Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The MIC estimates through the first half of 2012 are in with sales of new motorcycles reporting a 2.8% increase from 2011.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Distracted by the summer heat and other obligations, our Rambling Man shakes off the rust with an update on his balmy backroads adventures.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
MX Sports Pro Racing announces annual the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Season Celebration which will recognize the champions and achievements of the 2012 season.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
YCRS lead instructor Nick Ienatsch is to speak at the Sound Rider Rally, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and learn from the best.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Racing Runs on Dunkin': Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Join M1 PowerSports for Triumph Big Kahuna Miami AMA Pro Nationals.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
‘Riding Man’ author Mark Gardiner is to attend the ‘Meet at the Ace’ Vintage Motorcycle & Scooter Festival at America’s Car Museum, Aug. 24-26.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Hines and Krawiec set three track ET records and make it another all-Harley final.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Motul Drift Battles, K&N Circle Challenges and Yamaha Generators Wheelie Races are back as the 2012 XDL Championship Series gets underway.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa discusses the 2012 MotoGP season so far, his RC213V's performance, and sharing the track with CRT machines.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The July 31, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The 2012 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented by Amsoil is underway at Loretta Lynn's. MotoUSA has teamed up with MX Sports Center to bring you in-depth video coverage of the week-long event.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
It's our favorite time of the year as riders are trekking across America to get to South Dakota's Black Hills for the 2012 Sturgis Rally.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The 1929 Grindlay-Peerless JAP 500cc ‘Hundred Model’ is one of only two of its kind known to survive and it also lapped Brooklands at over 100mph in 1937.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ride for Kids events in Knoxville and Kansas City combined to raise $101,155 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) on July 29.
Monday, July 30, 2012
The first 2013 Indian Motorcycle has been unveiled, the 2013 Chief Vintage Limited Edition featuring a striking pearl white and thunder black two-tone paint and classic Indian styling cues.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Victory adds a new model to the 2013 lineup with its Boardwalk classic cruiser. We spent two days sampling the new Boardwalk in Santa Barbara, California.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Team Honda Muscle Milk announced the extension of Trey Canard's contract through 2014.
Monday, July 30, 2012
John Deere introduces a new sport UTV model that breaks the mold for the Green and Yellow American company. The 2013 John Deere Gator RSX850i targets recreational and sporting SxS drivers.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Toni Bou went into the final round of the 2012 FIM Trial World Championship with the title secure, but he came out as strong as ever in Great Britian and secured his 50th career win.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Round 7 of the National Enduro Championship, the Rattlesnake National Enduro in Cross Creek, Pennsylvania, was marked by a close battle between Steward Baylor Jr. and Mike Lafferty for the win.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
AMA Superbike motorcycle racing results from northern California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Did Jorge Lorenzo’s pole position translate into a race win? Find out in the MotoGP race results Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Michael Barnes continued to top the timesheet in FIM e-Power TTX racing at Laguna Seca, taking the win in Sunday's race.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
AMA Pro ATV riders Chad Wienen and John Natalie split wins at the AMA ATV Motocross Series stop at RedBud in Michigan.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
AMA Pro Flat Track riders made the 47th running of the Sacramento Mile a memorable one, with extremely close battles in both the Expert Twins and Pro Singles classes.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Motorcycle road racing results from the AMA Daytona SportBike class at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Many of the top teams faced extreme challenges in the Suzuka 8 Hour World Endurance Championship race, opening the door for the F.C.C TSR Honda team and World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea to take home the win.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Results from Saturday E-Power electric motorcycle racing qualifying from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Motorcycle road racing results from the Motorcycle-Superstore.com AMA SuperSport class at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Dakar Rally riders challenged their skills at the Desafio Litoral Rally in Argentina, the first South American round of Dakar Rally racing.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Saturday MotoGP motorcycle road racing qualifying results from California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
AMA riders hit the track for qualifying on Saturday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
The third and final MotoGP Free Practice results from Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Results from qualifying for the Suzuka 8 Hour endurance race held in Japan.
Friday, July 27, 2012
AMA and GEICO insurance reach an partnership agreement for the 2012 and beyond Pro Road Racing series.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Find out Friday Free Practice 1 and 2 MotoGP results from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Indian Motorcycle, Jack Daniels and the Zac Brown Band are set to reveal two co-branded bikes at the upcoming Sturgis motorcycle rally.
