Friday, August 31, 2012
Check out the new RPHA line of helmets HJC has recently introduced in America.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Michael Dunlop takes the Classic Superbike Manx Grand Prix victory.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Motorcycle traction control is one of the hottest features on new sportbikes. Find out what brand of system performs the best in this six-bike TC comparison.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Joan Lascorz continues to recover from a devestating crash during testing at Imola where he suffered a spinal cord injury after an accidental impact against a concrete wall.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The entire line of Screamin' Chief licensed products are avialable on Scott Russells racing website.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Casey Stoner goes under the knife to repair damage incurred at the Indianapolis GP in his native Australia, with his return date uncertain.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Valentino Rossi finished a two-day test at Misano, and Nicky Hayden checked in reporting that his recovery is proceeding according to plan.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Ride for Kids events in Asheville and Ann Arbor raise almost $169,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Musical sensation Ottrina Bond is to perform the National Anthem for Triumph Big Kahuna Miami at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Vintage Motorcycle Racing at Miller Motorsports Park this weekend and the schedule includes two-man sidecars, vintage motorcycle show.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Having saved his bacon in a high-speed get off, Mr. Melling weighs in on the Alpinestars SMX 5 Boots in this motorcycle gear review.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Big Kahuna Birthday Party brings family fun to Triumph Big Kahuna AMA Pro Nationals in Miami and New Orleans.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The August 28, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Cal Crutchlow broke a 12-year MotoGP podium drought for British riders, the Englishman claiming his maiden rostrum at Brno.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Jorge Lorenzo reflects on his last lap defeat at Brno, and the 2010 champion talks about teammates, current and future.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Despite losing ground to Dani Pedrosa, Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo remains the title favorite – at least by the reckoning of nine-time world champion and Lorenzo’s one and future factory teammate Valentino Rossi.
Monday, August 27, 2012
HRC riders found wildly different fates at Brno, with Dani Pedrosa taking a critical victory and closing the title gap, while reigning champion Casey Stoner has to concede his title hopes due to injury.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The 'Ninja Times Square Takeover' is set for Sept. 13 as Kawasaki prepares for the world debut of its 2013 line of iconic Ninja motorcycles along Broadway between 45th and 47th Streets in Times Square.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The 10th annual FBR Shop Nationals, Round 6 of the 2012 Mickey Thompson Performance Tires MIRock Superbike Series became a showdown between Kawasakis and Suzukis.
Monday, August 27, 2012
MotoGP riders hit the Brno circuit for the third official test of the season, with Jorge Lorenzo piloting a new 2013 YZR-M1 prototype and WSBK rider Jonathan Rea filling in for the injured Casey Stoner.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The World Superbike title fight gets turned around at the series’ first-ever visit to Moscow, with BMW Motorrad’s Marco Melandri in control with three rounds remaining. Our paddock Insider reports from Russia.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is set to host two MSF International Safety Conferences in the Fall of 2013.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation started a one year long, 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study in August of 2011 and are preparing to release data and results.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
With Casey Stoner sidelined with injury, the Repsol Honda team has asked Jonathan Rea to step in and test the RC213V MotoGP bike at Brno.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo faced off in an intense battle for the front at Brno, passing one another a number of times before a final lap push to decide the winner.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Kenan Sofuoglu extended his points lead with a commanding performance at Moscow Raceway in World Supersport.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Kawasaki Racing's Tom Sykes and BMW Motorrad's Marco Melandri battled for the front in both races at Moscow Raceway and after all the dust settled, a new rider sits atop the SBK points list.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Karel Hanika and Livio Loi battled in Race 1 of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup at Brno.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Tom Sykes signed to ride with Kawasaki Racing in the FIM World Superbike Championship for at least one more season, with the option to extend further after 2013.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Cal Crutchlow signed a one-year extension with Monster Yamaha Tech 3 and will be joined by Moto 2 rider Bradley Smith to make up an all British team in 2013.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Jorge Lorenzo set a blistering pace at Brno Saturday and Cal Cruchlow put forth the best qualifying performance of his MotoGP career after extending his contract with Tech 3 Yamaha for one more year.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Dry conditions held at Moscow Raceway, giving World Superbike riders the chance to compete in three Superpole sessions in the hunt for a front row start on Sunday.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Jason Pridmore and the STAR Motorcycle School will present a track day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway November 2, 2012 to benefit 18 year-old Rocco Horvath, who suffered paralyzing injuries during a race two months ago.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Italian brand Alpinestars introduces its 2012 Fall collection. Read up as we give a little insight on some of the new products added to the Astars line up.
Friday, August 24, 2012
The Ducati Corse World Superbike book, by Alan Cathcart and Jim Gianatsis chronicles, the history of five Ducati Corse World Superbike generations.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Have a peek at some of our favorite MotoGP racing photos from this summer's Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
Friday, August 24, 2012
The 8th annual Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival, presented by Triumph Dealers of North America, is set for October 12-14, 2012 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Friday, August 24, 2012
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced a series of recall notices for the Ducati 1199 Panigale.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Motorcycle accessory company Renthal launches a sportbike specific website.
