Friday, November 30, 2012
MotoGP testing at Jerez for the Ducati, Pramac Racing and Avintia Blusens teams was cut short due to rain on Day 3, and elsewhere LCR Honda's Stefan Bradl underwent surgery to address arm pump.
Friday, November 30, 2012
AMA Pro Racing's Josh Hayes and MotoGP's Cal Crutchlow will be signing autographs at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, December 7, 2012.
Friday, November 30, 2012
A report from the Government Accountability Office reckons the costs of motorcycle crashes in 2010 totaled $16 billion.
Friday, November 30, 2012
BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet and Team Ducati Alstare took over the second half of the week-long testing program at Jerez, which was cut short due to rain. A six-week ban on World Superbike testing is now in effect.
Friday, November 30, 2012
The 2012 edition of the Superbike Official Book is now available in bookshops and online.
Friday, November 30, 2012
The AMA News and Notes December 2012 issue will help you stay up to date on the motorcycle rights-related issues happening all over the country.
Friday, November 30, 2012
MCUSA editors have been putting a number of jackets through the ringer this past year and they’ve finally decided on some favorites for the 2012 Motorcycle Gift Guide: Jackets.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Ben Younger returns to New Jersey for another crack at Thunderbolt and amidst the chaos of rain showers earns a new nickname...
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Icon's line of carbon fiber helmets has grown with the addition of the Airframe Carbon RR.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Looking for the perfect gift for the off-roader this holiday season? Maybe you're looking to upgrade your own lid...whatever the case the 2012 Motorcycle Gift Guide to Dirt Helmets has you covered.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Our man Melling ponders his role as motorcycle racing seer, having predicted the MotoGP rule changes recently imposed and those to come. He also terrorizes innocent hikers…
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Bad weather forces rescheduling of the RoadRace Factory School in Somona, CA.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Marc Marquez and Alvaro Bautista wrapped testing at Sepang while in Spain, Ducati's Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso began the first a planned three-day session at Jerez.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sylvain Guintoli has been confirmed as the rider to take Max Biaggi's vacated seat on the Aprilia Racing Team for the 2013 World Superbike Championship.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series expands to Atco Raceway for 9 events in 2013.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix has released the provisional entry list for the 2013 MotoGP series.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Josh Brookes announced that he is to contest the 2013 Isle of Man TT races.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The November 27, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Canton Fair hosts one of the main motorcycle expos during the year in China, with an industry insider reporting stagnation and a declining industry.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A number of World Superbike teams are in the midst of testing at Jerez before a six-week ban is enforced, stalling any further tests until after the New Year.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Dunlop announces key organizational changes in the motorcycle division.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Raising money to deploy more airfence: racer Chris Ulrich covers 489.9 miles at speed with passengers during the fund-raiser at Auto Club Speedway.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Marc Marquez and Alvaro Bautista were given a break in the weather and enjoyed a nearly full day of testing in dry conditions at Sepang on Day 2 of a planned three-day unofficial test.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Bryan Staring has signed on to ride the Go & Fun Honda Gresini CRT machine for the 2013 MotoGP season.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Check out the 2012 Street Helmet Motorcycle Gift Guide to find out which lids MCUSA editors couldn't live without during the past riding season.
Monday, November 26, 2012
American PJ Jacobsen joins Australian Josh Brookes on the Tyco Suzuki team to contest the 2013 British Superbike Championship.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Alvaro Bautista and Marc Marquez attempted to begin an unofficial, three-day MotoGP test at Sepang but were frustrated by intermittent rain showers.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness confirms his Classic TT participation.
Monday, November 26, 2012
The MV Agusta F3 goes head-to-head against the Triumph Daytona 675R and Suzuki GSX-R750. Which sportbike comes out on top?
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Isle of Man government, Department of Economic Development confirms the 2013 Isle of Man TT race program.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Remember MotoGP World Champion Marco Simoncelli with the full-face tribute helmet by AGV.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Explanation about the non-inclusion of the Gran Premio de la República Argentina on the 2013 MotoGP calendar.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Ben Younger's 38 Special series returns, with more triumphs and set-backs on the track. And a brand spankin' new high-tech Italian mount for racing duties...
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The BSA M20 Despatch proved instrumental to the British war effort during World War II, making it a memorable motorcycle indeed.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
ActionStations Inc. offers a discount on Bohn Body Armor to American Motorcyclist Association members.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Our Rambling Man ruminates on batteries – the bane of his powersports existence during the long New York winters. Future batteries might return to concepts developed by Mr. Edison more than 100 years ago.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A guest editor contributes this review of a new name and helmet concept to most American riders, offering up an evaluation of the unconventional Roof Boxer V8 modular helmet.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Eric McKinney rotates the earth in Valdosta at the Pro Nitrous Quarter Mile Shootout at the Manufacturers Cup.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Motorcycle-Superstore.com sponsored rider Devon McDonough provides a recap of his 2012 AMA Pro SuperSport season, full of the highs and lows that come when learning the ropes.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Ducati has announced a number of changes to its race program, including the appointment of Bernhard Gobmeier to lead Ducati Corse, replacing Filippo Preziosi who moves to become Director of Research and Development.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The November 20, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Todd Huffman is attempting to put together a full-length documentary film chronicling the life and times of John Penton, but he needs your help.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Michael Rutter made history at the 2012 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, earning his eighth race win at the event ahead of heavy pressure from former teammate Martin Jessopp.
