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World Superbike Portimao Superpole

Saturday, October 24, 2009
It was a tale of two riders in today's Superpole at Portimao, with one championship contender finishing atop the timesheets while the other will have to fight his way through the grid after finishing back in 10th.

MotoGP Sepang Qualifying

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Qualifying has commenced for the penultimate round of MotoGP at Sepang and Valentino Rossi has captured the pole for Sunday's race, putting him one step closer to a championship title.

World Superbike Portimao Friday Insider

Friday, October 23, 2009
Our MotoUSA correspondent is on site at the final round of World Superbike at Portimao, Portugal. Read the insider information here.

Lucky MotoUSA Reader Wins Champion Tool Box

Friday, October 23, 2009
Meet MotoUSA reader Walter Maurer, who won a Champion Factory Tool Box simply by subscribing to MotoUSA Magazine.

World Superbike Portimao Friday

Friday, October 23, 2009
During Friday's practice session for World Superbike, it wasn't Spies or Haga who lead the sessions. To find out who did, read the story here.

MotoGP Sepang Friday

Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday's free practice session adds more fuel to the Fiat Yamaha's rivalry as Jorge Lorenzo tops the timesheets at MotoGP Sepang.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike – Part III

Friday, October 23, 2009
In the third installment of Motorcycle USA’s 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R project bike, we work on the gearing, controls and tires for better performance at the track.

Martin Cardenas to Race WSS at Portimao

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Martin Cardenas of Team M4 Suzuki will race in this weekend's Supersport World Championship finale in Portimao, Portugal for the RES Software Veidec Racing Team.

Isle of Man Motorcycle Tour

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Motorcycle USA Editor at Large, Janie Omorogbe, visits and rides the most notorious, legendary, historic motorcycle street circuit in the world – the famed Isle of Man.

MotoGP Sepang Preview

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Valentino Rossi leads the championship race for the 2009 MotoGP season as the riders descend on the Sepang circuit in Malaysia for the penultimate round.

World Superbike Portimao Preview

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
It all comes down to this weekend as the epic battle between title rivals Noriyuki Haga and Ben Spies hits the shores of Portimao for the final round of World Superbike. Which one will walk away with the crown?

AMA News and Notes November 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association Government Relations Department. Designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events around the world, News & Notes welcomes your input.

Eurosport Acquires TV Rights for WSBK

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
An agreement between Infront Motor Sports and Eurosport Group allows for extended TV and digital rights to the FIM World Superbike Championship for 2010 to 2012 seasons.

MC Life Angels and Airwaves' David Kennedy

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Motorcycle USA is on hand as Rockstar David Kennedy of Angels and Airwaves fame tackles his first novice road race for this month's MC Life.

AMA SuperSport Shootout Results

Monday, October 19, 2009
The AMA SuperSport Shootout at the Daytona International Speedway was won by a slim margin. This race marks the final event of the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing series.

FIM Supermoto Greece Results

Monday, October 19, 2009
Thomas Chareyre captured his third consecutive win and third in the S1 Championship during the weekend at the Grand Prix of Greece FIM Supermoto.

Moto-GT 8 Hours At Daytona Results

Monday, October 19, 2009
The fourth annual 8 Hours At Daytona has concluded with Westby Racing taking the honors this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

MotoGP Phillip Island Insider

Monday, October 19, 2009
Our MotoUSA correspondent takes you inside the Australian Phillip Island MotoGP race. Read all the details here.

Skip Barber KTM School Review

Monday, October 19, 2009
Motorcycle-USA heads off to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to take the Skip Barber Superbike School powered by KTM. A stable of KTM RC8 motorcycles and one of our favorite tracks equals a good time had by all.

MotoGP Phillip Island Race Results

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Round 15 of MotoGP at Phillip Island was a short race for one of the top-five championship riders. Find out what happened and who was involved inside.

AMA SuperSport Saturday Qualifying

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hometown favorite Josh Day claimed pole position for Sunday's AMA Pro SuperSport National Shootout to be held at Daytona International Speedway.

MotoGP Phillip Island Saturday Qualifying

Friday, October 16, 2009
Under the threat of rain, Saturday's MotoGP qualifying at Phillip Island commenced. Out of the top-three title contenders, who will start in the pole position?

MotoGP Phillip Island Friday

Friday, October 16, 2009
Round 15 of MotoGP gets underway with free practice sessions at the Phillip Island circuit as the battle for the GP title heads to the wire.

Memorable Motorcycle - Belgian TT

Friday, October 16, 2009
Our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent takes us back to the golden era of racing on closed public roads, this year’s Belgian TT in Gedinne.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part II

Friday, October 16, 2009
Now that the Motorcycle USA's Kawasaki ZX-6R project bike is transformed into a purpose-built trackday missile, it's time to push the button and launch it at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch.