Friday, July 27, 2012
The AMA Pro Racing crew splits time with the MotoGP paddock as Friday practice sessions get underway at Laguna Seca.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Charity auction to honor an injured young motorcycle racer where you can bid on a two-day school at the Yamaha Champions Riding School.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Harley-Davidson, UFC fighter Frank Mir and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip are teaming up at the annual Harley Owner's Group (H.O.G.) Sturgis party.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa leads the MotoGP field as the 2012 Laguna Seca US Grand Prix gets underway with Free Practice 1.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Bazzaz announces the release of its Principia line of Dynamometers.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Ducati announces a one-year extension with American rider Nicky Haydne just minutes before the action is slated to begin at Laguna Seca.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Roland Sands Design has come out with their 2012 Made in America casual line including hoodies and hats.
Friday, July 27, 2012
New Saddlemen Adventure Track Seats for 2012 BMW R1200GS.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Detroit Bike Week roars into Commerce Township July 27-29, 2012. Metro Detroit’s largest motorcycle festival features Sons of Anarchy star, live music and Guinness World Record-breaking rides.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Mustang Seats has new designs for Harley FL, Dynas and Sportsters in its 2012 V-Twin Catalog Supplement.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Broken Spoke Campground will be hosting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall - The Wall That Heals during the 2012 Sturgis Rally.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Former AMA and World Superbike competitor Eric Bostrom returns to the Laguna Seca circuit, with the California native racing the Empulse RR.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Watch Road to Loretta's Episode 9: "Bumpy Ride" Online.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis to be inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Race fans will vie for big prizes and virtual glory at Bell's interactive U.S. MotoGP experience.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Chad Reed is trying to get Ryan Villopoto to ride for his TwoTwo Motorsports team in 2013.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The KTM Duke 690 project bike moves from its raw performance phase to focus on rider comfort and improving bike aesthetics.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
August school dates announced for RoadRace Factory and American Supercamp in two Colorado locations. School dates include ladies only, combined courses and road racing enthusiasts.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
AMA Pro Racing competitor Geoff May will launch the American Roadracer brand at Laguna Seca.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Specialized Bicycle Components to support the 2012 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Tune-In Alert: Airtime for AMA Pro Flat Track's Action from Springfield TT on MAVTV.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wienen leads in ATVMX points heading into the RedBud National Championship as the battle comes down to the wire at the penultimate round.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Jardine Performance Products now shipping GP1-R full exhaust system for 2011 - 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 600/750.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The 2013 Aprilia SR 50 Biaggi SBK replica now available at U.S. dealerships.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
MotoGP and the AMA road race series intersect at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for this summer’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Saddleman will be exhibiting its motorcycle seats at the Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City and at J&P Cycles in Sturgis during the 2012 Black Hills Rally.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Check out the first episode of SX Ed with Miss Supercross Dianna Dahlgren.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The 2012 Victory Sturgis Ride & Party will take place Aug. 9, starting in Deadwood at 2 p.m. before riding over to the Legendary Buffalo Chip for the official VRA party that evening.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Asterisk-led the Concussion Management Program a Step Forward for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Athletes.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association welcomes John Deere to its ranks. The ROV manufacturer brings more than 175 years of experience to ROHVA.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
M1 PowerSports begins daily AMA Pro Ticket Giveaway on Facebook for the Triumph Big Kahuna Miami and New Orleans Nationals.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Motorcycle Superstore held an 'Appreciation Party' for custom bike builder Mark Daley of Thunder Struck Custom Bikes for his work on the Superstore 'Super Bagger.'