Monday, November 19, 2012
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, inducts seven motorcycling greats.
Friday, November 16, 2012
We take a look at some of the odd and unusual vehicles that might not have made the EICMA 2012 headlines but were deserving of attention in their own right.
Friday, November 16, 2012
A Lightening electric superbike powered by DC Solar Solutions and SMA America reached a speed of 189 mph, a new land speed record for electric motorcycles.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Two of the three spots on the 2012 World Technician Grand Prix at Yamaha Motor Corporation in Iwata, Japan went to technicians from the United States.
Friday, November 16, 2012
The first qualifying session for the 46th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix was cancelled after a rider suffered fatal injuries in a crash mid-session. At the end of Q2 on Friday, Michael Rutter settled into pole position.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Congrats to all the Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series Champions.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Paul Thede's Race Tech powers the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends Weekend.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Bert's Mega Mall in Covina, California has sold more than 4,500 GSX-R motorcycles, nearly twice as many as the second-most successful retailer in the world.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
A number of World Superbike riders attempted a two-day test at Motorland Aragon, but were hampered by wet weather until the afternoon on Day 2.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Twisted Throttle is now offering motorcycle rentals out of their World Headquarters in Exeter, Rhode Island.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Brock's Performance riders took championship titles in Pro Street, Real Street, Street Fighter and Street ET during the final competition at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The EICMA bike show in Milan showcases the new motorcycle entries from Europe, most expected and a few surprises… get up to speed on Motorcycle USA.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The weather cooperated a bit more for MotoGP riders during the second day of testing at Valencia as they prepare for the 2013 season, with the track drying enough to run slicks during the final hours.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The final races of 2012 took place this past weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway with Southern California’s CVMA motorcycle racing club hosting its sixth doubleheader round.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Yamaha Classic Racing Team is set to make their competitive racing debut at the 2013 Classic TT Races.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) received a hefty boost of support when Marketplace Events and the Italian Trade Commission signed a formal agreement during the opening day of EICMA 2012 in Milan, Italy.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The 2013 MotoGP season is officially underway with a disappointing test session at Valencia. Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Marc Marquez and others got acquainted with their new rides, though some didn't get track time due to inclement weather.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The November 13, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Triumph release information on its new and improved Daytona 675 middleweight sportbike for ’13.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Casey Stoner was named the 20th MotoGP Legend after his final professional race at Valencia. He joins the likes of Giacomo Agostini, Mick Doohan, Wayne Gardner and Mike Hailwood among many others.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Go & Fun Green Energy will be Team Honda Gresini's main sponsor during the next three MotoGP and Moto3 seasons.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Ducati builds a super premium 1199 Panigale R that features many parts from its Corse race department.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Andrew Hines wins Pomona and Ed Krawiec earns his third championship as the Harley-Davidson Screamin Eagle teams take the 15th win of the season at the NHRA finals.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner walked away from Grand Prix racing with a final podium at Valencia.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Unable to secure a coveted factory seat for the upcoming season, Tech 3 Yamaha’s Cal Crutchlow aims for more MotoGP podiums in 2013.
Monday, November 12, 2012
After a spectacular DNF, MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo is relieved the 2013 title fight didn’t come down to the Valencia finale.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Coming up short for yet another title fight, Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa was pleased to finish off 2013 with an impressive victory at Valencia.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden respond to rumors of Ducati boss Filippo Preziosi’s tenuous future with the Italian marque.
Monday, November 12, 2012
His last hurrah on the Ducati Desmosedici proved typically dismal for the MotoGP GOAT, as Valentino Rossi gets lapped at Valencia.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Having not yet turned a lap amongst his future MotoGP peers, Moto 2 champ Marc Marquez is already getting critiqued by them for his aggressive style.
Monday, November 12, 2012
American Motorcyclist Association salutes veterans
Monday, November 12, 2012
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Nighthorse Campbell is trucking the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.
Monday, November 12, 2012
2012 was a year full of racing success for Kawasaki and the Ninja line of sportbikes. Team Green takes a look back at some of the accomplishments that made 2012 a year to remember.
Monday, November 12, 2012
After a five-year production run Honda gives its CBR600RR sportbike an update for 2013.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Ducati and Team Alstare have joined to form Team Ducati Alstare and will contest the 2013-2014 World Superbike seasons with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Riders faced a half-wet, half-dry track for the final contest of the 2012 MotoGP season at Valencia, making for one of the most treacherous and incident-packed rounds of the year.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Grand Prix Commission recently issued an announcement of proposed changes, including an ECU system provided by Championship organizers for 2014.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
MotoGP qualifying at Valencia took place under sunny skies, giving riders the chance to dial-in their bikes for dry conditions. Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner all battled for the top time.