Eight Hours & SuperSport Shootout

Thursday, October 15, 2009
The 8 Hours At Daytona race will coincide with the AMA Pro SuperSport Shoei National Championship Shootout spring race this Sunday at the Daytona International Speedway.

Ten Kate Honda Signs Max Neukirchner

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The World Superbike rider shuffle continues with Hannspree Ten Kate Honda announcing that it has signed former Alstare Suzuki rider Max Neukirchner for the 2010 World Superbike season.

MotoGP Phillip Island Preview

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Fiat Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo dominated in Portugal but with Stoner back to normal it should be a three-way fight for the win at the Grand Prix of Australia in Phillip Island.

2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part I

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Motorcycle USA gets its Supersport Shootout-winning Kawasaki ZX-6R project bike even more up to speed with an aftermarket pipe and Power Commander upgrade.

Haslam to Alstare Suzuki World Superbike

Monday, October 12, 2009
Leon Haslam will join Alstare Suzuki in the World Superbike ranks for the upcoming 2010 season.

FIM Supermoto of Nations Results

Monday, October 12, 2009
Team Germany fought a fierce battle for their first FIM Supermoto of Nations title with Bulgaria and Finland rounding out the podium.

Espargaro to Pramac Ducati for 2010

Friday, October 09, 2009
Young 250cc GP star Aleix Espargaro will get a full-time shot at MotoGP for 2010 with Pramac Ducati Racing.

Motolight Auxiliary Riding Light Peek

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Motolight halogen riding lights are now available for motorcycles with radial mounted brake calipers. The new light kits use a radial block, spacer, and special bolt for easy installation.

2010 Honda VFR1200F First Look

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Honda’s all-new VFR1200F sport touring machine has finally officially broke cover, featuring MotoGP technology as well as an optional dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Euro Gossip October 2009

Thursday, October 08, 2009
It’s new model season, which means our Euro Gossip scribe is busy rooting through the piles of rumor for the latest news across the pond and around the globe.

LeoVince SBK Full Factory System

Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Motorcycle-USA tests a LeoVince SBK Full Factory System on a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Find out how it performs in this review.

Provisional 2010 World Superbike Schedule

Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Here's a look at the provisional World Superbike calendar for 2010.

Salt Addiction 2009 BUB Speed Trials

Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Chris Carr set the new record a couple weeks later, but beforehand was the annual BUB Speed Trials. Here’s the report from streamliner pilot Rocky Robinson.

Chris Vermeulen to Kawasaki World Superbike

Monday, October 05, 2009
Current Rizla Suzuki MotoGP rider returns to the World Superbike class in 2010 aboard an factory Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

MotoGP Estoril Insider

Monday, October 05, 2009
MotoUSA takes you behind the scenes at the MotoGP world championship round for Estoril, Portugal. Get all your inside info here.

How-To Create Track Day Testing Regimen

Monday, October 05, 2009
Dave Moss brings some helpful track guidence in his latest motorcycle how-to article, guiding riders though being the best they can be out on the track.

2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Look

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki gives it's liter-class sportbike a host of small updates for next year. Check out the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Look

WSBK Magny-Cours Sunday Insider

Sunday, October 04, 2009
Our Motorcycle USA's World Superbike correspondent reveals inside information after the Sunday round at Magny-Cours, France.

World Superbike Magny-Cours Results

Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ben Spies and Noriyuki Haga bring their fight for the World Superbike championship title to Magny-Cours. But who lead the points race heading into the final round?

MotoGP Estoril Race Results

Sunday, October 04, 2009
Jorge Lorenzo dominates the Estoril round of MotoGP on Sunday leading the race from pole to finish with Casey Stoner in second and Pedrosa third.

World Superbike Magny-Cours Saturday Insider

Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ben Spies talks to Motorcycle USA about yet another Superpole win, making WSB history in the process. Also, Jonathan Rea and Cal Crutchlow talk about tomorrow's race in the latest edition of World Superbike Insider.

Honda and Repsol Renew Their Partnership

Saturday, October 03, 2009
Honda Racing Corporation and Repsol will continue their partnership as the title sponsors of the factory Honda Team in MotoGP for 2010.

Spies to Race Valencia MotoGP Finale

Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ben Spies has confirmed his move to MotoGP for 2010, but the American will get a chance to race as a wildcard entry at the final MotoGP round held in Valencia in November.

World Superbike Magny-Cours Superpole

Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ben Spies ran away with the pole position start for World Superbike at Magny-Cours finishing ahead of rival Noriyuki Haga who landed in fifth.

MotoGP Estoril Saturday Qualifying

Saturday, October 03, 2009
Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo beat out rival and teammate Valentino Rossi for the pole position start of the Estoril MotoGP with Casey Stoner right behind in third.
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