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Harley-Davison Finalizes MV Agusta Sale

August 6, 2010 -- Harley-Davidson reported today that they have finalized the sale of MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni and his wholly owned holding company, MV Agusta Motor Holding, S.r.l. as of this date.

Castiglioni is the former owner of the Italian motorcycle maker and has served as MV Agusta's chairman since 2008, when Harley-Davidson acquired the company.

In October 2009, Harley-Davidson announced its intention to sell MV Agusta as part of a new corporate strategy to focus resources on the Harley-Davidson brand. Since then, Harley-Davidson has held discussions with various potential MV Agusta buyers.

"MV Agusta is a proud brand and we wish Mr. Castiglioni and the company's employees well," said Harley-Davidson President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Wandell.

"Our decision to divest MV Agusta reflects our strategy to focus our efforts and our investment on the Harley-Davidson brand, as we believe this provides an optimal path to long-term growth."

2010 MV Agusta F4 Recall

June 29, 2010 - MV Agusta is recalling 66 of the 2010 F4 models manufactured from February 10 through April 19 of 2010.

These motorcycles are equipped with an air filter frame with the part number 8000B4061. It may lift out of position, allowing intake air to bypass the filter. If this occurs, debris may enter the throttle body assembly and interfere with proper throttle operation. See your dealer for more information.

Legendary Two-Stroke Tuner Named to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

June 23, 2010 - The American Motorcyclist Association announced the eighth member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: Eyvind Boyesen, one of the most accomplished two-stroke engine tuners in motorsports.

Boyesen, whose skills in the garage translated into success in the marketplace, will be among the legends of motorcycling honored at the 2010 induction ceremony at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2010.

AMA Director of Operations and Hall of Famer Jack Penton said "Eyvind developed many of his innovations in an era of great change in performance off-road motorcycling, and in the process joined other AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers in becoming a household name in the sport. Every day riders and national champions alike used Boyesen's products over the years, and many more will in years to come."

Although Boyesen Engineering has long since branched into other areas of innovation, off-road racers in the 1970s through the 1990s knew Boyesen through marketing of the company's aftermarket two-stroke performance reeds. Boyesen's reeds set the standard as one of the leading aftermarket replacement parts of the two-stroke era, and often were one of the first modifications racers made to a new machine.

Yoshikawa to Replace Injured Rossi

June 23, 2020 - Wataru Yoshikawa, the Japanese test rider for Yamaha's MotoGP team, will join the Fiat Yamaha Team from the Barcelona round of the MotoGP World Championship onward, according to Yamaha Racing.

The two-time Japanese Superbike Champion will ride in the place of the injured Valentino Rossi, with Rossi's team and the YZR-M1, until the Italian is back to full fitness following his broken leg. It is expected that Yoshikawa will be with the Fiat Yamaha Team for at least three races, after which more should be known about Rossi's expected return date.

Spider Grips Ducati at Pike's Peak

June 21, 2010 - Prepping for the 2010 Pike's Peak Rally on a 2010 version of the Ducati Multistrada. Interesting Vimeo video here, note the absence of guard rails on some curves!

Moto2 Motorcycle Photos

June 20, 2010 - Interesting set of photos and close-ups by Honda of all the Moto2 machines.

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