Monday, May 16, 2011

Special edition Yamaha Aerox SP55 launched

Yamaha Aerox SP55


Yamaha have launched a special edition of their 50cc Aerox scooter to mark Yamaha Motor's creation in 1955. The scooter is emblazoned with the number 55 on its red and black bodywork, finished with carbon effect touches.

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MV Agusta launch the F4 RR

MV Agusta F4 RR
Last week MV Agusta announced the launch of the jaw droppingly gorgeous F4 RR and we've a couple of pictures to wet your appetite.

Highlights of the new MV Agusta F4 RR include:
• New short-stroke radial valve engine 201 hp at 13,400 rpm
• New increased bore diameter
• New primary drive
• New cylinder head
• New large-diameter titanium intake and exhaust valves
• New lightweight forged pistons in "aerospace RR alloy"
• New exhaust 4-2-1-4
• Close ratio gearbox
• Variable length intake runners
• Öhlins multi-adjustable 43 mm fork
• Öhlins TTX 36 rear shock
• Öhlins steering damper
• Forged aluminum wheels


MV Agusta F4 RR


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Thursday, April 14, 2011

2011 Bennetts babes

Bennetts are well known for bike insurance but also for the famous Bennetts Babes, well the new Bennetts Babes squad for 2011 as been announced with eight babes being selected from over 1,700 entries.

They are:-
Charlotte Toon, 23, from Coventry
Emma Watts, 21, from London
Brandy Brewer, 22, from London
Farah Sattaur, 26, from London
Natalie Camm, 23, from London
Sophie McCormack, 20, from Birmingham
Amber Norcott, 21, from Manchester
Sara Beverley Jones, 26, from Manchester

Here's a couple of great pic's of the new Bennetts Babes presented by Jennifer Metcalfe and a behind the scenes video of them.
2011 Bennetts Babes

2011 Bennetts Babes








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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Sidecar for your Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

British sidecar manufacturers Watsonian Squire have have produced a special low profile version of their popular GP Manx sidecar to pair with Harley-Davidson's new 883 SuperLow.

Manx sidecar with Harley-Davidson 883 SuperLow


Find out more on www.inter-bike.co.uk

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Updated Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R.

Triumph Motorcycles have just released details of their updated Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R for 2011. Changes include:

2011 Triumph Street Triple R


2011 Triumph Street Triple

  • New headlight design from the Speed Triple
  • More contemporary look
  • New colour options
  • New style Triumph sports script on the tank, debuted on the new Daytona 675R, as well as a stylish new ‘Street Triple 675’ logo
  • The standard model features three metallic paint options at no extra cost (Crystal White, Phantom Black and the distinctive new Imperial Purple) .
  • Higher-specification ‘R’ available in Diablo Red, Crystal White and Phantom Black (with gold wheels)
  • Both models have been ‘dechromed’ with brushed steel exhaust headers, heel guards and silencers replacing the previous polished items, while new handlebar clamps, machined detail on the handlebar end weights and redesigned headstock infills.
  • Both variants feature Triumph’s comprehensive latest specification instrument pack.

The updated Street Triple and Street Triple R will arrive in UK Triumph dealers in April apparently.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Yamaha SR400 Video

Shame this great bike is only to be sold in Japan. Come on Yamaha, lets us have it in the UK. With soaring petrol prices, the SR 400 would be a big hit in the UK!




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Friday, March 4, 2011

Rossi and Hayden inspired Ducati Monster Art themes.

Ducati reveal two new Monster Art colour schemes dedicated to Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi.
Valentino Rossi Monster Art colour scheme

Nicky Hayden Monster Art colour scheme


Both colour schemes are available as accessories for the 696, 796, 1100 and 1100 S Monsters as well as the brand new Monster 1100EVO.

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Custom Harleys - Second AMD World Championship victory for Shaw Harley-Davidson

Sussex-based Shaw Harley-Davidson – the current Modified Harley-Davidson World Champions – gained a victory and second place at the recent London Custom Show.

XLST3 was based on a 2011 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® 1200cc Sportster® and their Nascafe Racer was built on a 2007 FXSTB Softail® Nightrain® Chassis.