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Barracuda Networks teamed up with Lightning Motorcycles to put the world's first solar-powered SuperBike to the track in the FIM e-Power TTXGP at Laguna Seca.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Sidi Crossfire SR boots are one of our favorites, but they're not perfect. The Sidi Enduro Soles give our Off-Road Editor the grip he's been looking for.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Zero Motorcycles recently named Richard Walker as Chief Executive Officer, completing the formation of the executive management team at Zero.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sena Technologies Inc. introduces a major firmware upgrade to its best-selling motorcycle bluetooth headset and intercom.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Ahead of the U.S. GP at Laguna Seca, Yamaha riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, along with Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow, got to take part in a commemorative video, each with his own Hemi-powered Dodge Challenger.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunoco offers team benefits at the 2012 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Marco Simoncelli's 2008 World Championship winning Gilera RSA 250 was recently presented to the Marco Simoncelli Foundation. Marco's father, Paolo, was on hand to accept his son's bike.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The 21st Annual Los Angeles Calendat Motorcycle Show was held in Calabasas, California this past weekend. Check out some of the hottest rides on display.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference to include an Accident Scene Management Course.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
KTM EnduroCross Experience is back for 2012. The first 20 amateur class entries will get instruction from the factory KTM team in Denver and Boise.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
AMA Pro Racing heads to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, a dual series event with MotoGP.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Ben Spies recently announced, via Twitter, that he will be leaving Yamaha Factory Racing after the 2012 season. Whether he remains in MotoGP or heads elsewhere remains uncertain.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Polaris enters a joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited and the partnership creates a new operation in India, expanding the company’s global footprint.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The July 24, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Motorcycling and actions sports apparel brand, Fox, continues to expand into the casual and active wear scenes with its new Fox Racing Motion-Elite Shoes.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Nicky Hayden will be making a stop at the Ducati Store in San Francisco on his way to Laguna Seca. The Kentucky Kid will take part in a short interview, followed by Q & A and an autograph session.
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, longtime supporters of the US military, is pleased to announce the Warrior Foundation and the Marine-built 'Warrior Chopper' will be displayed at the Chip's CrossRoads.
Monday, July 23, 2012
This week our World Superbike Insider reports from Brno, where points leader Max Biaggi was off the pace. SBK news off the track heats up as well, with one rider canned and the 2013 schedule taking shape.
Monday, July 23, 2012
New Zealand's Levi Sherwood threw down some impossible moves during the Red Bull X-Fighter's World Tour stop in Madrid, beating out two local favorites in front of 20,000 fans.
Monday, July 23, 2012
The 2012 Loretta Lynn Special Events schedule has been announced.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Kevin Windham will return to race the second annual Monster Energy Cup.
Monday, July 23, 2012
There's still time to register for the 2nd Annual Hoh Rainforest Ride in Washington State's Olympic National Park. The ride is set to begin August 24, 2012 and end on the 26th.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Screamin' Eagle rider Eddie Krawiec won the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race at Denver this past weekend, running the Harley factory race team's streak to seven wins in a row.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Tickets for the final five rounds of the 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing season are now available.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Legendary Italian motorcycle brand, MV Agusta, releases its F3 supersport in the U.S. and we test ride it in this sportbike review.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Marysville Ride for Kids raises over $61,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Monday, July 23, 2012
AMA Pro Racing recently announced the Speed TV airdate and expanded purse for the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 doubleheader at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Dianne Traynor, co-founder of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Ride For Kids motorcycle charity program, passed away Friday, July 20th, 2012 after a long illness.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Jardine Performance Products launches the new GP1 Exhaust System applications for 2012 models.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
The World Supersport race at Brno was cut short after a red flag late in the race, just one of a number of red flags thrown during the contest. Fabien Foret bested Kenan Sofuoglu in a tense battle for the win.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
A late race battle for first in Race 1 at Brno saw Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea fighting for the lead, then Rea went down and opened the door for Marco Melandri to make a push for the front.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Jessica Patterson challenged Ashley Fiolek for the lead in Women's Moto 1 at Washougal, despite breaking her wrist three weeks ago. She fell short in Moto 2, giving Fiolek the opportunity to make it a perfect weekend.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Blake Baggett had a number of mistakes in 250 Moto 1 at the Peterson CAT Washougal National, opening the door for Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac to face off with each other for the win.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
An intense battle raged between Mike Alessi and Ryan Dungey for the lead in Moto 1 at the Peterson CAT Washougal National, then Dungey countered in Moto 2, setting a blistering pace no one could match.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Rain cut the World Superbike Brno Superpole from three knockout sessions to two. Max Biaggi continues to struggle, missing out on Superpole 2, leaving Tom Sykes and Carlos Checa to battle out front for the top time.
Friday, July 20, 2012
AMA Pro Racing team owner Richard Stanboli spearheads an audacious racing project from his Attack Performance shop – building a MotoGP racebike from scratch.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Motorcycle-Superstore.com will be at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for another epic Red Bull
U.S. Grand Prix and Round Eight of the AMA Pro Road series. The Motorcycle-Superstore.com
booth will feature custom bikes by Roland Sands Designs, the infamous Dunk Tank and lots of
Swag for the fans.
