Vivez le terrible prologue des Red Bull Romaniacs depuis le casque de Paul Bolton !

L’édition 2014 des Red Bull Romaniacs bat son plein en Roumanie et les meilleurs pilotes dehard enduro se disputent la victoire sur les champs de pierre, torrents de boue et autres côtes ultra-raides du pays. Mais ces quelques jours d'efforts herculéens ont commencé par une spéciale aussi courte qu’éprouvante : le prologue et ses nombreux obstacles artificiels disposés dans les rues de Sibiu.

Un parcours extrêmement technique et rapide qui a poussé les pilotes à sortir le bleu de chauffe dès les premiers hectomètres de course. Embarquez sur le casque de Paul Bolton et revivez sa terrible course contre-la-montre dans la vidéo ci-dessus !

L’Anglais, qui pilote une KTM privatisée, et tous les autres concurrents seront à suivre de près sur Red Bull Motorsport durant les Red Bull Romaniacs.

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Throttle Roll Video & Wrap Up

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Written by Mark Hawwa, Throttle Roll creator. 

Throttle Roll wrapped up around 2 months ago and if any of you have ever been to an awesome party or an amazing holiday, the return to normal life goes two ways. You either curl up on the lounge depressed wanting to go back or you buzz. You typically buzz for a couple days and enthusiastically wait for the next time you can enjoy yourself that much again. Its been 8 weeks. I’m still buzzing.

What makes me buzz? It’s the fact that I can bring 6000 people together for an event that focuses on niche motorcycles. The fact that those people can come down to an event from close and afar that contains all walks of life, all ages, all colours of hipster and they get along like a house on fire with added avgas.

Motorbikes are great and don’t get me wrong, this is part about motorcycles but it takes more than motorcycles to make a great event. It’s the people. It’s the people that make a motorcycle show what it is. It’s their shared experiences of motorcycling, it’s their characters, it’s their style of dancing after having one too many ‘tinnies’ and it’s how they lay in the gutter that makes these sorts of silly fun events so memorable.

Throttle Roll to me is way more than just a bike show. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a culture. We may offend people by only showcasing the niche side of the two wheeled segment and not accepting the cruisers, the sports bike etc. and I do apologise for that but ultimately there are plenty of shows that focus on that style. My goal is to showcase the best of the best from workshops to backyard builds to lounge room builds. That’s what Throttle Roll does.

It takes money to create an event like Throttle Roll and we do accept bikes into the show by sponsors. But these bikes need to be worthy. Our sponsors are the guys that keep this event free. They are the guys that without hesitation throw the money in and don’t bust my chops. They know that events like these are about more then just making a dollar and their own personal marketing. They are about bringing people together, showing a different side to motorcycling and in turn keeping the niches strong. Our sponsors are the guys that ride beside us.

We want all two wheelers and three to enjoy what’s on offer. On offer is a Matt Machine Pan Head. Seen first at Throttle Roll. An all out custom bikini faired R65 German Beamer. A XJR1300 FAT Tracker. A Honda Hardtail Custom framed and flaked Dirt Bike. Mix this with music by the likes of Pat Capocci, Papa Pilko & the Bin Rats (song featured in the video) and the Drey Rollan Band and that is Throttle Roll. An event where the street is a part of the show, along with the 70-featured bikes from across this sun burnt country. 

Next year. Next year. Wait and see what is in store for next year.

A massive thanks to all our sponsors including The Shed, Shannons, MCAS and our media sponsor My Media Sydney.

Check out all the photos from the event at Throttle Roll’s Facebook page.

[Photography by Mikki at My Media Sydney]

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The Peugeot 205 T16 will make you feel like a Group B god

Could the homologation-special Peugeot 205 T16 be the ultimate car for that Sunday drive?

Spot the difference

The turbo lag on that 200bhp engine might seem to last an eternity, and any luggage you can cram on the parcel shelf behind you will be promptly cooked. But is the 205 T16 nevertheless an ideal car of choice for a spirited Sunday drive?

Aside from the more luxurious interior (if you can get away with calling it that) and the substantially detuned engine, the 200 road-going 205 T16s are similar in format to the fearsome rally cars that dominated the Group B category – the then-pinnacle of motorsport (that’s right, more popular than Formula One) – right up until its termination by the FIA in 1986. And if that’s not something to boast about, we’re not sure what is. 

Humble origins

Of course, the T16 is but a mere silhouette of the humble 205 from which it originated (only the doors, windscreen, roof and headlights remain), and it's far more unpractical as a result. But with that lightweight tubular frame construction, mid-mounted 200bhp transverse turbo four, and clever central diff sending power to all four wheels (stuffed right into the corners of the car), the T16 has the potential to be a real joy to drive... if you’re willing to work hard enough.

It looks so purposeful, too, if a bit awkward, as though it’s crying out for that signature works Peugeot Sport livery. The wheelarches are hilariously flared, we assume to accommodate the miles of travel in the ‘yump’-ready suspension, and those huge air scoops look almost as silly as the car does with its vast rear clamshell opened up. The fit and finish don’t look too bad, though – more than can be said for most of the other Group B cars.

Playing Juha

But for those who remember the heart-in-mouth excitement of the snarling monsters hurling into a never-ending funnel of human barriers, none of this will matter. In fact, we think the 205 T16 is about as cool as they come (and nearly as rare). It’s hardly pretending to be the grocery runner, is it?

This well presented T16 has covered just 1700km from new and essentially looks as though it’s just rolled off the assembly line. RM Auctions will be offering the car at its London sale in September. Could this stubby homologation special become a modern classic? After all, what other car can make you feel like Juha Kankkunen on a Sunday afternoon?

Photos: Tim Scott ©2014 Courtesy of RM Auctions

1972 Jeep Commando

Kaiser Jeep reintroduced one of its most popular vehicles, the Jeepster, in 1967 to supplement its very successful production of medium duty military trucks and to compete with vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Toyota Land Cruiser in the civilian market. In 1972 Kaiser’s new parent company, American Motors, lengthened the wheelbase to 104 inches and renamed the revised Jeep the Commando C104. The front end was also altered to accept AMC engines from a 232 cubic inch straight-six to a 304 cubic inch V8, and the Commando received a full width grille that distinguished it from earlier Jeeps. 20,000 Commando C104s were built before it was replaced by the full-size Cherokee in 1974.


This 1972 Jeep Commando Convertible is a fully restored, splendid example with exquisite paint and interior as well as a finely detailed engine compartment. A three owner car, it was purchased new on February 29, 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was with its second owner from August of 1972 until 2009. Included are the original sales invoice and financing paperwork from its second owner, the original warranty book, numerous receipts from the 1970s, an owner’s manual, several original Jeep brochures and even the original vehicle emission control stickers.

Finished in Jetset Blue Metallic, this Commando also has a brand new black vinyl convertible top, tonneau cover and thin whitewall tires. The blue interior is both new and period correct, and also features correct blue carpets and the original Jeep AM radio. As for equipment, it is a four-wheel drive example with locking hubs and is powered by AMC’s 304 cubic inch V8 coupled to an automatic transmission with a separate transfer case. It also features power steering and power brakes for added drivability. A capable and comfortable truck, this Jeepster Commando could even be shown given the quality of its restoration, which is not only outstanding but also completely correct. Vintage trucks in this kind of condition and with this level of attention to detail are not a common sight, and for those who appreciate the style and utility of the classic Jeep Commando, this pristinely and accurately restored 1972 model is an ideal example.