XLST3


XLST3 drew inspiration from racing bicycles, legendary 1970s flat track racing and modern custom design practices.

Nascafe Racer

The Nascafe Racer was built with a nod to Nascar and Cafe Racer motorcycles.

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Monday, February 21, 2011

American Honda announces release of 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing

The new 2012 model year GL1800 Gold Wing will go on sale in the USA in May 2011.
2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing


The 2012 Gold Wing  includes updated and innovative GPS navigation system, a built-in MP3/iPod interface for a new SRS CS Auto™ technology surround-sound.  The 2012 Gold Wing brings: upgraded styling, increased luggage capacity, greater wind and weather protection, revised suspension settings.


2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing


The first opportunity to view the new model will be from 25-27 February at the International Motorcycle Show in Greenville, South Carolina.

The European version of the GL1800 Gold Wing will go on sale in time for the 2012 season.

iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the US and other countries.

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Jon Booth
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Why we are bikers! - TC Bank- Dream Rangers Video

Just had to post this fantastic video ad.



I have been biking for 35 years and this so captures why we are bikers. Once your a biker it's in your blood for life! The camaraderie of riding with your mates is part of the whole experience.

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Catering Van on Site at Ducati Manchester every Sunday

Starting on Sunday 27th February, Ducati Manchester, Washway Road, Sale will have a proffessional catering van serving top quality food and drinks. From Full breakfasts in bread, there is a great selection of food and makes Ducati MAnchester the ideal place to ride to on your Sunday ride.

A weekend of Pure indulgence - 5th - 6th March


We would like to invite you all to our weekend of pure indulgence at Manchester and Preston. We will have the all new fleet of 2011 Ducati Models on demonstrator for you to try including the all new Diavel. As long as you are over 21 years old and have held a full motorcycle license for over 1 year and have no more than 9 points on your license then bring your license (both parts) and book a demo on one of our range. On Sunday we will have our all new BUTTY VAN on site at Manchester. There will be prizes, giveaways and more.... Call now for full details

Diavel VIP Evening Thursday 3rd March 5.00pm-7.30pm


We would like to invite you to the all new Diavel Launch evening at Ducati in Manchester and Preston. The all new Diavel will be on show for you to look at and sit on and learn all abvout the Diavels features. There will be light refreshments served and a prize draw to WIN A DIAVEL for the day*

Thursday, February 10, 2011

BMW K 1300 S wins RiDER Power Survey

BMW has clinched a  multitude of honours in this years RiDERS Power Survey, but best of all they took the top award with the BMW K 1300 S. The RiDER Power Survey is the biggest customer poll of its kind in the UK motorcycle industry.

K 1300 S


The K 1300 S was praised for its 175bhp in-line four cylinder engine, wide range of electronic and comfort options and powerful brakes. The K 1300 S also won the Best Sports Tourer and Best Brakes categories.

In addition to the K 1300 S’ three awards, the S 1000 RR was voted Best Big Sportsbike, the F 800 S took Best Middleweight Streetbike and the R 1200 RT – three-time RiDER Power Winner – won Best Tourer.

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Jon Booth
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Suzuki GSX-R600 arriving

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600


The all new Suzuki GSX-R600 will be in UK Suzuki dealers from the 5th February.
The new GSX-R600 is 9kg lighter than the 2010 model and has Showa Big Piston Forks, Brembo Monoblock brake callipers, a 15mm shorter wheelbase and a completely revised engine.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Competition White Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré launched

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré in Competition White
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré in Competition White


Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd have announced the launch of a Competition White version of their Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré which is due in  dealers in early spring It is designed to celebrate Yamaha's 50 years racing heritage, mindful of  Helder Rodregez, who secured 3rd position in the 2011 Dakar rally on his Yamaha WR450F.

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Friday, January 21, 2011

New Harley-Davidson® Blackline™Softail® launched

Harley-Davidson UK have announced the launch of the new Harley-Davidson Blackline Softail, you can find out more details here.

In the meantime here are some great pics of the new Harley.

