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Suzuki and Rizla Continue MotoGP Partnership

Monday, March 16, 2009
Suzuki Motor Corporation and Rizla of the Imperial Tobacco Group will continue their MotoGP partnership through 2009.

2009 BMW K1300S and GT First Ride

Sunday, March 15, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the latest incarnation of BMW Motorcycles K series – the 1293cc K1300S BMW sportbike and K1300GT BMW sport-touring motorcycle.

2009 World Superbike Qatar Results

Saturday, March 14, 2009
The World Superbike race action was hot at Qatar as the Aprilia, Ducati and Yamaha riders battled it out for the top spots on the Losail podium.

Melissa Paris Daytona 200 Report

Friday, March 13, 2009
Markbilt Racing rider Melissa Paris set a new record in the 2009 Daytona 200. By finishing 21st on her GYTR/HelpMeRide.com Yamaha R6, Paris became the top finishing female in Daytona 200 history.

Honda Expands MD250H Race Bike Program

Friday, March 13, 2009
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Moriwaki Engineering Japan are pleased to announce the MD250H Powered by Honda race bike program has expanded for the 2009 season.

Andrew Trevitt Benefit Auction Results

Friday, March 13, 2009
Following four short weeks collecting donations to benefit injured motojournalist Andrew Trevitt, the motorcycle industry pulled together and posting the first round of eBay items, total proceeds have already exceeded $30,000!

Ben Spies Claims Qatar Superpole

Friday, March 13, 2009
After dominating the two WSBK qualifying sessions, Ben Spies (Yamaha World Superbike) powered to the same result in Superpole with his second success in two races.

World Superbike Losail Qualifying Results

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ben Spies set the quickest time on the opening day of qualifying action at the Losail circuit in Qatar. The three-times AMA Superbike champion dominated qualifying, ending the one-hour session with a time of 1 minute 58.886 seconds.

Shoei Multitec Modular Helmet Review

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the convenience of the flip-up motorcycle helmet when it reviews the Shoei Multitec Modular Helmet.

World Superbike Team Qatar Preview

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Check out all the latest news from the world superbike teams as they prepare for the next race in Losail, Qatar.

2009 KTM RC8 R IDM Superbike Team

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
KTM on Friday introduced the KTM Superbike Team Germany that will contest the IDM Superbike series in 2009 onboard the brand new KTM 1190 RC8 R.

Euro Gossip March 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
BMW’s long awaited Superbike is due in May, Moto Morini revives the 1960's dirt bike, Yamaha braces for its first operating loss since 1983 and more of the latest Gossip from across the pond.

Jordan Motorsports 2009 Racing Experience

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jason Pridmore officially returned to the Michael Jordan Motorsports family during Round 1 of the AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series. Pridmore will be providing exclusive on-track experiences for members of the media and other select guests.

Freddie Spencer At Honda Dealer in Switzerland

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
3 time World Champion Freddie Spencer will be making an appearance in Switzerland at the grand opening of Honda’s first elite level “Dream Dealership” in Europe from March 14-16, 2009.

AMA News & Notes April 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association.

World Superbike Qatar Preview

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
After the exciting spectacle served up in the opening round the Hannspree FIM Superbike World Championship is back in action once again this weekend at the desert circuit of Losail in Qatar.

Women & Motorcycling Conference Seminars

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, will be the most informative ever. A full slate of seminars will cover almost every aspect of riding.

Alpinestars Race Replica Suit Review

Monday, March 09, 2009
We fully put Alpinestars' Race Replica Suit to the test - fully...

AMA Moto-GT Daytona Results

Saturday, March 07, 2009
Racing results from the AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT Daytona Opener at Daytona International Speedway

AMA SportBike Daytona 200 Results

Friday, March 06, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing Daytona SportBike results from the 2009 Daytona 200 by Honda.

Bostrom Takes Daytona 200 Pole Position

Friday, March 06, 2009
The inaugural AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Superpole qualifying session, that was the first in the world ever run at night, provided plenty of fireworks as Ben Bostrom saved the best for last in the qualifying session.

New Racing Kit For 2009 Triumph Daytona 675

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Triumph has put its experience working with road racing teams to good use by developing a new line of precision engineered and track-tested racing parts for the 2009 Triumph Daytona 675

AMA American Superbike Daytona Results

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Results from Round One of the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing American Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited.

AMA SuperSport Daytona Results

Thursday, March 05, 2009
2009 AMA Pro Road Racing SuperSport results from Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Mladin and Eslick Set Pace at Daytona

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Mat Mladin was the fastest rider in the AMA Superbike, while Danny Eslick outpaced a full AMA Pro Daytona SportBike field Wednesday in the opening day of practice.

Shoei Official Helmet of AMA Pro Road Racing

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Shoei has reached an agreement with AMA Pro Road Racing that will see the world's leading premium helmet brand named the "Official Helmet of AMA Pro Road Racing".

