Whoa…if this video doesn’t make you wanna start your trail/enduro bike and go for a ride – then check if your heart’s still beating! Julien Dupont and Arthur Coutard having some clean, “al naturale” fun. Continue reading →
Adventure
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Feb 12
al NATURALE / Julien Dupont and Arthur Coutard
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Feb 12
Pikes Peak 2011 / Ducati Multistrada / 1205cc class / Short movie
This is a good way to spend 14 minutes of your otherwise very busy schedule. It’s even better if you’re a part of Ducatisti family. The Ducati North America produced this very neat video documentary of the events happening at 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in the 1205cc motorcycle class. Alexander Smith, Greg Tracy, Carlin Dunne and Mark Cernicky all chose Ducati Multistrada’s as their weapons of choice for the legendary hill race. Two would finish on podium, two would not finish…check out what happened… Continue reading →
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Feb 12
Sorry, We Didn’t Know / Cyril Despres Could be Fined for KTM Promotional Video
KTM, Cédric Gracia and the 2012 Dakar Winner Cyril Despres shoot this nice promotional video for the latest orange Freeride 350 bike. Although they shoot some stunning footage at the peaks of Andorra, and generally had a great time, KTM forgot to let the city officials know about it. And now the riders and the crew could face potential fines: from €50 to the whooping €500, each. Cyril better prepare some of the Dakar’s winning money! Just in case you missed the video – watch it after the jump. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross
Don’t miss out on this one, as bikes like these are getting harder and harder to find. The original 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross, 2-stroke monster, the same model that legendary Steve McQueen rode for the famous cover shot of the Sports Illustrated magazine. All the original chrome parts, nuts and bolts were either cleaned, restored, and polished (or all three), while the engine was rebuilt with only 10 running hours since then. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
KTM Adventure 2013: The First Spy Photos
Thanks to the MCN we are able to glance at the first spy-photos of the new 2013 KTM Adventure bike. Still in the early stages of testing, the new model will replace the already 10 year old KTM990. The engine capacity will increase to 1290cc and it will develop around 130hp – 25hp more than it’s rival – BMW R1200GS. As we are looking at an early stage prototype here the KTM factory needs 18 more months for a full production version. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
Yamaha Worldcrosser is getting closer…
It looks like the beautiful Yamaha WorldCrosser concept will become a realty after all. Although back in 2010 Yamaha factory denied that WorldCrosser will ever hit the market, in 2011 they’ve trademarked the name casting a shadow of a doubt on the previous statement. In the 2012 we’ll see the limited edition machine (basically Super Tenere with carbon fiber side panels, fork protectors and frame guards, plus an alloy skid plate, plus plus) being priced at £12,999, £1000 more than a stock Super Tenere. March will be the release date for UK market. Check out the full picture gallery after the jump. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
Mika Ahola (13 December 1974 — 15 January 2012)
“I have fulfilled my ambitions and I feel that it is time to move on and see what else the world has to offer.”
Mika Aloha won five Championship titles in the WEC series in all three classes: E1, E2 and E3. As fate would have it – he announced that he will retire from enduro racing on the New Year’s Day – 2012. Aloha died from the internal injuries on 15th of January 2012 in the hospital in Barcelona, few weeks after the training crash. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
Dakar 2012 / FINISH / Cyril Despres is the Winner!
While the last special was won by Norway’s Pål Anders Ullevålseter (motorcycles) and Robby Gordon (cars), France’s Cyril Despres and Stéphane Peterhansel took their fourth and tenth Dakars respectively, all categories included. The champions were applauded on the podium on Lima’s Plaza de Armas by a huge crowd which came to acclaim both the competitors and the arrival of the greatest rally raid in the world to Lima’s capital. All in all, 97 motorcycles, 12 quads, 78 cars and 60 trucks made it to the finishing line of the 33rd Dakar, i.e., 249 of the 443 vehicles which started the rally in Mar del Plata. Continue reading →