Friday, August 24, 2012
World Superbike and World Supersport riders logged their first qualifying times at the new Moscow Raceway in Russia and the competition for the top was intense.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa leads the way on Friday as MotoGP gets the Czech Grand Prix weekend underway at Brno.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner will not participate in the upcoming MotoGP race at Brno after doctors advised him to get ankle surgery.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
This month the world’s fastest rider, Ack Attack streamliner pilot Rocky Robinson, focuses Salt Addiction on LSR photojournalist, publicist and storyteller Louise Ann Noeth.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
In preparation for Round 11 of the World Superbike series, SBK riders test at the new Moscow Raceway circuit – with reigning champion Carlos Checa leading the way.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
New features for the Pirelli Diablo Super Biker application upgrades are available on all Apple and Android devices.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Mardi Gras World is set to host the M1 PowerSports Bike Night Kick-Off Party for the Triumph Big Kahuna New Orleans on Thursday, October 4, with donations accepted for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Hyosung Motors America continues sponsorship of pro-freestyle rider, Josh Borne.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Motorcycle Safety Foundation is to release the Innovative Rider Training Standards paper.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Ducati and MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso have reached an agreement that will see the Italian wearing the colors of the Ducati Team in 2013 and 2014.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Round 11 of the 2012 FIM World Superbike Championship heads to Russia for the inaugural international motorcycle race at the newly built Moscow Raceway.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Land Speed Racing legend Sam Wheeler is retooling his E-Z-Hook Streamliner this fall for the first 400 mph motorcycle run at Bonneville.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The August 21, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
More than 800 dealers and retailers participate in the biggest ever Revive Your Ride! Win Big Spring Giveaway.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Hundreds of motorcycle training professionals gather for the second annual MSF International Rider Education Training System Conference.
Monday, August 20, 2012
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been invited to present the preliminary findings from the MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study in at the Third International Symposium on Driving Research.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Motorcycle Superstore-sponsored SuperSport rider Devon McDonough gets readers up to speed on his Rookie campaign. Catch a first-time pro’s point of view courtesy of DM63.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Motorcyclists contributed $115,979 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s medical research and family support programs.
Monday, August 20, 2012
The American Motorcyclist Association launches the 2012 Voter Guide.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 returned for Race 2 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a close battle for the win between Tyler O'Hara and PJ Jacobsen.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Did Dani Pedrosa’s pole position start translate into a race win on Sunday at Indianapolis? Find out in this MotoGP race report.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Spec Honda-powered Moto2 motorcycle road racing results from Indianapolis' Brickyard.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Moto 3 motorcycle road racing results from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
A red flag stopped the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Race 1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway mid-race due to oil on the track, leaving some of the top contenders off the podium for the first time this season.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Vance & Hines, Harley-Davidson and AMA Pro Racing recently announced that the XR1200 series will continue through 2014, and stargint in 2013 will be known as the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Who will start from pole position in Sunday's MotoGP race at The Brickyard? Find out in the Indianapolis MotoGP timed qualifying report.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
MotoGP Free Practice 3 results from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Mr. Melling offers some final thoughts on the spectacle of the 2012 London Olympic Games and finds inspiration for a change to MotoGP and World Superbike that would revitalize motorcycle racing.
Friday, August 17, 2012
The AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 doubleheader at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway got rolling on Friday with practice and qualifying sessions.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Find out who was the fastest rider in first MotoGP practice session from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Friday, August 17, 2012
AMA Roadrace Grand Championships head to Daytona International Speedway Oct. 18-21.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Advanstar Communications expands Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Nationwide Tour to 13 markets adding Atlanta and Indianapolis.
Friday, August 17, 2012
The folks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway recently got to sit down with Yamaha Factory Racing's Ben Spies as he prepares for the 2012 Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Our classic bike expert passes on his sage counsel to aspiring vintage bike owners on a good beginner mount – the Honda CB750 F1.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the results of supplemental vote for Derek 'Nobby' Clark induction.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The MotoGP field heads to The Brickyard for the 2012 Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, the second American round of the season. Action is sure to be intense at the iconic speedway, and riders are keen to return to racing after a brief summer break.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Kawasaki's "Zero to Hero Challenge" is set to air on Speed and Fuel T.V. Thousands of motorcycle drag racers entered the challenge to get a chance to race against Rickey Gadson and take home a new Ninja ZX-14R.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Queen Mary hosted the XDL Championship where Luke Emmons took his first win since 2008.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The August 14, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
We review some simple and affordable motorcycle tie-down straps from Powertye.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Carlin Dunn rode his Ducati Multistrada 1200 S into the record books at the 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Motorcyclists at the eighth Utah Ride for Kids raised $47,012 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Be the first to receive all the motorcycle news and information Motorcycle USA has to offer with the new MotoUSA App for iPhone.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The Suzuki Endurance Racing Team fought to protect their points lead at Oschersleben 8 Hours, the penultimate round of the 2012 FIM World Endurance Championship.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week recently wrapped with two stunning battles between Guy Martin and Michael Dunlop in the Superbike class.
