Castrol gives Pacquiao a ride

MANILA, Philippines - Castrol, a leader in the lubricant market, recently awarded Manny Pacquiao a brand-new custom motorcycle during the “Manny at Power Match: A Party for the Pacman” at Eastwood Mall in QC last Wednesday.

The event served as part of Castrol’s effort to honor Pacquiao for his ring exploits that firmed up Filipino icon’s claim as the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer.

With his devastating victory over British hero Ricky Hatton, Pacquiao also became the first Asian to win in five different weight classes and copped his second Fighter of the Year award.

Pacquiao’s super bike is a Buell M2 Cyclone 1200cc model, a world-class champion by itself. Buell, Harley Davidon’s sister company, manufactures the engines which power the Harley-Davidson team in international Motor Grand Prix races as well as the Harley Davidson sports bike line.

Designed and built by the Hardcore Brothers Custom team, the bike is airbrushed with images from Pacquiao’s most famous fights. On the body is a replica face of a belt personalized with Manny’s image. It also has a unique leather-tooled seat with the “Pambansang Kamao” inscription, and wheels intricately designed with three stars and the sun.