Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The MotoGP grid is set to expand in 2012 with the use of production-based powerplants. More updates from BMW and IMS CEO Paolo Flammini on the topic from the latest round at Miller.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Carlos Checa breaks his bad luck at Miller with a dominating weekend, yet more controversy surrounds Max Biaggi and an update on the 1000cc GP/SBK dispute in our Insider report.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Carlos Checa breaks his bad luck at Miller with a dominating weekend, yet more controversy surrounds Max Biaggi and an update on the 1000cc GP/SBK dispute in our Insider report.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday's qualifying sessions at the Isle of Man TT saw a familiar face atop the Superbike timesheets, while a sidecar accident at the Ballacrye claimed the lives of two racers.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
For the last few weeks we have been putting miles on a pair of Alpinestars GPX Gloves. Read on to see what we think about these short-cuffed sportbike gloves.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Our correspondent across the pond uncovers the truth about motorcycle 'spy pictures' and how advertising in the motorcycle industry is changing.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Carlos Checa does the double, the Spaniard taking a dominating World Superbike Race 2 win at Miller Motorsports Park.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Josh Hayes and Blake Young battle in an exciting American SuperBike race at Miller Motorsports Park.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Steve Rapp took the checkers in close-knit racing during the eight-lap XR1200 race at Miller Motorsports Park.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Ducati sweeps the podium in World Superbike Race 1 at Miller Motorsports Park, with Althea Ducati's Carlos Checa leading the Effenbert-Liberty duo.
Monday, May 30, 2011
The 2011 Isle of Man TT race is finally underway and MotorcycleUSA.com is on scene. Check back for daily racing updates, photos, interviews and more from IOM.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Yamaha’s Josh Herrin takes the win in a thrilling Daytona SportBike race at Miller Motorsports Park.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Carlos Checa nabs pole position at Miller Motorsports Park, the Althea Ducati rider snaring a Superpole victory on the final lap as the rainy conditions complicate matters at MMP.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Corey Alexander claims his first-ever AMA win during a wet Motorcycle Superstore SuperSport race at Miller Motorsports Park.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Aprilia’s Leon Camier topped the World Superbike timesheets in a wet Sunday morning qualifying session at Miller Motorsports Park.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Pirelli is set to launch its new supersport tire for dealers and the media during the Pirelli Invitational at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Hayes stands apart in American SuperBike, with Jason DiSalvo doing the same in Daytona SportBike, as AMA Pro Racing splits time with SBK at Miller Motorsports Park.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Carlos Checa continued to lead the SBK field through Saturday afternoon’s hour-long qualifying practice at Miller Motorsports Park.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Motorcycle USA catches up with the World Superbike points leader before the action gets underway at Miller, chatting with Althea Ducati’s Carlos Checa.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
MMP’s fastest man, Carlos Checa, sets the SBK pace aboard his Althea Ducati as the World Superbike action gets underway at Miller Motorsports Park.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The racing at Miller Motorsports Park got underway on Friday, but it was four wheels, not two, burning laps at the Utah circuit in the inaugural BigM Weekend Superbike Super Celebrity Mega Kart Showdown.
Friday, May 27, 2011
The 2011 AMA Pro Road Racing series visits Miller Motorsports Park for one of the most anticipated rounds of the season with tight competition offered in all three classes.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Motorcycle USA sits down with the latest MotoGP game to hit our desk, MotoGP 10/11 for Playstation 3. So get those leathers on and get ready to ride in our MotoGP 10/11 video game review.
