JEAN RICHARD for MV Augusta
[ via MV Augusta ]
The JeanRichard MV Agusta partnership looks to be a good one, as they have created special edition bikes and watches that are very mechanically and aesthetically appealing. The JeanRichard MV Agusta Brutale 1078 RR is one of the most powerful naked sport bikes in the world. The watches are created with the same precision, utilizing the in-house JeanRichard JR1000 movement.
PRESS RELEASE:
Proudly partnering with the Legend of the Motorcycle Concours D'Elegance, MV Agusta is pleased to be the honored marque of this year's event. To celebrate, MV Agusta is planning a series of events capturing the unrivaled spirit of their commitment to motorcycle excellence. Visitors of the breathtaking event can expect an inside look at the company's colorful past with immaculately restored MV bikes from every era as well as a look into the future of MV with an advanced peek at upcoming models such as the brand new 2008 F4 RR 312 1078 and Brutale 1078 RR. To compliment the new bike highlights, MV Agusta will also organize a very special MV 75 watch display from renowned watchmaker JeanRichard. This exclusive look at MV Agusta will all be helmed by one of its greatest legends, Giacomo Agostini, on hand to receive a very special Legend of the Motorcycle concours honor.
"We could not be more excited at the prospect of celebrating MV Agusta's place in motorcycle history at this magnificent event. As one of the featured motorcycle marques to be honored this year at the Legend of the Motorcycle Concours D'Elegance, MV Agusta is pleased Ago will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award," comments MV Agusta Brand Manager Matthew Stutzman. "MV Agusta is proud of Ago's contributions to the world of racing as well as our own, which account for more than six decades of truly wonderful motorcycles. This continues to be evidenced today by amazing new MV bikes setting the standards for performance and design as well our alliance with fine partners who share our values, such as JeanRichard watches."
Widely adored by Grand Prix fans for his tremendous talent, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Rider Giacomo Agostini, or "Ago," as he is famously nicknamed, will be honored this year by the Legend of the Motorcycle with a very special Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade will be bestowed to him in recognition for his vast success in racing and his myriad of contributions to the motorcycle industry. Arguably the most successful motorcycle racer of all-time, Ago is responsible for an unprecedented fifteen motorcycle Grand Prix Championships, most riding for MV Agusta Founder, Count Domenico Agusta. Ago will be one of the many motorcycle legends walking the concours field at this discriminating event and later attending the VIP Dinner with Legends that evening where he will be honored.
In addition to Ago's attendance, MV Agusta is also planning several other special showcases for guests to experience the company's proud tradition of making alluring, sensually styled "motorcycle art" of all kinds. The Italian motorcycle maker will be unveiling the new 2008 Brutale and F4 platforms for guests to view for the first time in North America. The two respective bikes, the F4 RR 312 1078 and the Brutale 1078 RR, are the latest incarnations in a venerable line of cutting-edge MV Agusta motorcycles. The new 2008 F4 and Brutale pair up to make for two of the most powerful, highest performing motorcycles the world has ever seen.
Gifted with unbelievable power and performance, the sleek new F4 RR 312 1078 once again echoes the unbelievable prowess of MV Agusta's heralded F4 line. To compliment this acclaimed superbike's presence, the new Brutale 1078 RR will also be on hand. Known as the most commanding of all street bikes, the 1078RR is the most powerful Brutale to date, with a heart- pumping horsepower upgrade and a sleek yet savage look perfect for aggressive riding. Also on hand from MV Agusta will be the current flagship in Italian motorcycle performance and design, the handmade $120,000 F4CC superbike, championed by MV Agusta's own Claudio Castiglioni. With only 99 examples produced and conceived as a bike without equal, the F4CC combines top of the line performance with the very best in design.
To compliment the new Brutale and fine modern day bikes such as the F4CC, MV Agusta will also be joining JeanRichard watches in showcasing their stunning new MV 75 World Champion Collection. Made to echo the color and beauty of MV Agusta motorcycles, the lavish limited- edition collection from the highly respected watch manufacturer is made to commemorate MV Agusta's 75 international competition victories. The spectacular series is composed of three distinctly different MV chronographs available in rose gold (75 pieces), titanium (175 pieces), and steel (575 pieces). Equipped with the in-house JeanRichard JR1000 movement, each watch is crafted with the same passion for precision MV shares in bike design. The watchmaker will be showcasing these stunning new MV Agusta-inspired watches at the concours alongside a special JeanRichard edition Brutale 1078 RR, a bike hinting at future JeanRichard MV Agusta-inspired timepieces to come.
