Selling very clean 2012 Aprilia Tuono. 12k miles. Recent service: new rear tire, fork seals, clutch, cam chain tensioner, battery -all within last 300 miles. Bike fell over when new and has rebuilt title, but is just about flawless. Good one to convert to track bike? $5,000 obo. Dave
rutter459@aol.com

by I-4 and I-75

https://themotorenclave.com/

https://www.google.com/maps/@28.0132549,-82.333967,950m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a battle between brothers – each armed with their S&S-built Indian FTR Hooligan race bike. Entering the final round of MotoAmerica's Mission Super Hooligan National Championship (SHNC) at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), dead-locked at 106 total points, Indian Motorcycle Racing's Tyler O'Hara and Jeremy McWilliams endured bar-to-bar action, each pushing to the bitter end to earn the opportunity to hoist the No. 1 plate and win the 2023 SHNC title.

For the second consecutive season, it was O'Hara, as he outlasted McWilliams in dramatic fashion, taking both rounds at COTA, and winning five of the season's eight races aboard his Mission® Foods S&S® Indian FTR.


"Hats off to my entire S&S-Indian Motorcycle team, as the guys worked hard all season to keep this Indian FTR dialed in for me," said O'Hara. "This FTR is an incredible machine. Power, handling, maneuverability – it's been the highest-performing bike in the class all season, and we're extremely proud to walk away with another title this season."

The SHNC final round at COTA was nothing short of exhilarating, as both O'Hara and McWilliams pushed their Indian FTRs in and out of corners, each making incredible passes on the other. Knowing their teammate's moves and tendencies created an epic battle between two of the sport's most capable riders. Race 1 at COTA ended with McWilliams high-siding in the final turn of the final lap. McWilliams was unharmed and was able to compete in Race 2 on Sunday. But again, it was O'Hara who captured the final win of the season.

"The relationship between Tyler and Jeremy is truly special – they both thrive off each other's expertise and experience, and both have an 'anything it takes' drive to win once aboard their FTR," said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service and Technology for Indian Motorcycle. "When you have a team as committed as our S&S crew, paired with the riders we have, you push every second of every day to win a championship. We're excited to have reached our goal and look forward to running the No. 1 plate again on Tyler's FTR next season."

Indian Motorcycle Racing is presented by Progressive Insurance®, Mission® Foods and Medallia®, with additional support from Indian Motorcycle Motor Oil, S&S®, Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties®, Performance Finance, and J&P Cycles®.

For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Web3 Pro & Ducati are proud to announce the next digital collectible release in the motorcycle brand's debut blockchain program– 'Ducati Legacy.' This limited-edition art series pays homage to the rich history of performance and design excellence that defines the Ducati brand.


'Ducati Legacy' stands as a testament to their enduring commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the global community of motorcycle enthusiasts. It encapsulates the spirit of Ducati, celebrating the past while accelerating into the future. This collection is comprised of 11 unique digital collectible motorcycles on the XRP Ledger, each meticulously crafted to showcase the evolution of Ducati's iconic designs and innovation.

The 'Ducati Legacy' collection is set to be one of the most coveted digital collectible releases, with only 5,000 units available worldwide. Each digital collectible will be offered at a price of $100, providing enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to own a piece of Ducati's illustrious heritage.

Holders of 'Ducati Legacy' digital collectibles will gain access to a set of exclusive benefits, to be unveiled in the weeks to come alongside the bike models included in the collection. These privileges will enhance the ownership experience, bringing collectors even closer to the heart of the Ducati community.

For a select few collectors who desire the complete 'Ducati Legacy' experience, a limited number of Titanium Collector Sets will be made available for pre-purchase ahead of the public release. This exclusive set ensures delivery of all 11 bike variations within the collection, in addition to an exclusive commemorative piece. Additional details about this special opportunity will be hosted at the Ducati Web3 website as they are made available.

The Ducati Web3 program is produced in partnership with Web3 Pro, the leading white-label Community Marketing SaaS solution for enterprises. Ducati has built the 'Ducati Legacy' collection on the XRP Ledger, an open source, public and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain led by a global developer community. This decentralized, energy-efficient blockchain platform ensures the security and authenticity of each digital collectible, aligning seamlessly with Ducati's vision of innovation and excellence.

The 'Ducati Legacy' collection will be available for purchase in September, exclusively at web3.ducati.com. Early access allowlist for this limited collection will be allocated to Discord community members as well as select partners.

For more information and to stay updated on this exciting release, follow our dedicated Web3 account on X (f.k.a Twitter) and website updates.

About Web3 Pro™

Founded in 2018 in Palo Alto, California, Web3 Pro Inc. is the leading white-label Community Marketing SaaS solution for enterprises. The company's proprietary methodology and software removes the guesswork from setting up and executing a Web3 strategy and ensures consistent results and brand alignment for every initiative. Web3 Pro's new solution, the Hub, provides a central, secure platform for building brand communities that supercharge customer journeys by converging dispersed social communities, creating loyalty and rewards programs and other initiatives that enable two-way engagement between brand and consumer.