Friday, May 27, 2011
This week Camchann takes the honors with his photo from Crater Lake, Oregon. In the moto-photo tip, Justin gives you three words to shoot by.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
It’s Miller time! Motorcycle USA backs it bags, like the rest of the World Superbike paddock, headed Miller Motorsports Park. Here’s a preview of what to watch for.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Team RidersDiscount.com has stepped up to help Jake Holden get to his next AMA Pro race and beyond! After Holden’s original team owner was forced to move on, the team was left with only their equipment and very limited resources for the remainder of the season.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
After weeks of suspense and speculation, the team line-ups for the Inaugural BigM Weekend Superbike Super Celebrity Mega Kart Showdown at Miller Motorsports Park are announced.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Lawmakers back ban on funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints and instead want focus on motorcycle crash prevention.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Despite the wind and at time inclement weather, Round 2 of the AMA Pro Road Racing series saw a lot of close and hard fought racing last weekend at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. It was another intense weekend for all AGV and Dainese racers who are battling for the title in the AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike and AMA Pro Motorcycle-Supersport.com SuperSport Classes.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Each day through Friday, ProStop Convenience Store, located at the corner of 11000 South and State Street in Sandy, will be giving away 15 general admission passes to the BigM Weekend at Miller Motorsports Park.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Following Stuart Easton's high-speed crash during the North West 200, the Scotsman has been offered a deal with Paul Bird Motorsport for 2012.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Doug Polen will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Legends & Champions Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Honda prepares for Round 5 of the 2011 World Superbike Championship as it enters its first U.S. round of competition at Miller Motorsports Park.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The first World Championship victory was obtained for the BMW S1000RR machine in Round 2 of the 2011 FIM Endurance Championship in Albacete, Spain.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tulsa’s second Ride for Kids honored 10 young brain tumor survivors and raised $13,065 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) on May 22.
Monday, May 23, 2011
MotoUSA drafts seven bikes from the stacked 2011 Supersport class to test their street performance in our ninth annual Supersport comparison review.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Alastair Seeley was the lone victor at an incident plagued 2011 North West 200.
Friday, May 20, 2011
The Yamaha Champions Riding School, based at Miller Motorsports Park, will offer a supported rider program for any racer under the age of 18.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Motorcycle USA Forums user Richard47 gets the nod for Photo of the Week for May 20, 2011. Also MotoUSA photo ace Justin Dawes dishes out his moto-photo tip of the week.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
2011 marks a very special moment in two wheeled motorsport as the 50th Anniversary of World Championship GP racing for Yamaha. To celebrate this landmark Yamaha Factory Racing will run a special livery, the ‘YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edition’ for the Assen TT and Laguna Seca races.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Veteran rider Michael Rutter leads qualifying at the 2011 North West 200, with Kawasaki rider Stuart Easton hospitalized for injuries after a crash on the road circuit.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
HT Moto Yamaha rider Melissa Paris will sport special pink livery at the Red Bull USGP at Laguna Seca July 22-25 in support of raising donations for Susan G Komen Foundation.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com (MIJ) is proud to present its seventh annual Online Job Fair taking place May 16 – 31, 2011.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The upcoming BigM Weekend presented by Lucas Oil at Miller Motorsports Park, scheduled for May 28-30, is shaping up to be even bigger than anticipated. It includes several big acts that now include Jason Britton and Blue Oyster Cult.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Bidding is now open on the second bike in Cycle World and BikeBandit.com’s Project Re-Cycle to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, home of the Ride for Kids.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Suzuki’s Alastair Seeley sets the pace as action gets underway in the 2011 North West 200 road race in Northern Ireland.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa underwent surgery today to repair the right collarbone he broke in a crash at Le Mans.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Parts Unlimited founder Fred Fox, will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Legends & Champions.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Miller Motorsports Park presents a five-question interview with Yamaha World Superbike rider Eugene Laverty, the double winner in the last World Superbike round at Monza.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
