MAD Celebrate New Moto Museum

Recently the Milan photo studio of Giovanni Cabassi was host to the celebration of a new residential project, Cascina Concorezzo 16 km south of Milano. Part of this residential complex will become the new permanent home to the prestigious and eclectic Moto Art Design (MAD) motorcycle museum, also known as Collezione Motociclistica Milanese (CMM).

CR&S's Nicolò Koschatzky and Donato Cannatello in the courtyard garden during the Cascina Concorezzo celebration.

The cream of the MAD collection were on display:

Lucifer's Hammer - a Harley Davidson engined racebike from the 90's. Commissioned by Christchurch Motorcycles and constructed by New Zealand's talented Ken McIntosh.

 

A Confederate B120 Wraith and the CR&S DUU prototype compete for attention.

The CR&S commissioned Britten lives on in the Collezione Motociclistica Milanese.

A VΨRUS 987 4V mini moto. Now I've seen everything... cute.

Ahhh an original Ducati Supermono. Bellissima.

The Cascina Concorenzzo residential project could be the ultimate location for a moto appassionato. The complex will boast stylish housing and loft living, the MAD Museum, a master school of motorcycle design, a motorcycle restoration center, a motorcycling technical library, bar and restaurant, pool and gymnasium. Pretty tempting isn't it? You can find out more by registering your interest at www.milanofiorinord.it

One Man's Dream

Compulsory viewing.

A nine-part video documenting New Zealand designer & engineer, John Britten, and his heroic effort to create a world beating superbike.

CMM Exibition Extended

The wonderful Collezione Motociclistica Milanese (CMM) exhibition that was due to close at the end of last year has been extended until March 14th.

This exhibition contains the best collection of Patton race bikes you will ever see. In addition to the usual excellent lineup of modern and historic bikes (including a VUN) CMM are currently featuring the DUU prototype and from the 16th of February there will be the New Zealand made CR&S Britten V1000.

CMM
Viale Col di Lana, 8
20136 Milano
Phone (+39) 02 8395011
Fax (+39) 02 89427994

The Britten Connection

CR&S's Roberto Crepaldi says there are two men who have had a profound influence on his life and work: Enzo Ferrari and John Britten. Roberto knew both men well. He worked for 20 years, with his father, as distributor for Ferrari in Italy's Lombardy region during Enzo's reign. Roberto had a personal friendship with John Britten and his workshop became the base for the Britten motorcycle's European racing efforts. Roberto is one of the few people in the world to have owned, let alone ridden, a Britten.

The Britten's glorious form watches over all work done at CR&S

Before his untimely death in 1995, John Britten had visions of building a single-cylinder superbike with power to weight specifications that would be incredible even today. In this spirit, the CR&S VUN is a fitting tribute to John Britten, his legacy and his machines.

Above, the VUN Britten Tribute

One of the first VUN's created was the Britten Tribute. This bike is painted in the color scheme of the successful Mk3 Britten race bike. It is a beautiful reflection perhaps evoking John Britten's dream of a super-single. Unfortunately, this bike has come to a sticky end at the hands of a moto journalist (who shall not be named).

It's worse than it looks I'm afraid. Almost every major component is damaged beyond repair. Witness the top of the tank and how the frame is pushed in around the steering lock.

Ending on a happier note