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The modern Bugatti built its reputation on the W16. Now, it’s going away

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. The literal engine that propelled Bugatti out of the history books and into the modern world of record-breaking supercars is no more. On Thursday, Bugatti announced that the final W16 Mistral has

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How did Kawasaki settle for the H2’s ‘widowmaker’ reputation?

Tinophotography/Shutterstock The 1970s were an era when motorcycle manufacturers, intoxicated by the explosion of the superbike market, realized the best way to stay on top was simply to offer an unnatural amount of horsepower, while completely ignoring whether the motorcycle’s chassis or rider could even handle it.

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The Ducati that’s easier to buy than its reputation suggests

For many motorcyclists, Ducati is not just a bike maker. This Italian company represents much more than that. This is the company that makes the most beautiful bikes (sorry, MV Agusta) that don’t sacrifice sporty performance for the sake of that beauty. However, Ducati has a reputation problem: its bikes are known for being difficult

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