With windy conditions and temperatures a little cooler than yesterday, Casey Stoner ran 25 laps without any issues to complete his testing of the 2012 Honda 1000cc GP prototype.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Eleven new teams and 16 riders have made it through the first application process with IRTA and Dorna to join the MotoGP paddock in 2012.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Valentino Rossi joined other great motorsports champions from the past and present in an inauguration ceremony for a new, ultramodern paddock structure at England’s Silverstone Circuit.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
With a two week break before the Grand Prix of Catalunya, Repsol Honda returned to the track in Jerez with Le Mans GP winner Casey Stoner aboard the 2012 Honda 1000cc prototype.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NHTSA has published an update that amends FMVSS No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets. The Final Rule amends certification labeling requirements and help consumers and law enforcement personnel distinguish between certified and uncertified helmets.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
British MotoGP racer Cal Crutchlow is the latest MotoGP rider to confirm that he will be doing a parade lap during the 2011 Isle of Man TT Races.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
MotoUSA put the Diesel-designed AGV Mowie Helmet through its paces over the last few weeks while pounding out miles on scooters. Read on find out what we thought of this funky scooter lid.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
In the wake of global recession and soaring gas prices, our rambler uncovers the power of scooters in an industry that has shifted its focus from superbikes to beginner bikes.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
When he's not busy dominating the X Games and the Dew Tour on his BMX bike, Jamie Bestwick is an all-out sportbike junkie. MotoUSA sat down with the Vert rider to pick his brains on bikes.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Le Mans was regarded as a Yamaha track prior to this year’s French Grand Prix. No longer as the M1 demonstrates its fallen behind the Honda. Our Insider records Lorenzo and Spies sounding off.
Monday, May 16, 2011
He may have been helped by the Simoncelli/Pedrosa incident at Le Mans, but Valentino Rossi revels in his first Ducati podium.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Marco Simoncelli’s disastrous overtake on Dani Pedrosa was condemned by virtually all the riders in the paddock – all except for Simoncelli that is. Our GP Insider delivers.
Monday, May 16, 2011
The Simoncelli/Pedrosa controversy dominates MotoGP news from Le Mans, but Casey Stoner had quite a weekend as well. Winning, punching riders and speaking his mind. Our Insider delivers.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Riders in southern California and central Tennessee combined to raise $335,036 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on May 15.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Dani Pedrosa considers whether to undergo surgery for his broken collar bone, his participation at the upcoming Catalunya Grand Prix in doubt.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
AMA Superbike Race 2 racing results from Infineon Raceway.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
AMA Daytona SportBike Infineon Race 2 results from Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
AMA Supersport Race 2 motorcycle racing results from Infineon Raceway.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Steve Atlas rode the Brammo/MotoUSA Empulse to another victory in Sunday's TTXGP North American Championship race at Infineon.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Casey Stoner powered the Repsol Honda to an unchallenged victory at Le Mans, in a controversial Fench Grand Prix.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Steve Atlas rode the Brammo/MotoUSA Empulse to victory in the Saturday TTXGP North American Championship race at Infineon.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Read Harley-Davidson XR1200 Race 1 results from Infineon Raceway for Round 2 of the AMA Pro Road Racing Championship.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
AMA Superbike Race 1 racing results from Infineon Raceway.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
The beautiful weather has seemed to fade to windy cold conditions, but that has not stopped the competition from heating up as the Daytona Sportbike Race 1 gets underway at Infineon.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Round 2 of the 2011 AMA SuperSport class hits Infineon Raceway find out what happened on the racetrack.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Final qualifying results from Round 2 of the AMA Pro Road Racing Championship at Infineon Raceway.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Honda flexes its MotoGP muscle at Le Mans, the factory riders sweeping the top four positions in qualifying.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Read Friday’s practice and results from Infineon Raceway for the 2011 AMA Pro Road Racing championship.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Last Friday, May 6th, thousands of female riders around the world celebrated the 5th International Female Ride Day and took their motorcycle or scooter to – 'Just Ride!'
Friday, May 13, 2011
Motorcycle USA samples the 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA. Where does this new Suzuki offering slot into the motorcycle world?