Friday, July 20, 2012
AMSOIL will once again offer the AMSOIL Generator Oil Change Program, free of charge, to all race teams at this years Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's.
Friday, July 20, 2012
The final, prequalified rider list for the 2012 KENDA Tennessee Knockout was recently released, including loads of top riders from a number of different off-road championship series.
Friday, July 20, 2012
California and Illinois recently took a stand against motorcycle-only checkpoints, enacting laws to ban and/or restrict the practice.
Friday, July 20, 2012
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series Statistical Report breaks down the numbers in preparation for Round 8, the Peterson CAT Washougal National.
Friday, July 20, 2012
JT Racing will debut its all-new 2013 Evolve Protek Collection gear at Washougal this weekend with MotoConcept's Mike Alessi.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Get ready for the Peterson CAT Washougal National, Round 8 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, with an inside look at the teams and riders heading to Washington State.
Friday, July 20, 2012
The Broken Spoke Campground will host a number of concerts during Sturgis 2012, including the likes of Uncle Kracker, Night Ranger and Joe Nicholas among many others.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Victory Motorcycles has been releasing teasers of its 2013 lineup over the last couple of weeks, including video of the 2013 Boardwalk, in advance of the lineup's official launch July 30.
Friday, July 20, 2012
World Superbike Round 9 kicked off at Brno under grey skies that, during the afternoon timed session, turned to rain. Most teams still have plenty of work to do in order to be ready for Sunday's races.
Friday, July 20, 2012
The AMA Pro Flat Track paddock will attack the Sacramento Mile Saturday, July 28th as the battle for the GNC Experts title heats up.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Tonight Show host Jay Leno will once again serve as Grand Marshal for Oliver Shokouh's Love Ride, the 29th Harley-Davidson Love Ride raising funds for the USO this year.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Getting to the motocross track takes four wheels not two, so Suzuki let MotoUSA sample its 2012 Equator RMZ-4.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The AMA Hall of Fame saga for Derek ‘Nobby’ Clark continues, with the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation conducting a supplemental vote for the inclusion.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Motorcycle USA’s KLR650 project bike gets another round of aftermarket updates, including touring-friendly seat and windscreen, as well as some crash protection.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Following the successful acquisition of Ducati Motor Holding by Audi AG, Audi has appointed new Ducati Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
GEICO Powersports renews its Ride for Kids sponsorship.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Harley-Davidson stokes Sturgis tradition at the 2012 Motorcycle Rally with product displays, motorcycle demo rides and more.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
For the first time ever, motorcycles are being ridden on the Queen Mary in Long Beach in a ground-breaking video created by the XDL Championship Series.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Dunlop makes history at Mid-Ohio AMA Pro Road Race National with KR449 rear slicks.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Celebrating Salt Addiction post number 50, the world’s fastest rider, Rocky Robinson, reflects on the ride so far.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 252 AMA Regional Motocross Champions for 2012.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
VP Racing Fuels introduces MRX02 for two-stroke motocross bikes and ATVs.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
MotoUSA reviews the redesigned Klim F4 Helmet. Read on to see what we thought of this premium off-road lid.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The FIM World Superbike Championship returns for Round 9 at Brno. Max Biaggi remains the points leader, with Marco Melandri and Jonathan Rea trailing close behind.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Motorcycle-Superstore.com is offering another chance for a pay day for amateur racers at the 2012 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Motorcycle-Superstore.com is sending two lucky motorcycle racing fans to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this August for the ultimate Red Bull Indianapolis GP experience.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Harley-Davidson aims to help riders beat the summer heat with its Men's Hydration Vest.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is teaming up with The Renewable Fuels Association to offer Chippers a chance at filling their tanks for free during the Sturgis Rally 2012.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
We tackle the roads around Nor-Cal's majestic Mt. Shasta on the 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon as we test the merits of Ducati's cruiser as a tourer.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Öhlins Racing AB, Sweden, launches a “Performance” Quarterly Webzine.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Perris Raceway is currently closed for all motocross riding and racing including Round 2 of Hot Summer Nights race series.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
J&P Cycles helps to support the National Motorcycle Museum through regular donations and collaborative work.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
BMW Motorrad USA teams up with Kushitani to create a second generation line of premier motorsports jackets.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Answer Racing's 2013 e-Catalog for MX apparel is now available online.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Zero Motorcycles will return to the 2012 MotoGP at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to showcase the entire line of 2012 models available. Demo rides will also be available.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
GE Capital has agreed to provide inventory financing to Brammo Inc. to help support the expansion of its dealer network in the United States.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Dianna Dahlgren will return for her third time as Miss Supercross during the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and is featured in an upcoming webisode series starting July 25, 2012.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Royal Purple keeps your two-wheeled machine running its best with its line of motorcycle specific products.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The July 17, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Motul and XDL Championship Series create a new motorcycle drift competition.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Our man Melling is at it again, poking another sharp editorial stick in the eye of Dorna and its CRT plans for MotoGP.