AMSOIL Official Oil of AMA Pro Road Racing

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
AMSOIL has reached an agreement with AMA Pro Road Racing that will see one of the world's leading synthetic oil brands expand their presence in the motorsports community as the Official Oil of AMA Pro Road Racing.

National Guard Sponsors AMA Superbike

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
The Army National Guard and Parts Unlimited will join together in 2009 as the respective title and presenting sponsors of the AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited class.

Angela's Angels - Stefanie Blase

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Motorcycle babes R Us, check out Motorcycle USA’s latest installment of the Angela’s Angels series – Stefanie Blase.

Hayes & Paris Make History in Daytona 200

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Husband and wife will face off in the Daytona 200, as Josh Hayes and Melissa Paris make history under the Daytona lights.

Broc Glover's Breathe Easy Ride March 29th

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
The 2009 edition of Broc Glover's Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis (BER) takes place from 10am-4pm on Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Temecula's Old Town California Row.

Monster Energy Sponsors Tech 3 Yamaha Team

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
The Tech 3 Yamaha Team will be powered by Monster Energy in 2009 and 2010 after the energy drink brand penned an agreement with the private MotoGP team to become their title sponsor for at least the next two seasons.

AMA to Introduce Fan Walk at Daytona Races

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Motorcycle racing fans will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of the world's top riders and their high-speed machines at AMA Pro Road Racing events this season.

Leandro Mercado Rides Kawasaki at Daytona

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Kawasaki Motors announced today that up-and-coming rookie Leandro Mercado will be riding for the Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki team at the Daytona 200 this coming week.

Justin Filice Rides Daytona 200 for Triumph

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Justin Filice, son of motorcycle HOF rider Jimmy Filice, will race the Daytona 200 aboard a Triumph Daytona 675.

Stoner on Top Day 3 of MotoGP Qatar Test

Tuesday, March 03, 2009
The times are faster but the leader is still the same as Day 3 of the MotoGP Qatar test ends with Stoner one second ahead of the next fastest time.

Orient Express Sponors Celtic Racing Team

Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Extending a successful roadracing partnership, Orient Express Racing and Celtic Racing have teamed up to compete in the American Superbike class with 2007 British Supersport Champion Michael Laverty.

Ducati Offers New Motorcycle Finacing

Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Ducati North America and FreedomRoad Financial are excited to announce an official partnership that will provide retail financing for the full line of Ducati motorcycles in the United States.

Teasley Going Green with Coby Adams

Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Reigning AMA Dragbike Real Street champion Jeremy Teasley is stepping into the saddle of Coby Adams’ Monster Kawasaki ZX14 to race Help Me Ride Financing Super Street this season.

Stoner Leads Day 2 of Qatar MotoGP Test

Monday, March 02, 2009
Day 2 of MotoGP testing in Qatar brought mixed results as Pedrosa crashes and sandy conditions complicate testing.

Phillip Island World Superbike Team Reports

Monday, March 02, 2009
Check out the latest team reports from Phillip Island World Superbike race.

Honda & Hodgson Ready for American Superbike

Monday, March 02, 2009
Honda racing ready to campaign American Superbike series with Neil Hodgson and Corona Honda.

Hayden Leads Day 1 of Qatar MotoGP Test

Sunday, March 01, 2009
Ducati's Nicky Hayden led the field as MotoGP night testing in Qatar is spoiled by, of all things, rain.

World Superbike Phillip Island Results

Sunday, March 01, 2009
Haga, Spies, Corser and Biaggi… World Superbike opens the 2009 season at Phillip Island. See the results right here.

World Superbike Phillip Island Superpole

Saturday, February 28, 2009
The new 'knock-out' formula saw many of the favorites eliminated early today at Phillip Island, and when it was all over a World Superbike rookie would stand out on top.

MIC Board of Directors Elects Officers for 2009

Friday, February 27, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council is pleased to announce the results from the election for officers at the association’s Board Meeting on February 13, 2009, at Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo.

2009 MIC Chairman's Award Winners

Friday, February 27, 2009
Two important supporters of the powersports industry were presented with Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman’s Awards on February 13 at the 2009 Annual Meeting, Christopher B. Douwes and Kathy Van Kleeck.

Roger Hayden Will Not Race Daytona 200

Friday, February 27, 2009
Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki's Roger Hayden will not race the upcoming Daytona 200.

Smrz Leads Friday Phillip Island Qualifying

Friday, February 27, 2009
Jakub Smrz powered to the top of the timesheets in first qualifying for the Australian Round of the 2009 Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island.

84 Entries in Daytona Inaugural Night Race

Friday, February 27, 2009
A full field of motorcycles and international riders - including 84 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike entries for the 68th annual Daytona 200 by Honda.
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