Friday, May 13, 2011
This week's MotoUSA Photo of the Week comes to us from Skyhawk04kilo and his rock steady camera skills. In the weekly moto-photo tip, our resident photo pro shows you how to get your timing just right.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Honda claimed the top-three times during MotoGP practice at Le Mans with Casey Stoner leading the way as he seeks his second victory of the year.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the first member of the class of 2011: Phil Schilling, one of motorcycling's most accomplished journalists and an expert race tuner who set the early mark for Ducati's on-track success in America.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Blake Young looks to extend his Superbike winning streak to three as AMA Pro Racing descends on Infineon Raceway for the West Coast Moto Jam.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Bridgestone will debut its first asymmetrical rear slick tire as a soft option at Le Mans for the French Grand Prix.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
American Motorcycle Association comes out with the next edition of News and Notes for June 2011.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The 2011 MotoGP Championship takes on France this week with the famed Le Mans circuit in its crosshairs.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
LeoVince Exhaust & Electronics in conjunction with Infineon Raceway and Motorcycle-Superstore.com is proud to provide Discount Coupons for Weekend and Full Event tickets to the 2011 West Coast Moto Jam.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle technology, is celebrating victory this past weekend at the 2011 Geico AMA MiniMoto SX in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
MV Agusta has just revealed the latest high-performance open class superbike in its F4 series. The new 2012 F4 RR engine is claimed to produce 200 horsepower.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Ian Hutchinson made history at the 2010 Isle of Man TT, scoring an unprecedented five wins, but injury will keep Hutchy out of the 2011 races.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Amarok Consultants, presents it's prototype for an electric racing motorcycle, the Amarok P1, that will be campaigning the in the North American 2011 TTXGP electric racing series this summer.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Racing great Kevin Schwantz will lead the Ride for Kids Lap of Champions again this year at the 2011 Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
With MotoGP stars present and a huge crowd gathered, the 2011 Thundersprint event was without a doubt the biggest and best ever.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The 2011 TTXGP Championship begins this weekend at California's Infineon Raceway as MotoUSA gets set for a first-hand look at electric motorcycle racing.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Michael Dunlop scored a double win at the Tandragee 100, besting Ryan Farquhar in the Superbike and Supersport contests.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
MotoUSA chats with star T.V. actor Tim Kang about his love for street bikes, MotoGP racing and life away from the big screen.
Monday, May 09, 2011
The two big SBK stories from Monza were Eugene Laverty’s surprising double and Max Biaggi’s controversial ride-through penalty. Our World Superbike Insider delivers the story behind the story.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Giovanni Velez of Lakewood, N.J., bought one ticket for this year’s Ride for Kids/Cycle World project bike drawing at the New York International Motorcycle Show five months ago.
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Round 4 of the 2011 World Superbike Championship at Monza featured a double race victory by Yamaha with Max Biaggi picking up his second ride-through penalty of the season.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Aprilia's Max Biaggi achieved his first Superpole victory of the 2011 WSB season at his home circuit as Aprilia, Yamaha, Honda and Ducati secure front row starts at Monza.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Motorcycle USA rides the latest 2011 liter-class sportbikes on the street in our annual Superbike Smackdown VIII sportbike shootout. Find out what motorcycle gets crowned champ this year.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Max Biaggi confirmed the rest of the paddock's fears about just how potent the factory RSV4 is with a record-setting top speed on the Monza straights today, but it wasn't good enough for provisional pole.
