Claudio Castiglioni’s legacy: a counterpoint

News of the recent death of Claudio Castiglioni has made the rounds in the motorcycle community, which has been quick to offer sympathy and heap praise on a man seen by some as a visionary. Certainly many of the fruits … Continued

A visual tribute to Claudio Castiglioni

Last November, we reached out to our friends at MV Agusta to find out who the designer of the then just-unveiled F3 was and arrange an interview with him/her. In response, we were told, “The CRC Team, captained by Claudio … Continued

Spy Photo: Ducati Streetfighter 848

Ducati appears to be expanding the Streetfighter range downwards if this photo, snapped at the factory gate in Bologna, is any clue. Unlike the 1099cc Ducati Streetfighter which uses a six-bolt rear hub and Brembo Monobloc front calipers, the bike … Continued

Shop: Wilzig Racing Manor

Wilzig Racing Manor is a 275 acre estate of dirt trails, woods, a lake, watercraft, guns, a 2+ mile road race course, race cars, race bikes, carts, dirt bikes, a multi-bay service station, the most amazing collection of Italian Superbikes … Continued

What the hell is the Diavel?

The Ducati Diavel has been called a lot of things by people looking for a nice pigeon hole. Usually it’s cruiser, naked bike, sport cruiser or muscle bike, but a lot of people have added ugly, dumb and poorly designed … Continued

The Laguna Seca pilgrimage

I’m not religious, but once a year I make a pilgrimage. The point of the trip isn’t to watch a 40 minute race on Sunday, but instead to go on an awesome motorcycle adventure with like-minded friends. I try my … Continued