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During World Ducati Week 2004 an announcement was made by the CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, Federico Minoli. Minoli personally announced the official birth of the Desmosedici Racing Replica engine. This limited edition machine is destined for a lucky few Ducati enthusiasts who will enjoy the maximum expression of Ducati Racing technology as well as the unique professional competence of Borgo Panigale’s R&D department. The units will not be available for two years and Ducati says it will build only one per day. It's time to get on the list.

There has, and probably will be, a long-running controversy over helmet safety and helmet laws. Here are some facts. Helmets saved the lives of about 692 motorcyclists in 2002, according to a study presented recently at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons in Orlando, Fla. Researchers also concluded that another 449 lives could have been saved if all motorcyclists wore helmets. Twenty states and the District of Columbia require helmet use by all motorcycle drivers and their passengers. Twenty-seven other states have laws only covering some riders, especially those younger than 18. Three states - Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa - have no helmet requirements at all. According to this NHTSA Fact Sheet: all-rider helmet laws are effective in increasing motorcycle helmet use, thereby saving lives and reducing serious injuries.

This article, by the MotoProfessor, explains the special coatings that are used inside motorcycle engines. The article provides insight into the history of motorcycle engine design, the best materials for motorcycle engines, the engineering and considerations for plating the internal components and helpful information.

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Debbie Evans is at the top of her trade - motorcycle stunts for hollywood movies. She was on hand at the Hollywood Stunt Awards to collect a trophy for best overall stunt by a stunt woman (for a thrilling motorcycle chase scene in "The Matrix: Reloaded" in which she rides a Ducati into oncoming traffic) when a pyrotechnic stunt flamed up much bigger than the technicians had anticipated.

As we've come to expect, Dirck Edge of MotorcycleDaily.com provides a clear, concise and inspiring road test - this time on the "ruthlessly competitive" 2004 Ducati 749S. Dirck provides insight on performance, control, power, personal customization, design, aesthetics and comfort. He also tosses in some outstanding photographs. This is a must-read report.

ATV accidents and deaths have been rising for more than a decade. More than one-third of all ATV deaths are children under 16. Consumer advocates say there ought to be a law. "Just as you would never put a 12-year-old behind a steering wheel, never put a child under 16 on an ATV," says Rachel Weintraub, assistant general counsel for the Consumer Federation of America. The rest of this article discusses facts, figures, common sense and common misconceptions with regards to ATV use.