Lambretta returns to motorcycle racing after 60 years


Written on February 10, 2010 – 8:29 pm | by BikersUnite

Lambretta announced it’s return to motorcycle world championships with the entry into 125cc category after a hiatus of 60 years from the world level competitions.

 

Lambretta Reparto Corse

Lambretta Reparto Corse

Lambretta’s return will be in form of Lambretta Reparto Corse with the team being based out of Engines Engineering’s workshops in Bologna, Italy.  “It’s is a wonderful day for Lambretta and one we’ve been working towards for nearly two years. We’re delighted to be back on the racetrack and to compete in such an exciting and expanding sport. It’ll be fun to compete with the big boys and see what happens. Lambretta has an Italian heritage and we’re very keen to maintain that at the centre of everything that we do. We want authenticity and that’s the reason we started talking to Engines Engineering in terms of MotoGP. They have a great reputation and are a great engineering company, and very importantly for us they are Italian.” says Lambretta’s marketing director, John Scully.

 

Lambretta raced at MotoGP levels last in 1953 when it’s v-twin Lambretta GP Racer competed in 250cc championships.

source: MotoGP.com

Dainese shuts down production in Italy


Written on February 9, 2010 – 10:35 pm | by BikersUnite

Dainese a world famous brand for motorcycle riding apparel is shutting down it’s production facilities in Molvena, Italy as it moves it’s production out of Europe to Tunisia in Africa where Dainese already has 2 additional production units.

With the entire production line moving out of Italy to Tunisia, the workforce will be trimmed from approximately 250 workers down to about 50 workers as the company will retain some personnel to work on the select top of the line products used by the sponsored professional riders including Valentino Rossi, Max Biaggi and Jorge Lorenzo.

The current scenario has been brought about with rising costs and slowdown in world economy which brought about a massive slump in sales for motorcycles and subsequently riding leathers.

Dainese R&D department however will continue to function from their current location in Molvena and the D-Air products expected to be launched later this year too are expected to be manufactured in Italy for the time being.

 

source: motociclismo.it

We are back!


Written on February 8, 2010 – 10:12 pm | by BikersUnite

The old team is back at BikersUnite.com . We will now keep the site regularly updated and in future you will find latest news  and reviews on everything to do with 2 wheels available at our website.

We are back and we missed you.  ;)

Want to join us? shoot off an email to bikersunite (at) gmail.com

Ducati launches 848 Nicky Hayden Edition Sportsbike


Written on July 7, 2009 – 9:09 pm | by BikersUnite

Ducati unveiled the new for 2010 Nicky Hayden edition 848 for the US market on 4th of July at Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition

Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition

Nicky Hayden Edition 848 is the 2010 model of Ducati’s middleweight sport bike and the paint work recreates part of Nicky Hayden’s helmet design. A total of approximately 100 units are destined to be sold in US making sure each owner stands out in the croud from other Ducati and each bike will feature Nicky Hayden’s personal autograph on the fuel tank.

The new Special Edition 848 ushers in a revised LED dash cluster for better visibility, optional 30mm mirror extensions, improved aluminum cam belt tensioner pulleys for lower weight and a redesigned crankcase.  The bike features the same 134-horsepower L-twin Evoluzione powerplant, wet-clutch and six-speed gearbox as the rest of the 848 line with a total weight of mere 168kgs.

848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition will be priced at US$14,499 which is $500 more than the current 848 pricing and will be on sale from US Ducati dealerships from today.

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Rossi & Lorenzo replica 2009 Yamaha R1’s launched


Written on May 3, 2009 – 1:15 am | by BikersUnite
2009 Yamaha R1 Rossi Replica

2009 Yamaha R1 Rossi Replica

Yamaha France has just released 2009 Yamaha R1 in  Valentino Rossi & Jorge Lorenzo replica factory livery. These bikes will be made available in limited numbers( 4 units only) for select buyers in France. In France, each R1 will cost €19,990 (a premium of 20% over standard R1) and a Rossi or Lorenzo replica helmet comes as part of the deal.

