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Phillip Island MotoGP Preview 2011

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Casey Stoner leads the 2011 MotoGP Championship into Phillip Island where he'll have the first opportunity to claim the title.

AMA News and Notes November 2011

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
American Motorcycle Association comes out with the next edition of the AMA News and Notes November 2011.

Brands Hatch British Superbike Insider 2011

Monday, October 10, 2011
Our insider explores the climactic ending of the 2011 British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch between Tommy Hill and John Hopkins.

Jake Lewis Wins 2011 AMA Roadrace Award

Monday, October 10, 2011
Jake Lewis, a 15-year-old roadracer from Princeton, Ky., earned the prestigious American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Roadrace Horizon Award at the AMA Racing Roadrace Grand Championships at central Indiana's Putnam Park.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki is perfecting the Ninja 650 design for 2012 by utilizing a revised frame and added comfort to its middleweight competitor.

Ticket Deadline Approaching for AMA Weekend

Monday, October 10, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association is reminding enthusiasts, fans, racers, amateur champions and the motorcycling industry that the advance ticket deadline is approaching for the 2011 AMA Legends & Champions Weekend.

Ducati 1199 Panigale Superquadro Engine Info

Monday, October 10, 2011
Ducati releases technical data on its all-new 1199cc Twin-cylinder engine that will power the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike.

Andrea Dovizioso to Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP

Monday, October 10, 2011
The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team announceD it has reached an agreement with Andrea Dovizioso for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki adds more power to its name in 2012 by overhauling its flagship open-class sportbike model, the Ninja ZX-14R.

Tommy Hill Wins 2011 British Superbike Crown

Sunday, October 09, 2011
It was an epic conclusion to the 2011 British Superbike Championship with a final lap sprint to the finish between Tommy Hill and John Hopkins.

KTM Moto3 Project Revealed

Friday, October 07, 2011
KTM Racing has announced development of a new M32 engine for Moto3 in partnership with Kalex Engineering that will see the Austrian brand return to the MotoGP grid in 2012.

Matco Tools Integrated Storage System Line

Thursday, October 06, 2011
Built For Technicians, Designed for Service: Matco Tools Introduces Website Dedicated to ISS Customized Design Solutions.

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsas for Streetfighter 848

Thursday, October 06, 2011
The latest addition from Borgo Panigale will use Pirelli’s Diablo Rosso Corsa tires as original equipment, featuring an innovative 180/60 sized rear tire that is derived from Pirelli’s experience in the FIM Supersport World Championship.

Backmarker: Tony Thacker

Thursday, October 06, 2011
This month our Backmarker chats up English transplant Tony Thacker, director of the NHRA museum in Pomona on his love of hot rods and drag bikes.

Scorpion EXO-1100 Helmet Revealed

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Scorpion’s EXO-1100 is a true technological triumph. Intended to build on the legacy of the top-of-the-line EXO-1000, this next-generation helmet really does establish a new benchmark.

Injured Rossi Sits Out Jerez GP12 Test

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
A left pinky injury to Valentino Rossi will see The Doctor sit out the planned test on the GP12 at Jerez, with teammate Nicky Hayden filling in.

New Branding for World Superbike in 2012

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Infront Sports will re-brand the FIM World Superbike Championship for 2012, with further information to be released at the upcoming EICMA Milan Bike Show.

Hyosung Sponsors Pro Freestyle Stunt Rider

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Hyosung Motors America will sponsor Pro-Freestyle rider Josh Borne, who will showcase the company's GT650 and GT650R motorcycles.

Fillmore Ride for Children Grand Marshal

Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Lending support to this year's Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children, a fundraiser for Camp Boggy Creek, will be Grand Marshal: Chris Fillmore, professional road racer and the 2011 AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR 1200 Series National Champion.

WERA Grand National Finals at Road America

Tuesday, October 04, 2011
On October 27th through the 30th WERA Motorcycle Roadracing will invade Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA with the 39th WERA Grand National Finals.

Acclaimed MotoGP Film FASTEST Set for U.S.

Monday, October 03, 2011
Shot around the world in 2010 and 2011, FASTEST distills the thrilling, terrifying reality of the MotoGP world championship into a maximum-speed, full-length documentary feature film.

Motegi MotoGP Insider: Honda

Monday, October 03, 2011
Casey Stoner nabs podium number 13 despite a trip to the Motegi gravel. Get the inside word from the Honda GP camp, including Andrea Dovizioso’s 2012 plans and possible promotion of Moto2’s Marc Marquez.

Motegi MotoGP Insider: Yamaha

Monday, October 03, 2011
Jorge Lorenzo gains ground, but not enough. Meanwhile teammate Ben Spies fights back from a troubling start to claim another top-six at Motegi.

Motegi MotoGP Insider: Ducati

Monday, October 03, 2011
It’s more bad news for Ducati out of Motegi, with Rossi collecting a first-lap DNF. The factory Ducati duo of Hayden and Rossi continue to search for answers this year and heading into next.

Motegi MotoGP Insider: Suzuki

Monday, October 03, 2011
Riding fourth at Motegi, Alvaro Bautista crashed out of his best result of the season. Now the Spaniard needs to know if Suzuki’s MotoGP plans will crash as well.

