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KTM Withdraws From 125cc GP

Friday, October 02, 2009
Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has announced it will leave Grand Prix racing at the end of this season.

World Superbike Magny-Cours Friday Insider

Friday, October 02, 2009
Biaggi and Kiyonari down, Rea on the gas and Camier’s Aprilia debut. Motorcycle USA’s World Superbike correspondent delivers the inside scoop on the Magny-Cours Friday practice.

Spies Talks MotoGP: MotoUSA Interview

Friday, October 02, 2009
Motorcycle USA catches up with American road racing superstar Ben Spies to get his take on moving up to MotoGP after just one year in World Superbike.

MotoGP Estoril Friday Practice

Friday, October 02, 2009
Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo finishes ahead of teammate Valentino Rossi at the MotoGP round at the Grande Premio de Portugal in Estoril, Portugal.

World Superbike Magny-Cours Friday

Friday, October 02, 2009
Michel Fabrizio sets the fastest lap aboard the Xerox Ducati with title contenders Noriyuki Haga in third and Ben Spies in fourth.

Toseland Gone, Kallio Stays, ‘10 Seats Filling Up

Thursday, October 01, 2009
Mika Kallio stays while James Toseland is on the outs in MotoGP thanks to Ben Spies' promotion. So what's the future for Chris Vermeulen and Toni Elias>

RoadLok Available for Yamaha Sportbikes

Thursday, October 01, 2009
RoadLoK Security, developer and manufacturer of model-specific locking systems for powersport vehicles, has produced anti-theft systems for Yamaha’s sportbike and Star motorcycle lineup.

Spies to MotoGP Next Year: It’s Official!

Thursday, October 01, 2009
American road racing star Ben Spies will leave World Superbike after one season to pursue his MotoGP dreams next year.

Donald & Anstey Sign With TAS Racing For 2010

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
TAS Racing is pleased to announce that both antipodean road racing stars, Cameron Donald and Bruce Anstey, will be retained for the 2010 international road racing season.

British Superbike Champ Teams with Biaggi

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The newly-crowned British Superbike champion, Leon Camier, will pull duty as the Max Biaggi’s teammate this weekend at Magny-Cours.

World Superbike Magny-Cours Preview

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
After the penultimate round of World Superbike this weekend at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France, will Noriyuki Haga retain his three point lead over rival Ben Spies?

VholdR ContourHD 1080p Camera Peek

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
VholdR launches the ContourHD 1080p, the first helmet camera to shoot and share video in Full HD. Small enough to fit on your goggles or helmet for races or track days.

MotoGP Estoril Preview

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Round 14 of MotoGP will return to the Grand Prix of Portugal of Estoril this weekend with Ducati’s Casey Stoner returning after a two-month absence to ride alongside teammate, Nicky Hayden.

How-To Choose a Track Day Tuner

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dave Moss offers his expert guidance in choosing a track day tuner. Find out the tips and tricks in this motorcycle How-To Choose a Track Day Tuner.

Pirelli Angel ST Tire Review

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples Pirelli’s latest sport-touring rubber, the Angel ST tires. Is it Angel or Demon? Pirelli says both, find out what we think in this tire review.

Motorcycle Superstore Wins OEN Award

Monday, September 28, 2009
The Motorcycle Superstore was recently honored with the '2009 Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Growth Stage Company of the Year Award' in Portland, OR.

Sterilgarda Sponsors Yamaha WSBK For 2010

Monday, September 28, 2009
Resulting from a successful partnership this season with the Yamaha World Superbike Team, Sterilgarda, Italian food brand, has confirmed title sponsorship for the 2010 race season.

Baltimore & WA Ride For Kids Raise $196K

Monday, September 28, 2009
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) and its Ride for Kids® program celebrated a big win at the 18th annual Baltimore/Washington Ride for Kids.

AMA Drafts Model Motorcycle Sound Legislation

Monday, September 28, 2009
The AMA has developed model legislation for use by cities seeking a simple, consistent and economical way to deal with sound complaints related to on-highway motorcycles within the larger context of excessive sound from all sources.

AMA Jordan Suzuki GSX-1000R Review

Monday, September 28, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the National Guard/Jordan Suzuki American Superbikes piloted by Geoff May and Aaron Yates at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Read more about these ridiculously fast machines here.

How-To Choose a Track Day Provider

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Riding at full speed at a race track is a thrill many motorcycle riders want to experience. Find out the best way to hit the track in these helpful tips on how-to choose a track day provider.

World Superbike Imola Results

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Noriyuki Haga reclaims the points lead from Ben Spies for the World Superbike Championship after Races 1 and 2 at Imola.

Rea and Hannspree Renew Two-Year Deal

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Jonathan Rea and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have agreed renewed terms to keep the 22-year-old on a Honda CBR1000RR in the World Superbike championship for the next two years.

World Superbike Imola Superpole

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Ducati's Michel Fabrizio earned Ducati's 150th pole position at the Imola circuit with championship contenders Ben Spies and Noriyuki Haga set to start right alongside him.

How-To Prepare for Track Riding

Friday, September 25, 2009
One thing you will pick up from these instructional motorcycle track day articles: the devil is in the details. Dave Moss lends his sportbike racing expertise in preparing your motorcycle for track riding.

