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Jay Leno Honored with 2009 GSX-R1000

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Suzuki thanks Jay Leno for Years of support with a Brand-New 2009 GSX-R1000.

Infineon Raceway AMA Pro Racing Test

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Yamaha’s Ben Bostrom posts the top time at Infineon Raceway test session for the upcoming Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, followed by Kawasaki's Jamie Hacking in Daytona Sportbike.

MC Life Francesco Quinn

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Francesco Quinn may be best known as the son of an Academy-Award winning Hollywood icon, but Motorcycle USA knows him as one riding celebrity who truly lives his life on two wheels.

Jordan Motorsports Finishes Testing in SC

Monday, April 20, 2009
The #23 Jordan Suzuki and #54 National Guard Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki teams completed a successful test April 14-16, 2009 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina.

Larry H. Miller Superbike Challenge Details

Friday, April 17, 2009
The Larry H. Miller Superbike Challenge will serve as a support event to the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship and will have a $55,000 total purse.

Two-Wheel Thunder Test at Infineon Raceway

Friday, April 17, 2009
Top AMA Pro Racing teams will head to the Infineon Raceway for the Two-Wheel Thunder Test Session prior to the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown.

Yoshimura & Suzuki Show Support for Rockstar

Thursday, April 16, 2009
ROCKSTAR has teamed up with Pepsi in a business arrangement to distribute ROCKSTAR Energy Drinks. ROCKSTAR and Pepsi threw a well-attended "Pep Rally" for about 1,000 people to help launch the partnership.

AMA CEO Rob Dingman on AHRMA Dispute

Thursday, April 16, 2009
AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman speaks out about the dispute that has arisen with the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association and their role in AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Motorcycle Raffle to Help Kids

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Join the Mission to cure childhood brain tumors by entering to win a custom-built Honda CBR1000RR. Charity motorcycle drawing ends April 30.

Buell Teams Up for Track Day Programs

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Buell partners with Sportbike Track Time to offer on-track instruction and demo rides at select Track Day venues during the 2009 riding season.

Don Emde to be Vintage Motorcycle Day Marshall

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Don Emde will be the Grand Marshal at the 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, set for July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Ducati’s Carbon Fiber Desmosedici Frame

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The light, rigid Desmosedici GP9 monocoque carbon fiber frame is designed to make the engine the central element to which the main frame, rear sub-frame and rear suspension system are connected.

Grid Pass for AMA Weekend at Infineon Raceway

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A Grid Pass for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway will allow fans to enter the grid prior to Saturday's American Superbike race and Sunday's Daytona Sportbike event.

MotoGP Qatar in Photos

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Motocycle USA brings you a look at the opening MotoGP race in Qatar.

Euro Gossip April 2009

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Our European motorcycle correspondent delivers his monthly missive of all things motorcycle from across the pond, including new motorcycle regulations and restrictions. Find out more in the latest installment of Euro Gossip.

MotoGP Qatar Insider

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Buckets of rain in Qatar, Stoner and Rossi battling, Hayden struggling, Edwards stirring things up… Get an inside view of the MotoGP paddock right here at Motorcycle USA.

Hoobastank at Miller Motorsports SBK Bike Bash

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Hoobastank will headline the Miller Motorsports SBK Bike Bash in Utah to kick off the World Superbike Championship's second annual American visit at the end of May.

TTXGP: Electric Motorcycles Race Isle of Man

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Everyone has heard of the Isle of Man TT races, but for 2009 there is a very modern twist on the historic races with the first-ever electric TT – the TTXGP.

MotoGP Racing Qatar Results

Monday, April 13, 2009
Ducati's Casey Stoner and Champion Valentino Rossi fight for the opening round of the 2009 MotoGP Championship at Qatar.

2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 First Ride

Monday, April 13, 2009
After a long and eager wait Motorcycle USA takes a spin on the all-new 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike. Come along for one wild ride!

MotoGP Qatar Sunday Race Canceled

Sunday, April 12, 2009
Stoner, Rossi... or something unexpected? Find out what happened in the first Grand Prix of the 2009 MotoGP season held under the lights of Qatar.

MotoGP Qatar Qualifying Results

Saturday, April 11, 2009
The stage has been set for the first race of the 2009 MotoGP season and the results of tonight's qualifying under the lights are in.

2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory First Ride

Friday, April 10, 2009
Our friends at MCN give us the skinny on the much-anticipated Aprilia RSV4 superbike. Check out the 2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory track test here at Motorcycle USA.

MotoGP Qatar Practice Report

Friday, April 10, 2009
Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner continue their rivalry at Qatar, with the first 45-minute practice session in the books.

Haga and Fabrizio Up the Pace in Testing

Friday, April 10, 2009
Factory Ducati riders Noriyuki Haga and Michel Fabrizio registered the second and third-quickest lap times on the last day of testing at Monza, behind Yamaha's Ben Spies.

Venhill Brakes Available in the U.S.

Friday, April 10, 2009
Venhill's British-made briaded stainless steel brake and clutch lines cross the pond to the U.S. market.

