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MV SETS UP SHOP IN MONACO
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V Agusta has announced the official
launch of the MV Agusta Monaco Design
Studio, which will specialise in the design
of unique, one-off models for the brand’s most
demanding clientele.
Recently we’ve seen a big boost in the number
of low-volume models coming from MV, with the
Brutale 1000 RR Blue & White M.L. one of the
first examples of the move to creating one-off
bikes for the ultimate in exclusivity.
According to MV, the Studio traces its origins
to Monaco’s long-established MV Agusta
dealership, which – being set in the principality
of Monaco – naturally has catered to the rich,
famous and international clientele of Monaco.
Since it offered complete personalisation of the
brand’s most prestigious models, creating unique
bikes in keeping with MV’s motto of “Motorcycle
Art” for the exclusive enjoyment of their elite
owners, it makes sense for MV to double down
and make Monaco the heart of its ultra
-exclusive design centre.
Three-time Italian champion and World
champion Virginio Ferrari, founder and owner
of the Studio, has a long history of friendship
and collaboration with MV Agusta. In 1994 he
established Virginio Ferrari Racing, which in
1998 became the official MV Agusta importer
in the Principality, now also in the nearby Alpes
Maritimes Department.
“In the mind of every biker, we find a desire
for the personalisation of their motorcycle, so
that it gets even closer to their absolute ideal,
explains Ferrari.
“Over one hundred MV Agusta one-offs
prepared by us for customers from all walks
of life under the guidance of our designer
Alexandre Dauly, have proven us right.”
MV Agusta’s Russian owner, Timur Saradov, is
a man who knows about the finer things in life.
After all he did buy a controlling stake in the
Italian manufacturer in 2018. “If there had to be
one place where to take MV Agusta’s prestige
and exclusivity one step further, it had to be
Monaco, and Virginio Ferrari had to be the man
at the helm , says Sardarov.
“The launch of the Monaco Design Studio is
only the due official recognition of Virginio’s
extraordinary work in all these years. He
and his team deserve every success in this
exclusive venture.”
HONDA CT125 HUNTER CUB ON THE WAY
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n the world of classic Honda’s, the CT range the CT125 Hunter Cub mimics the styling of
holds a special place in the heart of many the historic models with its engine underslung,
Kiwis. Once the dependable steed of the high scrambler style exhaust and solo saddle.
local postie, the now ancient CT110 finally has a According to City Honda, the bikes will be
successor in the form of the CT125 Hunter Cub, available in three colours, Pearl Green, Matt
and the bike is now confirmed to be heading to Brown and of course the iconic Glowing Red.
our shores!
Pricing is set at $6695 plus GST, making the
While Honda Motorcycles official New Zealand bikes $7699 before on-road costs are added
importer, Blue Wing Honda, has not commented into the mix.
on the release, Manawatu dealership City Honda Production of the CT125 Hunter Cub begins in
confirmed the news on its Facebook Page. October, with City Honda claiming the first bikes
Based on the architecture of the CT125 Cub, will be here in the country in time for Christmas.
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