About the XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is an open source, public and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain led by a global developer community. It is fast, energy-efficient, and reliable. For more than ten years, it has been the blockchain best suited to enable settlement and liquidity of tokenized assets at scale. With ease of development, low transaction costs, and a knowledgeable community, it provides developers with a strong open-source foundation for executing on the most demanding projects – without impacting the XRPL's lean and efficient feature set. XRPL enables a wide variety of services and use cases including payments, on-chain finance, and tokenization. Learn more at XRPL.org.

About Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. - A Sole Shareholder Company - A Company subject to the Management and Coordination activities of AUDI AG
Founded in 1926, since 1946 Ducati has been manufacturing sport-inspired motorcycles characterised by high-performance engines, innovative design and cutting-edge technology. The Ducati factory is located in Bologna's Borgo Panigale district. The model range covers several market segments with the following families: DesertX, Diavel, XDiavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Panigale, Streetfighter and SuperSport. In 2015, Ducati presented the Ducati Scrambler: a new brand made of bikes, accessories and apparel that stands out for its creativity and self-expression. In 2020, Ducati unveiled the Multistrada V4, the world's first motorcycle equipped with front and rear radar, which with its technology marks a new milestone for the world of two wheels. Ducati's iconic motorcycles, together with an extensive range of bike accessories and technical and lifestyle apparel, are distributed in 90 countries worldwide. In 2021, Ducati delivered 61,562 bikes to passionate clients. Ducati competes with official teams in the MotoGP World Championship and Superbike World Championship. In MotoGP, where the Company has been racing since 2003, Ducati won the Constructors' title in 2007, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the Teams' title in 2007, 2021 and 2022 and the Rider's title in 2007 and 2022, becoming two times World Champion. In Superbike, Ducati has won 18 Constructors' titles and 15 Riders' titles, confirming its position as the most successful manufacturer in the category. 2022 marked an unprecedented year for Ducati: for the first time in its history, the Company won the Triple Crown in both the MotoGP and Superbike World Championships. From 2023 until 2026, the motorcycle manufacturer will be the sole official supplier of motorbikes for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup, the electric class of the MotoGP World Championship.)

October 20-23 attached.

Check out this very interesting articl on MotorcycleClassics website:  https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/mystery-mv-agusta-175-zm0z14ndzkel/?r=1349D5825612I8V

It is about a MV Augusta with a hydraulic continuously variable "gearbox."  (There are no gears in it.)
The article states that probably only 2 of these bikes were ever made.

In the 80's Husqvarna made an automatic transmission enduro.  I wanted one really bad, kept waiting for one to be available.  My 'friends' talked me out of it.  I think the were afraid they would have been too jealous.

US Patent image of the Giovanni Badalini device.

Bought fall of '22, about 500 street miles and 800 track miles, all track-day instructing.  K-Tech RDS with 105 spring, Gabro tune, Graves full exhaust.  Sebimoto race plastics, 2 rear and one front spare rim.  Putting it back to street trim for some canyon carving, but can sell as track only or street only.  Price negotiable if removing some of the goodies, like rims and shock.  Note: Front suspension is still stock.  Bike is ready for someone that wants to run some serious power (Gabro tune with this exhaust is estimated at 225 hp).  No damage, no tip overs, looks essentially new.

$21,000 for full package, let me know if you want a street only or track only version and I might be able to drop the price a bit.  I can help with transport, and possibly deliver with down payment and mileage paid.

STURGIS, S.D., Aug. 9, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Motorcycle, America's First Motorcycle Company, today celebrates Burt Munro's induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. A motorcycle racing icon and landspeed record-holder, Munro inspired generations of riders through his relentless drive to reach the record books.

"You cannot tell the history of motorcycles without mentioning Burt Munro," said Aaron Jax, Indian Motorcycle Vice President. "Burt's stories have literally molded the Indian Motorcycle brand, as we continue to live like Burt and push the envelope to drive innovation, break boundaries and blaze new trails."

Born and raised in Invercargill, New Zealand, Munro had an unnatural need for speed, famously saying, "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime." Munro spent decades rebuilding and wrenching his 1920 Indian Scout from his garage, ultimately setting three world records at the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats. In 1967, at 68 years old, Munro set an under-1,000cc record of 184.087 mph. This record still stands today.

"Burt's a legend. His accomplishments, through trials and tribulations, inspire our racing efforts today," said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Technology and Service for Indian Motorcycle. "While it may be overdue, it's quite an achievement for Burt to be enshrined into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame, and we're incredibly proud and grateful to celebrate Burt Munro not just today, but every day."

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame pays homage to the remarkable individuals who have made enduring contributions to the motorcycle community. The Hall of Fame celebrates visionary pioneers, while showcasing their extraordinary accomplishments and unwavering passion. The Hall of Fame class of 2023 includes 1981 Des Nations Team USA, Burt Munro, Chris Callen, Jay Allen, Roland Sands, Russel Radke and Scott Jacobs. Learn more at SturgisMuseum.com.