Harley-Davidson Blackline Softail

Harley-Davidson Blackline Softail


Harley-Davidson Blackline Softail


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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

New Triumph Tiger 800's launch

The official UK launch of Triumph’s-new Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC is on Thursday 20th January at Triumph dealers.
Triumph Tiger 800 XC

The new Triumph’s Tiger range heralds Triumph's intention to be a major player in the adventure biking sector with Triumph saying "the truly ‘go anywhere’ Tiger 800XC is perfect for the demands of adventure riding".

Triumph Tiger 800


Both Tigers have a new 799cc, three cylinder engine, producing 95ps of power and 79Nm of torque A550w generator is fitted as standard to allow riders to safely fit electrical accessories such as heated grips, auxiliary lights and sat nav equipment. A huge range of accessories including luggage options, adjustable seats and screen positions and a host of off-road protection parts is offered.

The Tiger 800 is priced at £7,149 OTR and the Tiger 800XC is priced at £7,749 OTR (an option of ABS is available for both).

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

VALENTINO ROSSI'S COLOURS



If there’s one man in motorcycle racing who needs no introduction, it’s Valentino Rossi, one of Grand Prix racing’s most successful and popular riders in history. A nine-time World Champion and a household name all over the world, “The Doctor” has a long list of accomplishments including: fifteen years with at least one win in one of the Grand Prix classes; only rider to win consecutive premier-class races with different manufacturers; seventy-nine premier-class Grand Prix victories entering the 2011 season; 105 Grand Prix wins across all classes entering 2011, second only to Giacomo Agostini; most consecutive Grand Prix starts (230); most podium finishes across all classes in Grand Prix history (174 entering the 2011 season); longest sequence of Grand Prix podium finishes (twenty-three, between 2002 and 2004).

Valentino was born to Graziano and Stefania on February 16, 1979, in Urbino, Italy, about a half-hour from where he grew up, in Tavullia. When one considers that Graziano was then beginning the second season of his own Grand Prix career (he earned his first win that same year), it comes as no surprise that Vale took up motorcycles as a child, first riding a mini dirt bike in his family’s backyard before he was even 3. That said, in part because Graziano’s career was cut short at just five years by an injury, his parents weren’t initially enthusiastic about the idea of their son racing motorcycles. His first competitions were in 60cc go-karts, with which he won a regional title in 1990. Nonetheless, Valentino had received a mini road racer for Christmas of 1989 (when he was 10), and he began racing it with some regularity, immediately demonstrating his considerable talent: in 1992, he earned a regional minibike championship.

After trying out a friend’s Aprilia 125 at Misano, he decided to leave karting for real motorcycle road racing, a choice his parents eventually supported. Valentino’s new career direction became possible in 1993, when Rossi turned 14—the minimum age to race a 125 in Italy. Valentino was placed on Cagiva’s Claudio Lusuardi-run team for the Sport Production 125cc class, and his first race was a regional event in Magione. It was an unfortunate debut, as Rossi crashed on the first lap, remounted, and crashed again six laps later, but he still managed to finish in ninth place. Improving steadily over the course of the season, Rossi qualified for the series finale at Misano, where he qualified on pole—ahead of the title contenders. Despite a botched start in the race, he finished on the podium.

Valentino’s performance in the ’93 season finale earned him a factory Cagiva the next year, and Graziano also entered him in the Italian GP series aboard a Sandroni 125. In the second Sport Production race—again at Misano—Rossi posted the first victory of his career, and he would go on to earn the national title in that class. Meanwhile, campaigning the Italian GP series allowed him to also learn the ropes on real race bikes, experience that would prove valuable in ’95. That’s when Vale signed a three-year deal with Aprilia in a Mauro Noccioli-run team and advanced to the European championship, which at the time ran concurrently with the Continental rounds of the world championship Grand Prix series. Valentino easily won the crown in the Italian series, which he continued to compete in, and although he crashed often on the international stage, he still managed to take third in the final points of the European championship, virtually guaranteeing him a move to world championship racing.

Rossi made his Grand Prix debut in 1996 aboard an Aprilia RS250, still in Noccioli’s squad. He finished an impressive sixth at the season opener in Malaysia, and by the fourth round, in Spain, he was fighting for the podium, an objective he eventually achieved at the tenth round, in Austria. Vale took his first pole position at the very next race, in Brno, and followed that up the next day by climbing the top step of the podium. Valentino completed his rookie year ninth in the final points.

