Isle of Man TT, in the person of Michael Dunlop, nephew to the legendary rider Joey Dunlop. Michael will team u...

 
2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Is Now Homologated for Road Racing
2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Is Now Homologated for Road Racing

8 Mar 2013, 13:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Good news for the fans of the Team Green: the new 636cc Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been officially homologated for the AMA Pro Road Racing 2013 season. This means, that Kawasaki riders are now able...

 
Isle of Man TT Star Michael Rutter Injured but OK
Isle of Man TT Star Michael Rutter Injured but OK

8 Mar 2013, 07:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Isle of Man TT star and World Endurance Championship rider Michael Rutter crashed with his Honda CBR1000RR race bike in France, at the Dunlop Mireval test track. Despite Rutter walking away from ...

 
2013 Honda CBR500R and John McGuinness in the 2013 IOM TT
2013 Honda CBR500R and John McGuinness in the 2013 IOM TT

6 Mar 2013, 15:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Isle of Man officials confirmed the fact that TT legend John McGuinness, 19-times winner on the Mountain Course, will contest in the Lightweight race, June 7. The new CBR500R has already entered ...

 
Jack Valentine Brings MV Agusta F3 675 to the 2013 Isle of Man TT
Jack Valentine Brings MV Agusta F3 675 to the 2013 Isle of Man TT

6 Mar 2013, 13:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Jack Valentine is a legend in the world of two-wheeled racing and he has a new surprise for 2013: MV Agusta returns to the Mountain Course, with Gary Johnson aboard the beastly F3 675. It's ...

 
Law Setting New Lane Splitting Restrictions in California Withdrawn
Law Setting New Lane Splitting Restrictions in California Withdrawn

28 Feb 2013, 16:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like some guys only get the way things are in real life only if they're told by the police. It's the case of California state senator Jim Beall (D- San Jose), the sponsor of the U...

 
Nissan GTR Loses Suzuki B-King with Ease
Nissan GTR Loses Suzuki B-King with Ease

27 Feb 2013, 14:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you ever rode a B-King, then you know how powerful this bike can be, especially when set to the Sport mode. However, if you plan to take your chances on a Nissan GTR, you should be way better a r...

 
Rider Restores Abandoned 1928 Norton after IOM TT Revelation, Wins National Prize
Rider Restores Abandoned 1928 Norton after IOM TT Revelation, Wins National Prize

26 Feb 2013, 15:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / John Pateman is a New Zealand-based bike enthusiast and motorcycles have always been a part of his life. After attending the Isle of Man TT races in 2007, he returned home and started working on his...

 
$50,000 a Day for Racing on the Circuit of the Americas Track
$50,000 a Day for Racing on the Circuit of the Americas Track

26 Feb 2013, 11:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Fellow bike-maniacs at Asphalt and Rubber have delved a bit into the "amateur racing industry" and have found out the conditions for gaining access on the famous tarmac of the Circuit of ...

 
The Making of Ninja ZX-6R Isle of Man
The Making of Ninja ZX-6R Isle of Man

14 Feb 2013, 16:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Valentine's Day or not, here's a story about another kind of love, a burning passion for speed, all mixed-up with danger, delivering even more thrill and adrenaline than the first kiss in ...

 
2013 Isle of Man TT Sold Out, Fanzone Expansion Announced
2013 Isle of Man TT Sold Out, Fanzone Expansion Announced

14 Feb 2013, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you still fancy getting a piece of the 2013 Isle of Man TT, you'd better hurry, as the last tickets for the new Fanzone will most likely sell like crazy the instant they're available. ...