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MotoGP Catalunya Insider

Monday, June 15, 2009
A three-way tie for the MotoGP Championship follows one of the closest and most exciting MotoGP rounds of the season, with Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo dueling to the last turn of the Catalunya Grand Prix.

2009 Isle of Man TT Round-up

Monday, June 15, 2009
The madness is over for another 50 weeks at the Isle of Man, here’s a recap of what you may have missed at the 2009 Isle of Man TT.

Hodgson's Corona Honda CBR1000RR Review

Monday, June 15, 2009
MotoUSA gets a chance to twist the grip of Neil Hodgson's Corona Honda CBR1000RR American Superbike to find out how much of a Superbike it really is.

MotoGP Catalunya Results

Sunday, June 14, 2009
Valentino Rossi won a barn-burner of a Catalunya Grand Prix, taking the 99th MotoGP win of his illustrious career.

MotoGP Catalunya Qualifying

Saturday, June 13, 2009
Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo claims pole position at his home Catalunya Grand Prix, followed by fellow front-row starters and MotoGP championship rivals, Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner.

MSF Rules of the Road for Ride to Work Day

Friday, June 12, 2009
An estimated one million Americans will join in the 18th annual Ride to Work Day on Monday, June 15, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is asking riders and drivers to follow these rules of the road.

MotoGP Catalunya Practice

Friday, June 12, 2009
The Fiat Yamaha teammates Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo topped the time sheets during the MotoGP Catalunya Grand Prix free practice session on a blazing hot Friday in Spain.

2009 Isle of Man TT Friday Insider

Friday, June 12, 2009
The final day of racing at the Isle of Man features a controversial inaugural TTXGP and rain-delayed Senior TT, with a dramatic finish. Get the inside scoop on the 2009 Isle of Man TT from our man on the Isle.

2009 Isle of Man Senior TT Results

Friday, June 12, 2009
Steve Plater gives Honda another TT win by claiming the checkers in the Senior TT Isle of Man TT finale, while teammate McGuinness sets new lap record.

2009 Isle of Man TT TTXGP Results

Friday, June 12, 2009
Ron Barber takes the first-ever electric-powered Isle of Man TT, the TTXGP, aboard the Team Agni entry. Joining in the Pro Class podium were the German XXL and American Brammo TTR.

MIC Offers Schwarzenegger Advice

Friday, June 12, 2009
Sell Motorcycles to make ends meet? Not when they save green while being green. The Motorcycle Industry Council offers California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger some of its own advice in an open letter.

CMSC Promotes Motorcycle Ride to Work Day

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) released a video message encouraging all motorcycle riders to participate in Ride to Work Day on June 15th.

2009 Isle of Man TT Thursday Insider

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Our man on the Isle gives us this report from a rare off day at the 2009 Isle of Man TT. Read about the old and new as Norton Motorcycles and the TTXGP take center stage.

Lorenzo Wears Barcelona Livery at Home Race

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo unveiled a special one-off livery at the Montmelò circuit in Catalunya today to honour the Barcelona football club, which won the Champions League two week's ago.

MotorcycleUSA.com Now on Twitter

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Motorcycle USA is now twittering. Readers can follow tweets about all Motorcycle USA activities, from the latest motorcycle race results to the newest motorcycle reviews.

Tom Montano Uses Alpinestars AST in TTXGP

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Mission Motors rider Tom Montano will be wearing a custom Alpinestars race suit equipped with an Advanced Safety Technology pack during the Isle of Man electric motorcycle TTXGP.

MotoGP Catalunya Preview

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Round 6 of the 2009 MotoGP Championship series has Australian rider Casey Stoner leading the MotoGP paddock to the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain for the Grand Prix of Catalunya.

2009 Isle of Man TT Wednesday Insider

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Another Dunlop claiming a TT victory at the Isle of Man and a crash and injury to a sidecar favorite headline this latest insider report from the 2009 Isle of Man TT.

2009 Isle of Man Supersport TT 2 Results

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The legendary Dunlop name returns to the top steps of the TT rostrum as Michael Dunlop takes the checkers in the second Relentless Supersport race at the 2009 Isle of Man TT.

Andrew Trevitt Benefit Auction Last Call

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Kawasaki has issued a last call for donations of auction items on behalf of the Andrew Trevitt fund-raising campaign. The campagin has raised over $45,000 for the recovery of the injured motorcycle editor.

2009 Isle of Man TTXGP Practice Results

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The timed results of the first electric motorcycle road racing competition are in, as the TTXGP practices at the famed Isle of Man TT circuit.

AMA News and Notes July 2009

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The June 2009 edition of AMA News and Notes touches on the International Women & Motorcycling Conference, California's Chappie-Shasta OHV Area, the California motorcycle smog test proposal and other motorcycle rights-related issues.

2009 Isle of Man TT Tuesday Insider

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Tuesday was very good to Isle of Man TT rider Ian Hutchinson, who took the checkers in Supersport and Superstock TT. Get the inside scoop for our man on the Isle.

Yamaha Champions Riding School a Success

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The inaugural Yamaha Champions Riding School at Miller Motorsports Park concluded Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2009. The graduates of the Yamaha school's first class were greatly improved and more confident riders.

