GodsmackThe sacred trio of Daytona Bike Week has always been bikes, music and partying. And Victory Motorcycles has the perfect scenario for this trio during this March’s 74th annual Daytona Bike Week.Victory will exploit its newest edition to the bagger family – the Magnum X-1 – during an exclusive party at The Full Moon Saloon featuring no other than multi-platinum rockers Godsmack. The party begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at The Full Moon Saloon on Daytona’s Main Street.
Speaking of the event, Victory says “The Full Moon Saloon launch party site will set the stage and establish the soundtrack for the week-long motorcycle culture and lifestyle celebration that Victory Motorcycle owners thrive in. Don’t miss this party! Visit victorymotorcycles.com for full event details.”Victory is unveiling the Magnum X-1 at Daytona, but some photos were already leaked. From the leaked photos, it appears Victory has taken its Magnum, and added some audacious paint and a bigger stereo system.The new X-1 plays off of the Magnum that was unveiled this past July. The Magnum is a customized version of the Victory Cross Country – it gets a larger 21-inch front wheel (the stock Cross Country arrives with an 18-inch front wheel), and rear end that is slammed one inch. The bike – which arrives with Victory’s powerful 106 Freedom V-Twin, which delivers 106 ft/lbs of torque – also was upgraded with bold paint and the highest-performance audio system ever offered on a Victory.For a test, visit 2015 Victory Magnum Review.
KTM RC 390 and Gordon McCall of Quail Motorcycle Gathering
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Hello and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly Podcast—Motos and Friends.
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This week features Senior Editor Nic de Sena’s impressions of the new KTM RC 390. The entry-level KTM has always been an impressive motorcycle that has sold extremely well, however the factory has now taken the bike to another level, with top-spec features that are typically found on flagship machines. Clearly KTM has realized that even smaller engined machines should have high spec suspension, brakes and electronics packages. Nic tells us how well the new RC 390 is equipped, and what he thought of riding the smaller displacement rocket.
In the second segment I chat with automotive and motorcycle industry icon, Gordon McCall. Gordon is the Director of Motorsports at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California.
This weekend of Saturday May 14th sees the annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering re-start after its Covid-forced hiatus, and having attended every one of the previous Motorcycle Gatherings, personally I’m very happy that the event is back on the schedule. Gordon chats about the event and a little of what’s happening this year. It’s a great event and if you feel like a trip to the gorgeous Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley, you’ll get to meet Gordon, Roland Sands, and of course a large number of stunning motorcycles too.
From all of us at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!
