Gabriel Brindusescu
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Personal motto:
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you.
Later, his dad taught him how to drive on a field and from that point he started driving everything that had 4 wheels and an engine, including a van, a truck and a tractor. He usually annoys his friends by taking the keys and driving their cars when they have to go somewhere.
When it comes to car preferences, he will tell you that classic cars are the best, especially old American muscle. There are few modern day cars that get him really excited, and don’t ever dare to ask him about hybrids or EVs if you don’t want to see him
This Motorcycle Helmet Device Promises To Make You More Visible In Traffic
27 Mar 2017, 13:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Every motorcyclist knows how important it is to be seen by drivers, even though a significant part of them still prefer to gear up in black (me included). Well, apart from high-viz jackets and helmets, here’s another product you should put on...
MV Agusta Reports It’s Making Some Money
27 Mar 2017, 13:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / After last year’s reports about MV Agusta having serious financial problems again, the Italian bike maker now officially claims it is back in positive cash flow generation, which means that its gorgeous models will be around for a while more....
All 2017 MotoGP Teams Now Use Brembo Braking Systems
27 Mar 2017, 12:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The MotoGP opener this weekend in Qatar was a delight to watch. The new racing machines performed excellently despite the lack of aero wings sticking out from the front fairing. And speaking of the mechanical side, did you know all the bike prototy...
Yamaha Wins 2017 MotoGP Opener With Two Podium Finishes
27 Mar 2017, 11:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / This year’s MotoGP opening round wasn’t a walk in the park. Rain, delays, uncertainty, and the decision to shorten the racing distance, all took a toll on the teams. However, Movistar Yamaha managed to get ahold of the situation and too...
Oldest Vespa Scooter Up For Grabs, Might Get Auctioned For Over 200K
24 Mar 2017, 16:06 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Vespa scooter is probably the most recognizable two-wheeled vehicle on the face of the Earth. With millions of them built since the 1940s, it’s quite easy to grab an old school one even today in running order for a decent price. However, ...
BMW Motorrad Gets Praised By MOTORRAD Magazine Readers
24 Mar 2017, 15:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With Victories in the sport bikes, touring/sport touring bikes, crossovers, and modern classics categories, as well as three second and two third places won, BMW Motorrad obtained another impressive result in the MOTORRAD magazine’s 19th &ldq...
Movistar Yamaha Tops Qatar FP1 Session
24 Mar 2017, 14:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Yamaha is in top shape now, just before the start of the 2017 MotoGP season. The team completed the first free practice session over at the Qatar circuit and managed to end the day with the best time on the table. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team...
Piaggio Puts Out Special Book For 130th Anniversary
24 Mar 2017, 13:25 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Went you think of the Piaggio Group, it’s hard to think it has been around for 130 years. Yet it is true, and the company just celebrated the milestone through a special event at the Vetra Theatre in Milan, Italy, where it also unveiled an an...
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 Price and Specs Revealed
23 Mar 2017, 17:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The iconic Yamaha R6 made a return in 2017, looking almost exactly like its bigger R1 brother, while coming with more power and greater handling. The Japanese motorcycle builder now released full specifications and pricing for the much-awaited YZF-...
Nike Brings Back The Superbike-Inspired Air Jordan IV Motorsport Sneakers
23 Mar 2017, 16:30 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although I’m not a big fan of sneakers, I must admit there’s something special about the newly-released Nike Air Jordan IV Motorsport ones. Maybe the fact that they still look oldschool. Yep, Nike decided to bring back one of its coo...
Here’s Every Detail About The 2017 Ducati Monster 797
23 Mar 2017, 15:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you didn’t know by now, Ducati made it easier this year to get into the Monster market by the introduction of the smaller, cheaper, Monster 797. Although it had been presented with a hefty amount of details when it was presented, the bike ...
Graves Puts Out New Exhaust For Kawasaki ZX-10R
23 Mar 2017, 14:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Graves Motorsports is happy to announce the introduction of the new 2016-2017 Kawasaki ZX-10R Full Link Titanium Exhaust with Carbon Fiber Silencer. This is the same technology used by the company in the last 7 USA National Superbike Championships ...
Carole Nash’s #BikerBuddy Scheme Brings You a Riding Buddy
22 Mar 2017, 16:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you’re looking for the best therapy around, just put your gear on, throw a leg over a motorcycle and head somewhere new. Add in another motorcyclist to join your trip, and things get even better. And that’s what Carole Nash wants to ...
Movistar Yamaha Gets Ready For 2017 MotoGP Opener In Qatar
22 Mar 2017, 15:52 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team announced it has returned to the Losail International Circuit in Qatar as the MotoGP World Championship starts this weekend. Rossi and Vinales are eager to start their engines and get in the first free practice on Thursd...
KTM Enduro Racing Team Is Ready For 2017 Season
22 Mar 2017, 15:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Staying under the guidance of highly-experienced team manager Fabio Farioli, all four KTM Enduro Factory Racing riders have announced that are ready to battle for top honors at the nine-round long series which are scheduled to start on March 25/26 ...
2017 Honda CBR1000RR Gets New Yoshimura Exhaust
22 Mar 2017, 14:10 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Great news if you purchased a 2017 Honda CBR1000RR as Yoshimura has proudly released two more tuning parts in the USA, coming as a new exhaust slip-on and a rear fender eliminator kit. The Alpha T slip-on removes a nice bit of weight, adds a ton...
Ducati 1299 Superleggera Winning Along Superbikes in Zuhai
21 Mar 2017, 16:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Just a few days after the delivery of the first Ducati 1299 Superleggera bikes, the exclusive model already achieved a fantastic result taking part in a Superbike qualification run at the Pan Delta Series in China. A production 1299 Superleggera...
These Are The Indian Project Chieftain Contest Winners
21 Mar 2017, 15:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As we reported a while back, Indian Motorcycle put out a contest where authorized dealerships had to build a custom Chieftain cruiser on a budget while using at least three genuine Indian accessories to enter. Well, it ended and here are the winner...
Alpinestars Puts Out Limited Edition Indianapolis Tech 10 Boots
21 Mar 2017, 15:07 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Alpinestars announced its limited edition Indianapolis Tech 10 boots. Why Indianapolis? Because sanctioned motorcycle racing in the city dates back to 1909, and, if you fast-forward some 83 years, AMA Supercross makes its debut in the American Moto...
Indian Is Back In Business, Wins Daytona TT Season Opener
21 Mar 2017, 14:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Indian Motorcycle is back in flat track racing, and Jared Mees helped the team make its triumphant return after a 63-year hiatus. He claimed first place at the Daytona TT American Flat Track season opened, followed by teammate Bryan Smith. All e...