Tuesday Morning News from the Moto World - Part 1

There are several interesting stories running around the web today...

First, we have a rare sportbike - or, at least a well-done replica or two of some rare machines. There is a MV 500/4 and a Vincent Egli - both built by the owner down in Australia. Take a look - you may not be able to afford them, but they are sure nice to look over in detail...

http://tinyurl.com/y9fz94z

And, now we get something from Claudio Castiglioni, President of MV Agusta, on raising the speed limits in Italy. I can see why he would want this, but I doubt the Italian government will see it as a safe move. After all, MV Agusta motorcycles are meant to be ridden fast...

http://tinyurl.com/ygr372z

Now, another race in the NZ Tri-Series has been run and the final winners lauded and awarded. In the F1 Superbike class, Andrew Stroud took the title. The two Italians - Gozzini and Lazzarini - both fought hard for the title with Gozzini coming out on top. For the rest of the results, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yl3fwzg

Video: Phil Read Riding the MV Agusta 500 4-Cylinder

Well, the video is actually a bit maddening as they switch back and forth between scenes (it is a film, after all; it's called "le Cheval de Fer" or "the Iron Horse"), but the sound is amazing. It is not often that we get video of the 1974 MV Agusta 500c.c. 4-cylinder race bike - and, it is not often that we get video of Phil Read either. So, take the link, click on the video, and close your eyes...just listen to the pure-bred racing engine roar...MV Agusta - Motorcycle Art.

http://tinyurl.com/yjbj2h7