Monday, July 16, 2012
MotoGP riders spent one extra day in Italy to test at Mugello during the third in-season test of the year, hoping to find that extra something to take to Round 10 at Laguna Seca.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Running to another top six finish with Tech 3 Yamaha at Mugello, Cal Crutchlow still waits for Ducati on his official contract for 2013.
Monday, July 16, 2012
It was another tale of two Factory Yamahas at Mugello, with Jorge Lorenzo tightening his grip on the 2012 crown while Ben Spies suffered another setback.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Marc Marquez is officially headed to MotoGP for 2013 on the factory Repsol Honda, and three of the four aliens comment on the rookies chances in the premier class.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Valentino Rossi recorded one of his more impressive results with Ducati with a fifth-place finish at Mugello, but The Doctor’s future is far from certain.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Casey Stoner lost more ground in his title defense at Mugello, with the Australian also sounding off on the CRT performance disparities after an incident in practice.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Taylor Robert extended his points lead after posting a strong performance at the WORCS contest in Pala, California.
Monday, July 16, 2012
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports continue to Set record numbers with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Immersed in Ink Tattoo & Arts Festival is an alternative Arts Festival in South Dakota.
Monday, July 16, 2012
An Italian-powered scooter made in China? Mr. Ets-Hokins explains while taking the freeway-legal Piaggio Fly 150 for a scoot around the Bay Area.
Monday, July 16, 2012
BMW Motorrad recently announced plans to realign its World Superbike factory team in 2013, turning full responsibility over to BMW Motorrad Italia.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Watch the Red Bull U.S.G.P. at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from a Yamaha Chalet.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Roger Hayden had one of his best races of the season in AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike, contending with points leader Josh Hayes for the win in Race 2 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
After AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike riders returned from a mid-race red flag in Race 2, it was anyone's guess who would take the checkers among the six battling out front.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
A red flag mid-race stalled the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport Race 2 action at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, but once restarted, the battle raged for podium position.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Tyler O'Hara, Michael Barnes and Kyle Wyman returned to battle at the front of the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 pack at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Jorge Lorenzo got out front early and didn't look back at Mugello in Round 9 of the 2012 MotoGP season. Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso battled for the number two spot.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Josh Hayes slipped from the front for a moment, but quickly regained his lead position in Race 1 of AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Teammates Eli Tomac and Justin Barcia fought hard to fend off Blake Baggett in Moto 1 at Spring Creek and then in Moto 2 the Honda riders were given a break after Baggett crashed and slipped down the timesheet.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Dane Westby and Martin Cardenas battled up to the final turns for the lead in Race 1 of AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike in Ohio.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Ryan Dungey had to battle back after a bad start left him outside the top five in Moto 1 at Spring Creek, but in Moto 2 the KTM rider had a clear view from the front as he continued his domination of the 450 field.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Dustin Dominguez got off to a bad start, but quickly recovered to battle with James Rispoli for the win in Race 1 of AMA Pro Motorcyc-Superstore.com SuperSport at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo battled out front for the fastest time in qualifying at Mugello and Hector Barbera makes his first appearance on the front row this season.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Work has been completed on the Motorcycle Superstore Bagger Project as the rear end conversion of the 2012 Harley Road Glide is done thanks to ThunderStruck's Mark Daley.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Husqvarna borrows the BMW G650GS engine and puts an Italian spin on the 650 class with the TR650 Strada and TR650 Terra street and dual sport motorcycles.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Statement and review of the 2012 Hall of Fame induction class.
