Enthusiast Productions presents “Bit by the Dragon.” A groundbreaking motorcycle video helmed by award- winning television producer, John Leone and Enthusiast Productions co-founder, Michael O’ Reilly. The video follows the adventures of Super Moto enthusiasts and their quest to tame one of the most untamed roads in America, U.S. 129, better known as “The Dragon.” With 318 curves in 11 miles, The Dragon AKA U.S 129 is America ’s number one motorcycle and sports car destination. Over the last 5 years 10 people have died on the notorious road. The deaths involved failing to negotiate corners – driving off the mountain and sliding into an oncoming vehicle to name a few. Many riders just remember curve after curve after curve and surviving the run of their lives. We'll leave the rest for you to describe after you watch the video.
BIT BY THE DRAGON also features exclusive interviews with Ron and Nancy Johnson, curators of this classic strip, Dr John Wittner the bike wizard who put the word “Fast” into Moto Guttzi.and of course the SuperMoto riders who made this happen. The film features three riders, each equipped with state of the art helmet cams mounted on each bike and positioned to capture every move the riders make on their Super Motards. Off the bike the documentary crew captured the “human interest” stories the featured riders and their passion for Super Motards as well as grabbing breath taking shots from strategic locations on the road itself. Six cameras and two still photographers provided coverage through the twists and turns of this winding road. Support also came from the air as well with our chopper cam. altitude footage provide us with a dynamic perspective of each of the hairpin curves etched in the tail this twisted asphalt treasure.
KTM TALK .COM SAYS
As an exclusively Off-Road rider for my entire 30 years of riding I was curious as to the nature of road riding, and particularly the phenomena of the Supermoto Bike for street riding. This film has offered solid reinforcement of my philosophy that I, personally, do not belong on a street bike. The action starts during the marathon wheelie in the opening credits and continues non-stop through the final "bite", and the closing credits. Anyone who is even remotely interested in Supermoto, or motorcycles in general, would do themselves a great injustice by missing this film. While the production is obviously low budget, the presentation is riveting. Keep the remote handy so that you can quickly jump to the riding scenes, and re-wind them often...
