Monday, January 05, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that the Association will celebrate its 85th anniversary year in 2009 with a number of activities and events, culminating with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
Monday, January 05, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Joe Bromley as the Director of Racing for the Association.
Monday, January 05, 2009
The reality of the challenge is starting to sink in for motorcycle veterans Scott Russell, Jason Pridmore and Jeff Ward. The two-wheel stars will tackle four wheels in the 47th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Monday, January 05, 2009
We survived our epic two-day 300-plus mile motorcycle journey despite, at times, treacherous stretches of road, and rain. A journey we won't be forgetting any time soon...
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Frans Verhoeven scored his first ever special test victory after Marc Coma suffered radiator problems on Stage 2 of the 2009 Dakar Rally.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Stage 1 is compete to kick off the first-ever Dakar Rally in South America. The opening day saw fast terrain and lots of it. Many top competitors are already in trouble after suffering flats.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
James Stewart tangled with Chad Reed and both racing divisions saw upset victories by unexpected riders at the first round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Anaheim, CA.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
After an extraordinary night of racing on Friday night, the AMA Arenacross Series concluded its opening weekend in Grand Rapids, Mich., with another night of exciting action from Van Andel Arena.
Friday, January 02, 2009
In front of a energized crowd at Van Andel Arena, the 2009 AMA Arenacross Series season kicked off in memorable fashion with some of the best racing in series history. Bobby J’s Yamaha’s Keith Johnson, of Albuquerque, N.M., grabbed the inaugural victory of the new year in AMA Arenacross class racing.
Friday, January 02, 2009
CBS Sports and SPEED will be airing the 2009 Monster Energy Supercross, and will be live on SPEED Saturday Night. Like the 2008 season, each Supercross race in 2009 will be broadcast in HD.
Friday, January 02, 2009
Supercross champion Chad Reed, James Stewart and others spoke today at the Anaheim 1 pre-race press conference.
Friday, January 02, 2009
On the eve of the start of the 2009 Dakar Rally, held for the first time in its 30 year history in South America, KTM's four factory riders are apparently impatient to get racing.
Friday, January 02, 2009
The MotoGP plot continues to thicken, as Italian telecommunications giant Alice is withdrawing its sponsorship of the Pramac team.
Friday, January 02, 2009
With the new season looming just a few hours away, excitement for the 2009 AMA Arenacross Series premier from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. is coming to a boil.
Friday, January 02, 2009
This month's Backroad Ramblings brings us some experience-inspired financial advice and shows us why motorcycles are the best deal.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
The Joe Rocket Alter Ego 2.0 Jacket survived through the riding season. Read Motorcycle USA's report on how it weathered the storm.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Robbie "Maddo" Maddison and Rhys Millen defy the laws of physics, rewriting the pages of history in the process. MotoUSA was there to take it all in.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
The plan was simple: Make a full-on, race-ready Heavyweight Superbike, but make it docile enough to be an everyday street bike. Okay, maybe not so simple.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tune in to Red Bull: New Year. No Limits., live tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT to ESPN/ESPNHD and witness two incredible athletic and engineering feats.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Glen Helen Raceway will be open on New Year’s Day for MX Practice.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
An experienced group of motorcycle racing competition and operations professionals have been hired by AMA Pro Racing to join the organization's new headquarters operation in Daytona Beach.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
While the countdown to the 2009 AMA Arenacross Series season prepares to hit the home stretch, the lineups and teams that will attack the 11-race championship are taking shape and setting the tone for a memorable season.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Another year has passed, which means it's time for the Motorcycle USA staff to argue about our Best of Awards for 2008. Enjoy.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
We catch up with Robbie Maddison on the eve of his harrowing world record attempt, set to ring in the New Year in a big way.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute will once again be the official Technical Institute of the 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
The 6th Annual WMA Cup, which moved both date and location this year, looks to have a good turnout of racers including a great line up of top WMA Pros.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
After an exciting year in 2008, Shift Racing and the MDK/KTM Litesteam have renewed their successful partnership for what is shaping up to be an even better season in 2009.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ransom Motorcycles first caught our attention by sourcing sportbike engines for his customs. Now we can't seem to take our eyes off his fabrication skills.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Dakar.com gives us a detailed list of each stage in the upcomming Dakar Rally.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sources in Europe are reporting that Kawasaki Racing will be dropping out of MotoGP for the 2009 season.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Pirelli is pleased to announce that Orion Motorsports has reached agreements with four sub-venders who will be providing at-track service for Pirelli racers at tracks throughout the Central United States.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ducati North America has initiated a program with Öhlins USA to train its technicians in the service of components and science of suspension setup.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Just weeks prior to the opening race in Grand Rapids, Mich., Triple Effect signed veteran arenacross rider and perennial front-runner Brock Sellards.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
The lineup for the 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season has officially been released, showcasing new faces in different places and a talented, deep roster of contenders.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Staying safe while riding is always a top priority. We test U-Tag's latest invention.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Don Amador takes some time out of his busy schedule to make a few predictions about the course of motorized recreation in the new year.
Monday, December 29, 2008
The 2009 season is about to begin with Round 1 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship kicking off in Angel Stadium this Saturday.
Monday, December 29, 2008
While we're as anxious as everybody else to wring out the 2009 Yamaha R1, hearing the bike and watching it lap in this commercial featuring Valentino Rossi on YouTube will whet your appetite until test time.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Ty Davis is the latest addition to Husqvarna's off-road racing stable. Three fast young riders Kevin Rookstool, Kevin Urquhart, and Nick Burson will complete the roster of Davis' Zip-Ty Racing team.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Ringing in the New Year Red Bull-style and we will be on the scene
Monday, December 29, 2008
The 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, kicks off at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., this Saturday. Chad Reed will defend his championship against the top racers in the world.
Monday, December 29, 2008
On the first day of the new year, Babbitt’s Sports Center, will host a New Years Day Open House featuring the Babbitt’s Monster Energy Kawasaki team and the stars of the AMA Arenacross Series.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Andrew Short is set to debut Fly Racing’s all-new, top-of-the-line Formula MX Helmet this Saturday at Anaheim 1.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Darwin Motorcycles introduces its 2009 Brass Balls Bobbers' 'Model 1,' a custom-production bobber stripped down to the essentials.
Monday, December 29, 2008
With two of the last three AMA Arenacross Series titles to his credit, defending series champion Chad Johnson leads a talented field of riders into Grand Rapid, Mich.’s Van Andel Arena on January 2-4.
Monday, December 29, 2008
KTM interviews Red Bull KTM rider Cyril Despres and Team Manager Alex Doringer about their preparation for the 2009 Dakar Rally.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Husaberg is revolutionizing the enduro market with a radical new design on its FE line. We let our ISDE test rider haul it across Southern California to give the 2009 FE 450 a full evaluation.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Land speed racer Sam Wheeler has travelled over 350mph in his green E-Z-Hook Streamliner and is the focus of this month’s edition of Salt Addiction.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Bazzaz Performance brings superbike levels of technology to the street with its Z-Fi line of engine management products. Follow along as MotoUSA tests out its Z-Fi Traction Control unit.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
The French Riviera to Paris with a World Superbike round in between, Motorcycle USA does it on a Ducati SportClassic.