Friday, May 06, 2011
This week a technically composed landscape shot by MotoUSA forums user Wisart took the top honors in the Photo of the Week. Read on to learn more about his photo and to get a new moto-photo tip.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Motorcycle-Superstore.com, LeoVince and Infineon Raceway offer discount coupons to West Coast Moto Jam taking place at Infineon Raceway May 11 thru 15, 2011.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
The Jason DiSalvo Speed Academy is proud to announce that Ohlins USA will provide support for all 2011 dates remaining this year.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Scorpion catalog & social networking links now on tap with new Scorpion iPad/iPhone Application.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Our speed racer gets the latest word on Ruedi Steck's bio-powered streamliner project while visiting the Swiss Performance/Swiss Moto Motorcycle Trade Show in Zurich.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The World Superbike paddock rolls into Monza for Round 4 of the series. The high-speed Italian circuit will see Carlos Checa looking to hold his 43-point championship advantage.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
All four classes of AMA Pro Road Racing just wrapped up a two-day test at Miller Motorsports Park with Josh Hayes leading the SuperBike riders and Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo topping the SportBike timesheet.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Miller Motorsports Park presents a five-question interview with the World Superbike Race 1 Assen winner, Jonathan Rea.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Just in time for the summer riding season, RS Taichi's Delta riding shoe kicks it up a gear with an array of cool colors in a lightweight, mesh construction that offers flow-through ventilation.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
This month’s Backmarker focuses on the historic American marque Indian – the prestigious origins, messy recent past and its potential future under the guidance of new owner, Polaris Industries.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend features history's motorcycling legends, today's amateur champions and collectible motorcycles of every genre.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Following a proposal to introduce a combined bike and rider minimum weight limit in MotoGP, Casey Stoner defends his teammate, Dani Pedrosa. All this and more in the 2011 Estoril MotoGP insider.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo shares harsh words with San Carlo Honda's Marco Simoncelli following Round 3 of the 2011 MotoGP Championship. All this and more in the 2011 Estoril MotoGP insider.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The 2010 double race winner is to get even more power for Monza race and the teams predict Biaggi can consistently hit over 205 mph. MotoUSA’s Insider gets the scoop from Aprilia’s own Techinical Director Gigi Dall’Igna.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reminds all road users that May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
AGV helmets introduces an exciting new promotion: “Trade in your past: start fresh with a new AGV helmet!” Offered from May 1st – June 15th 2011.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
After Round 3 of the 2011 season, teams stuck around at the Estoril circuit to for a two-day test.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Federal lawmakers oppose state lobbying by safety agency introducing House Resolution 239 that would focus the agency efforts on motorcycle crash prevention as the first step in motorcycle safety.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Our man Melling, with his intimate knowledge of the TT, reviews the hottest motorcycle documentary out right now, TT3D - Closer to the Edge.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
John Hopkins made history with his British Superbike win at Oulton Park, the first victory for the American in 10 years.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The DMG-run AMA Pro Racing enters its third year. Is progress being made? One MotoUSA editor, and AMA competitor, adds his ideas to spruce up the series.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Valentino Rossi snags his first top-five finish of the 2011 MotoGP Championship as Ducati prepares for further tests with the new GP12. All this and more in the 2011 Estoril MotoGP insider.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Dani Pedrosa secures the second win for Repsol Honda in the 2011 MotoGP Championship while Casey Stoner rounds out the podium at Estoril in third. All this and more in the 2011 Estoril MotoGP insider.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Jorge Lorenzo loses his perfect record at Estoril while Ben Spies crashes and records his first DNF of the 2011 MotoGP Championship. All this and more in the 2011 Estoril MotoGP insider.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Irishman Ryan Farquhar nabbed five victories at the 2011 Cookstown 100, including both Superbike races and the lone Supersport contest.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Women riders around the world will get on their motorcycles or scooters to celebrate the fifth International Female Ride Day.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Motorcyclists in Texas and North Carolina combined to raise $444,967 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) on May 1 2011.
Monday, May 02, 2011
The Paul Bird Motorsport team has confirmed that ‘banned substances’ were found in its race transporter upon reentering the UK following the Assen World Superbike round in Holland.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
The FIM announces 14 teams and 21 riders are to be considered for entry into the 2012 MotoGP paddock as 1000cc racing returns to Grand Prix.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo battle for the win at Estoril, with the MotoGP championship getting tighter at the Portugal Grand Prix.