2009 Yamaha R1 Lorenzo Replica

2009 Yamaha R1 Lorenzo Replica

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Pulsar MTV Stunt Mania contest coming on air in July


Written on April 22, 2009 – 10:47 pm | by BikersUnite

Pulsar MTV Stunt ManiaMTV will be producing a motorcycle stunting based reality show ‘Pulsar MTV Stunt Mania’ to cash in on all the excitement and thrills of  bike stunting raging across the country. The program is scheduled to go on air in July 2009. Auditions will start in early May as per the following schedule.

  1. Chennai : 6th May
  2. Chandigarh : 10th May
  3. Mumbai : 16th May
  4. Bangalore : 23rd May
  5. Delhi : 27th May
  6. Pune : 30th May

If you stay on top of all details, log on to StuntMania website and register online for the selections. Online registrants will get preference at the auditions venue. So if you have the courage, the attitude, the passion & the skills to tame your mean machine, register now!

Participants will be judged by Alan Amin, the famed stunt director of DHOOM & DHOOM:2.

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Mecchaniche Veloci & Brembo launch carbon fibre wrist watch


Written on April 20, 2009 – 10:57 pm | by BikersUnite
Meccaniche Veloci Carbon Fibre Watch

Meccaniche Veloci Carbon Fibre Watch

Italian watchmakers Mecchaniche Veloci in association with Brembo have launched the world’s first carbon fiber encased wristwatch.

Quattro Valvole CCM has been developed after 4 years of research and development by Mecchaniche Veloci and Brembo, world’s leading high performance brake discs manufacturers. The watch is made from carbon ceramic, the material used by Brembo to manufacture its high-tech brakes using the same manufacturing process as competition specific pistons.

Made up of short carbon fibers, phenolic resin and silicon, the end result is 30% lighter than cast iron. Due to the structure of the material, only a limited number can be produced in a month, with each Brembo disc yielding just seven pieces for use.

Quattro Valvole series of watches takes its name from the four valves that Ferrari used in its 1984 model 308 GTS. Quattro Valvole CCM carbon fiber watches are available with Mecchaniche Veloci distributors across the world. For more details, log on to: Mecchaniche Veloci website.

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TVS announces the new Apache RTR 180 for Indian market


Written on April 18, 2009 – 10:59 pm | by BikersUnite

Here’s  the new launch video of the new RTR 180. Based on the RTR 160 platform, the new RTR180 pumps out 17.3Ps (17.06hp) of power putting it above the current Hero Honda Karizma & Bajaj Pulsar 180 in power output.

Do check the TVS Apache RTR 180 launch video underneath while we await more details on the bike.

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The RTR 180 is expected to be launched shortly.

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Rossi tests new Dainese D-air racing suit.


Written on April 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | by BikersUnite

Valentino Rossi tested the Dainese D-Air racing suit, with seriously high-tech features sometime ago. Rossi is asking questions about how the inflation mechanism works on the D-Air Racing suit.

The suit’s protection includes padding around the shoulders and collarbone, with inflation feature that can be activated in a crash. The air-bag style inflation reduces the movement of the neck during a crash, and can then be deflated when re-entering the race.

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Monster Energy partners with Tech 3 Yamaha for 2009 MotoGP


Written on March 30, 2009 – 11:02 pm | by BikersUnite
2009 Tech3(& Monster Energy) MotoGP Bike

2009 Tech3(& Monster Energy) MotoGP Bike

After departure of Kawasaki MotoGP team, Monster Energy (“the largest selling energy drink in USA”) has pertnered with Tech 3 Yamaha for the 2009 MotoGP Season.

Valentino Rossi in his personal capacity will also be sponsored by Monster energy(are you thinking of Chupa Chups and Lorenzo?)

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