Friday, July 13, 2012
AMA Pro Road Racing opened Round 7 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Friday with practice and qualifying for SuperBike, SportBike and SuperSport classes.
Friday, July 13, 2012
The 2012 MotoGP season hits the half-way mark with Round 9 at Mugello. Practice sessions wrapped with championship points leader Jorge Lorenzo out front, but a determined pack of riders followed the Mallorcan just fractions of a second behind.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Audi CEO addresses Ducati workforce as Antitrust Commission prepare to complete process.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Jesse James Dupree is to award a custom Harley-Davidson Street Glide to America's Ultimate Biker at the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Climb on with Motorcycle USA, Kawasaki and the Blue Ribbon Coalition for a guided tour of the Chappie-Shasta OHV park from the seat of a 2012 Teryx4.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Josh Hayes looks for more SuperBike wins as the Graves Yamaha rider leads the AMA Pro Racing paddock into Round 7 at Mid-Ohio.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
James Stewart will not contest the Millville or Washougal Nationals as he continues to rehabilitate his injured right wrist.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Brammo Inc., announced it has closed the first $13 million tranche of a $45 million Series C funding round designed to accelerate the company's development plans.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Indian Motorcycle is proud to team up with Mike Wolfe, creator and host of “American Pickers” on HISTORY, at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2012.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Sales at Ducati North America reached a new 12-month high, surpassing the previous record set in 2007, with 10,094 new motorcycles delivered.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Honda Racing announces Marc Marquez will join long-time Repsol rider Dani Pedrosa on the factory squad for the 2013-2014 MotoGP seasons.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Self Killers Industries joins XDL Championship Series as an official partner.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Dr. G recounts his adventure riding escapades crossing the Continental Divide, which includes angry border guards, roving dogs and benevolent air compressor operators.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
We put MotoOptics Blitz goggle to the test out on the track and on the trails. Check out the review to find out what we think about them.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship heads to Spring Creek to start the second half of the 2012 motocross season and Ryan Dungey will look to extend an already impressive points lead in the 450 class.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The American Motorcycle Association brings you the next edidtion of AMA News and Notes for August 2012.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
KTM continues to refine its one-of-a-kind 350 SX-F motocross bike. Discover what it’s like to ride in this off-road motorcycle review.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
New Saddlemen Performance Seat Fitments for Ducati 848/848S/1098/1098S/1198/1198S
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Win a Collector's Edition Sturgis Buffalo Chip themed Epiphone Coronet Guitar.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Chris Redpath has taken Sportbike Class wins the past two years at the LA Calendar Show and returns this year to premier his newest project.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Kawasaki Motor Corporation, in cooperation with the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, recently announced the recall of approximately 7,086 Teryx4 EPS/LE model off-highway vehicles.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Five custom Dirico bikes were auctioned during the recent New England Warrior Benefit to honor and support fallen and wounded U.S. Special Operations forces and their families.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Sturgis is only a few short weeks away, there are still RV and camping spots available.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Yamaha Champions Riding School announces 2012 Women's School.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
DragonFire quick-release single-pin fire extinguisher mounts have been released.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Advanstar launches a new Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Indianapolis alongside the Dealer Expo.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Valerie Thompson set a new land speed record in the PP-1000 Production motorcycle class, hitting a top speed of 197.46 mph at the ECTA Ohio Mile event.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Racing 905 steps up as the new Title Sponsor of the XDL Championship Series’ Sickest Trick Competition.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The women's class has added three more Geico EnduroCross events.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The July 10, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Monday, July 09, 2012
The MIROCK Superbike Series heads to Maryland International Raceway for the Fast by Gast WPGC Bike Fest July 21-22, 2012.
Monday, July 09, 2012
The Honda World Superbike Team is set to erect a pit display system in its Brno garage so Honda owners have a chance to go behind the scenes.
Monday, July 09, 2012
BMW Motorrad sales dropped slightly in the first half of 2012, down 2.3%, while its Italian subsidiary, Husqvarna, enjoys strong growth at 48%.
Monday, July 09, 2012
The 23rd Annual Running of the Dogs, otherwise known as the Big Dog Adventure Ride, is set to take place August 10-12, 2012.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa finds relief in his Sachsenring MotoGP win, the Spaniard breaking his long-running victory drought.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Amidst rumors of his future with Ducati, Valentino Rossi claims to be satisfied with its best dry result of the year at Sachsenring – a sixth-place finish.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Jorge Lorenzo’s title fortunes improved at Sachsenring, despite tire troubles that kept him from fighting for the win. Meanwhile, tire woes continue to dog teammate Ben Spies.
