The Australian Stefan Merriman led for the first time to win the Aprilia RXV 5.5, the proof of the Italian World Championship Enduro, class E3, held this weekend at Piediluco (Terni). L ‘Aprilia is the first motion-twin four-stroke to come in history to have won a test of rainbow Enduro. Merriman, riding his RXV 5.5, went to the command of the race during the second lap, but in the third and final round he has put in safe success, lengthening decisively and imposing more than 26 second margin against Sebastien Guillaume (Husqvarna) and 32 on Christophe Nambotin (Gas Gas).

A wonderful progression that won the second place in the absolute day, in less than four seconds from the summit, Stefan also won 4 of 9 special and was the absolute ruler dell’insidiosa test line, running in the undergrowth.

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Europe is the future of entertainment on three wheels: it is called Brudeli Leanster 654L, an All Terrain Vehicle motorized KTM. The project is similar to that of Harley-Davidson, we have already shown time ago, but his vocation is much more sporty. The vehicle is composed of a half later, derived entirely from the Supermoto KTM 690, and an earlier two-wheeled tilting up to 45 degrees.

The front suspension is independent and fully adjustable. The engine and transmission are the Austrian Supermoto; power is something about 64cv, the maximum speed is about 170km / h. The braking is entrusted to three discs of generous dimensions, which provide spaces arrest really content.

The price will be 21,000 euros, is not little, but half that moves with agility on any ground, pouring tons of adrenaline every turn, could also valerne punishment. Enjoy the video tail is made with an earlier version of the leaner, of which we have talked three years ago, powered by the old LC4 from 625cc. If you want a leaner 654L, contact Brudeli.

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We have already shown the first pictures of Suzuki Gladius 650. Now we will know in detail the new bare of Hamamatsu. With the Gladius, Suzuki is preparing to enter the area fought over, that of naked fascinating, with a new product and really stuzzicante. This is not a simple evolution of the SV650, which borrows the engine, but a genuine new project.

Characterized by a soft design and proportionate, Gladius comes with attractive two-tone liveries, the Triton Metallic Blue / White Glass Splash, the Candy Ruby Magenta / Mirage Pearl White and Pearl Nebula Black / Metallic Lush Green, in addition to black color only.

The chassis is a tower made of steel tube, which joins media platforms of aluminum. Steel exhaust positioned under the engine, range from traditional 41mm all’anteriore, mono shock at the rear. Dual front disc brake from 290mm, 240mm single rear, ABS optional. The fuel capacity is 14.5 liters, the dry weight is 202 kg.

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The edition number 62, Motocross of Nations, held in the week at Donington Park (GB), was won for the 19th time since the U.S. team, equipped with Kawasaki in striking form. Headed by the AMA Supercross champion James Stewart (MX1 class), the U.S. team was composed by Tim Ferry (Open class) and Ryan Villopoto (MX2), and all three pilots motorcycle officer was a Kawasaki KX series. In the MX2 class Villopoto was imposed as winner of category, like Tim Ferry in the Open class.

Rather ugly defeat to Bubba Stewart, stumbled in a fall during the run of the MX1. Behind the United States has placed Team France, thanks to class victory in the MX1 Sebastien Pourcel. Third step of the podium for Belgium, which overrides Britain to 4th place finish.

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The Sept. 14 was a memorable day for the House of Diapason. The day when David Philippaerts won the World MX1 in his season debut, riding YZ450FM Journal. In response to huge interest in fans and off-road riders, the new YZ450F Motocross Team Replica will be part of the range Yamaha Off-Road in 2009. Developed in collaboration with Yamaha Racing Team and the Yamaha Monster Motocross, the new and exclusive YZ450F Yamaha Motocross Team Replica comes from the model number 2009 and will be produced and sold in Europe alone in just 100 units.

The models have included some of cycling “stolen” the official Yamaha who have competed and won in MX1. The special color and black components advanced carbon fiber to give this new range of YZ protagonist a unique look, with exceptional technical characteristics.

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New rumors about the forthcoming Ducati Fighter now come from overseas 1098. We have recently revealed juicy news, including a likely super naked, with desmoquattro powered by 1098cc. It seems like we read on the site hellforleathermagazine.com, the new bomb Bologna has already been disclosed, the official Ducati dealer. This would be a completely new bike, with riding position and a raised design of the rear similar to 1098, but with the discharge side. The rear suspension could not have the monobraccio.

But the most surprising news is that which would see the family of Monster, equipped in the future only with air-cooled engines and two valves. The future super performing naked, with desmoquattro engine will be placed in a range of market exclusivity, halfway between “the monster” and the superbike, only then would the price, around conceivable 14/15000 euro.

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Lovely Sunday not only for the immense Valentino Rossi, but also for his friend Marco Simoncelli. The centaur of the Metis Gilera team gets the fourth successful season that allows him to mortgage (or almost) the world’s fourth-liter only three races from the end. Simoncelli starts from pole defending very well the first position from attack of followers. Simoncelli starts from pole defending very well the first position from attack of followers.

Third step of the podium for the Spaniard Alex Debon, eighth and tenth place for our Mattia Pasini and Roberto Locatelli. Marco now leads the overall with 32 points lead over Bautista and 40 on Kallio.

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E ‘already in the number of newsstands Oct. Ducati World, a magazine created for all fans of the label Borgo Panigale. In this number, proof of Hypermotard 1100S and 848 that compete in the American AMA championship. Also many curiosities, like a true Ducati Pub active in the Genovese family and a desmodromica “Made in Japan”, and the background with the story about the early years of Ducati.

Very particular space dedicated to Special, with replica of an realized TT2 from a Cagiva Alazzurra 350, and a Monster S4R missed thanks to a very particular style execution of Angel Lussiana designer. A number contend the testimony of a pilot historic Ducati as Baldassarre Monti and an interview with Niccolò Canepa.

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After a nice interview Danilo Marrancone, here’s one dedicated to his rival in CIV: Massimo Roccoli. In fact, just this weekend on the track of Misano disputed is the fifth test of the Italian Championship and Speed is the duel in Supersport, which paired the top ranking in the two pilots Yamaha, one of the must-see.

D. With a little ‘luck have reopened the championship, what kind of race at Misano do?
A. The same as I did in the previous meeting, the punter pole and then to win, both I and Danilo we have no alternative, to win the title win and we just need to simultaneously take care Brannetti, Battaini and Lunadei that could take away points to both, stirring the cards. ”

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