Wednesday Morning Moto News from Around the Industry

A steampunk MV Agusta comes to us from MCN (UK), but it is not yet complete. So, I can only send you to the MCN article with just one photo. However, they link directly to the blog where the builder is posting his build photos as he completes his work. A rather interesting idea which would be cool to see finished.

http://tinyurl.com/yatgbng

Remembering the Aprilia Falco from 2000 to 2003; the bike was actually a great bargain for a well-made Italian road-burner. It made an excellent sport-tourer and is still available on the second-hand market for a good price.

http://tinyurl.com/ycwb4ug

A trip through Texas Hill Country on an Aprilia Caponord is well worth your time. The countryside is lovely, the weather tolerable, and the roads are fantastic. Of course, the bike is a real winner as well!

http://tinyurl.com/y9n83ty

Nicky Hayden accidentally unveiled an image of the Ducati Desmosedici GP10 machine on his website. It's not as big of a deal as some are making out of it, but it is cool to have technology which provides us with rare inside looks like this.

http://tinyurl.com/ybtfcjj

The top two riders in the 2009 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup have now signed with their respective 125 World Championship teams for 2010 - where they will renew their rivalry. Jakub Kornfeil and Sturla Fagerhaug have joined the Racing Team Germany and the I.S.P.A. Ongetta, Worldwide Race Team, respectively. Again, 2010 is shaping up to be one incredible race season!

http://tinyurl.com/ydcuhmb

Bradley Smith is looking to win the 125c.c. World Championship in 2010 - and we hope he does have a good year - and he is hoping to help two up and coming racers in the Relentless British 125GP Championship. Riders Wayne Ryan and Fraser Rogers will be helped through the Racing Steps Foundation - the first time it has ever done this. They can thank John Surtees as well! The real mission is to get another Brit into the championship lists - not since Barry Sheene in the 1970's has someone from the U.K. been there.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaf75o

Ducati Motologic have signed Australian Jamie Stauffer to ride for them in the 2010 Australian Superbike Championship. He will be riding a 1198 in the same series where his brother, Dan, is riding an Aprilia.

http://tinyurl.com/yfru82n

And, finally, the end of this morning's news comes in the form of Pit Pass Radio's show tonight. They will feature Chris Blose - Supercross Racer, Donnie Emler Jr. - FMF Marketing, Jesse Harris - National Film Festival for Talented Youth, Jason Disalvo, and Tyler O'Hara - Pro Flat Track,Road Race,and Supermoto Racer-Team Livin' The Life Racing. It's an incredible line-up, so do not miss it!

http://tinyurl.com/yg9e8z8