Still with Aprilia, Valentino dominated his sophomore year: he collected eleven victories in the fifteen races, in all kinds of conditions (in the other four, he crashed out of one, finished on the podium in two, and finished sixth in the other. Gathering four pole positions along the way, Rossi earned his first world championship in the 125cc class with an eighty-three-point margin.

For 1998, Rossi advanced to the 250cc class, riding for the Aprilia team run by Rossano Brazzi. He collected three second-place finishes in the first six races before notching his first victory, at Assen. His wins at the last four races of the year—Imola, Catalonia, Phillip Island, and Argentina—left him just short of the title, three points behind compatriot Loris Capirossi.

Rossi showed his competition no mercy the next year, and with nine race wins and three additional podium finishes, he collected the quarter-liter class title, confirming his dominance and growing his popularity even further.

The 2000 season brought Valentino Rossi’s passage to the 500cc class, along with the start of what would prove to be a long partnership with the Australian crew chief Jeremy Burgess. It took the 21-year-old some time to come to terms with the power delivery of the four-cylinder “screamer,” but he nonetheless earned ten podiums that year (including wins at Donington Park and Rio) and finished runner-up to Kenny Roberts Jr. in the final points standings. That same year, Valentino made his debut in the Suzuka 8 Hours with Colin Edwards, but after both riders crashed, they pulled out of the race.

Continuing his established routine of learning a class for one season before topping it the next, Rossi added the prestigious 500cc crown to his résumé in 2001 by notching no fewer than eleven race wins, plus a further two podium finishes. It was a fantastic season, made even better by a victory at the Suzuka 8 Hours, again teamed with Colin Edwards.

For 2002, the inaugural year of the MotoGP era, Honda fielded Rossi on a 990cc factory RC211V. Now running inside HRC’s factory team, the Italian won the new platform’s first round and at eight of the first nine races. By season’s end, he had amassed eleven wins in sixteen events, taking the crown by a commanding 140 points.

The 2003 season was similarly lopsided, as Valentino climbed the top step of the podium on nine occasions, earning the fifth world championship of his career.

The 2004 season was historic: Valentino decided to leave the most dominant motorcycle of the time to ride for Yamaha, which hadn’t won a title in twelve years, taking Burgess and his crew along with him. After completely changing the bike during winter testing Valentino wrote another page in the history books, winning his very first race aboard his new YZR-M1, in South Africa, and becoming the first rider ever to win two consecutive premier-class races aboard bikes from different manufacturers. That win was followed by a further eight throughout the course of the season, and Valentino beat Spaniard Sete Gibernau for the title.

The 2005 season once again saw the MotoGP world championship go to Rossi. With eleven victories and just one result off the podium, Valentino earned his seventh title, with 147 points to spare over compatriot Marco Melandri.

The 2006 season saw the Italian plagued by a number of technical problems, but he still managed to post five wins—more than any other rider that season. In the end, Valentino lost the championship to the more consistent Nicky Hayden by just five points.

In the first year of the 800cc MotoGP era, Rossi once again faced daunting competition, this time mainly from new Ducati rider Casey Stoner. Once again plagued by a few too many technical problems, Valentino topped four of eighteen races and scored an additional four podium finishes, but he finished the season third behind the Australian and—by just one point—Spaniard Dani Pedrosa.

The ’08 season marked a return to glory: having switched from Michelin tires to Bridgestone, the incomparable Italian won nine races on his way to world championship number eight (six in the premier class), enjoying other successes along the way, such as his seventh consecutive win at Mugello, his first win of his career at Laguna Seca, and victory at legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s inaugural Grand Prix, in challenging weather conditions.

The 2009 season would see Rossi’s title count extended to nine, thanks to six victories and a further six podiums, giving him a 45 point margin over teammate Jorge Lorenzo.

