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2 responses to ““Long Way Round” – London to NY via Motorbike”

1. 2004/10/15

   Clive

   Or, conversely, make Ewan McGregor disreputable.

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2. 2004/10/16

   alecm

   re: Ewan McGregor

   At least he’s not a wannabee; Ewan is a notoriously obsessed biker, and keeps a variety of offroad bikes (eg: KTM) as well as road bikes er… (googles) yeah: http://www.eccentricity-online.com/easyrider.html

   McGregor well known for his own gutter mouth, should know. Ask him about his own Bandit 1200 motorcycle, and he pronounces it an “urban, f-in’ lunatic monster-bike,” making revving motions with his hands. McGregor’s stable also boasts Honda Fireblade 900cc and Ducati 748 race bikes; a KTM Duke 2650cc single-cylinder motocross, “which you can’t stop without going up on the front wheel, and you can’t take off without going up on the back one”; and a 1978 Moto Guzzi, which he’s had completely rebuilt. “I’ve always loved bikes but was never allowed to have one,” he explains. “I got my first one when I was 19 when I was away from home-and knew I could get away with it.”

   …except that should read “KTM Duke 2 – 650cc single cylinder…” of course.

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