Things have been quiet on the Italian front after Harley-Davidson acquired premium sportbike manufacturer MV Agusta last year, with the American company apparently leaving the brand alone for a while after its purchase. The company we love to hate from Milwaukee has finally started to make some changes in the old Italian brand, drawing a clear line between what product lines will focus on a premium road bike experience for the rider, and what products will be developed for track day weaponry for the weekend warrior.
MV Agusta will now sport two distinctions in its brand of products: “MV Agusta Corse†and “MVRâ€. MV Agusta Corse will be… Details
In February the worldwide FMX scene was shocked after the tragically death of Jeremy Lusk. He succumbed to his injuries, which he got from a hard crash at the X Knights San Jose/Costa Rica. The probably best FMX athlete last year was nominated for the FMX Awards in the two categories “Best International FMX Rider†and “Best Trick Innovationâ€. In both sections the users honored his incredible performance in 2008 and his lifetime achievement.
With Brody Wilson another American has been voted for the Best Rookie of the Year. Brice Izzo is Europe’s Rookies of the year. Both riders had their international breakthrough last year at the NIGHT of the JUMPs contest. This series was … Details
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