These Italian Urban Scramblers have been causing a stir on many Italian motorcycle sites. It's the first motorcycle designed by TPR Italian Factory - a new company started by Pietro Figini. Like many custom bike builders, Pietro Figini couldn't find a motorcycle on the Italian market that showed character, style and uniqueness, so he designed this urban scrambler hoping others would share his taste for classic bikes. Figini loves his English motorcycles, so decided to use a twin cylinder 800cc engine as a base, along with the Triumph Bonneville’s double crade chassis. The rest of the bike then went into production, taking inspiration from bikes mainly from the 1960’s. The Urban Scrambler is no show pony either, but also a performance bike, with work on the engine and fuel system resulting in a respectable 75 hp. We love this scrambler and can't wait to see TPR's Cafe Racer which is apparently in production. To view the whole spec list hit this link. 
[Via Rocket Garage]

MV Agusta are an old italian company that started life as an aviation company. After the Second world war they started making scooters for the demand for cheap transport. Their first prototype was ironically called 'Vespa 98' which they later learned was already registered by Piaggio.

They started making cafe racers in the 1950's and 60's. Then stopped making bikes altogether in the 80's. The name has been sold and traded over the years and is now owned by Harley Davidson. Will be interesting to see where Harley take the company. Lets hope they keep the classic Italian soul.