Thunderfest 2011-Another Resounding Success

Monday, October 03, 2011
Thunderfest is Britain’s only time trial – a test of riding skill as well as speed. Competitors decide their own average speed and then battle to ride smoothly and consistently to achieve it.

$304,000 Raised at Ride for Kids Events

Monday, October 03, 2011
Bighearted motorcyclists brought $304,239 in donations to three Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) Ride for Kids events in Texas, California and Nevada on Oct. 2.

Kawasaki Design-a-Bike Launched at PIMS

Monday, October 03, 2011
Progressive International Motorcycle Shows to launch all-new Kawasaki Design-a-Bike' experience at the 2011-2012 shows.

Marco Melandri Joins BMW for 2012

Monday, October 03, 2011
BMW Motorrad Motorsport has announced the official signing of Marco Melandri to its 2012 World Superbike team.

Magny-Cours World Superbike Insider 2011

Sunday, October 02, 2011
Carlos Checa becomes the first Spaniard to take home the World Superbike crown while Jonathan Rea suffers more disappointment. All this and more in the Magny-Cours World Superbike insider.

Magny-Cours World Superbike Results 2011

Sunday, October 02, 2011
Spaniard Carlos Checa finally won his first World Superbike Championship after a dominant performance during both races in France.

Motegi MotoGP Results 2011

Sunday, October 02, 2011
Repsol Honda held on for an important victory at Motegi despite several riders running off track during the course of a dramatic MotoGP contest.

Magny-Cours WSB Superpole 2011

Saturday, October 01, 2011
Jonathan Rea earned the Superpole victory in France after dominating the World Superbike paddock with a new circuit record at Magny-Cours.

Motegi MotoGP Qualifying 2011

Saturday, October 01, 2011
Casey Stoner keeps the MotoGP field on its toes after winning his tenth pole session of the season while setting a new circuit record at Motegi.

MotoUSA Photo of the Week - Sept. 30, 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011
The last MotoUSA Photo of the Week for September is a great capture of Tyla Rattray on the gas. JDawg gives a moto-photo tip on making practice perfect.

Magny-Cours WSB Friday Qualifying 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011
Althea Racing's Carlos Checa was on the verge of capturing a track record at the Magny-Cours circuit during practice as he targets the 2011 World Superbike crown this weekend.

Motegi MotoGP Practice Results 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011
Repsol Honda riders dominate practice on Friday at their home circuit of Motegi while Ben Spies tries to recover from the effects of food poisoning.

Fast Man Standing Award Winner Josh Hayes

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Cortech Apparel & Gear, presenting sponsor of AMA Pro Road Racing's Live Timing & Scoring webpage and mobile applications, presented the Cortech Fast Man Standing Award at the September 5th season-ending banquet in Atlantic City, NJ.

John Hopkins to Race Sepang MotoGP

Thursday, September 29, 2011
John Hopkins will re-join the Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team as a wild-card rider in Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Magny-Cours World Superbike Preview 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The 2011 World Superbike and Supersport Championships are quickly coming to a close with Carlos Checa and Chaz Davies on the verge of taking world titles for the first time in their careers.

Motegi MotoGP Preview 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The 2011 MotoGP Championship is reaching its climax as the paddock approaches the much anticipated Japanese Grand Prix this weekend at Motegi.

2011 Road Sport Shootout

Monday, September 26, 2011
Sportbikes purpose-built for the street, not the track. Motorcycle USA gathers five motorcycles that fit the bill for our 2011 Road Sport Shootout.

World Superbike 2012 Provisional Schedule

Monday, September 26, 2011
The 2012 World Superbike provisional schedule has been released, with 15 planned rounds for next season.

Imola World Superbike Insider 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011
Carlos Checa's title-winning celebration is put on hold while Castrol Honda's Jonathan Rea comes away impressed by new upgrades to his CBR1000RR. All this and more in the 2011 Imola World Superbike insider.

500th Ride for Kids Raises $197,000

Monday, September 26, 2011
The first Ride for Kids event in 1984 raised $4,000 for childhood brain tumor research.

Le Mans World Endurance Results 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011
S.E.R.T. retakes the lead in the 2011 FIM World Endurance series after finishing runner-up to SRC Kawasaki during the Le Mans 24 Hours contest.

Imola World Superbike Results 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011
The 2011 World Superbike Championship remains open despite Carlos Checa scoring podiums in both races at the Imola circuit in Italy.

Imola World Superbike Superpole 2011

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Althea Racing's Carlos Checa put himself in favorable position to claim Spain's first-ever World Superbike title after dominating Superpole at the Imola circuit on Saturday.

MotoUSA Photo of the Week - Sept. 23, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011
This week our winner offers a unique perspective of a familiar scene. Take a look at the MotoUSA Photo of the Week and get a tip on traveling light with your camera.

2012 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR features new Big Piston Fork, Balance-Free Rear Shock, lighter wheels and revised styling aimed at giving the venerable liter bike a new look that Honda hopes will help it on both the sales floor and the race track.
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