Friday, November 09, 2012
AMA Pro Racing has confirmed nine events on the 2013 Geico Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing calendar.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Yamaha Racing has announced three ordering deadlines for YEC Racing Parts in Europe.
Friday, November 09, 2012
AF1 Racing hosts a free trackday for all Aprilia and Moto Guzzi owners.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Wet weather plagued the first practice session at Valencia and though the rain stopped by the afternoon, many on the MotoGP grid opted to stay in the pits rather than run on a half-wet, half-dry track.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Sidi releases the new Nitro boot and a classic boot.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Ben Younger lands in the wilds of West Virginia to battle in the Championship Cup Series stop at Summit Point Raceway, where he ended up learning a few valuable lessons...the hard way.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
The American Sand Association has employed the support of McClure Consulting to provide a constructive critique of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area draft business plan.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
AMA Pro Road Racing riders JD Beach and Jake Gagne of RoadRace Factory/Red Bull will be providing instruction during a one-day RoadRace Factory School event in Sonoma, California December 3, 2012.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
American Supercamp is making big changes for 2013.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Team Toth and PTR Honda have joined forces for the 2013 World Supersport Championship with Imre Toth heading up the two-man team.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
MotoGP riders are preparing for the final round of the 2012 season at Valencia. With the title secure in Jorge Lorenzo's hands, riders will push for personal bests at the Spanish circuit.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
The WERA West final and California State Championship were at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 3rd and 4th.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
GP Sports Management signs Elena Myers, an 18-year-old American motorcycle racer, to a rider representation agreement.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
After proving that old age and treachery trump youth and exuberance by capturing the World Superbike championship for the second time in three years, Max Biaggi has announced his retirement.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Matco Tools receives an Innovation Award for the PRO1000 Borescope.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
REV’IT’s Jerez glove proves to be one of the most precise-fitting and well-built motorcycle gloves we’ve ever tested.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors member Ray Blank recently announced his retirement from the MIC.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Don Emde, Frank Esposito and Steve Johnson were all re-elected to the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors after elections in October 2012.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
BMW Motorrad factory riders Marco Melandri and newcomer Chaz Davies wrapped two days of testing at Jerez in the south of Spain, though track time was limited due to inclement weather.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Hiroshi Aoyama will return to the MotoGP grid in 2013 with Avintia Blusens to help bring a competitive edge to the CRT squad.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
The November 6, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
$43,000 raised at Tampa Bay area Ride for Kids to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Matco Tools receives an Innovation Award for the PRO1000 Borescope.
Monday, November 05, 2012
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reports motorcycle sales holding steady through Q3, with a slight 1.3% increase in year-over-year motorcycle sales.
Monday, November 05, 2012
The "Bike Week Radio Show," out of San Diego, will be at the AMA Legends Weekend in Las Vegas November 16-17, 2012 providing in-depth interviews, features and commentary on all the action at the Red Rock Casino.
Monday, November 05, 2012
Alpinestars has the Fastback Waterproof Shoe for those looking to find a comfortable, functional and protective riding shoe that is geared to work in a variety of elements.
Monday, November 05, 2012
We convert a Honda CBR600RR from a street-legal motorcycle to a full-on racer in this sportbike project report.
Friday, November 02, 2012
AMA Pro Road Racing officials announced an open Request for Proposals from ECU manufacturers in the possibility of becoming an Official Partner of the AMA Pro Road Racing series.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Bobby Fong has signed a multi-year deal to ride for Richie Morris Racing/Triplecrown Industries in both the AMA Pro XR1200 and Daytona SportBike series.
Friday, November 02, 2012
World Supersport rider Sam Lowes has signed a three-year contract with Yakhnich Motorsport and will ride alongside new teammate Vladimir Leonov.
Friday, November 02, 2012
The FIM International Disciplinary Court recently found that Moto2 rider Anthony West was guilty of violating the FIM Anti-Doping Code at the FIM Moto2 World Championship stop at Le Mans May 20, 2012.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Dunlop awards guitars to Josh Hayes and Martin Cardenas.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Writer/Director Ben Younger decided, at the ripe old age of 38, to enter the Championship Cup Series. Part 1 of the 38 Special Series chronicles Younger's first races in the CCS and introduces the beast that was awakened within.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
The "Revive Your Ride!" year-end giveaway starts November 1, 2012. Visit your participating powersports retailer now through December 31, 2012 for a chance to win.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Dainese, the worldwide leader in sport protective apparel, is pleased to announce two Made to Measure events in US.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
In spite of the heavy storm that just hit the East Coast, the Micky Thompson Performance Tires MIRock Superbike Series is still preparing to compete in Rockingham, North Carolina November 3-4, 2012.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Yamaha Champions Riding School to hold seminars at select Progressive International Motorcycle Shows.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
MIC Communications Symposium provides economic advice and innovative growth strategies to the powersports industry.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
American Motorcyclist Association comes out with the latest News and Notes for November 2012.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Triumph Big Kahuna Nationals go out with a blast in Miami and New Orleans thanks to strong partner support.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Ralph Wayne's Vintage Backyard Nationals is a laid-back gathering of vintage enthusiasts in Kansas City. Our Backmarker investigates.
