If you ever find yourself wandering down by the water at Kobe Port, it’s impossible to miss the massive, futuristic white mesh structure of the Kobe Maritime Museum. It’s a striking piece of architecture (that looks suspiciously like the Manukau Vodafone Event Center...) But let’s be honest—if you have petrol running through your veins, you aren’t here to look at old shipping routes or cargo boat blueprints. You’re here for what’s waiting inside. Welcome to Kawasaki Good Times World . It’s the ultimate, unapologetic homage to over half a century of heavy-metal performance. And while the museum curators will happily try to guide you toward their massive Shinkansen bullet trains, helicopters, and industrial robots, I had exactly one objective on my radar: the legendary, loud, and brilliantly obnoxious world of Team Green. Walking into the main motorcycle hall is a genuine sensory hit. It feels less like a sterile museum exhibition and more like stepping directly into a high-octane time c...
To celebrate a monumental century of innovation, design, and racing dominance, Ducati has unveiled the Collezione 100 —a breathtaking series of ten limited-edition motorcycles. Each of these machines serves as a time capsule, bridging the gap between Borgo Panigale’s illustrious past and its cutting-edge future. Limited to just 100 units worldwide, each bike features a heritage-inspired livery, bespoke "Centenario Bronze" detailing, and an Alcantara or leather seat with an embroidered anniversary logo. Accompanied by exclusive art prints from Italian artist Ugo Nespolo, this collection is a tribute to the defining moments that turned a small Italian manufacturer into a global icon. The Collezione 100 experience extends well beyond the garage. To fully immerse owners in the heritage of their chosen model, Ducati has produced a bespoke, limited-edition helmet and technical jacket for each bike, meticulously color-matched to the historical livery of that specific machine. Thi...