MBI 2006 Motorcycling Star Awards

A new organization of independent internet writers has banded together as Motorcycle Bloggers International (MBI) and created the Motorcycling Star awards. The first annual awards were announced last week and like most blogs, the informal approach is refreshing and knowledge factor high, so the awards have cred in our not usually very humble opinion. The Motorcycling Star awards are for noteworthy achievements ("Stars") and lapses of judgment ("Fallen Stars") in the motorcycle industry. Any new motorcycle or related product, service, event or action by an individual or organization is eligible for an award and amongst the gongs are such original awards as the ugliest new motorcycle (Boss Hoss), the Object of Lust (MV Agusta Tamborini), the Wish We'd Thought of That Award (SportVue MC2 Heads Up Display ) and the Best New Everyday Motorcycle (Triumph Scrambler).

May 15, 2006 A new organization of independent internet writers has banded together as Motorcycle Bloggers International (MBI) and created the Motorcycling Star awards. The first annual awards were announced last week and like most blogs, the informal approach is refreshing and knowledge factor high, so the awards have cred in our not usually very humble opinion. The Motorcycling Star awards are for noteworthy achievements ("Stars") and lapses of judgment ("Fallen Stars") in the motorcycle industry. Any new motorcycle or related product, service, event or action by an individual or organization is eligible for an award and amongst the gongs are such original awards as the ugliest new motorcycle (Boss Hoss), the Object of Lust (MV Agusta Tamborini), the Wish We'd Thought of That Award (SportVue MC2 Heads Up Display ) and the Best New Everyday Motorcycle (Triumph Scrambler).

The MBI awards are similar in concept to other site specific Internet awards but instead of voting for best internet sites, over 100 million motorcycle riders worldwide can vote to recognize the achievements of people who contribute to the betterment of motorcycling. They can also vote in different categories for motorcycles and motorcycle related products. For the inaugural 2006 awards MBI members served as both nominators and judges. Planning is currently underway to open the process to the motorcycle riding public for the 2007 awards. The 2006 winners are:

Standing Ovation Award - Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman

Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman took out this gong for the Long Way Round Book & TV series. “We felt that with the book and more importantly the TV series/DVD, Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman had captured the imagination of the general public of adventure motorcycle riding,” said Werner. “We've heard of many people who after seeing the series decided they wanted to go motorcycling.”

Object of Lust Award - MV Agusta F4-1000 Tamburini

The MV Agusta F4-1000 Tamburini took this award. “An Italian sculpture on wheels, chosen due to its very high sex appeal,” says Werner. “The styling is pure Italian, the technical performance is a dream, and unfortunately, it's price tag a nightmare. It's one of those bikes that you can only dream off.”

Wish we'd thought of that Award - SportVue MC2 Heads Up Display

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