Friday, August 10, 2012
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame recently added off-road racing champion Ty Davis to the list of 2012 inductees.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Schnitz Racing offers a new Low-Profile Radiator Fan to help keep engines cool in the hot summer traffic or on the drag strip.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Motorcycle-Superstore.com, in conjunction with M1 PowerSports, is offering an all expense paid weekend to the Triumph Big Kahuna New Orleans, the final round of the 2012 Geico Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Season.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Garrett Gerloff returns to AMA Pro Racing to ride in Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport at New Jersey, the same track where he made his AMA Pro Road Racing debut in 2011.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Valentino Rossi has officially signed on to ride for Yamaha Factory Racing in 2013 and 2014.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, home of Ride for Kids,
names Robin Boettcher as the new CEO.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Our Backmarker puzzles over the decision of Valentino Rossi and the ending of a Grand Prix career, as well as a eulogy for an Isle of Man institution – Vern Wallis.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Yamaha star Garrett Gerloff is to visit the Yamaha Champions Riding School as the 17-year-old phenom prepares for his return to racing.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Valerie Thompson, owner and driver of the Valerie Thompson Racing Team, heads back to Bonneville to compete in three land speed racing events.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
M1 PowerSports names Dion Device as the official Brake Guard of the Triumph Big Kahuna Triple Crown.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would require consumers to buy at least four gallons from certain gas pumps once E15 ethanol-gasoline blend is introduced to the market.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
"Riding Man," Mark Gardiner's memoir of an everyman's effort to qualify for the Isle of Man TT, is back in print and discussions are ongoing about the possibility of a big-screen adaptation.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
M1 PowerSports and New Orleans Hotel Collection announce partnership for Triumph Big Kahuna New Orleans.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Riders celebrate at AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
The 2012 Isle of Man TT review is now available, in traditional DVD and Blu-ray editions as well as on iTunes.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
The UnderCover SwingCase truck box creates usable storage for pickup drivers that doesn't eat up valuable bed space.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
The Knoop-Mann Special pays tribute to the Armed Forces at the 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
The August 7, 2012 issue of Cycle News is now available in digital edition and in the Apple Newstand from Motorcycle USA’s new media partner.
Monday, August 06, 2012
A wet and wild World Superbike day at Silverstone had dire championship implications and plenty of controversy. Plus some fellow named Ben Spies is rumored to be on the way… Our SBK Insider explains.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Take a look at some of our favorite MotoGP racing photos from this summers Red Bull USGP at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Riders in three states join forces to support kids with brain tumors.
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Jules Cluzel and Sam Lowes battled for the front in World Supersport at Silverstone, coming down to a final lap pass for the win.
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Treacherous, wet conditions at Silverstone made the World Superbike contests hectic and unpredictable. New riders topped the podium and Race 2 was called by Race Direction due to the unsafe state of the circuit.
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Wet conditions made for a difficult Superpole at Silverstone, with a number of top World Superbike riders crashing during the two, 20 minute sessions.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Seven-time MotoGP World Champion, Valentino Rossi, is said to be only days away from announcing his return to the Yamaha MotoGP team for the 2013 motorcycle racing season.
Friday, August 03, 2012
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has added Al Wilcox to the list of 2012 inductees that will be celebrated during the AMA Legends Weekend in November at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Valentino Rossi moves to Yamaha? Are Ben Spies and Casey Stoner done with MotoGP? Find out more in this insider report from Laguna Seca.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Bell Powersports and Roland Sands Design have teamed up to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a bike makeover and other prizes in the "Star Treatment" contest.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Damp but drying conditions made Friday's World Superbike qualifying session at Silverstone difficult for some of the top riders of the season, while others thrived.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Infront Motor Sports recently announced that the 2012 WSBK Portuguese Round at Portimao is scheduled to go ahead as planned.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
The 2012 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing awards banquet is to be held on Monday, October 8th at Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
M1 PowerSports snnounces the New Orleans VIP Getaway Sweepstakes for 2012 for the GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing finale.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
A product that helps protect the rider and bike is something everyone wants when it comes to road racing. MotorcycleUSA tests the new Dion Device brake lever guard, check out what we think.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
The first pics and details of the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R have been revealed, the 2013 version sporting a redesigned frame, a revamped Parallel Twin, ABS is also now an option.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
BMW has unveiled its first four-cylinder HP model, the 2013 HP4. Based on the S1000RR, the HP4 is a continuation of the HP series but most notable is the addition of DDC.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Our favorite motorcycle-riding Briton weighs in on his country’s current source of pride and vigor – hosting the Olympic Games in London.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Round 10 of the 2012 World Superbike Championship heads to Great Britain for the second time this year, this time facing-off at Silverstone. Will Max Biaggi be able to protect his points lead?
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
World-class bike restorer and motocross pioneer Brian Slark is to be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.