That teammate rivalry wouldn’t continue in 2010, except for the very first part of the season, which Valentino started off with a win at the Qatar night race. Shortly after that—on April 15, to be specific—Rossi suffered a shoulder injury while practicing on a motocross bike. When, during practice for his home race at Mugello, he crashed and suffered an exposed fracture of his right tibia, Rossi lost any chance of a successful title defense. Nonetheless, after undergoing an operation to repair the fracture, he worked hard on his rehabilitation, with the objective of returning as quickly as possible. Initially, optimistic guesses had The Doctor coming back at the Brno round, a little over two months after his injury, but after undergoing intensive therapy (including time in a hyperbaric chamber) and doing two status-confirming tests aboard a superbike, Valentino returned to action at the Sachsenring, just forty-one days after his crash. Rossi rode to a heroic fourth-place result in his comeback race, then finished on the podium in the next round, at Laguna Seca. Still plagued by both of his injuries, Valentino nonetheless climbed the podium six more times, including a win at Sepang, and finished third on the year behind new champion Lorenzo and Pedrosa.

Immediately after the Brno Grand Prix in the Czech Republic, it was announced that Valentino Rossi would be moving to Ducati MotoGP for 2011, with a two-year agreement. Thanks to special permission from Yamaha, he was allowed to take part in the post-season test at Valencia. The next Sunday, Valentino underwent an extensive operation to the shoulder injured in the motocross crash. The procedure was carried out at Cattolica’s Cervesi Hospital, by Dr. Alex Castagna, from Milan’s Humanitas Institute, and Dr. Giuseppe Porcellini, from the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Unit at Rimini’s Azienda USL.

During the two-hour arthroscopic surgery, the surgeons repaired the supraspinatus tendon and the long head of biceps tendon, as well as cartilage in the Glenoid Labrum.". Over the winter, the Italian once again underwent an intensive rehabilitation program in the gym and swimming pool in preparation for the off-season tests on the Ducati GP11, scheduled for February 1-3 at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.
RACING CAREER

Bike:
Ducati MotoGP Team Desmosedici GP11
Racing Number:
46
First GP:
Malaysian GP, 1996 (125cc)
First GP Victory:
Czech Republic GP, 1996 (125cc)
First Pole:
Czech Republic GP, 1996 (125cc)
World Titles:
9 (1X125cc, 1X250cc, 1X500cc, 6XMotoGP)

2011:
Ducati MotoGP Team Rider - MotoGP World Championship
Bike:
Ducati Desmosedici GP11

2010
3rd in the MotoGP World Championship (Yamaha)
2009
MotoGP World Champion (Yamaha)
2008
MotoGP World Champion (Yamaha)
2007
3rd in the MotoGP World Championship (Yamaha)
2006
2nd in the MotoGP World Championship (Yamaha)
2005
MotoGP World Champion (Yamaha)
2004
MotoGP World Champion (Yamaha)
2003
MotoGP World Champion (Honda)
2002
MotoGP World Champion (Honda)
2001
500cc World Champion (Honda)
2000
2nd in the 500cc World Championship (Honda)
1999
250cc World Champion (Aprilia)
1998
2nd in the 250cc World Championship (Aprilia)
1997
125cc World Champion (Aprilia)
1996
9th in the 125cc World Championship (Aprilia)
1995
125cc Italian National Champion (Aprilia),
3rd in 125cc European Championship

Sunday, January 9, 2011

new motor sports | motor reviews and spesification | 2011 Benelli Cafe Racer 1130 Street Fighter Edition

