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US Rep Focuses on Motorcycle Crash Prevention

Thursday, July 01, 2010
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner has introduced a resolution urging the NHTSA to concentrate on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education instead of lobbying state lawmakers to enact mandatory helmet laws.

Chaun Wang Wins Fantasy Racing VIP Vacation

Thursday, July 01, 2010
Meet Chaun Wang, the lucky winner of Motorcycle USA's Fantasy Racing VIP Vacation Contest who will be checking out the American MotoGP round at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from his vantage point on Turn-4.

2010 Givi Silver Soft Luggage Peek

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
The new Silver luggage range from GIVI offers versatility, style and function packaged and priced to meet the needs and pocket of our modern day riders.

Andrew Short & Jake Holden on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
AMA Motocross racer Andrew Short and AMA Pro Racer Jake Holden will be two of the featured guests on Pit Pass Radio, other guests include: Melissa Paris, Bill Berroth, and Nate Kanney.

CA Considers New EPA Exhaust Sound Law

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
A key California State Assembly committee has endorsed a proposal to require motorcyclists to have EPA-compliant exhaust systems on their model year 2011 and newer motorcycles, the AMA reports.

Salt Addiction Buell Brothers Racing

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Fast motorcycles, cool sunglasses and flat-brimmed hats, racers with funny nicknames… and cheese. This month land speed racer Rocky Robinson takes a closer look at the Wisconsin-based Buell Brothers team.

Bonhams Banbury Run Auction Raises £450,000

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Bonhams’ second annual sale of collectors’ motorcycles at our Midlands base in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, on 19th June held in conjunction with the VMCC’s Banbury Run was another resounding success achieving £458,442 and selling 87% by lot.

BMW Recalls R1200, G650 and F800 Models

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced BMW recalls for select G650X, F800GS and F650GS models, as well as the Bavarian marque’s extensive R1200 Boxer line.

Memorable Motorcycles: Honda Rune

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
This month our Memorable Motorcycles man looks back at Honda’s monstrous Flat Six-powered cruiser flop, the short-lived Honda Rune.

STM: Belgian Paddock Frites for World Peace

Monday, June 21, 2010
Our favorite Brit reflects on the harmonizing effects of Belgian frites, as well as advise British tourists that when pulled over in America for a traffic stop – do not run toward the car!

Ride to Work Day June 21

Friday, June 18, 2010
The AMA is encouraging all motorcyclists to help demonstrate the tangible benefits of commuting to work on a motorcycle on Monday, June 21, in celebration of national Ride to Work Day.

2010 Spa Francorchamps Bikers Classics

Friday, June 18, 2010
Our vintage motorcycle man reports on this years Spa Francorchamps Bikers Classics, with a brief recap and some pics for your antique-y two-wheeled pleasure.

Barn Find Vincent to Head Bonhams Auction

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Bonhams is launching a new motorcycle-exclusive auction in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. The “Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction” will take place the afternoon of Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino.

30 Years of GS at BMW Motorrad Days

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Friends of the brand BMW Motorcycles celebrate the 30th anniversary of the GS models and BMW Motorrad celebrates the GS riders: at the "BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, guests' BMW GS models will be rated and awarded prizes in different categories.

2010 World Ducati Week Part 2

Monday, June 14, 2010
Reporting from the 2010 World Ducati week, We got to chat with some of ducati's world famous racers and enjoy some fun in the sun with some of the best bikes Italy has to offer.

Test Ride a Can-Am Spyder Roadster

Monday, June 14, 2010
A fleet of Can-Am Spyders will be available for demo rides during the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9th-11th at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Triumph Joins Vintage Motorcycle Days

Monday, June 14, 2010
Triumph has joined the demo lineup at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event taking place July 9th-11th at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Dr. Frazier’s Java Indonesia Adventure

Sunday, June 13, 2010
Dr. G goes island hopping in Asia, taking his two-wheeled adventures to the Indonesian island of Java.

2010 World Ducati Week Saturday Part 1

Sunday, June 13, 2010
Motorcycle USA takes you to the 2010 edition of World Ducati Week celebration.

AMA News and Notes July 2010

Saturday, June 12, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association has released their latest news and notes for this month with some new issues facing motorcyclists.

2010-2011 IMS Tour Dates Released

Friday, June 11, 2010
Reinventing itself for the 30th annual nationwide tour, the International Motorcycle Shows is set to take over 12 cities across the country.

Canary Islands Ducati Multistrada Adventure

Tuesday, June 08, 2010
We recently took a trip to the Canary Islands aboard Ducati's Multistrada 1200S. Join us as we relive the experience and visuals of the awesome adventure.

Chad Reed & Chris Ulrich on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, June 08, 2010
AMA Motocross racer Chad Reed and AMA Pro Racer Chris Ulrich will be two of the featured guests on Pit Pass Radio, other guests include: Ryan Sipes, Bill Werner and Clinton Seller

STM: Behind the Scenes at the Thundersprint

Monday, June 07, 2010
This month's Single Track Mind takes us on a behind the scenes look in to the Thundersprint and some of the interesting situations that come up when hosting a motorcycle event.