Monday, July 09, 2012
The 2012 Women's Street Bike Shootout pitted five mid-sized bikes from four countries against one another in a host of categories, both subjective and objective, and the results are in!
Monday, July 09, 2012
Carson City Harley-Davidson will host demo rides at the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Kawasaki arms its 2013 Ninja ZX-10R with an Ohlins electronic steering damper as standard fitment.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Round 6 of the 2012 AMA Pro Flat Track season headed to the Hagerstown Half-Mile in Maryland where Jared Mees earned his first victory of the year in GNC Expert Twins.
Monday, July 09, 2012
High temperatures and difficult terrain marked the Wiseco John Penton GNCC, Round 9 of the 2012 season. Paul Whibley and Kaliub Russell battled for the win and points lead in XC1 and Maria Forsberg clinched the Women's Class Championship.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Tire wear has proven a critical factor in MotoGP races this year, including issues at Assen. Bridgestone has revealed results of its analysis of those Assen tire troubles.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Although finishing once again in the points, for the first time since Qatar, Colin Edwards arrived at Germany with rumors of a machinery switch for the Forward Racing CRT project.
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Repsol Honda fight for another 1-2 MotoGP finish at Sachsenring in Round 8 of the 2012 World Championship, but a final lap crash spells disaster for one rider.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Jessica Patterson lined up with a broken hand to try and salvage some points in Women's Motocross at RedBud. Ashley Fiolek returned after sitting out the previous round due to a concussion.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Ryan Dungey continued to decimate the field in 450 Motocross, returning after a two week break to ride at RedBud where the KTM rider seamlessly picked up where he left off.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Blake Baggett and Justin Barcia battled out front in the 250 class at RedBud after leaving the rest of the field well behind to fight for the last spot on the podium.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
In the final minutes of qualifying at Sachsenring for Round 8 of the MotoGP World Championship, no less than seven different riders held pole position before the end.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Get an insiders look at the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series before riders battle it out at the Red Bull RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan.
Friday, July 06, 2012
The 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series returns after a two-week break to battle it out at the Red Bull RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan.
Friday, July 06, 2012
'Bullet' Brad Baker will substitute for the injured Kenny Coolbeth, Jr. on the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Factory Team in AMA Pro Flat Track.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Tickets are on sale for the 2012 Barber Vintage Festival presented by the Triumph Dealers of North America at Barber Motorsports Park.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Aaron Lewis, front man of the band Staind who recently received an Academy of Country Music nomination as well, will make his solo debut at The Buffalo Chip during the 2012 Sturgis Rally.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Fluctuating weather gave MotoGP riders the chance to practice at Sachsenring in both wet and dry conditions as they prepare for the German Grand Prix, Round 8 of the 2012 World Championship.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Motorcycle USA gets an exclusive interview with the new and former owners of Big Bear Choppers to talk about the motorcycle manufacturer's rise, fall, and resurrection.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Injured WERA racer Ben Truslow is fighting his way back to recovery after serious injury in a Las Vegas race. NEXX helmets and the Truslow family are teaming up with a charity fundraiser.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
MotoUSA put the 2013 Kawasaki KX450F to the test at Zaca Station Motocross track. Find out what we thought about it in our first ride review.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Garrett Gerloff has been cleared to begin riding again for the Yamaha Extended Service/Graves/Yamaha.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
PJ Jacobsen joins Josh Brokes and Alastair Seeley and the rest of the Tyco Suzuki team at Oulton BSB.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Outspoken Performance Technical Racing boss Simon Buckmaster publicly criticizes World Supersport points leader Kenan Sofuoglu’s recent penalty at Aragon.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Whibley and Russell to go head-to-head at the Wiseco John Penton GNCC.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
KTM Announces 8th Annual KTM Youth Day at the John Penton GNCC.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
This month our Backmarker tells the backstory of the Motorcyclepedia museum, run by the father/son team of Gerald and Ted Doering.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Heading into the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, Round 8 of the 2012 MotoGP season, Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo are tied for the overall lead.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
AMA Pro Flat Track is headed for the "Hub City" Classic at the Hagerstown Half-Mile.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Zero Motorcycles has been inducted into the "Made in hte USA" Hall of Fame.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
BMW retunes the middleweight line of GS adventure touring motorcycles with the newly classified 2013 F700GS and the more familiar F800GS.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Hines's victory at Route 66 keeps the Harley winning streak alive and the second win for Hines is the fifth in a row for the Screamin' Eagle team in 2012.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Official Harley-Davidson Owners Group event heads back to the Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Industry Bonus Awards provide additional series support.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
After upgrading from sweaty T-shirt to Alpinestars Tech Base Layer, Mr. Melling can now wriggle out of his leathers without cardiac difficulties. Read why.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Maria Forsberg takes home her second consecutive X Games Gold Medal in the increasingly competitive Women’s Enduro X class, and Cody Webb takes the Silver Medal in the Men’s Enduro X final, both wearing the Motorcycle-Superstore.com Bell Moto-9 Helmet.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
The July 3, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Check out Alpinestars latest casual motorcycle riding apparel for summer 2012.
