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Summary

This week's motorcycle news covers the announcement of Ducati's first motocross bike prototype, the Desmo 450 MX, set to launch in 2025. The video also discusses the French motorcyclists federation's appeal against the new mandatory motorcycle roadworthiness tests starting April 2023. In other news, Moto Guzzi launches a special V7 Stone model for the brand's 10th anniversary. Unfortunately, custom motorcycle builder Ludovic Lazareth has closed his workshop. Finally, Suzuki will release a new V-Strom 800 in Italy with Dakar-inspired graphics, despite it costing more than other models with better specs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ducati unveiled a prototype motocross bike called the Desmo 450 MX, with plans for a production model in 2025.
• 🛵 The French motorcyclists' group FFMC filed a legal challenge against the new mandatory motorcycle inspection rules.
• 🏍 Moto Guzzi launched a special 10th anniversary edition of the V7 Stone called the V7 Stone Ten Ten.
• 😢 French engineer Ludovic Lazareth announced the permanent closure of his custom motorcycle workshop.
• 🇮🇹 In Italy, Suzuki will sell a special DR Big version of the V-Strom 800DE with Dakar rally styling from the 1980s.
• 🚘 The video discusses the ongoing debate around mandatory motorcycle inspections in France.
• 🔧 Ducati's prototype motocross bike will be raced in the Italian championships as part of a factory team.
• ⚙️ The FFMC believes that mandatory inspections fail to address key motorcycle safety factors.
• 🛠 Lazareth is known for building unique custom motorcycles including a V8-powered quad bike.
• 💸 The DR Big is cheaper in France than Italy despite having less standard equipment.

Q & A

What is the Desmo 450 MX motorcycle mentioned?

The Desmo 450 MX is a prototype motocross bike developed by Ducati. It is part of their plans to launch a range of off-road motorcycles, with the goal of having production models available in 2025.