The trend for contemporary cafe racers, scramblers and customs has definitely benefitted motorcycling. Whether you like updated classics or not, it's sparked a new wave of interest in biking. From blogs to bike builders, it's made motorbikes cool again, and this film taking a closer look at Inglorious Motorcycles is a good example. Based in Colchester, Inglorious was set up by Sam Evans in 2014. The Essex-based builder has a background in motorsport and racing, and has developed a recognisable style. That mainly means stripping things back … [Read more...]
Classic 1957 bike film ‘Engaged to Death’ set for return
Engaged to Death is an Italian motorcycle film originally shot in 1956 with the title I Fianzati Della Morte. It was filmed by Romolo Marcellini, who was nominated for an Oscar in 1961 for a later film, and the timing meant it features the golden age of 1950s Italian motorcycle racing. That means it shows the dominant Moto Guzzi and Gilera machines of the time, including the legendary Moto Guzzi V8. Not only can you admire a rare bike (only three were produced), but it also has the only footage of testing inside the wind tunnel at Mandello … [Read more...]
‘Inside The Passion’ John McGuinness TT Documentary
Inside the Passion is a new fly-on-the-wall documentary following legendary TT racer John McGuinness. It's the work of Andrew Shim, who you might recognise from his roles in the Shane Meadows TV series This Is England. He's also an amateur MMA fighter and motorcycle racer, so fancied trying to create a documentary free from polished PR-friendly examples which have become normal. Part 1 is live and embedded above, with Part 2 due out this week. It's worth watching and is pretty entertaining. Of course, it helps having a subject who … [Read more...]
Cool New 2017 KTM 125 Duke Promo Video
We live in an age where motorcycling is mostly advertised as a sensible hobby for mature individuals. Between the rules on what you can show in ads, and the best-selling adventure bike category, it's all about getting a good APR rate and fuel efficiency. Which is why we like the cool new 2017 KTM 125 Duke promo video. OK, so the slightly cheesy voiceover at the start does sound more like a teen film featuring unrequited love for a vampire. But the rest of it? Burnouts, wheelies, jumps and pegs down cornering in some abandoned urban … [Read more...]
Watch and Listen to the 2017 KTM RC16 MotoGP Engine
If you follow MotoGP or have a particular interest in Austrian motorcycle manufacturers KTM, you'll know they're entering the premier MotoGP class for the first time in 2017. The KTM RC16 MotoGP bike was officially revealed in August at the Red Bull Ring, and the rider line-up has recently been confirmed as Pol Espargaro and Britain's Bradley Smith. Both have signed a two-year deal which will keep them at KTM until the end of 2018. In the meantime, just listen to the 2017 KTM RC16 MotoGP engine being tested in this video. If you're not … [Read more...]
Trials Champ Toni Bou Takes On The Snow
Toni Bou is the most successful trials rider of all time, having claimed 20 world titles. Having held the outdoor and indoor titles for 10 years, he's also been part of the Spanish Trial des Nations team which has won eight times. Plus he's a six times Spanish champion and a five time indoor Spanish title holder. Basically, he's a bit good. And having taken his latest championship victory, Bou decided to chill out after fitting some spiked tires to his Repsol Montesa HRC trials motorcycle. We might be increasingly used to insane … [Read more...]
Drama On Final Lap of 2016 AMA Grand National Championship
It's been a busy weekend for fans of motorcycle racing. The MotoGP title was decided in Japan, while British Superbikes was settled at Brands Hatch. And in the U.S, the 2016 AMA Grand National Championship came down to a final lap battle. From 2017, it's the American Flat Track Championship. And that will split the title into two series, with a top class for 650-950cc twins and a second championship for single-cylinder bikes up to 450cc. Either way, 2016 came down to one race. And it was between four-time AMA champ Jared Mees, and older … [Read more...]