BRP Recalls 1200 Can-Am Spyders

Friday, June 04, 2010
BRP issues a recall for 1200 of its semi-automatic Can-Am Spyder Roadster SE5s because of potential clutch problems.

Euro Gossip June 2010

Thursday, June 03, 2010
BMW denies a 600cc Supersport and swallows a massive recall, while Donington Park may be back on the future SBK and MotoGP schedules. All this and more in the latest missive of motorcycle industry news from Europe.

Riders Ready for Centopassi Motomarathon

Wednesday, June 02, 2010
As the Rocky Mountains begin to thaw, the Motomarathon Association is ready to kick off the region’s long-distance motorcycle sport-touring season with the Centopassi Motomarathon, June 25-28.

Arizona Touring Motocycle Ride - Fan Report

Tuesday, June 01, 2010
This week’s fan report comes from Arizona where a group of touring motorcycle riders takes a 500 mile adventure ride.

Salt Addiction: World’s Fastest Bagger

Friday, May 28, 2010
Pro Stock drag racer Chris Rivas turns his attention from the quarter-mile to all out top speeds, racing the world’s fastest bagger on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Memorable MC: 1938 Triumph Speedtwin

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
This month our vintage editor looks back at an English original that redefined the motorcycle landscape – the Triumph Speedtwin.

Kawasaki Motorcycles Unveils Mobile Site

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., announced the launch of its mobile Web site, taking advantage of technologies available to reach active, on-the-go powersports products consumers.

Elena Myers & Justin Barcia on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Female AMA Pro Racer Elena Myers and AMA Motocross racer Justin Barcia will be two of the featured guests on Pit Pass Radio, other guests include: Darryl VanNieuwenhuise, Tyler O'Hara, and Casey Lytle.

Jack Penton Hired as New Director for AMA

Sunday, May 23, 2010
AMA has announced Jack Penton as its new Director of Operations.

Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 Meets High Demand

Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ducati's new Multistrada 1200 model has been met with intense customer demand, selling over 500 before its official launch.

AMA Legends & Champions Weekend

Sunday, May 23, 2010
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame heroes and AMA Racing amateur champions will be gathering at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas November 19-21 for the American Motorcyclist Association Legends & Champions weekend.

Over $66,000 Raised at Tennessee Ride for Kids

Saturday, May 22, 2010
Middle Tennessee hosted its second Ride for Kids event on May 16 and raised $66,669 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Piloti Moto 800 Riding Boots Peek

Friday, May 21, 2010
Piloti is proud to start the next chapter of the company’s history by introducing the Moto 800 line of motorcycle riding boots.

BUB Speed Trial Pre-Entry Deadline Approaching

Friday, May 21, 2010
Pre-entry deadline for the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials is approaching, so if you're planning on running on the Salt this year, it's time to get your submissions in.

Ducati to Race 2010 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Thursday, May 20, 2010
Italian motorcycle marquee Ducati will once again be competing in this summer’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

2011 Triumph Sprint GT 1050 First Look

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Triumph Motorcycles puts some added touring emphasis into its sport touring line with the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT 1050.

MC Life: Nascar Meets Road Racing

Saturday, May 15, 2010
NASCAR Red Bull Racing star Brian Vickers recently threw a leg over the seat of a sportbike and walked away with new respect for the two-wheeled sport.

Dr. Frazier: Deep Into The Alaska Bush

Friday, May 14, 2010
Dr. Frazier continues his Alaska adventure with a journey deep in to the wild bush country of the northern territory.

Motorcycle Auction to Happen in Vegas

Monday, May 10, 2010
Bonhams has just announced it will be hosting a new motorcycle auction in 2011 at the Imperial Palace hotel and casino in Las Vegas.

GIVI Offers New Trunk Solution

Thursday, May 06, 2010
GIVI introduces their new Monochrome TECH Series trunk which combines style and functionality.

Deltran Battery Partners with Muc-Off

Thursday, May 06, 2010
Deltran Battery Tender Corporation has announced a partnership agreement with Muc-Off, a UK-based cleaning product famous for mountain bike and motorcycle cleaning supplies.

Bridgestone BT-023 Tire Review

Thursday, May 06, 2010
The Bridgestone BT-023 sport-touring tire promises improved performance and durability. We sample the new tires at Bridgestone's exclusive proving grounds in Tochigi, Japan.

‘Share the Road’ Signs Return

Thursday, May 06, 2010
Due to positive responses, California drivers will once again be reminded to ‘SHARE THE ROAD, LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLES.’

Euro Gossip: May 2010

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Read about British politicians calling motorcycles widow and orphan makers, a possible water-cooled Boxer from BMW and more tasty motorcycle rumors from across the pond.

STM: Disney World to Run MotoGP?

Tuesday, May 04, 2010
How can MotoGP and World Superbike boost up flagging attendance? Take a flyer from Mickey says our Single Track Mind correspondent.

Larry Pegram & Jake Weimer on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, May 04, 2010
AMA Pro Racer Larry Pegram and AMA west coast lites champion Jake Weimer will be two of the featured guests on Pit Pass Radio, other guests include: Eric Anderson, Bill Peirce, Davi Millsaps, and Kurt Caselli.
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