GOODBYE TO A LEGEND
U
ral Motorcycles has announced that 2018
is the last year of production for their
iconic M70 outfit.
The M70 is based on the 1940's M72
which became a legend within the World
War II Soviet military. Since then over 3
million Ural sidecars have been produced.
The Ural M70 will be available through 2018 with cus-
tom colors and all accessory options available. Ural deal-
ers will have full access to all M70 parts and warranty
items guaranteed through 2028.
As Ural says goodbye to the M70 they are in the process
of developing many new machines that will keep the tra-
dition alive.
CONTI SCORES HIGHEST IN INDEPENDANT TESTS
The RoadAttack 3 by Continental has come out on top
of the independant tests done by respected German tyre
retailer, Mopedreifen.
Up against the Bridgestone T31, Metzeler Roadtec 01
and Michelin Road 5 in the sport-touring catergory the
Conti produced rubber came out on top in four of the six
areas tested.
All tyres were tested on similar BMW S1000XR bikes
under the same conditions. The RoadAttach 03's scored
highest in; confidence, dry grip, stability and feedback
and came second to the Bridgestone's for stability with a
pillion amd second to the Metzeler's for comfort.
Continental also produce a 'GT' version of the tyre for
heavier bikes.
VALE IVANO BEGGIO, FOUNDER OF APRILLIA
Founder of Aprillia motorcycles, Ivan Beggio passed
away mid-March at the age of 73.
Beggio started in his fathers Aprillia bicycle factory and
through innovation turned the business into one of manu-
facturing motorcycles.
In 1975 the company produced racing machines and
quickly won motocross championships in Italy and fur-
ther afield.
During the mid-1980's Beggio took the Aprillia name to
World Championship Grand Prix racing and quick dom-
inated the 250cc class with riders such as; Max Biaggi,
Marco Simoncelli, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Mar-
co Melandri. To this day, Aprillia holds the record for the
KTM ADVENTURE RALLY
The 2018 KTM Adventure Rally will take place over the most victories of any European manufacturer.
Max Biaggi, speaking of Beggio giving him his first
weekend of June 29 to July 1.
Open to all riders of KTM's adventure bikes the event break into world class motorcycle racing, said; "his was a
is a chance to demonstrate your abilities, learn new skills brave choice, but also intelligent. And these are the two
aspects that I remember most clearly about Ivano Beg-
and sample some of the best bikes KTM has to offer.
Limited to just 75 entries and spread across 6,600 acres gio—knowing how to place a lot of passion at the service
of Wales' finest countryside, the KTM Adventure Rally will of his skills in order to always find the strength and energy
feel like a real adventure. Costs are £399 (AU$735.00) how- for an extra step."
ever this does cover everything you need, all you have to
do is turn up.
More information can be found at www.ktmadventure-
rallybike.co.uk
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