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Boz Bros Custom Bike Show at Indy MotoGP

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Following a very successful debut at last year’s inaugural Indy Moto GP, Yamaha and Ben & Eric Bostrom are pleased to announce the return of the Boz Bros Custom Bike Show to the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on August 28th-30th.

Capirossi Stays Suzuki for 2010 MotoGP

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that it has secured the services of Loris Capirossi for the 2010 MotoGP World Championship. This announcement confirms Chris Vermeulen will not race with Rizla Suzuki in 2010.

AMA Concerned with Health Care Debate

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Millions of on-highway and off-highway motorcyclists -- as well as all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders -- may be adversely impacted by the various heath care bills currently under consideration in Congress.

XDL Sportbike Freestyle Round 3 Report

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Alex Flores gives you the inside scoop from Round 3 of the XDL Sportbike Freestyle Championship in Irwindale, CA.

Yamaha Racing Stars Appear in Hermosa Beach

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Yamaha Factory Racing stars Josh Hayes and Ben Bostrom plus Graves Motorsports riders Josh Herrin and Tommy Aquino are scheduled to appear at the Lighthouse Café in Hermosa Beach, CA on Wednesday August 26th.

Backroad Ramblings August 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s Rambling Man takes a spin on the new Yamaha FZ6R and recalls the sportbike motorcycle gallantry of his past R6 ownership.

2009 Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP Preview

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
MotoGP heads back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the second annual Red Bull Indianpolis GP motorcycle road races held at the Brickyard.

Lorenzo Sticks with Yamaha for 2010 MotoGP

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Jorge Lorenzo and Yamaha Motor Company have signed a one year extension to the current rider agreement that will see Lorenzo as team mate of reigning MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi for another year.

Salt Addiction Jack Dolan

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
For this month’s Land Speed Racing feature, former world-record holder Rocky Robinson focuses his attention on an old salt and fellow record-holder Jack Dolan.

Ducati Newport Beach Grand Opening

Monday, August 24, 2009
Ducati motorcycles hosts a grand opening party for Ducati motorcycle riders at Ducati Newport Beach, Ducati's newest motorcycle dealership.

Yamaha Factory Racing Gear at Indy MotoGP

Friday, August 21, 2009
Yamaha Genuine Parts & Accessories is pleased to announce their return to the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, with a wide range of souvenirs, apparel, and race memorabilia.

Mat Mladin to Wear No.1 Plate at New Jersey

Friday, August 21, 2009
Mat Mladin, the most successful rider in the history of AMA Pro American Superbike competition, clinched his seventh title at VIR and will close out the season's remaining doubleheader on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 with the No. 1 plate.

2010 Roehr 1250SC First Ride

Friday, August 21, 2009
Motorcycle USA takes a ride on this homegrown Roehr 1250SC American Superbike in a time when "Made in USA" is rare in the Motorcycle industry.

Rizla Suzuki Partners with Marchesini

Thursday, August 20, 2009
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP is pleased to announce a new technical partnership with Italian manufacturer Marchesini, for the supply and development of forged magnesium racing wheels for its official Suzuki factory MotoGP team.

Aleix Espargaro subs for Kallio at Pramac

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro will substitute for Mika Kallio on the Pramac Racing Ducati in the next two MotoGP rounds at Indy and Misano.

Euro Gossip August 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Our man in Europe gives us the latest motorcycle news from across the pond in this month's Euro Gossip.

Rickey Gadson Wins at Pingel Thunder Nationals

Monday, August 17, 2009
Gadson’s won three out of four races so far in ‘09—including the recent Pingel Thundernationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Gadson not only won the race, he reset the eighth and quarter mile elapsed time records.

MotoGP Brno Insider

Monday, August 17, 2009
With the silly season of seat swaps beginning, I can tell you who, where and why with the echoes still bouncing around these Brno paddock walls. Check out the latest in the MotoGP Brno Insider

Martini Racing Ducati at Monterey Historics

Monday, August 17, 2009
Ducati North America has proudly unveiled a 170hp, 362lb two-wheeled tribute to the historic “Martini Racing” Porsches of years past.

Suzuki Signs Alvaro Bautista for MotoGP

Monday, August 17, 2009
Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that Spaniard Alvaro Bautista will be joining its official MotoGP team in a two year agreement, to contest the 2010 and 2011 MotoGP World Championships.

AMA American Superbike VIR Race 2 Results

Sunday, August 16, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing American Superbike motorcycle road racing race results from the 2009 Suzuki Big Kahuna National at Virginia International Raceway.

AMA SuperSport VIR Race Results

Sunday, August 16, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing SuperSport motorcycle road racing race results from the 2009 Suzuki Big Kahuna National at Virginia International Raceway.

AMA Daytona SportBike VIR Race 2 Results

Sunday, August 16, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing Daytona SportBike Race 2 motorcycle road racing race results from the 2009 Suzuki Big Kahuna National at Virginia International Raceway.

MotoGP GP Results Brno

Sunday, August 16, 2009
Valentino Rossi and company take the MotoGP circus to Brno. See who came out on top of the Cardion ab Czech GP in Motorcycle USA's MotoGP Brno results report.

Daytona SportBike VIR Race 1 Results

Saturday, August 15, 2009
It was a fantastic finish in today's Daytona SportBike race at Virginia International Raceway, with one championship contender fighting for the title riding with a broken hand.

