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MC MOTO-VIDEOS The new Moto Guzzi V7 range is on the beautiful roads of Mandello del Lario: three models distinguished by three very different finishes which correspond today to three even more marked and personal personalities.  On the tried and true technical platform of the V7 three new versions of the Italian "seven-fifty" are born with a technical

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BOOKS N' MOVIES Senna’s remarkable story, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of SENNA, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend’s years as an F1 driver. Far more than a film for F1 fans, SENNA unfolds a remarkable story in a

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EQUIPMENT Inspired by SPIDI’s renowned custom MotoGP gear and a shared appreciation for both technical performance and design, Los Angeles based AETHER Apparel brand teamed up with the Italian motorsport brand to create the Eclipse Motorcycle Jacket. Designed by AETHER and constructed by SPIDI, the collaboration has resulted in a jacket that combines a refined

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DESIGN Water Transfer Printing or Hydrographics (commonly known as hydro dipping, hydro imaging, fluid imaging, hydrograghic printing) is a 3D decorating process. Graphics like Carbon Fiber, Wood grain, Camouflage, Geometrical patterns are applied to decorate the items. The Hydro Graphics process is worldwide used to decorate items that vary from Airplanes

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MOTORS Take a look inside the Headquarters of Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, this almost 12 minute video shows us the assembly of the 6.2 Liter 32 Valve V8 engine of the Mercedes-AMG SLS. Very relaxing and informative, it worth a watch.  

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DESIGN Dive into the world of KTM and take a look behind the development of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R. In this video released by KTM, the designers discuss the creation of the Super Duke R, from garnering the most useable power from the RC8-derived V-twin to developing KTM’s first-ever single-sided swingarm to optimizing proportion.

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BOOKS N' MOVIES The Art of BMW: 90 Years of Motorcycle Excellence presents stunning studio portraiture of the rolling sculpture that BMW has been creating for the past 90 years.  Each bike portrait is accompanied by a concise, authoritative profile of the machine. All the classic bikes are here—pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in

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FACTORY VIDEOS Yamaha MT-09 is a whole new concept in sport bike design. With a compact new chassis and high-torque 3-cylinder engine, this new generation performance machine is designed for riders who appreciate character and soul. The beating heart of this new kind of animal is a lightweight 850cc 3-cylinder engine that kicks out a wide band of raw, linear torque

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+ Lotus Motorcycle C-01 Road Ready Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world’s first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road registered and ready for action.  Kodewa has been granted a license to produce the motorcycle by Group Lotus plc, the world renowned

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EQUIPMENT Designed and manufactured in Italy, the Asphalt jacket brings a vintage twist to the Kawasaki clothing offering with its distressed logo.Key protective features include 1.2mm-1.3mm premium cowhide construction and CE-approved protectors on shoulders and elbows. There is also a pocket for an optional back protector. A removable thermal inner lining offers

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DUCATI This special based on a Ducati Pantah was created by JvB Moto, a German workshop managed by Jens von Brauck which wanted the bike to look like a prototype forgotten for years in a warehouse near Bologna.  The bike has been cleaned up by the heavy fairings, the tank is now more streamlined and integrates the service lights and the shortened rear frame on

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BOOKS N' MOVIES | ADVENTURE Two men, four wheels and 20,000 miles.  Long Way Round is truly the adventure of a life-time.   Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, Long Way Round documents the adventures of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their extraordinary journey around the world.From London to New York via Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia,

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EQUIPMENT Roland Sands Design is an American custom motorcycle company and clothing label that produces some of the best looking alternative gear on the market. The Roland Sands Design Ronin Jacket is a jacket forged from another time, when riders and their machines were things to be tamed. Its not only made to be functional but the craftsmanship is top notch. It has a host of

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MC MOTO-VIDEOS Belstaff presents For The Open Road featuring David Beckham, a documentation of five British bikers on a journey from the Goodwood estate in West Sussex to New Bond Street in the heart of London. For The Open Road captures a thrilling journey through the passionate eyes of Belstaff's Modern Legends: dynamic riders with a daring sense of adventure.

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BOOKS N' MOVIES Based in part on Ernesto "Che" Guevara's journal of his formative 1952 expedition through South America, and Traveling with Che Guevara, the memoirs of his cohort, Alberto Granado, this slightly fictionalized adventure dramatizes the journey that helped turn a restless young medical student into one of the 20th century's most romantic revolutionary figures. Buenos

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EQUIPMENT From the main stage to the man cave, the Marshall Fridge was born to rock. Featuring authentic Marshall Amp parts including logos, fret cloth, and a brass-finished faceplate, the ultimate combination of rock and refrigeration is finally here. Born into a legacy of over 50 years, the Marshall Fridge features the most iconic logo in rock. The

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EQUIPMENT Japanese helmet manufacturer Arai, the Official Isle of Man TT Races Helmet partner, has launched its annual TT races themed helmet at the 2013 Motorcycle Live Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The company has been the proud supporter and partner of the Isle of Man TT races since 2007. To underline its special partnership with the Isle of Man and the TT Races, Arai introduces

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ROAD RACING Webdocumentary on Metzeler 2013 Road Racing season. An adventure lasted from March, with the presentation at the Ace Cafe in London, to November 2013, with the circuit of Macau, through the North West 200, the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, and the Metzeler Ulster Grand Prix. A journey that lasted 10 months, full of hope, workouts, great trials, disappointments and

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DUCATI GALLERY Ducati 1199 Panigale S Senna presented at Sao Paulo Motorcycle Show (October '13)  nearly 20 years after the passing of the Brazilian F1 champion Ayrton Senna. This special version will be produced in accordance with the Senna Foundation, the limited edition exclusively for Brazil will start in June 2014 A limited edition series of just 161 motorcycles are to

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YAMAHA GALLERY | MC MOTO-VIDEOS uglyBROS the South Korean gear and clothing company teamed up with Crazy Garage to customize this Yamaha SR400 and promote with the following video their philosophy: "we are not racers but Riders". uglyBROS website

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BMW GALLERY Motorcycling has always been a passionate lifestyle. For the past 90 years BMW Motorrad has been ensuring that this remains the same in the future, too. For those who like it pure and original, BMW Motorrad has now developed the perfect machine: the BMW R nineT. A motorcycle featuring purist design and numerous ways of customizing it.Riding a motorcycle and feeling free

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FACTORY VIDEOS Acclaimed US portrait and editorial photographer turned director, Sandro Miller, has created an exclusive short film for Nikon, shot entirely on the D900. ‘Joy Ride’ is a stylish, fast-paced ride that required real precision in the making. “We had five to ten cameras going at any given time, so knowing what we wanted was essential”, Sandro

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WORKSHOP GIRLS See American Supermodel Marisa Miller in action during her photo shoot for Harley-Davidson.

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EQUIPMENT Classic style jacket made of buffalo leather with an inimitable style, enhanced by skilled seams and reinforcements that unmistakably refer to the Custom world. Maximum comfort and extreme lightness are its major features. The Spidi Ring Leather jacket is a soft leather jacket, ideal for custom and

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ADVENTURE 42 year old software salesman and avid motorcycle enthusiast, Dennis Matson, purchased one of the very first Ducati 1199 Panigale S models to arrive in the United States and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. He would travel 16,000 miles across 35 states in six months time.  His adventure would not end there. This is his story.

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