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1. MV Agusta winning bid brings Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal total to over £120,000

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 5th May 2022

   MV AGUSTA WINNING BID BRINGS SALON PRIVÉ DEC UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL TOTAL TO OVER £120,000 #STANDWITHUKRAINE Winning bidder collects 1974 MV Agusta 750 donated by RM Sotheby’s Salon Privé London raises over £120,000 to help alleviate suffering Historic motorbike sells for £48,000 at auction to help drive final donation 20% of Salon Privé London event entry ticket revenue donated Online and live charity auction contribute to funds for Ukraine crisis Website for donations still open at www.spdec.org   The highest bidder on the 1974 MV Agusta 750 donated by RM Sotheby’s has collected his historic Italian sport bike, bringing the total raised by the Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to £120,000, following the debut of the capital’s new must-attend automotive event. Salon Privé London is thanking its event partners, exhibitors and guests for their generosity in helping alleviate the suffering of those effected by the devastating ongoing war. The sale of the 1970’s MV Agusta proved the star of the show, selling for £48,000 on the Friday night at the Salon Privé Concours de Vente Celebration Dinner. Many parties had made their interest in the bike clear, but in the end Mr. Ian Smart was successful in placing the winning bid, with 100% of the hammer price going to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Ian Smart said: “I am delighted to have been successful in winning this beautiful MV Agusta motorbike, and to support Salon Privé in this important fundraising campaign to provide aid to those in need during the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. My sincere thanks goes to RM Sotheby’s for their generosity in donating this important part of MV Agusta's history and ensuring the success of the auction.”  As part of the charity endeavour of its first event in the capital, Salon Privé London committed 20% of entry ticket revenue and auctioned donated items on the Friday night. With remarkable generosity shown by the event partners and exhibitors of the Royal Hospital Chelsea event, the bike played a key role in driving awareness and visibility of the fundraising activity. Peter Haynes, Marketing Director for RM Sotheby’s EMEA, said: “We are delighted to have been able to support the Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal in raising as much money as possible for this urgent cause. We see it as a moral obligation to assist in the easing of the appalling humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine.”   Director of Salon Privé Andrew Bagley said: “Special thanks must go to RM Sotheby’s for the incredibly generous donation of the 1974 MV Agusta motorbike, and Mr. Ian Smart for placing the winning bid, but there have been so many genuinely heartfelt pledges made. We want to thank everyone, as no donation is too small in this effort to help those in need.”   With an online silent auction of 25 items running up to and during up to the event, and the sale of star lots at the Salon Privé Concours de Vente Celebration Dinner, both exhibitors and visitors had the chance to support the people of Ukraine who are going through unimaginable hardship. Attracting the attention of enthusiasts and aficionados in the lead up to the event, the 1974 MV Agusta GT (Sport Conversion) offered in the auction was the centrepiece of the sale. Supplied new to MV Agusta factory rider, Gianfranco Bonera, who owned it until 1978 it was originally manufactured to “GT” specification and subsequently uprated to Sport specification. With 69 horsepower available, the period superbike provides stunning looks and an exhilarating riding experience. Last month Salon Privé London launched its appeal and engaged with the industry to develop the charitable effort leading up to, and during, the luxury car event. The sister event to Salon Privé Blenheim, it presented a fantastic and timely opportunity to galvanise all those involved with, and attending, and raise much needed funds to help the people of Ukraine. Working with DEC and Work for Good, the funds raised will directly help the people forced to leave everything behind as they flee the fighting in Ukraine. With over 18 million expected to be affected by the conflict, and four million displaced, the resources will provide vital supplies of shelter, food and water. Bringing together 15 leading aid charities, the DEC raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis overseas. People in life-and-death situations rely on its help as it works to save, protect and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian response. It’s still possible to contribute to the Salon Privé DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal at www.spdec.org

2. AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER EXPLORES 12 COUNTRIES ON TWO WHEELS

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 27th Apr 2022

3. Most Expected Motorcycle Releases In 2022

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 23rd Apr 2022

   Motorcycle manufacturers have made significant advancements with improved engineering, speed, and high performances. It promises to be even better, as manufacturers constantly stay abreast of new trends to produce more exciting models.

   Millions of people love motorcycles and follow the updates. Whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast looking to begin a career in the field or a newbie looking to take a traineeship as a motorcycle instructor, you need to be able to keep up with new trends and get yourself familiar with the latest releases in the industry. The more specific your needs and interests are, the more information you might need. The job of a motorcycle technician is all about continuous learning. Thus, we have teamed up with experts from job aggregator Jooble to compile a list of the top five motorcycle releases in 2022. Let’s proceed.

   The Best Five Motorcycles In 2022    

   New motorcycles are ready to be launched in 2022. This is due to the growing adventure bike market and an ultra-competitive middleweight market manufacturers contend with.

   Without further ado, let’s consider the top five picks of motorcycles in 2022.

   2022 Mv Agusta Superveloce Ago

   This high-tech, new-classic racer honours Grand Prix racing legend Giacomo “Ago” Agostini. The Superveloce is equipped with ’70s racing-inspired fairings that score significant plus points for motorcycle art. The motorcycle is propelled by a successive three-cylinder engine that puts out 147 horsepower at 13,200 rpm.

   The 2022 MV Agusta comes with many advanced techs, including engine management control, Bluetooth capacity, continental MK100 ABS, a 5.5-inch colored display, an electronic quick-shift system, and a GPS.

