A DAY WITH 'AGO'

Just in time for Xmas...Bench and Loom are offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride with Giacomo Agostini, just you and him.  I can't afford it, but some lucky bugger can...why have a Steve McQueen replica whatever, when you can ride with a living treasure, one of the greatest motorcycling champions in history?From the Bench and Loom website: "DescriptionGiacomo Agostini is one of the greatest names in the history of competitive motorcycling.He is the longest reigning champion of grand prix racing to have ever lived. For an astounding 30 years he held the title of the most successful racer of all time until the record fell to fellow Italian Valentino Rossi. With 122 GP wins (including 10 Isle of Man TTs) and 15 World Championships,...

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'ARE MOTORCYCLES OVER?'

From the New York Times, Nov. 6, 2011, by poet (and motorcyclist) Frederick Seidel (and I encourage your comments on his article...):The image accompanying this NYT article is 'Crossing the Ohio River', Danny Lyon's iconic photo of a Chicago Outlaw, from his seminal 1966 masterpiece 'The Bikeriders', which is still available in reprints."ARE motorcycles passé? Are they sort of over? I ask as a rider of two-wheel Italian beauties that go very fast, gracefully streamlined subsonic technology from the Ducati factory in Bologna. I own two sport bikes and two racers. I ride racing motorcycles on the street. One of my motorcycles is capable of nearly 200 miles an hour. I write prose about motorcycles. I write poems about motorcycles.So I ask with...

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'SELLING SPEED' IN 'CAFE RACERS' MAG

I don't generally publicize my work in print here at The Vintagent, but I should, as I write regularly for Mens' File, Cycle World, Café Racers, etc...so if you're able to grab a copy of Café Racers (France), the latest issue (on newsstands now) contains a beautifully laid out exploration of the use of Speed imagery in motorcycle advertising, from 1900 to the 1970s.  I was able to document much of this history with the help of friends, with excellent collections of moto ephemera - many thanks, and you know who you are!I'll publish a version in English here on The Vintagent, in a few wee...

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2012 HONDA Gold Wing GL1800 Audio Comfort Navigation XM ABS

2012 HONDAMotorcycle Pictures, review and specifications.2012 HONDA Gold Wing GL1800 Audio Comfort Navigation XM ABSClick Thumbnail to download (size 1600 x 1200 pixels) 2012 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Audio Comfort Navigation XM ABSGold WingLong acknowledged as the pinnacle of two-up motorcycling, the 2012 Gold Wing® continues its remarkable legacy. Its travel-oriented creds include the latest generation of sophisticated electronic amenities, starting with an innovative GPS navigation system with user-friendly programmability for sharing favorite ride routes with friends and other riders, which can be accessed online via computer. The Gold Wing also now incorporates a built-in MP3/iPod® interface for a new SRS CS Auto™ technology surround-sound...

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2012 HONDA Crossrunner VFR800X motorcycle pictures

2012 HONDA Crossrunner VFR800XMotorcycle Pictures, review and specifications.2012 HONDA Crossrunner VFR800XClick Thumbnail to download (size 1600 x 1200 pixels) 2012 Honda Crossrunner VFR800X ReviewA rugged adventure bike with added excitement and flexibility; meet Honda's all-new Crossrunner.The 2012 Honda Crossrunner represents the best aspects of two seperate biking genres: The flexibility and exciting attitude of a naked performance machine with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an adventure bike.The Crossrunner is a radical new concept that provides all day comfort and effortless handling in the city, exhilarating performance on the open road and the ground clearance and suspension travel needed to truly bring...

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2012 HONDA Crossrunner VFR800X motorcycle pictures

2012 HONDA Crossrunner VFR800XMotorcycle Pictures, review and specifications.2012 HONDA Crossrunner VFR800XClick Thumbnail to download (size 1600 x 1200 pixels) 2012 Honda Crossrunner VFR800X ReviewA rugged adventure bike with added excitement and flexibility; meet Honda's all-new Crossrunner.The 2012 Honda Crossrunner represents the best aspects of two seperate biking genres: The flexibility and exciting attitude of a naked performance machine with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an adventure bike.The Crossrunner is a radical new concept that provides all day comfort and effortless handling in the city, exhilarating performance on the open road and the ground clearance and suspension travel needed to truly bring...

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2012 HONDA Rebel 250 CMX250C pictures

2012 HONDA Rebel 250 CMX250CMotorcycle Pictures, review and specifications.2012 HONDA Rebel 250 CMX250CClick Thumbnail to download (size 1600 x 1200 pixels) 2012 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C ReviewOwn the road for less than you think.For years and years, the Rebel has remained a favorite among entry-level street riders-and for good reason. Its stylish good looks maintain an enduring appeal, it's comfortable, light in weight and easy to maneuver, and its durability has grown to legendary proportions. Whether you're running errands around town or heading out of town for a riding adventure, the tough Rebel serves as a great riding partner.Whether you’re looking for classic cruiser styling, a fuel-efficient commuter, or flat-out fun, all roads...

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2012 HONDA Rebel 250 CMX250C pictures

2012 HONDA Rebel 250 CMX250CMotorcycle Pictures, review and specifications.2012 HONDA Rebel 250 CMX250CClick Thumbnail to download (size 1600 x 1200 pixels) 2012 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C ReviewOwn the road for less than you think.For years and years, the Rebel has remained a favorite among entry-level street riders-and for good reason. Its stylish good looks maintain an enduring appeal, it's comfortable, light in weight and easy to maneuver, and its durability has grown to legendary proportions. Whether you're running errands around town or heading out of town for a riding adventure, the tough Rebel serves as a great riding partner.Whether you’re looking for classic cruiser styling, a fuel-efficient commuter, or flat-out fun, all roads...

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