American Superbike VIR Race 1 Results

Saturday, August 15, 2009
Would Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Mat Mladin wrap up the American Superbike title today at Virginia International Raceway? Read on to find out.

MotoGP Qualifying Brno

Saturday, August 15, 2009
Valentino Rossi scores the Brno pole position in spite of a qualifying crash, just edging his Fiat Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo.

AMA Pro Racing VIR Friday Superpole Results

Friday, August 14, 2009
Superpole qualifying has wrapped up at Virginia International Raceway with the AMA Superbike pole going to Josh Hayes and Daytona Sportbike pole to Taylor Knapp.

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Brno Practice

Friday, August 14, 2009
A brilliant final lap put Daijiro Hiura on pole position for the final two races of the 2009 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup season, a race on Saturday and the final on Sunday of the Cardion AB Czech Grand Prix.

Another 250cc GP Ace Gets Shot

Friday, August 14, 2009
Italian rider Mattia Pasini will make his debut on the Pramac Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP9 this coming Monday at the MotoGP team test.

Honda Sticks with Pedrosa and Dovizioso

Friday, August 14, 2009
During a press conference at the Brno circuit, Mr. Suzuki was able to confirm that HRC has come to a basic agreement with both Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso to continue riding in the factory Honda squad next season.

MotoGP Brno Friday Practice

Friday, August 14, 2009
The Fiat Yamahas waste no time establishing supremacy at Brno, with Lorenzo and Rossi filling in the 1-2 spots during Friday practice.

MotoGP Silly Season Begins

Friday, August 14, 2009
With the 2009 MotoGP season well past the halfway mark, Motorcycle USA brings you a look at what's in store for 2010. The MotoGP Silly Season is upon us once again...

Aprilia Ready to Race Indy MotoGP

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Aprilia will be at the MotoGP in Indy during the Red Bull Indianapolis Moto GP weekend in road racing and the flat track.

ROEHR Motorcycles Extends Special Pricing

Thursday, August 13, 2009
ROEHR Motorcycles LLC will extend it's successful, introductory, special pricing program, of $44,995 MSRP for the 2010 ROEHR 1250sc, until the end of 2009.

MotoGP Brno Team Previews

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Valentino Rossi leads the 2009 MotoGP championship as the riders head to Brno, Czech Republic for Round 11 of the season. Michel Fabrizio joins the fray as Casey Stoner bows out for three rounds.

AMA Pro Racing VIR Preview

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals will feature all four of AMA Pro Road Racing's highlighted by six different races this weekend, August 14 - 16, at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).

Michelin on Hand For AMA IWMC

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to welcome Michelin North America to its sponsor lineup at the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, in Keystone, CO., Aug. 19-22.

MotoGP: Casey Stoner Out for 3 Rounds

Monday, August 10, 2009
Ducati Marlboro's Casey Stoner will sit out the next three rounds of MotoGP, including the upcoming Czech Republic Grand Prix, in an effort to recuperate from a fatiguing ailment.

AMA Road Racing: What Will it Become?

Monday, August 10, 2009
Motorcycle-USA takes a look at what AMA professional road racing might be for 2010 and beyond. Times are tough and DMG isn't helping the cause. What will our beloved sport become?

AMA Pro Road Racing Awards Banquet Tickets

Friday, August 07, 2009
The 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing Awards Banquet in Atlantic City is one month away and tickets and rooms are going fast for the AMA American Superbike, Daytona SportBike, and SuperSport champions’ dinner.

Memorable Motorcycle BSA B.40 350

Friday, August 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s favorite Brit recalls, with harsh clarity, the BSA B.40 350, a British motorbike surely fitting the definition of a memorable motorcycles.

Motorcycles Cash For Clunkers Program Update

Thursday, August 06, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council is working hard to get motorcycles included in the Cash For Clunkers program but they are up agianst resistance, they give us an update on the situation.

AMA Position on Distracted Vehicle Operation

Thursday, August 06, 2009
The AMA reports that the Association's Board of Directors adopted an official position on the issue of distracted driving and inattentive vehicle operation at the Board's July 27 meeting.

Canned Food Drive at VIR AMA SBK Round

Thursday, August 06, 2009
Fans that attend the 2009 Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals at Virginia International Raceway will be able to give back to the community while enjoying the best that AMA Pro Road Racing has to offer.

MotoGP Donington Outsider

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
MotoGP paid its last visit to the Donington Park circuit, prompting our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent to pen this ditty about the final GP round at the British circuit.

Wisconsin & NY Ride for Kids Top $248K

Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Motorcyclists made it a great weekend for children with brain tumors in Wisconsin and New York, raising $248,604 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD Review

Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s friends at MCN send this report on a Yamaha R1 with Ohlins’ 2WD system. How does the Yamaha R1 motorcycle run with two wheels driving the pavement? Find out here.

Maggie McNally Joins AMA Board of Directors

Monday, August 03, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that longtime motorcyclist and rider safety coach Maggie McNally has been appointed to the AMA Board of Directors.

AMA Pro Racing Topeka Sunday Results

Sunday, August 02, 2009
Sunday at the Tornado Nationals in Topeka, Kansas bestowed a 20-lap chase for the American Superbike win, Race 1 redemption in Daytona SportBike, and a good-old-fashioned trouncing in SuperSport.
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