21 Dec 2023

Record-Breaking Aerodynamics in ‘Flying Lawn Chairs’, Blue Whales, and Dolphins from NSU

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94488"] source: Audi AG Highly aerodynamic motorcycles break records for NSU 150 years of the heritage brand: classics and one-of-a-kinds from NSU’s long history – the finale of the ten-part series The NSU Rennfox Dolphin, and Rennmax Blue Whale: streamlined motorcycle models which scooped many prestigious victories in the 1950s. The Neckarsulm-based company, NSU, applied its early wind tunnel research into aerodynamics on the race trac...
Thu, Dec 21 , 2023 Bill
11 Dec 2023

Ducati Diavel for Bentley: Exclusivity, Performance and Craftsmanship in a True Two-Wheeled Work of Art

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94123"] source: Bentley Bold inspires Bold: a numbered and limited edition of 500 units Inspired by the Batur, built on the technical base of the Diavel V4 Beyond the 500 units, Ducati Diavel for Bentley Mulliner: a limited and numbered series of 50 motorbikes reserved for Bentley customers, with the opportunity to make the bike even more unique Characterized by a completely new design, unique and refined components and a special dedicated liver...
Mon, Dec 11 , 2023 Bill
31 Oct 2023

A New, Historic Chapter Opens for Ducati: The Red from Borgo Panigale Enters Motocross

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92283"] source: Ducati Nine-time MX World Champion Antonio Cairoli will join Ducati as high-performance test rider for the new racing program The Bologna based manufacturer has been working for two years on a prototype that will make its debut next season in the Italian Motocross Championship, with the aim of validating the technical solutions made on the bike on the track. This strategy confirms the approach that distinguishes Ducat...
Tue, Oct 31 , 2023 Bill
27 Mar 2023

Audi Sport is Ducati’s partner in MotoGP

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84588"] source: Audi AG Extended commitment in the top class of motorcycle racing Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini to compete with the red rhombus Partnership between Ducati and Audi Sport complements existing collaboration in the Premium Brand Group Audi Sport is partner of the Ducati factory team in MotoGP, the premier class of motorcycle racing. Starting with the season opener at Portimão (Portugal) this weekend, the two Desmosedici...
Mon, Mar 27 , 2023 Bill
8 Sep 2022

Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76030"] source: Automobili Lamborghini Unveiled at the San Marino MotoGP, the 630-unit limited edition Ducati motorcycle inspired by the Lamborghini Huracán STO The new Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini, inspired by the Huracán STO super sports car, was unveiled to the public at the San Marino Grand Prix at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. The bike is the result of the second collaborative project between the two brands, amba...
Thu, Sep 08 , 2022 Bill
30 Sep 2020

Engler F.F SuperQuad: an Audi V10 Powered Super…Bike

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53474"] words: Bill, photos: Engler Automotive Limited When is a super car not a super car? If you're mad genius Victor Engler, it's his super car powered SuperQuad. While it may look like a smaller scale version of an R8, it's actually a motorcycle. It has a tandem seat for two and the brakes and throttle are on handle bars. There are no doors nor (obviously) roof. And the engine? It's an Audi sourced V10 from an R8 and it has two turbos...two.....
Wed, Sep 30 , 2020 Bill
22 Apr 2020

Build Your Own Ducati Panigale V4 R From LEGO

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46412"] words: Bill, photo: LEGO LEGO hit it out of the ballpark with the Audi Sport quattro S1 and hopefully the Auto Union Type C Racecar will get enough support to be produced. But what about a kit for our two-wheeled companions? [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46405"] Recently, LEGO revealed its latest LEGO Technic kit, the Ducati Panigale VR 4 superbike. This highly-detailed model even has a workable gearbox, front and rea...
Wed, Apr 22 , 2020 Bill
28 Jan 2019

Find of the Day: 1954 NSU Max

words: Bill, photos: Hemmings.com It's rare that we put a motorcycle as our Find of the Day...so rare that we've never done it. Also, yes I know that NSU wasn't even in the Volkswagen Group until 1969 but this was too cool not to include. The Max was one of the most popular 250cc motorcycles of the 50s and 60s. It was manufactured from 1952 to 1963. The motor was rated at a whopping 17hp. Here's the ad: The NSU motorcycle is a bike that comes from a company with a fantas...
Mon, Jan 28 , 2019 Bill