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Formula One car drivers, chances are they will be enthusiasts of the motorcycle too. Well known names like Louis Hamilton, Mark Webber and even Michael Schumacher have had a profound love for motorcyles. Speaking of F1 legends, Ayrton Senna too was passionate for motorcycles. He was often seen riding around on his Ducati. Hence, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released a limited edition 916 in 1996 in his honour.
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German Builder and motorcycle racer Marcus Walz has created his own version of a limited edition motorcycle that pays tribute to the racing legend. Walz has built motorcycles for some of the current Formula 1 racers like Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, David Coulthard and Gerhard Berger.
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Three of these motorcycles have been built based on the 1970s Moto Guzzi Mark I Le Mans series. They are all unique and have been made from ground up with body work finishes based on Senna's helmet design.
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The original 850cc V-Twin on the Moto Guzzi has been bored up to displace 1040cc, and the power has been increased to 90 bhp. The weight of the motorcycle stands at 175 kg. <strong>Also read:Â <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/ayrton-senna-57th-birthday-senna-tribute-formula1-legend-senna-accident/596699/">Remembering Ayrton Senna on his birthday, what made him a legend and the unfortunate accident that took him away</a></strong>
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While the original Moto Guzzi Le Mans was in itself quite a capable handler, Walz has upgraded the suspensions with new fork tubes, internals and progressive springs.
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