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AMA Get Out and Ride Together Week

Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11, marks the beginning of week two of the AMA Get Out and Ride! Month. And the theme -- "AMA Get Out and Ride Together! Week" -- is sure to resonate with hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists around the country.

Ducati Launches Diavel Experience Month

Saturday, April 09, 2011
Ducati North America has identified April as Diavel Experience Month, providing more test rides at dealerships across the country.

MSF Calls Attention to Distracted Drivers

Friday, April 08, 2011
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is encouraging all motorists to stop driving while distracted and supports an initiative to make April the national awareness month to combat it.

Honda Quake Recovery Update April 8

Friday, April 08, 2011
In the latest press release from Honda's president and CEO, Takanobu Ito, the company plans to resume production on April 11th, though only at 50%.

Backroad Ramblings: Magazine Addiction

Friday, April 08, 2011
In this edition our rambler reveals his addiction to magazines and the turmoil it’s brought upon the Giacchino household.

Dainese Chicago D-Store Grand Opening

Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Dainese, the world’s leader in protective apparel for motorcycling, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, celebrates the Grand Opening of its third D-Store and first franchise in the USA.

Zero Motorcycles CEO Retires

Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Another key figure leaves day-to-day operations at Zero Motorcycles with CEO Gene Banman retiring less than a month after founder Neal Saiki stepped down.

Ducati Touts 68% Sales Increase for Q1 2011

Monday, April 04, 2011
Ducati North America announces surprising sales growth for the first quarter of 2011, with a 68% increase over the same period last year.

2011 Zero X First Ride

Thursday, March 31, 2011
We take the 2011 Zero X electric motorcycle for a test ride on trails around the company headquarters in Santa Cruz, California.

Contour Launches Camera Viewfinder App

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Contour announced the availability of its ConnectView card and Viewfinder App for iPhone and iPod touch. The ContourGPS camera is a hands-free video camera designed to capture location and HD video.

Single Track Mind: Blues Beating Bikes

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Amidst the doom and gloom of a soggy English winter, Mr. Melling brings good tidings of great joy as another riding and road racing season dawns.

SENA Bluetooth Motorcycle Headset Review

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
With the newest Bluetooth technology staying connected all the time is easy, even on a motorcycle. We put the SENA SMH10 Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset and Intercom to the test.

Kawasaki USA Fundraiser for Japan

Sunday, March 27, 2011
After not sustaining any damage from the Japan earthquake, Kawasaki Heavy Industries will continue its operations in Akashi while U.S.-based Kawasaki entities are collecting donations from its employees.

Countdown to AMA Get Out and Ride Month

Friday, March 25, 2011
The AMA Get Out and Ride Month is kicking into gear on April 1st with a list of riding activities across the country.

2011 Zero MX First Ride

Friday, March 25, 2011
Electric motorcycle development gets a jolt with the 2011 Zero MX. This battery-powered dirt bike has seen updates across the board to make it easier to own and better on the track.

Ducati Announces Multistrada Travel Experience

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ducati announces the 2011 schedule for its Multistrada Travel Experience, an incredible series of motorcycle tours all over the world for passionate riders.

Memorable MC: Triumph Thunderbird 650

Thursday, March 24, 2011
This month’s Memorable Motorcycle harkens back to the post-war era, when GIs returned home and forked over mustering pay for sleek rides like the Triumph Thunderbird.

Honda Motorcycle Production Back March 28

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Honda announces motorcycle production will resume at its Kumamoto Factory starting on Monday, March 28.

Powersports Industry Supports Japan Relief

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Three powersports industry associations today joined forces to provide financial assistance to the relief efforts currently underway in Japan.

Dainese 2011 Street Collection First Look

Monday, March 21, 2011
Dainese hosted an event at its Orange County D-Store to showcase the 2011 Street Collection. Motorcycle USA was on the scene to get the scoop on all the new gear.

Honda Production Hold Extends to March 23

Friday, March 18, 2011
Honda will extend its current production shutdown at key facilities, including its motorcycle-producing Kaumamoto factory, until March 23, due to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

IOM TT Book Riding Man Available on Kindle

Thursday, March 17, 2011
The autobiographical Riding Man, which chronicles motojournalist Mark Gardiner’s participation in the famed Isle of Man TT, is now available on the Kindle.

Zero Motorcycles Gets $26 Million Investment

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Zero Motorcycles announced it has raised $26 million in additional financing from its investor group, led by Invus, LP. The financing closed on March 3rd, 2011 with $17 million invested and the potential for an additional $9 million over the coming months.

Salt Addiction: Jon Amo

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Jon Amo the 200 MPH Club Man of the Year in 2009, a land speed racing enthusiast and creator of landracing.com. The world's fastest rider, Rocky Robinson, brings us Jon's story.

