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Bike India July 2012 issue, on stands now!
Featuring – Bajaj Discover 125 ST road test, Harley Davidson Streetbob & Superglide Custom, Moto Guzzi V7, Wrap Me Up custom painters, Trip to Bhutan, Isle of Man TT feature, and lots more…
Plus all the important news and updates from the automotive and motorsports world!
Chuck Miller a resident of Anchorage, Alaska undertook an outstanding journey which involved 49 states, covering a total of 13,000 kms in 10 days on his BMW motorcycle, to raise money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters charity in the US state.
Chuck chose the Big Brother/Big Sister charity because he was touched by the amount of hard work and dedication they used to put in their work which was catered towards kids having drug-related issues. Due to their commitment, kids in their program were 46% less likely to use drugs and 30% were more likely to finish their high school, making the life of kids a better place. On the trip he encountered a full range of conditions, from 36 degrees to extremes of 116 degrees. He carried two complete sets of gear, one for the warm weather and one for cold one. He encountered harsh terrain, heat, rain along the trip.
The trip has made a huge difference on Chuck and his charity as he has managed to raise $10,000 so far. ASRC Energy Services, an Alaskan company sponsored to him to cover all his expenses, so that what ever amount he manages to raise will all directly go to the charity.
His journey came to a stop in Mount Vernon, where he visited his parents, Carl and Georgia Miller, before heading home.
Photo Courtesy: Chuck Martin
Motorsport events in the US of A are well known for their glitz and glamour, differentiating them from the rest of the world, and the ongoing Triumph Superbike Classic 2012 in Birmingham, Atlanta, promises to be no different.
For starters, fans will experiencing some of the greatest on-track action the AMA Pro Road Racing Series has ever seen, and get up close with their favourite riders and their teams at what is, unarguably, one fo the best new racetracks in the world.. Moreover, they will also get a chance to take their own motorcycle onto the 2.38-mile track, witness stunt-shows etc and door prizes such as race tickets, motorcycle parade lap passes and event merchandise will be given away as well.
Twenty-eight riders have committed to the track walk, including the likes of Austin DeHaven, (you might remember our encounter with him at the California Superbike School this January) Roger Hayden, Blake Young, Chris Ulrich, Cory West etc.
At the end of Friday’s on-track activities, all Friday ticket holders attending the event will be allowed to walk the picturesque track with the stars of the AMA Pro. The track walk will be free to all ticket holders and ZOOM Motorsports, the exclusive promoter at the Barber Motorsports Park, will donate a portion of the day’s ticket sales to the Roadracing World Action Fund. In addition to all the rider interaction, fans also will have the opportunity to see some of the latest motorcycles and motorcycle accessories in the Fan Expo area. Triumph, Suzuki, Kymco and Rider’s Harley-Davidson will all be on-site with their latest products, as will several motorcycle accessory dealers.
Motorsport events in the US of A are well known for their glitz and glamour, differentiating them from the rest of the world, and the ongoing Triumph Superbike Classic 2012 in Birmingham, Atlanta, promises to be no different.
For starters, fans will experiencing some of the greatest on-track action the AMA Pro Road Racing Series has ever seen, and get up close with their favourite riders and their teams at what is, unarguably, one fo the best new racetracks in the world.. Moreover, they will also get a chance to take their own motorcycle onto the 2.38-mile track, witness stunt-shows etc and door prizes such as race tickets, motorcycle parade lap passes and event merchandise will be given away as well.
Twenty-eight riders have committed to the track walk, including the likes of Austin DeHaven, (you might remember our encounter with him at the California Superbike School this January) Roger Hayden, Blake Young, Chris Ulrich, Cory West etc.
At the end of Friday’s on-track activities, all Friday ticket holders attending the event will be allowed to walk the picturesque track with the stars of the AMA Pro. The track walk will be free to all ticket holders and ZOOM Motorsports, the exclusive promoter at the Barber Motorsports Park, will donate a portion of the day’s ticket sales to the Roadracing World Action Fund. In addition to all the rider interaction, fans also will have the opportunity to see some of the latest motorcycles and motorcycle accessories in the Fan Expo area. Triumph, Suzuki, Kymco and Rider’s Harley-Davidson will all be on-site with their latest products, as will several motorcycle accessory dealers.
In the world of motorcycles, custom choppers have always had a very special niche, with their beauty, power and exclusivity.
And where some designs are awesome, others are simply down right bad-ass. This one is no exception – it showcases just to what extent a master designer can go to create his work of art.
Vasilatos Ianis has been designing works of art like these for nearly two decades. He loves vehicle design and has the incredible ability to create amazing vehicle concepts which particularly focus on the wheels, and the possibilities that lie within, to make them both striking and absolutely functional. The Indian Gorilla V4 is a concept which has been incorporated with Indian motorcycles, one of the most iconic brands in the world and features a hubless design.
The ideology behind the master piece is the integration of technology taken from the rich history of Indian motorcycles and the futuristic approach of hubless design. The bike is a combination of a muscular bike with delicate detailing which incorporates a retro styled instrumentation panel, ventilation grilles and numbered cylinders. The motorcycle is powered by a massive V4 engine. Big exhaust pipes, sporty riding position, 32 inch tires, large amount of chrome parts and external tubular frame structure, all combine to make this bad boy a dream bike for enthusiasts.
For more information on Vasilatos Ianis’ Indian Gorilla V4 concept, check out the July 2012 issue of Bike India, on stands soon.
