Farewell to Mario Part One

Finally figured out my encoding issues (for the most part) and have the first of three videos up. This one has those who, up until recently, worked with Mario, speaking their thoughts on his leaving.

Farewell to Mario part 1 from Keith Kennedy on Vimeo.

Mario's Farewell Party

There are quite a few pictures floating around, and here are just a few. I have a few videos that are taking days (yup, days) to render, but once those are complete, I'll share as well. Also, look for Jim K's photos soon!

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FIM green enduro

While the world leaders continue to argue about climate change restrictions and whether to force China to keep track of it's pollution or not... There's a different green event going on in Copenhagen.

The first international Ride Green Enduro event was held during this week in Denmark to showcase to the world that the off-road motorcycling community is more than ready to do their part and help preserve the planet for more fun.

You can read more about the event here or check youtube for footage from the event.

Marc Coma and others prepping for Dakar Rally

Coma and Despres, along with other privateers are prepping for the 2010 Dakar Rally with KTM support, despite KTM's withdrawal from factory racing.

Check the link for the 411

848 Challenge TV dates announced

As previously mentioned, the Ducati 848 Challenge, an 848 superbike-only race is coming soon (to Europe) and the TV dates and race dates have just been posted!

TV coverage for Ducati 848 Challenge

The dates and venues have now been announced for the inaugural 848 Challenge race series. The 848 Challenge will be held over eight rounds including two televised BSB rounds and two overseas rounds at Misano and Assen. New Era Motorcycle Club in association with Ducati UK and Ducati Desmo Due series organiser Chris Bushell have joined forces to launch this prestigious one-make series based on Ducati’s stunning 848 Superbike. The Assen round will be held during the ‘Ducati Club Races’, Europe’s biggest amateur race meeting. This will be followed by the double race at the Misano Circuit during the famous Ducati festival - World Ducati Week. The new one-make Ducati series kicks off with a visit to Silverstone on the 25th April followed by a round at Oulton Park on May Bank Holiday, the first of two BSB support races that includes the Brands Hatch GP circuit in August. Three other UK rounds include Snetterton, Castle Coombe and the final round at Cadwell Park on the 2nd and 3rd of October. Interspersed between the UK races are two back to back overseas rounds with visits to Assen on the 29th and 30th May and Misano 12th and 13th June. Chris Bushell, Ducati Desmo Due series organiser for past five-years said: “This is a race series for modern Ducati Superbikes run to Superstock rules. “The big news is the chance to race at the World Ducati Weekend in front of over 50,000 Ducati fans at Misano. The opportunity to race at international circuits inside and outside the UK is a unique aspect of this Championship.” A new or used Ducati 848 will be needed to compete and many Ducati dealers have prepared ‘race packages’ to assist potential entrants. There will be a maximum grid of 38 riders and registration to the eight round series will cost £250 (including Misano round fees) and then just £145 per round. Chris said, “Serious cost control is built into the Ducati 848 Challenge. Apart from crash damage, you’ll be able to work out your budget and stick to it .There is no other way to race nationally or internationally so easily or cost effectively.” For more information, contact Chris Bushell on 01959-522249 or 07711-047748 or email: chris.bushell@sgrassociates.com

2010 KTM street order list

Some of you have expressed interest in the number of units we have on order for next year. I've had curious parties both from the KTM side and the Ducati side, so here's the list, give or take a unit.

KTM STREET

• Enduro 690 (2 units)
• Duke 690 R (1 unit)
• 990 Adventure (1 orange, 2 white)
• 990 Adventure R (2 units)
• 990 Supermoto R (1 unit)
• 990 Supermoto T (2 orange)
• 990 Superduke R (1 unit) NOTE: There is NO non-R Superduke in 2010. All or nothin'!
• 1190 RC8 (1 White)
• 1190 RC8 R (1 standard, one Red Bull limited edition!!)
• 950 Super Enduro Erzberg edition (1 unit)

*Note: The above listed are for the ENTIRE 2010 YEAR! If you're interested in a model, put some money on one now or risk not being able to get one. PERIOD!

Hypermotard owners rejoice!

Look what we just got in: The Ca-Cycleworks extended capacity fuel tank for the Hypermotard 1100! Now, you can except a range of 200 + miles per tank! Not only does this 6.4 gallon tank make the bike more of a real world machine, but it adds the option to tour. Good stuff!

Check out this link for more info.