The Italian writer Giorgio Bettinelli, has died in China at the age of 53. He was an incredible man, with a different path in life and a vision of things that was appreciated by many Italians.

At Noale their lips are sealed and Max Biaggi is missing in action as news from the halls of Piaggio trickles out that Max Biaggi is moving to Aprilia SBK Team.

The “silly” name Scuederia is not to be made fun of, as the Italians might get a little offended. And you don’t want to be going into battle against an angry Italian and his Ferrari...

Multinational heavy transport company, Iveco, is paving the way for some pioneering sponsorship deals by throwing its weight behind the New Zealand rugby team.

While we looked at monasteries converted into luxurious accommodation, there’s the real deal which is apparently quite complicated to book such accommodation in Italy.

In June the Borgo Panigale company has registered a resounding 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year. In just this month, 1,410 models of the Monster 696 have been sold.

BMW Motrrad has shown its model year 2009 scrambler offering, with the re-done G 650 X Country. A new captivating colour emerges, Sunset Yellow, while seat height has been reduced for a broader public, including women.