Custom: Death Spray Paranoia

“I just wanted to try something different and striking to the usual race rep vibe with the graphic face,” explains DSC‘s David Gwyther of where he was going with this 900SS. “The theme is based on conspiracy theories/paranoia, hence the … Continued

Video: the very first Ducati 1199 dyno run

Italian magazine Motociclismo snagged the opportunity to film a pre-production Ducati 1199 Panigale undergoing dyno testing. No word on numbers yet — they’re likely embargoed until close to the bike’s February launch date — but this is a good opportunity … Continued

The Snake, the Diavel and the Squid

If you live in LA, you’ve probably been to The Snake. If not, you’ve doubtlessly seen the videos on YouTube. Each weekend, riders flock to this road to hone their skills and find temporary internet fame by crashing in front … Continued

What 2011 meant for motorcycles

The past three years have cast a pall over manufacturing world wide. For the motorcycle industry, its hue has been particularly dark. We have witnessed the death of brands, from the historic to eager start ups, written long essays theorizing … Continued

Video: crashing a $140,000 Ducati

Need some schadenfreude on a cold, rainy Monday morning? Here, a guy with more money than sense stuffs his $140,000 custom Ducati into a guard rail on The Snake. The cause? Well, according to him, it was “something on the … Continued