More information about new MV Agusta F3

I was pleasantly surprised yesterday with more information about new MV Agusta F3. The news spread all over the web quickly, but I decided to wait if someone published even more details, but now that’s it.

I’ve already written about new F3, check it out here:  MV Agusta F3 – an exotic spice for the 600 class , so this time I will just add few words, and hopefully make your day with some new photos I found.

Here’s what it’s all about: new F3’s engine is producing 135HP (100.8 kW) at 15000 rpm !! For 675cc 3-cylinder engine that’s a lot – and the best in the class! The only thing that worries me is that producing such power at and revving so high will give you tiny power/torque at low/medium rpms. Hm, it’s possible MV's engineers have solved out this problem, but we shall wait and see.

They also claim it will be most compact and lightest bike in the class, and I believe them.

The price is not defined yet, as well as release date. While most websites says it should be released in 2012, MV Agusta’s website for UK says that it is coming to UK this year. Go figure!

For the end, as I promised, there is a nice collection of MV Agusta F3 photos. I thought that Picasa Web is a better online tool for browsing the photo gallery, so just click on the photo below and go straight to my MV Agusta F3 photo album.

Updated Goldwing coming up next year!

I guess most of you have already heard about the new 2012 Honda Goldwing.

It’s not an all-new bike, but just updated current version of Goldwing. Besides cosmetic changes, here is what’s important:

- improved wind protection, especially for the lower body and legs

- saddlebag capacity is up for 7 liters, so now there is 150 liters of total storage

- updated Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System with brighter color screen

- updated Sound System now supports MP3 players

- better seat and backrest material

- revised suspension settings

- airbag models and non airbag models will be available, where non airbag models get a central storage pocket

- other minor tweaks

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I believe this could be the last update of current Goldwing generation which is probably made to extend her lifetime till they prepare the next generation. BMW’s upcoming K1600GTL is going to be Goldwing’s main competition, and to be honest, BMW K1600GTL is a better bike. I’m sure Honda is already working on the next all–new generation of Goldwing, but we shall wait and see.

An interesting thing happened on the Motorcycle-USA.com website: at the first place they published a picture of a Goldwing with windscreen wiper and when I came later I couldn’t find that picture anymore. Windscreen wiper – isn’t that too much for a bike?

 

Here is the answer to: When is the Minnesota . Wisconsin Spring and Fall Flood runs.

It's basically the same every year, but the dates fluctuate.

The Spring Flood Run is always on the 3rd Saturday of April, unless that weekend happens to be the one with an Easter Sunday. In that case the run goes to the following weekend on Saturday.

The Fall Flood Run is always on the 3rd Saturday in September.

The run starting point is at the Beach Club Bar in Lake St. Croix Beach.

The ride usually starts gathering around 10:00 A.M. or so and departs in groups around noon or so. The times are pretty flexible and open.

The answer to when is the Defrost Your Nuts Run and Frost Your Nuts Run

Question:

When is the Minnesota - Wisconsin Defrost Your Nuts Run and Frost Your Nuts Run?

Answer:

It's the same every year, although the dates change.

Defrost Your Nuts Run is always the 2nd Saturday in April and the Frost Your Nuts Run is always the 2nd Saturday in October.

Question:
Where is the Minnesota - Wisconsin Defrost Your Nuts Run and Frost Your nuts Run Starting Point?

Answer:
The runs always gather in the morning. People start showing up to hang around pretty early; roughly 10:00 A.M. or earlier. The run leaves the Mallalieu Bar in staggard groups randomly as early as 10:30 A.M. t0 noon.

Question:
Where is the Mallalieu Bar?

Answer:
North Hudson, Wisconsin.
Google Map to the Mallalieu Bar, in North Hudson, Wisconsin
For those using GPS, wanting the actual Street Address of the Mallalieu Bar, it is:
414 Wisconsin St. N.
N. Hudson, Wisconsin
54016
Should you need to contact the bar, the Ph# is (715) 386-8165.

Both of these are typically referred to as one of the "Nuts run"(s).

Question: Have you ever seen a pair of nuts run?

Four your enjoyment.
Here ya go.



Now get yer arse out there and ride!