World Superbike Imola Friday

Friday, September 25, 2009
The World Superbike races returns to Imola after absence and after a crash in the first free practice, will the race continue?

Kawasaki Racing Raises $1400 for Charity

Friday, September 25, 2009
Kawasaki’s Racing and Team Green™ departments at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. held a bake sale on Wednesday, September 16 to raise money for the Road 2 Recovery Foundation.

Cardo Systems Teams up with Schuberth

Friday, September 25, 2009
Cardo Systems announced that it is teaming up with German helmet producer Schuberth to make a communication and entertainment system for its flip-up helmets.

XDL Sportbike Freestyle Round 4 Report

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Brian Bubash gives you the inside scoop from his very first XDL victory at the 4th and final round of the series at Indianapolis.

Schampa Women's Sportbike Rally IV Report

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Women came from near and far to share in fun, friendship, and great rides through the Smoky Mts. at Schampa's fourth annual Women's Sportbike Rally

2010 Aprilia RSV4 R to Debut at Imola

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The official unveiling of the 2010 Aprilia RSV4 R is set for this weekend at the Imola Circuit during the 12th round of World Superbike competition.

Simoncelli Racing for Aprilia at Imola

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Aprilia Racing announced today that defending 250GP rider Marco Simoncelli will join Max Biaggi for this weekend's World Superbike races at Imola.

Hayden's Indy Helmet in Make-A-Wish Auction

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ducati North America and Nicky Hayden are teaming up to auction off the helmet Nicky wore in the Indianapolis MotoGP, with money raised benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

2010 MotoGP Silly Season Update

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Here is a look at how the MotoGP teams and riders are panning out thus far for 2010.

World Superbike Imola Preview

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
World Superbike racing returns to the Imola circuit after a three-year absence and with a mere 18 points separating Ducati's Noriyuki Haga and Yamaha's Ben Spies, who will reign supreme after this weekend?

Bill a Boost to Electric Motorcycle Research

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The US House of Representatives passed an amendment that will give manufacturers of two-wheeled electric vehicles access to Department of Energy funding.

Randy de Puniet Renews with LCR Honda in 2010

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
LCR Honda's MotoGP team has announced that it will retain the services of French rider Randy de Puniet for the 2010 MotoGP season.

Your Child Can Ride a Mini Rossi Bike

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Valentino Rossi, eight time world motorcycling champion, extended his love for two wheels to bicycles, creating a children's line, to which the phenomenon of Moto GP has always shown great sensitivity.

Ducati Renews Haga and Fabrizio for 2010

Monday, September 21, 2009
Ducati confirms that both the Ducati Xerox riders Noriyuki Haga and Michel Fabrizio will stay with the team for the 2010 racing season.

Pasini to Test Factory Ducati

Monday, September 21, 2009
Mattia Pasini will once again get to show what he's capable of on a MotoGP bike, this time with the factory Ducati team at a test in Mugello, Italy.

Ducati Offers Live Streaming at Imola WSBK

Monday, September 21, 2009
During the upcoming World Superbike weekend at Imola Italy, the Ducati Xerox Team, in collaboration with Ducati.com, will allow fans the chance to see right to the heart of the action, by providing live streaming direct from Noriyuki Haga’s garage.

FIM Supermoto Andorra Results

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Husqvarna snagged two of the podium spots during a wet and foggy FIM Supermoto round at Andorra.

Honda Withdraws from AMA Superbike Racing

Friday, September 18, 2009
American Honda announces today that it will no longer field a superbike motorcycle road racing team in the 2010 AMA Pro Road Racing American Superbike championship.

Suzuki Celebrates Six 2009 Championships

Friday, September 18, 2009
American Suzuki Motor Corporation celebrated an outstanding six 2009 championships in style this week at its corporate headquarters in Brea.

Motorcycle Crash Tech Airs on Nat Geo

Thursday, September 17, 2009
National Geographic is airing a behind-the-scenes look at the new technologies being developed to protect motorcyclists in its film 'Motorcycle Crash Tech.'

Kawasaki World Superbike Team Formed

Thursday, September 17, 2009
For the 2009 season Kawasaki announced a new team would be the official entry to the World Superbike Championship, and thus the Kawasaki World Superbike Racing Team was born last winter.

AMA Pro Road Racing 2009 Recap

Thursday, September 17, 2009
A full holiday weekend of close competition and enthusistic celebrations brought the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing season to a spectacular close.

AMA to Honor Racing Champs in Vegas

Thursday, September 17, 2009
AMA will honor its 2009 Racing National Champions and Hall of Fame Class in Las Vegas on Dec. 4-5.

Euro Gossip September 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009
English motorcycles built in Austria, Japanese motorcycles built in Thailand, Harley-Davidsons head to India? All this and more can be found in our latest rumor-mongering edition of Euro Gossip.

Mat Mladin Exit Interview

Friday, September 11, 2009
Mat Mladin looks back on a career that included 7 titles and 82 race wins. See what the winningest rider in American road racing history has to say about the end of an era in this exclusive Motorcycle USA interview.
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