Motos and Friends from Ultimate Motorcycle magazine

BMW R 1300 GSA + Luca Dovesi of MV Agusta


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In our first segment, we reveal the all new 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure that has been completely redesigned. Our test bike includes the latest ShiftCam boxer engine and an optional automatic transmission which we tested as part of the Premium Package. It also has the new Adaptive Height control and a host of other options. This is an incredibly complex motorcycle with a vast array of adjustments, so find yourself a comfortable chair while Don Williams and Jonathan Handler dive into their thoughts on riding this amazing motorcycle.

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Now here’s a really cool event coming up this October that you should not miss! It’s the 33rd annual Biketoberfest® rally that takes place in the Daytona Beach and Volusia County areas; this year it’s on Oct. 16-19. The four-day motorcycle event attracts riding enthusiasts to the destination for the beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry’s top vendors, bike shows, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway. There are miles of scenic rides along the famous A1A, historic Main Street and the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. For more information and to book your plans for Biketoberfest® 2025, visit www.biketoberfest.org

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MV Agusta is a storied Italian brand with a rich racing heritage that makes arguably the most beautiful motorcycles on the planet. Its acquisition a couple of years ago by KTM promised so much. However, the KTM financial troubles at the end of last year upended those plans, and with all the ensuing publicity understandably focusing on KTM, MV Agusta fans have been left wondering what the future may hold for them. So we thought it was worth chatting to Luca Dovesi, CEO of MV Agusta North America, and find out what is really going on. Luca enthusiastically agreed to come on the podcast and he talks to us not just about the current situation, but also the company’s ambitious plans for the future.  

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