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August 17, 2011
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A visual tribute to Claudio Castiglioni
Last November, we reached out to our friends at MV Agusta to find out who the designer of the then just-unveiled F3 was and arrange an interview with him/her. In response, we were told, “The CRC Team, captained by Claudio Castiglioni, designed the new F3.” At the time, we just assumed that was a nice bit of stonewalling/grand standing from an ego too big to share a spotlight created by a stunn...
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17 August 2011
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KTM pulls Duke, SuperDuke from American market
KTM does not plan to import the 990 SuperDuke or 690 Duke to the North American market this year or next, citing unfavorable market conditions. In the case of the SuperDuke, the move is likely intended to clear dealer stock ahead of the new 1290cc bike which is arriving for the 2013 model year. Sadly, in the case of the single-cylinder Duke, it appears the new model isn’t destined for North Amer...
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17 August 2011
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Icon gets practical
Already leaving its gear-for-squids image behind with a high quality-to-price ratio and innovative features like the incorporation of D3O armor, Icon’s new products for Fall, 2011 bring a welcome dose of understated style and peerless function to their range. How about some no-logo armored overpants that look just like jeans, armored gloves capable of operating touchscreens and a pair of women
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Sean Smith
17 August 2011
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‘We are a tough people’ riding motorcycles in Colombia
American motorcyclists often fancy themselves the most capable, fastest, toughest and most daring on the planet (humble lot are we). Our rocketship sportbikes, huge displacement cruisers and tank-like adventure tourers boast customized performance and an array of after-market farkels that are the envy of motorcyclists in much of the rest of the world. From desert enduros to transcontinental Iron B...
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Corey Shouse Tourino
17 August 2011
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Claudio Castiglioni 1947-2011
Founder of Cagiva, former owner of Ducati and the man who revived MV Agusta, Claudio Castiglioni passed away in Varese this morning after battling an unspecified illness. Responsible for bringing two of the most beautiful motorcycles ever — the Ducati 916 and MV Agusta F4 — to market, Castiglioni was viewed both as a savior and an incredibly cunning businessman. His most recent triumph came ju...
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Grant Ray
17 August 2011
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Motorcycle EDC
Everyday Carry isn’t just an awkward term for the shit you carry in your pockets everywhere you go, it’s a philosophy of preparedness that promotes self reliance and skill over relying on others to help you out when you’re in a bind. It’s a philosophy every HFL staff member believes in and in civilian life it means flashlights and multitools and pocket knives. Something break? You can fix ...
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RideApart Staff
17 August 2011
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