2011 Benelli Cafe Racer 1130 Street Fighter Edition Review :
2011 Benelli Cafe Racer 1130 Street Fighter Edition is one of the new motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Benelli in 2011 this. For machinery, 2011 Benelli Cafe Racer 1130 has a capacity of 1131cc with engine type In line 3 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft, with balancer shafts.
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2011 Benelli Cafe Racer 1130 Street Fighter Edition Specification :
ENGINE
TYPE In line 3 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled , 4 valves per cylinder double
overhead camshaft, with balancer shaft
DISPLACEMENT
1131 cc
BORE x STROKE
88 x 62 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO
11.2:1
RATED OUTPUT
101 kW (137 cv) @ 9500 rpm
MAX. TORQUE
110 Nm (11.2 kgm) @ 7750 rpm
FUEL SUPPLY Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
EXHAUST SYSTEM With catalytic converter and oxigen sensor
CERTIFICATION
Euro 3
CLUTCH Wd’ elti clutch
GEARBOX 6 speed
FINAL DRIVE Chain drive, ratio 16:36
CHASSIS
FRAME Decomposable, front steel trestle, rear alluminium alloy casting
FRONT SUSPENSION Ø43 mm upside-down fork, with idraulic extension / compression and
spring preload adjustments
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE
120 mm
REAR SUSPENSION Steel trestle swingarm, progressive rear dumper with idraulic extension
and spring preload adjustments
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE
120 mm
FRONT BRAKE Twin floating disk ø320 mm with 4 piston calipers
REAR BRAKE Singol disk ø240 mm with double piston caliper
FRONT RIM
17″x3.50″ DOT-D
REAR RIM
17″x6.00″ DOT-D
FRONT TYRE
120/70-ZR17 58W (-120/65-ZR17 56W-)
REAR TYRE
190/50-ZR17 73W (-180/55-ZR17 73W — 200/50-ZR17 75W -)
DIMENSIONS
LENGHT
2128 mm
WIDHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS
750 mm
HEIGHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS
1050 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
820 mm
WHEELBASE
1443 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT*
208 kg
ROAD READY WEIGHT**
215 kg
PERMITTED TOTAL WEIGHT
400 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
16 lt

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Top 10 Coolest Celebrity Cars – celebrity sports cars collection

Discover the Top 10 coolest cars that celebrities are driving today!

Jay Leno
Celebrities can be a secretive bunch, especially when it comes to their precious cars. Oh, some may sneak out every once and awhile in their rare autos, but usually it’s the run-of-the-mill Lexus or Mercedes-Benz that we get a glimpse of. These are the ones we have seen – and boy, do we likey.
Jason Statham


Patrick Dempsey
1. Jay Leno - Entire Garage
We’re lumping his 107 (!) cars all together because just his garage alone could produce a magnificent top 50 list. The man is the ultimate car nut, owning true originals from the turn of the century – like his 1913 Owen Magnetic – to present day speedsters. We suspect that not even Leno himself would be able to pick a number one. How could you choose between a 1937 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atini Miura P400? Apples and oranges, my friends.
2. Simon Cowell - Bugatti Veyron
Apparently, being a miserable git on television for a couple years nets you enough money to nab yourself the most expensive street legal car in the world. Hmph. We act like that everyday, where’s our Veyron? In all seriousness, a cool $1.19 million purchases a car that can reach 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds – making it the second fastest in the world. Compensating for something, Simon?
3. Jay Kay/Nicholas Cage - Ferrari Enzo
Like Leno – but to a much smaller degree – Jay Kay of Jamiroquai is a big car fan. He’s not just the type of celeb who buys expensive cars because he has the money, he cherishes them. The same goes for Nicholas Cage – hence their similar taste. Jay Kay’s Enzo had a recent brush with potential devastation as a hotel chef bludgeoned it to pay Kay back for some rude remarks. Doctors expect it to make a full recovery. Long live the Enzo!
4. Patrick Dempsey - Jaguar XK120
Dr. McDreamy is stepping into some big shoes with the XK120, which has seen the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable settle into its seats. The stunning sports car (circa 1948-1954) was more than just a celebrity show car – it was raced in rallies, broke track-based speed records (clocking in at over 126 mph) and even won the mighty 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now that we think about it, do we really want a fake doctor driving such a precious piece of automotive history?
5. Jerry Seinfeld - Porsche 911s
We're not sure what's up with comedians and their cars, but Jerry Seinfeld is another funny man with a serious collection. A noted Porsche enthusiast, he has in his possession not only the first air-cooled 911 ever built, but also the last. Talk about obsessive. The $400,000 1964 model was found in New York, rusted out and in desperate need of restoration. So, Seinfeld fixed it up to the tune of an extra $200k. That's dedication. If you still doubt his commitment to Porsche, check out his 1955 550 RS Spyder, one of only 70 made.
6. Jeremy Piven - Ford Bronco
While Jeremy Piven’s Ford Bronco may not be the fastest or most expensive of the group, we have to give him bonus points for originality. The Bronco is a true American classic, one that continues to get looks as it ages. Plus, we've gotten a good look his particular bronze bulldog in person can certify that it is one mint condition rig. You won’t see cars like this on Entourage.