Toseland & Crash to Perform at Red Bull US GP

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Yamaha is proud to once again bring MotoGP fans exciting rock & roll entertainment for July 4th with James Toseland and "Crash" at this year’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

2009 Isle of Man Supersport TT Results

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Pagetts Honda rider Ian Hutchinson scored his first ’09 Isle of Man TT victory with a win in the Relentless Supersport TT.

MotoCorsa Ducati Announces Progetto 51

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
MotoCorsa Ducati invites 51 Ducatisti to become a part of history and purchase a new Ducati in June as part of “Progetto 51.”

BMW S1000RR Breaks Cover in America

Monday, June 08, 2009
The recent Miller Motorsports Park round of World Superbike marked the unveiling of BMW’s new 2010 S1000RR sportbike to the US market, with BMW revealing some hints at a US price.

2009 Isle of Man TT – Monday Insider

Monday, June 08, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s man on the Isle gives us the scoop after the first day of racing, which saw John McGuinness claim his 15th career TT victory.

2009 Isle of Man Superbike TT Results

Monday, June 08, 2009
HM Plant Honda rider John McGuinness takes his 15th Isle of Man TT win in the opening Dainese Superbike TT.

2009 Isle of Man TT – Mad Sunday

Sunday, June 07, 2009
The racing stops and the famed Isle of Man TT mountain course opens for the fans to ride – that’s why they call it Mad Sunday. Check out the 2009 report.

Daytona SportBike Road America Results

Sunday, June 07, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing Daytona SportBike Sunday Race 2 motorcycle race results from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

American Superbike Road America Results

Sunday, June 07, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing American Superbike Sunday Race 2 motorcycle race results from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Road America Daytona SportBike Results

Saturday, June 06, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing Daytona SportBike Saturday Race 1 motorcycle race results from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Road America American Superbike Results

Saturday, June 06, 2009
AMA Pro Road Racing American Superbike Saturday Race 1 motorcycle race results from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

IOM TT: Races Postponed, Donald Injured

Saturday, June 06, 2009
The fastest rider ever around the Isle of Man TT mountain course, Cameron Donald, is out of the ’09 TT after a practice crash and the Saturday Superbike and Sidecar TT are postponed till Monday due to the weather.

Road America Friday Report

Friday, June 05, 2009
The AMA Pro Roadracing weekend at Road America is underway with Jason DiSalvo and Mat Mladin taking Superpole in the Dayton SportBike and Superbike classes.

2009 Isle of Man TT – Donald Laps 131 mph!

Friday, June 05, 2009
Relentless Suzuki’s Cameron Donald becomes one of only three men to break the 130mph barrier at the Isle of Man and the first to cross the 131-mph threshold.

Hacking Riding Two More Rounds of WSBK

Friday, June 05, 2009
Jamie Hacking has been confirmed as the replacement rider for the injured Makoto Tamada at the next two rounds of the World Superbike Championship.

Doug Polen to Ride Superbike Road America

Thursday, June 04, 2009
World and American Superbike Champion Doug Polen will return to AMA Pro Racing competition this weekend at Road America to help the 4FR Toyota Trucks GreenAcres.org American Superbike team improve their program.

AMA Pro Road Racing Road America Preview

Thursday, June 04, 2009
The American Superbike paddock will try to prevent the No. 7 Yoshimura Suzuki of Mat Mladin from starting a fresh wining streak when the riders take to Road America for Round 6 of the 2009 American Superbike Championship.

Angela's Angels - Nicole Brewer

Thursday, June 04, 2009
Motorcycle girls. Need we say more? Enjoy Motorcycle USA’s latest installment of the Angela’s Angels series – Nicole Brewer.

Keith Code on Streets of Willow

Thursday, June 04, 2009
Kieth Code explains how the The Streets of Willow Springs California Superbike School came about and why its known by many as “The Cornering School”.

TCX Airtech XCR Boot Review

Thursday, June 04, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the TCX Airtech boot, a new motorcycle boot from the Italian firm which sources an improved Gore-Tex liner.

Isle of Man TT – American Riders

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Our European correspondent delivers another primer for the upcoming 2009 Isle of Man TT – focusing on notable 2009 TT rider, including six renowned Americans to take on the TT road course.

Electric GP: AMA eGrandPrix Introduction

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The AMA eGrandPrix Introduction during the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will showcase the cutting-edge technology of electric road-race motorcycles this July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

California Motorcycle Smog Test Abandoned

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association reports that the sponsor of a proposed California law to require motorcycles to undergo periodic exhaust emissions testing has backed away from the idea after protests by concerned motorcyclists.

Buell Official AMA Road Racing Pace Bikes

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Buell has been named the Official Pace and Safety Bike provider for AMA Pro Road Racing. Specially outfitted Ulysses and 1125Rs will pace all classes at AMA Pro Races and be used during caution periods.

AMA Superbike Same Day Coverage on Speed

Tuesday, June 02, 2009
After a brief experiment with “destination viewing” for AMA Pro Road Racing with the 26-week Saturday evening studio program AMA Pro Prime Time, SPEED will return to same-day coverage of Daytona SportBike and American Superbike racing.

FIM Supermoto Mallory Park Results

Monday, June 01, 2009
The maiden FIM SuperMoto World Championship appearance at Mallory Park ended with the overall wins of Ivan Lazzarini (S1) and Adrien Chareyre (S2) as the two classes were run together in a two heat race format.
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