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MV Agusta LSR Team Breaks Record at Bonneville 2007
MV Agusta F4 1000-312R:
193.456MPH – 311.335 KPHUpdates to the LSR Team Have Been Posted. Although the MV Agusta LSR Team was positive with their own results, the Suzuki team ended up on top. Read the last few days in the full article (click on read more)From Cagiva USA:We are pleased to announce that MV Agusta has returned to Bonneville Speedweek (August 11th-17th 2007) to defend our 1000cc PP (Production Engine / Production Frame) Motorcycle World Land Speed Record set last year on the 2007 MV Agusta F4-1000R @ 185.882 MPH.Last year's inaugural effort was a collaboration with TT Motorcycles, Fast by Ferracci, and Gary Kohs of Fine Art Models, with assistance from Cagiva USA as well as MV Agusta Italy.This year; MV Agusta Italy, Cagiva USA, and Fast by Ferracci are supporting Gary Kohs and his Fine Art Models MV Agusta Land Speed Racing (LSR) effort consisting of a 2008 MV Agusta F4-312R in the 1000cc PP class, and last year's 2007 record setting F4-1000R which has been converted to run in the 'Modified Class'.Read on for the full story and daily updates from Gary up until yesterday.
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Julian Bivins to attempt World Land Speed Record at Bonneville on 312R
Local rider and motorcycle enthusiast Julian Bivins will be traveling to the famed Bonneville Salt Flats this year to attempt a world land speed record on his brand new, Euro Motorsports backed, MV Agusta F4-1000R "312". Set for September 2nd -6th, Julian will compete in the BUB Series at the "flats."No stranger to the salt Julian got bit by the land speed bug last year in which he ran a "bone stock" 2006 K1200GT in the Run What You Brung portion of the week at an astounding 157 mph.
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Legend of the Motorcycle to feature MV Agusta and Norton for 2008
The call for entries for the third annual Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d'Elegance is now open. The 2008 featured marques will be MV Agusta and Norton. Currently they are seeking MV Agusta models produced up to 1977. The factory will be present with current models. It is not confirmed yet whether or not they are seeking other modern MV Agusta motorcycles.In addition to the featured marques, exemplary motorcycles of ANY make and model up to 1977 are invited.Entry forms are available to download off the website.
1. Go to http://www.LegendoftheMotorcycle.com
2. Click "Classes & Entries"
3. Click "Entry Form"View the official announcementFor comprehensive information, go to the official website: http://www.legendofthemotorcycle.comFor videos and pictures of last year's event on the website, go to "Overview" then "Previous Years".For comprehensive pictures of this year's event, check out:http://www.thecreeper.net/legend07/
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MV Agusta Exhibit at Stamford Museum (Stamford, CT)
Transportation meets art in "The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta," which opens at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center on Saturday, Sept. 8. A special Members Preview Reception will be held Friday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. This exhibition is made possible with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism.This vintage motorcycle exhibition traces the MV Agusta brand from its World War II inception to today. More than 30 bikes, most from the Classic era (1945-1980), will be on display throughout the Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries until Jan. 6, 2008.
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BMW Motorrad acquires company Husqvarna Motorcycles
BMW Motorrad will acquire the reknowned off-road motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. The President of MV Agusta Group, Claudio Castiglioni, and Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, signed the contract on July 19, 2007 in Varese (Italy). The contractual agreement will come into full effect upon final approval of the EU cartel authorities. Both parties agreed that the purchase price is to remain confidential.
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Moto GP 2007 Meet in Carmel Valley, CA on Saturday
There will be a Moto GP MVAgusta.net dinner in Carmel Valley on Saturday, July 21 at 5pm. Get out there and enjoy some nice seafood and meet other MV members from this site.The details are:Village Fish House
19 E Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley, CAFriends and family are welcome!See more information here: The thread in the forum >Please contact us at info@mvagusta.net or add your name to the list so we can better prepare.
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Agostini Paintings and Signed Prints by Henk Stadman
Henk Stadman has created beautiful prints again, all signed by the master (Agostini) himself. There are 3 paintings of Agostini, with 300 prints made of each (all numbered).If you are interested in finding out more information in regards to the prints, please read this thread in the forum.
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Club Track Day Thursday 16th August 2007 Cadwell Park Full Circuit
The MV Agusta Owners Club of Great Britain will hold a club track day at Cadwell Park on August 16th, 2007. The full Cadwell Circuit will be available with plenty of track time available throughout the day.There will be 4 groups from novice to race classes, and you are welcome to bring any bike.Prices: Club Members £110 – Non Members £125.View the flyer for more information >
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MV Agusta hits the Australian Superbike Championship
MV Agusta has finally made its much anticipated debut into the Australian Superbike Championship at the double-header Queensland Raceway round over the weekend. Team riders Brendan Clarke and Craig Trinder impressed the record breaking 12,500 fans with consistent results and a very professional team set-up.Piloting MV Agusta’s revolutionary F4 R 312, Queensland local Brendan Clarke had a consistent weekend with two 11th place finishes on Saturday’s round six, and a 12th and 11th on Sunday’s round seven. While it was a debut for MV Agusta in the Superbike class, it was also the first time in the big league for Brendan. After years spent in the Supersport Class, the move to Superbikes was a daunting one.
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Nine Wins, From Nine Starts for MV Team
Brendan Clarke clean sweeps the Broc Parke’s Cup and Yamaha East Coast SeriesRiding his ground-breaking MV Agusta F41000R, Brendan Clarke kicked the weekend off with an intimidating pole position in Saturday’s Broc Parke’s Cup at Sydney’s Oran Park on May 19-20. “I’m stoked to put the MV on pole,” said an elated Clarke. “Especially, seeing as we didn’t have any practice time due to rain on Friday. I basically headed out there with the bike set-up for QLD raceway, and felt pretty comfortable on it (the bike) from the get-go.”For the short, six-lap race Clarke stamped his authority, smoking the field for his first victory of the weekend.
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