7. Will.i.am/Matt Damon - Tesla Roadster
Celebrities are generally looked to as trendsetters. Sometimes their opinions can be controversial, but when it comes to environmental issues we say the more green promotion, the better. Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas and Matt Damon have both got their hands on the all-electric Tesla Roadster. The zero-emissions two-seater runs off of lithium-ion battery power alone, which means no oil consumption to speak of. We can’t imagine there $100K purchase is completely altruistic though, the thing is blazing fast too.
8. P. Diddy/Puff Daddy/Whatever he’s going by this week - Maybach 62S
Considering he's the person who added vocals to the track Mo' Money, Mo' Problems, it seems all that cash hasn't stopped P. Diddy from living the good life. His Maybach 62S is one very expensive example of that. Big Al – seriously – chauffeurs him around in the six-liter V-12 bi-turbo-powered, AMG-tuned land yacht. A Maybach offers every luxury you could ask for in a car – from sound-proof glass to fully reclining seats, but we can't imagine wanting to sit in the backseat of a car that has 662 horsepower. It's just not right.
9. Jason Statham - Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
A Gallardo may be nice for some (we're looking at you, David Beckham), but where it's really at is the Murcielago. It is, after all, $100,000 more expensive than its little brother, coming in at $400,000 to start. And if that’s not enough, it’s also the size of a small apartment. From what we've seen of Jason Statham, he's the type to really make use of a supercar such as this. Maybe his Transporter sponsor, Audi, will book him some time at the Nürburgring, because a 20 km racetrack is really the only place to stretch out the V-12's 642 horsepower.
10. Bill Gates - Porsche 959
While money can’t buy you love, it can definitely provide the means of securing quite an impressive garage. Mr. Gates, of that Microsoft thing all the kids are talking about, has a number of surprisingly cool cars considering his generally geeky nature. His Corvette Limousine isn’t one of them, but the non-U.S. spec 1988 Porsche 959 hits just the right note. Gates had to fight hard against Washington state litigation to keep the German sports car on our shores, but we know it was more than worth it.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

celebrity car show | motorsport news update | Justin Bieber Looking Good In A Porsche Turbo

We get the sense that Justin Bieber is gonna be a big spender in the car aficionado space as he gets older.  We're seen him in a Ferrari F430 before and now TMZ has got exclusive photos capturing him in a 997 Porsche Turbo.  It appears to be matte black with possibly a camel interior.  While we think the matte black is a bit played out we definitely hate camel interiors especially on Porsches.
Does anyone know what the story is?  Is this one of Justin's personal cars?  What else does he own?


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Biebs and SK were spotted driving down I-95 in Miami yesterday -- the duo is set to play the American Airlines Arena there tonight.

Wonder how they'll get to the show?

Win the DVD - FOCUS 500 Inside Sheene's Championship Year 1976


Are you a Barry Sheene fan? Can you remember thelate 1970's when Barry Sheene along with such other famous racers as Phil Read, Giacomo Agostini, Johnny Cecotto, Tom Heron and Mick Grant battled it out in the classic era of  motorcycle Grand Prix Racing. The Duke Video - FOCUS 500 Inside Sheene's Championship Year 19176 focus on the year 1`976 when Barry Sheene won the 500cc World Championshiop.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

celebrity car news update | 50 Cent is Selling is Lamborghini Murcielago

For those of you who watch Unique whips or read magazines like DUB and RIDES, you have seen 50 Cent's custom painted Lamborghini Murcielago before, but who would have thought you would have the chance to buy it. Yes, 50 Cent's Chrome painted Lamborghini is for sale on eBay and appears to have notable bids and will sell! As for features, 50's Lambo has been treated with an unknown custom paint job, a custom stereo install by Unique Whips out of upstate New York, and a custom set of 22 inch rims. No word on weather you get to meet 50 with the sale but this has been a car that he does like so its not like you are taking out his trash. The car was last seen in Los Angeles while Big Boy gave it a car wash because of a lost bet. Also
Side note, it appears 50 is clearing house as his 52-room mansion is also for sale. Word is he is moving to Los Angeles!
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