EXEDY Sponsors Fiat Yamaha MotoGP Team

Friday, April 10, 2009
EXEDY Corporation has become an official sponsor of the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP Team and will also supply all clutches and related parts for Rossi and Lorenzo's YZR-M1s.

Chris King Wins Motorcycle Superstore Spree

Friday, April 10, 2009
Chris King, a firefighter from Clermont, Florida, won a $200 shopping spree at the Motorcycle Superstore simply for filling out a survey on the Motorcycle USA Newsletter.

Dainese and AGV Launch MyFace Project

Thursday, April 09, 2009
With Dainese and AGV's new MyFace project you can now get your new AGV helmet painted with your own unique picture, just like Rossi.

Ducati Xerox WSBK Team Back Testing in Italy

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Noriyuki Haga and Michel Fabrizio are back in Monza, Italy for a two day test session where they have been trying new development tires and suspension settings before the next race in Assen.

AMA News and Notes May 2009

Thursday, April 09, 2009
The May 2009 edition of AMA News & Notes covers the ban on the sell of youth motorcycles and ATVs, the Omnibus Public Lands Bill, Motorcycle Safety Month, and other current issues.

Petronas Sponsors Fiat Yamaha MotoGP Team

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Yamaha Motor Co. has signed a three-year agreement with PETRONAS that will see the Malaysian national oil and gas corporation become an important new Official Sponsor and Premium Partner of the Fiat Yamaha Team.

Gadson Claims Atlanta AMA Dragrace Win

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Rickey Gadson ran an unofficial record elapsed time of 9.001 at Atlanta Dragway to take the win in Round 2 of the AMA Dragbike Series.

Salt Addiction Richard Assen

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Burt Munro isn’t the only Kiwi chasing speed at Bonneville, read more about Richard Assen and his high-speed Hayabusa in this month’s edition of Salt Addiction.

Montano Rides Electric Mission One at TTXGP

Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Roadracer Tom Montano is set to race the electric-powered Mission One sportbike at the upcoming electric motorcycle Isle of Man TTXGP.

2009 MotoGP Season Preview

Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner extend their MotoGP rivalry into 2009, but will another GP rider rise to the challenge? Get your MotoGP fix here at Motorcycle USA in our MotoGP season preview as well as extensive coverage throughout the season.

2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike Part 2

Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Check out Motorcycle USA's 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1. In this episode we install Traxxion Dynamics fork modifications, a Penske Racing rear shock, Galfer and Ferodo braking components and Bridgestone racing tires.

New California Motorcyclist Safety Website

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
The California Motorcyclist Safety Program has launched a significantly enhanced version of its website that offers useful safety info, regardless of where you reside.

CHP Honors Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
The California Highway Patrol honored the Motorcycle Safety Foundation with two awards for their California Motorcyclist Safety Program.

Rizla Suzuki Red Cross Charity Auction

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
The Suzuki Victorian Bushfire Charity Auction offers the chance to go behind the scenes of MotoGP and win gear. Proceeds will go to the Australian Red Cross.

House Committee Backs Motorcycle Safety

Monday, April 06, 2009
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a resolution to support Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

American Suzuki Layoff Workers

Monday, April 06, 2009
American Suzuki responds to tough economic times by laying off just over 15% of its Brea, California headquarter staff.

American Superbike Road Atlanta Race 2

Sunday, April 05, 2009
The streak continues for Rockstar Makita at Road Atlanta today as the Suzuki squad captured two of the top three positions in the American Superbike race.

AMA SuperSport Road Atlanta Results

Sunday, April 05, 2009
Overcoming accidents and rain 17-year-old Argentinean Leandro Mercado wins the AMA Pro SuperSport race at Road Atlanta followed by Josh Day and Joey Pascarella.

Daytona SportBike Road Atlanta Race 2

Sunday, April 05, 2009
There were six different motorcycle manufacturers in the top seven spots during Daytona Sportbike's Race 2 at Road Atlanta today.

World Superbike Valencia Results

Sunday, April 05, 2009
Noriyuki Haga and Ben Spies continue their World Superbike championship duel at Valencia. Read the results here first at Motorcycle USA.

AMA Moto-GT Road Atlanta Results

Saturday, April 04, 2009
Rodolfo Ramirez and Armando Ferrer steered the No. 69 Suzuki GSX-R600 past the fuel-short No. 4 Aprilia on the last lap to take the Moto-GT at Road Atlanta.

Daytona SportBike Road Atlanta Race 1

Saturday, April 04, 2009
Can Eslick push the Buell 1125R winning streak to three at Road Atlanta? Find out the Daytona SportBike Road Atlanta Race 1 results right here at Motorcycle USA.

American Superbike Road Atlanta Race 1

Saturday, April 04, 2009
Mladin and company twist the grip at Road Atlanta for the first race in the American Superbike doubleheader. If you can’t wait 2 weeks to watch it… Read the timely results right here at Motorcycle USA.

World Superbike Valencia Superpole

Saturday, April 04, 2009
World Superbike Superpole results from Round 3 of the 2009 HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship in Valencia, Spain.
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