AMA Announces April Get Out and Ride Month

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The AMA is celebrating April as "AMA Get Out and Ride! Month." There's no better way to rekindle America's ongoing love affair with two (or three)-wheeled wonders than a month-long ridefest.

South Texas Motorcycle Show Hits San Antonio

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The 8th Annual South Texas Motorcycle and Classic Car Show takes over the Freeman Expo Hall, Friday, March 18 – Sunday, March 20 in San Antonio.

Japanese Motorcycle Industry Assess Damage

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan have crippled the country’s automotive industry, with motorcycle manufacturers like Honda, Suzuki and Bridgestone assessing the damage.

AMA News and Notes April 2011

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association has released their latest news and notes for this month with some new issues facing motorcyclists.

2-3-4 Middleweight Street Bike Comparison

Monday, March 14, 2011
Three different engine configurations wrapped in a naked standard package battle it out in this middleweight street bike comparison review.

Japanese Quake Shuts Down Production

Friday, March 11, 2011
The devastating 8.9 earthquake in Japan has shut down production, with one death and at least 30 injured at Honda facilities in Tochigi.

Dr. Frazier’s Flat Tire Repair Secrets

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Dr. G imparts years of wisdom on one Adventure-Touring’s peskiest problems, the dreaded flat tire.

Motus MST Tourer Public Debut at Daytona

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Alabama-based Motus Motorcycles will debut its direct-injected V-Four-powered sport-touring concepts to the public at Daytona Bike Week.

Cyclechex Achieves Global Penetration

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Cyclechex, the first and exclusive provider of online motorcycle history reports, has now achieved global penetration.

AMA News and Notes March 2011

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association has released their latest news and notes for this month with some new issues facing motorcyclists.

2012 BMW K1600GTL First Ride

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Motorcycle USA takes a spin on the BMW K1600GTL during its press introduction in South Africa. Does the Inline Six Beemer live up to the hype?

New Schuberth C3W Women’s Helmet

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Schuberth North America announces delivery of the new C3W to select dealers across the U.S.A. and Canada.

Oakley 3D Glasses Get RealD Certified

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Oakley announces its new 3D glasses have been officialy granted certification from the most widely used 3D cinema technology leader RealD Inc.

Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak Special Edition

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ducati celebrates its 2010 Pikes Peak victory with a special edition Multistrada, featuring carbon fiber bits and pieces along with different paint scheme.

Ducati Spring Financing Ends March 31

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Ducati announces a special offer to kick-off the spring motorcycle season; Financing as low as 1.99% or up to $1,000.00 in store credit.

Jimmy Button’s M4M Cross Country Ride Week 1

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Jimmy Button and the Miles 4 Miracles crew have completed week one of their journey across the country that began February 20 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA and will end in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Founder Neal Saiki Leaves Zero Motorcycles

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Zero Motorcycles founder Neal Saiki is leaving his startup company to go back to an even more innovative project – human powered flight.

Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Grows

Friday, March 04, 2011
The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus -- a bipartisan group that works to promote issues important to motorcyclists -- is gaining strength with the addition of new members.

Icon Patrol Waterproof Jacket Review

Thursday, March 03, 2011
A rainy, cold Oregon stormfront provided the perfect opportunity to test Icon's top-shelf foul weather riding gear, the Patrol Waterproof Jacket.

Bill Introduced to Block Motorcycle Checkpoints

Thursday, March 03, 2011
A federal lawmaker has introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from giving money to states and local jurisdictions for motorcycle-only checkpoints.

Ducati Reveals Rossi-Themed Monsters

Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ducati starts cashing in on its biggest off-season acquisition, revealing the first Ducati models to be branded by The Doctor, Valentino Rossi.

Salt Addiction: Jennifer Robertson

Thursday, March 03, 2011
Ever since her first motorcycle arrived under the Christmas tree Jennifer Robertson has been tearing up terrain in the search for speed.

Zero XU Tax Credit and Battery Update

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The headlining feature of the new street-legal Zero XU is its removable battery. But why will riders need to purchase an extra battery to qualify for a popular tax credit, and how much will it weigh and cost?

STM: India in GP - Welcome to the Future

Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Our contributing correspondent sheds light on the India-based company, Mahindra, which has launched a MotoGP team under the assistance of Engines Engineering.

Zero Motorcycles XU First Look

Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Zero adds to its 2011 lineup by one, bringing a street version of its off-road bike that features a removable battery pack and quick-charging option.

Team Oregon Basic Rider Training Course

Monday, February 28, 2011
Motorcycle USA gets back to basics and the first principles of motorcycling with a trip through Team Oregon’s Basic Rider Course.
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