This page dedicated to my recent addiction to MV Agusta Motorcycles. I say, recent because out of the blue I purchased a 2004 F4 750 Brutale and imported to Canada before Transport Canada changed the rules in February 2005. The 128HP Brutale has proved and exectionally reliable and high performing motorcycle - the favorite modern bike in my collection. With a redline at 13,200RPM is begs to be ridden in the "hypo" range from 9000-above, where the sounds and feeling of speed exhilerate.

In stark contrast to the F4, I purchased a 1958 MV Agusta 125cc TREL (Tourismo Rapio Extra Lusso) - with a magnificant 6.5HP. This is the sweetheart bike of my collection - oozing the passion of tiddler racing from the 50's. It is not stock, but sports many custom and performance aluminum parts that come together in a most pleasing package.

I attended the 2008 Legends of the Motorcycle at Half Moon Bay in California. With MV and Norton being the designated marques, it was a no-brainer to attend. The 125 placed second in the concourse event in field of around 30 bikes. I even had my moment with Senor Agostini in the early setup hours of the event when he was making his rounds. He kindly signed my tank and we engaged in a few minutes of conversation. Without a doubt he is one of the most pleasant and gracious men I have ever met. He quite liked the little bike.

The Sunday of the event was the group ride to Alice's Restaurant - a 12 mile uphill grind. The downhill run down La Honda Road was the icing on the cake as this little beauty railed around the twisties.