Official: Kawasaki quits MotoGP

Kawasaki has just notified MotoGP's owner Dorna Sports that it is pulling out of the series, effective immediately. The move is likely prompted by a combination of Great Depression 2.0 and the team's lack of success in motorcycle racing's premier…

Vectrix Vx-1 electric scooter gets greener for 2009

And bluer and maroonier and whiter. Yes, that's right, the biggest changes for 2009 are the addition of new colors and graphics. But wait, look, there's also new options: a lower, slimmer, more female-friendly (and lady-like man-friendly we assume) seat;…

Valentino Rossi rides the 2009 Yamaha R1

Despite its awkward looks, we're still intrigued by the 2009 Yamaha R1. Why? Its M1-like long bang firing order. The idea came from Valentino Rossi's MotoGP bike, which had trouble putting down its big, inline-four power. The solution? A spaced-out…