Italian manufacturer Italjet introduced at the EICMA the revamped versions of two historic models that will soon make their comeback on the market: Velocifero and Dragster. The Dragster made a name for itself back in the day thanks to its aggressive look that immediately set it apart from the other scooters around. The new version boasts several aesthetic modifications and will be initially available with a 50 cc engine (that was exposed in Milan) while a 125 cc variation equipped with Piaggio Leader engine will join in at a later time. The model will come with an unusual set of wheels: 11″ on the front and 12″ on the back.

The new Velocifero instead will be an all-electric motorcycle and will come with consistently different aesthetics. The restyling involved many areas - for instance, its signature double head lights have been replaced with a single unit - but it was just necessary in order to host the batteries and the new powertrain. The model will also use aluminum rims, front and rear disc brakes, and double spring at the back. As for now, there are no specific information about its power source.

Italjet also announced that it will soon enter the off-road market too with Enduro and Supermotard models equipped with 50 cc and 125 cc units, which should become available in the showrooms in March. Check them all out in our photo gallery.

View the full Italjet 2012 line-up photo gallery

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Derbi - the Spanish manufacturer controlled by Piaggio - presented at the 2011 SEMA the Senda DRD 50 range, which is composed of two lines: R (Racing enduro) and SM (Supermoto). Moreover, both these DRD 50 lines will offer X-Treme and Racing versions of the model, which will underline Derbi’s sporty attitude.

The two X-Treme machines (Enduro and Supermotard) uses LED rear light technology, multifunctional instrument panel and aluminum double cradle frame. Both model are powered by a 50 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine with liquid cooling system and 6 speed gearbox and use a 36 mm hydraulic fork on the front (190 mm travel) and a monoshock on the rear (182 mm travel). Same engine for S and RM version of Derbi Senda DRD Racing, but they are equipped with top notch suspension for this category: 40 mm hydraulic fork on the front (195 mm travel) and a monoshock with progressive link system on the rear (182 mm travel)

The whole lot also share the massive - probably oversized -braking system: 260 mm discs on the front and 220 mm on the rear. However, the main difference between the R and SM lines is the type of wheels they use: the R enduro bikes are equipped with 21” on the front and 18” on the rear and fitted with off-road tyres while the SM uses 17″ super light wheels on front and back wearing regular tarmac wheels.

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We have never seen a customized Moto Guzzi Stelvio before, but Mr. Filippo Barbacane and the other people at Officine Rossopuro went a little further than that, transfroming the massive adventure tourer from the Italian manufacturer into this aggressive supermoto bike, renamed ‘Motard One‘. If we didn’t know, we surely wouldn’t have guessed it.

The Motard One is powered by the famous ‘Big Bore’, a 90° V-twin engine with two valves per cylinder whose displacement was brought up to 1420cc by Italian factory Millepercento. The engine now weights only 62kg, produces 140 hp and uses a new radiator and a new exhaust system hand-made by Officine Rossopuro’s main man Filippo Barbacane himself.

The bike braking system was upgraded using selected Brembo’s components, the fork is a brilliant 50mm Marzocchi, rims comes from Marchesini and on the rear it boasts Extreme Tech racing suspension. The whole rear end has been heavily modified and now featrues a small tail with beautiful hand-made finishing. Although it is hard to detect Stelvio’s somatic traits in the Motard One, we are sure that if such a model would be featured in Moto Guzzi’s official catalogue, many people would seriously consider buying one.

via | BikeExif.com

View the full Officine Rossopuro’s Motard One photo gallery

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Marco Melandri usually likes to train with motocross bikes and is a big friend of 4-time Motocross champion Tony Cairoli, but this time the Superbike rider decided to put in a little supermoto training at the Castelletto di Branduzzo circuit, ahead of this weekend’s 10th round of the World Superbike championship at Nurburgring.

Check out this video from Melandri’s helmet camera. He’s pretty good isn’t he?

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Last weekend at the Ayrton Senna kart track in Brazil, took place the Bahia Desafio Internacional Supermoto challenge with some retired racing glories taking part like Alex Barros, Sete Gibernau (it’s nice to see that he has something other than Spanish showgirl Laura Barriales on his mind) and a generation of young Brazilian riders including Alex Barros 16-year old son Lucas.

Both heats were won by Rafael Fonseca, Brazil’s own motocross and supermoto champion and unfortunately for Barros, he crashed out on the first turn of the first lap, causing the race to be red flagged. Barros picked a disclocated left collarbone from his fall.

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The 2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Factory is such a fun and versatile motorcycle, that owning a Dorsoduro is capable of giving you so many different emotions that it can be easily compared to the excitement of a roller coaster ride, so check out this official viral ad by Aprilia and have fun.

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You’re not going to leave only your heart in San Francisco if you continue to do this on a city street.

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Garry McCoy may be known as the Sultan of Slide, Nicky Hayden loves to lower the TC on his bike and power drift, Ryuichi Kiyonari strutted his stuff in the wet at Donington Park this year, but check out Bill Wagner from Freestyle Supermoto crew at the Sachsenring with an Aprilia 550. This guy lives sideways.

Thanks to mwinani for the tip.

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I wonder if Davide Gozzini knew what was in store for him, being the only European rider invited to participate in Australia’s Supermoto Championship on the weekend in Perth. Whatever he was expecting, he didn’t let it show and impressed the local crowd of 9,500 spectators, winning all four races on the program in front of Australia’s national supermoto champion, Angus Reekie on his KTM.

The championship was held as part of the Northam Motorcycle Festival, with a highlight being the Italy vs Australia supermoto challenge. Dubbed Speedy Gozzini, the Italian rider will make his next appearance in December at the Bologna Motorshow.

MCNews.com.au reports that the popular European style of racing is taking hold in Australia, with a bid to hold the world supermoto championship in Perth sometime. It’s wild territory in Australia’s west and it would be great to see international riders make a trip south to see what it’s all about.

Source | MCNews and XOffroad

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Last Friday the new World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss visited the Ducati factory for a photo shoot for an editorial project being dedicated to him.

Desmoblog reports that Bayliss visited the Ducati Design Centre and took the opportunity to greet Ducati employees and Ducati Corse, who had organised a small surprise celebration for him. The video shows scenes of Bayliss’ visit, his presentation and a bit of fun. It’s great to see such a respected rider make a visit to the guys who actually make the machines.

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