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2013 Yamaha Majesty, the 400cc Maxi Scooter
2013 Yamaha Majesty, the 400cc Maxi Scooter

31 Oct 2012, 10:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you're looking for a nice commuting solution but are not that fond of the small-displacement 49cc scooters, maybe it's time you went for a really nice maxi one. And Yamaha's majest...

 
2013 Shadow Spirit 750, Honda's Classic Approach to Cruisers
2013 Shadow Spirit 750, Honda's Classic Approach to Cruisers

30 Oct 2012, 12:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With a rather long history in Honda's ranks, the Shadow series has always stood for chopper simplicity and a classic feel you either love or hate. For 2013, the Shadow Spirit 750, brings onl...

 
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, the Swift City Carver
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, the Swift City Carver

30 Oct 2012, 11:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The all-new Ninja 300 is the smallest and newest member of the ZX family, but it packs a lot of goodies which make it utterly desirable. The 300 ninja comes with an advanced diamond-type frame b...

 
2013 Yamaha YZ450F, A Fun and Powerful Dirt Beast
2013 Yamaha YZ450F, A Fun and Powerful Dirt Beast

30 Oct 2012, 11:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If racing in the dirt is your game, then yous should pick one of the best toys available: the 2013 Yamaha YZ450F. With a nigh-tech forward-slanted cylinder for better mass centralization, the new Y...

 
2013 Honda Sabre Brings Eye-pleasing Aggressivity
2013 Honda Sabre Brings Eye-pleasing Aggressivity

29 Oct 2012, 12:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's definitely nice to see Honda stepping a bit out of their classic line and taking more interesting paths. And when these paths spell choppers with aggressive looks, it's game on, all o...

 
2013 Yamaha TW200 Is Still A Spectacularly Fun Bike
2013 Yamaha TW200 Is Still A Spectacularly Fun Bike

29 Oct 2012, 12:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With it's first model ever being released back in 1987, the Yamaha TW200 is still an extremely funny motorcycle with a truly unique character. The 2013 version of the Yamaha TW200 retains al...

 
2013 Yamaha XT250 Finally Gets Fuel Injection
2013 Yamaha XT250 Finally Gets Fuel Injection

27 Oct 2012, 09:14 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Yamaha XT250 goes really far in the past of the automotive industry and is one of the first dual-sport icons. The series started back in 1980 and has become widely popular especially as Rambo...

 
Exciting Honda Action Behind the Scenes of Skyfall
Exciting Honda Action Behind the Scenes of Skyfall

27 Oct 2012, 08:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Skyfall is the latest episode of the James Bond franchise, and this time we've got exciting motorcycle racing for Daniel Craig's character. While bikes chasing cars or bikes or vice ver...

 
Harley-Davidson Museum Displays Tsunami-wrecked Night Train
Harley-Davidson Museum Displays Tsunami-wrecked Night Train

26 Oct 2012, 12:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee has received a new and most unusual exhibit in the shape of a tsunami-wrecked Softail Night Train, courteously donated by its former owner, Ikuo Yokoyama. ...

 
Honda Confirms UK Arrival of CR-Z Mugen
Honda Confirms UK Arrival of CR-Z Mugen

24 Oct 2012, 07:29 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The standard version of Honda’s sporty hybrid, the CR-Z, is definitely an appealing car to buy, own and driver, however the high price and below par interior quality have kept some away from e...

 
2013 Yamaha YZF-R6, City and Track Aggression-ready
2013 Yamaha YZF-R6, City and Track Aggression-ready

23 Oct 2012, 09:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The R6 was one of the predilect choices for middleweight sport bikes eversince it was born. The R6 is still one of the machines both young and skilled riders favor, in a fierce battle with the Kawa...

 
Porsche 962 Race Car Driven on the Streets of Japan
Porsche 962 Race Car Driven on the Streets of Japan

22 Oct 2012, 16:47 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Many racing enthusiasts dream of getting behind the wheel of their favorite legendary track machines, but that is complicated and sometimes illegal. The car in this video is not the real deal, bu...

 
Honda Showcases Dual Clutch Transmission
Honda Showcases Dual Clutch Transmission

22 Oct 2012, 11:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda took another step in the realm of modern machines with the introduction of their new Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system, to be featured on the all-new NC700XD and other bikes in their ranks...

 
Nissan Shows Off Fly-By-Wire Steering - To Debut on Infiniti Models
Nissan Shows Off Fly-By-Wire Steering - To Debut on Infiniti Models

17 Oct 2012, 14:17 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Nissan have just announced that they will be using a fly-by-wire steering system in their Infinit-branded cars, in an effort to completely eliminate steering feel. They are calling it ‘steer-b...

 
Lexus LS460 F Sport Gets Aggressive Body Kit in Japan
Lexus LS460 F Sport Gets Aggressive Body Kit in Japan

17 Oct 2012, 09:15 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Lexus LS, which has been heavily revised for the 2013 model-year is definitely an improvement, in terms of styling and presence, over the non-updated model. Owners can specify an F Sport pack, w...

 
Jay Leno Checks Out Underground GT-R Scene in Tokyo
Jay Leno Checks Out Underground GT-R Scene in Tokyo

16 Oct 2012, 13:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While on his tour of Japan, the denim chin checks out the underground night scene in the Tokyo, which has served as inspiration for many racing games and movies. Jay Leno gets introduced to the N...

 
Toyota Drops Spade Mini MPV from a Helicopter
Toyota Drops Spade Mini MPV from a Helicopter

11 Oct 2012, 08:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The weirds and wonderful world of Japan offers endless opportunities for learning to the automotive enthusiast. For example, id you know that in 2004, Toyota launched a mini MPV with electric-powere...

 
Mark Webber Picks Up Usain Bolt in Nissan GT-R
Mark Webber Picks Up Usain Bolt in Nissan GT-R

11 Oct 2012, 08:24 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan recently asked the question “what if the world’s fastest man went even faster?” and so they matched the extreme power of the GT-R with the famous world record sprinter Usain...

 
Lotus F1 Boss Says Grosjean Needs to Take Responsibility and Change
Lotus F1 Boss Says Grosjean Needs to Take Responsibility and Change

8 Oct 2012, 14:28 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Following Romain Grosjean’s incident at the Japanese Grand Prix, held at Suzuka this weekend, when he slammed into the back of Mark Webber’s car, Lotus F1 team boss, Eric Boullier says t...

 
The Lowest Car in the World!
The Lowest Car in the World!

8 Oct 2012, 11:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Guinness World Record Book now holds a new title under the name “world’s lowest roadworthy car”. That title now belongs to this cute little thing, the “Mirai” a yel...