   2022 Ducati DesertX

   Middleweight adventure bikes are all the rage right now, and Ducati is the latest company to go onboard. The rally-styled 2022 Ducati DesertX is geared for tough off-road riding and is powered by a 110-horsepower version of the 937cc Testastretta L-Twin from the Multistrada V2 in a 492-pound package.

   It offers four power modes; low, medium, high, and full. It also features six different riding modes. Engine output, throttle responsiveness, and electronic rider aids such as engine braking, traction control, cornering ABS, wheels control, and an up/down quickshifter are altered by each ride mode.

   2022 Indian Chief

   The Indian Chief motorcycle unveiled a massive Chief lineup—six models in total—to commemorate the renowned Indian Chief’s 100th anniversary. Indian Motorcycle has made outstanding advances in appearance, performance, and technology over the last decade, and the updated Chief was no exception.

   The century-old model was transformed into an elegant cruiser that removed the clutter while maintaining the original spirit.

   2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

   The premier two-wheel multi-tool, the Pan AmericaTM 1250 Special motorbike, is built to last, designed to explore, and engineered for adventure. It is built to endure aggressive riding positions and mid-mount foot controls and features rider safety enhancements. The 1250 Harley-Davidson Special is equipped with premium features and designed to compete against top-shelf benchmarks.

   2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

   The BMW R 1250 GSN Adventure is already one of the best touring enduro motorcycles. This bike’s 1,254cc engine produces 136 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque at 7,550 rpm. It’s a big load at 590 pounds, but because of the low centre of gravity of the boxer twin-engine, it’s a manageable ride.

   Conclusion

   Top motorcycle brands have shown their competencies multiple times with the advent of new, fantastic models filled with the latest high-tech features. The good news is that this isn’t going to stop anytime soon. Enjoy the newest pick of these motorcycle models, find your favourites and get familiar with them.

    

    

    

    

    

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4. AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER EXPLORES 12 COUNTRIES ON TWO WHEELS

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 12th Apr 2022

   Following a cancer diagnosis, award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr found the key to his long-term healthy survival was “living a purposeful life”. Much of his world was centred around motorcycling so he constructed the next part of his life to redefining and reinventing his motorcycling passion by planning to ride in 12 countries where he had never been before, or at least had never ridden a motorcycle there. 

   Now the renowned film-maker shares those stories in a brilliant publication Motorcycle Traveler.

   Starr’s first adventure was to Taiwan in 2011, then further on and off-road trips followed to Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Poland, Ecuador, Canada, Scotland, Wales/Isle of Man, Romania and Thailand. Being a film maker, he also had considerable experience with a still camera, something that is immediately obvious from the quality of photographs contained in this coffee table large format book.

   In this publication, Starr has communicated the marvels and curiosities that await a motorcycle tourist. Beautifully illustrated with photographs that are a fitting compendium to the fluency of the manuscript, in many ways this is a fitting follow-up to Starr’s previous book Taking It To The Limit – 20 Years of Making Motorcycle Movies, and hopefully the harbinger of many more books to come from the author.

   Motorcycle Traveler is accompanied with a free DVD showing clips from many of Starr’s most popular films. The book, with 50 signed copies available, costs £45 and is available from www.mortonsbooks.co.uk

5. Touratech wins the Best Brand Award 2022

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 5th Apr 2022

   This year, the MOTORRAD magazine has once again presented its traditional Best Brand Awards. Touratech won this prestigious award in the "Accessories / Conversions" class with a clear lead. And not for the first time.
   
   The Best Brand Award is the most important consumer award in the motorcycle industry. Every year since 2006, the MOTORRAD magazine has asked its readers to vote for the best brands in the motorcycle accessories sector. This prestigious prize is awarded in 22 categories, with over 50,000 readers taking part in the voting.
   
   Always out there in front: Touratech. The accessory specialists from the Black Forest have won a total of 23 awards in the categories of luggage systems, tank bags, conversions, customising, attachments and seats over the last 17 years, making Touratech one of the most successful brands on the market.
   
   And this year as well, Touratech was able to impress the motorcycle-enthusiastic readers with the high quality of the products made in Niedereschach. Touratech won the award in the hotly contested "accessories / conversions" segment. "It is particularly pleasing that we were able to carve out a five percent lead over the runner-up this year," explains Touratech CMO Martin Wickert, not without pride. "Through this, we have once again proven our expertise in motorcycle conversions and brought the award in the "conversions" class to Niedereschach for the tenth time".
   
   This renewed success is due to the boundless passion that over 350 employees at the Niedereschach location put into the development and manufacture of Touratech products – and, of course, to the readers of the MOTORRAD magazine, who, like countless motorcycle travellers worldwide, trust in Touratech brand products.
   
   "We would like to express our sincere thanks to the readers of the MOTORRAD magazine – as well as to our loyal customers – for the great trust they place in our products," says Martin Wickert. "This important award shows that the motorcycle scene shares our enthusiasm for our products."
   And they are not the only ones: numerous motorcycle manufacturers such as BMW, KTM and Husqvarna also opt for the legendary Touratech quality and have products for their original accessories programme manufactured by Touratech.
   
   To be able to offer customers maximum advice and service, Touratech is further expanding its sales structure. In addition to eight locations in Germany and direct sales in numerous European countries, more than 50 partners worldwide form a reliable network of contact points for motorcycle travellers.
   
   Thank you!

    

   www.touratech.com