Monday, July 02, 2012
World Superbike test the new 17-inch wheels and tires at Aragon following Round 8.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Steve Posson recently unveiled his new six-foot bronze sculpture, the "Flying Mile," which honors legendary racer Albert "Shrimp" Burns.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Slammin' Sammy Halbert lived up to his name by slammin' the door on Henry Wiles on the last turn of Lima's 25-lap Half-Mile National to win his first GNC race of the season.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Kawasaki Team Green opens the Racer Rebate Program for the 2013 race season.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Max Biaggi and Marco Melandri split the Aragon wins once again, but Aprilia men Eugene Laverty and Chaz Davies make things interesting. Our Insider also dishes on 2013 silly season rumors in the SBK paddock.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Spectro Performance Oils is the presenting sponsor of the AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles Grand Championships.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Casey Stoner led the victory 1-2 Repsol Honda charge, as the Australian outlasted teammate Dani Pedrosa for the win. But our Insider reports the reigning champ’s weekend was far from easy.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Caught up in the first-corner melee at Assen, Cal Crutchlow is left to wonder on what might have been – a podium finish at the Dutch TT. The British rider also sounds off on his 2013 plans.
Monday, July 02, 2012
The first corner incident involving Alvaro Bautista and Jorge Lorenzo has momentous championship implications, with Lorenzo losing not only his 25-point lead, but a new engine as well. The riders respond.
Monday, July 02, 2012
One rider that appears out of the MotoGP loop right now is American Nicky Hayden, with the 2006 MotoGP champ still looking for a 2013 ride.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi weren’t the only riders griping about their Bridgestones at Assen, with Ben Spies losing a podium spot owing to chunking of his rear in the closing laps.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Tire woes spoiled Valentino Rossi’s race at the Dutch TT, but the misfortune at Assen doesn’t remedy the Ducati’s troubles – with The Doctor demanding a clear development plan from Ducati.
Monday, July 02, 2012
BMW Motorrad brand ambassador Troy Corser raced the 1976 BMW R 90 S at the “Goodwood Festival of Speed".
Monday, July 02, 2012
San Carlo Honda Gresini's Alvaro Bautista will start from last place at Sachsenring after receiving a penalty for reckless riding at the Assen TT where he took out Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo.
Monday, July 02, 2012
MotoUSA tests a trio of 650cc Adventure Touring motorcycles to see how these smaller displacement rides stack up for exploration on and off the pavement.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Honda recently announced it will develop a bike and enter a team in the 2013 Dakar Rally in South America. Team HRC includes four big names in off-road and endurance motorcycle racing.
Monday, July 02, 2012
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces a change to the 2012 induction class.
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Maria Forsberg returned to the X Games Moto X Women's Enduro X to defend her 2011 gold medal against a field of rookie and seasoned riders during X Games 18 in Los Angeles.
Sunday, July 01, 2012
The second year of Moto X Men's Enduro X featured a complex track of outdoor obstacles that challanged the world's best off-road riders.
Sunday, July 01, 2012
The races in World Superbike at Aragon were heated battles for podium position, with fractions of a second separating the final finishing positions in both contests.
Sunday, July 01, 2012
A red flag delay after the warm-up lap, a penalty issued against Kenan Sofuoglu for agressive riding and a number of crashes marked World Supersport action at Aragon.
