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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan Cruisers First Look

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
We take a first look at Kawasaki's 2012 cruiser line of motorcycles, including the addition of the Kawasaki Air Management System on the 2012 Voyager and the return of its popular bagger, the 2012 Vaquero.

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.

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.

2011 Bikes, Blues & BBQ Rally Review

Friday, October 07, 2011
The 2011 Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally had it all, from incredible rides through Arkansas' Ozark Mountains to the parties on Dickson Street, bike shows, music and plenty of finger-lickin' BBQ.

2011 Las Vegas BikeFest Review

Thursday, October 06, 2011
Motorcycle USA traveled to the city that never sleeps to take in the custom bike shows, bikini contests, musical entertainment and join in on some Vegas madness at the 2011 Las Vegas BikeFest.

Las Vegas BikeFest Artistry in Iron 2011

Thursday, October 06, 2011
The 2011 Artistry in Iron Master Builders Championship presented 20 of the hottest custom builders with their latest works of art in this invitation-only show held at the Las Vegas BikeFest motorcycle rally.

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.

V-Twin Expo Adds Road Iron Bagger Review

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
New for 2012, the V-Twin Expo introduces the Road Iron Bagger Review, a showcase for the top custom bagger builders and their rad machines.

Hairy Bikers Premieres Fri. Oct. 14 on History

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Hairy Bikers, a new program debuting on the History Channel, will follow custom bike builder Bill Allen and chef Paul Patranella as they travel the country on motorcycles exploring regional eating habits of the US.

Harley-Davidson Launches The Ridebook

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Harley-Davidson is launching a neat series of features from filmmakers, writers and photographers spotlighting the Harley culture called The Ridebook.

Circus Una's Thrilling Motorcycle High Wire Act

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The only all-femal motorcycle thrill show entertained the Bikes, Blues & BBQ crowd, one riding a Suzuki 250 50 feet above the ground on a high wire while the other does acrobatics on the trapeze below.

My New Favorite Ride - Arkansas' Ozarks

Tuesday, October 04, 2011
We discovered a gem for motorcycle riding, the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, during our recent trip to the Bikes, Blues & BBQ festival.

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.

DIS To Keep Bikers Busy With Activities

Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities for motorcycle enthusiasts as well as showcasing thrilling racing on the historic high banks during the upcoming Fall Cycle Scene on Oct. 13th -16th.

$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.

Calistoga Half Mile Flat Track Results 2011

Monday, October 03, 2011
Jake Johnson emerged the frontrunner in the 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship series after winning the main on Saturday night at Calistoga Speedway.

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.

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.

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Dickson Street Report 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011
Motorcycle USA takes a ride through the Ozarks then heads into Fayetteville just in time to catch the night life on Dickson Street on our first day at the Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally.

Peter Fonda Lends His Name for 2011 Love Ride

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Iconic actor/biker Peter Fonda is literally lending his name to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against autism.

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Preview 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011
Motorcycle USA is gearing up for a ride to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to take part in the 11th annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally.

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.

Brainerd Half Mile Flat Track Results 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011
Jared Mees opened his lead in the 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track Championship after posting his fifth win of the season during North Central Speedway's first-ever flat track event.

2012 Honda Shadow 750 Cruisers First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
Honda introduced its 2012 lineup of Shadow 750 cruisers, from the roadster-like 2012 Shadow RS to the blacked-out 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom.

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 Fury First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
Honda released its list of cruiser motorcycles today, and the raked-out factory custom chopper they call the 2012 Honda Fury is back for a curtain call.

Cobra Short Swept Speedsters for H-D Softails

Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cobra USA releases its Short Swept Speedster exhausts for Harley-Davidson Softails.

Oakley Ducati Wind Jacket Sunglass Review

Thursday, September 22, 2011
N3L Optics, a company that specializes in sport performance sunglasses, sent us over a set of Oakley Ducati Wind Jackets to review.

Former U.S. Senator Joins AMA

Thursday, September 22, 2011
Former two-term U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado has joined the American Motorcyclist Association as vice president for government relations beginning Oct. 3.

Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show March 24

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Custom Chrome's European Dealer Show will be held on March 24-25 in Mainz, Germany.

Lorenzo Lamas Cycles Rumble for the Heartland

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
We talk with actor Lorenzo Lamas and TV producer Chad Greulach about their company, Lorenzo Cycles, and discuss their support of the U.S. military via their Rumble for the Heartland rides.

Revive Your Ride! Fall Giveaway Promotion

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Revive Your Ride! Fall Giveaway promotion is back to help drive floor traffic and this year it includes all-new VIP prize packages for a couple of lucky participating retailers.

St. Louis and Philly Raise More Than $185,000

Monday, September 19, 2011
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) Ride for Kids events in St. Louis and Philadelphia raised a grand total of $185,645 for the fight against childhood brain tumors yesterday.

MotoUSA Photo of the Week – Sept 16, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011
This week’s MotoUSA Photo of the Week is a nostalgic look back in time. A snap shot of a life and lifestyle that many are a part of and only a few can comprehend.

Buffalo Chip Challenge Empowers Students

Friday, September 16, 2011
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Challenge gives local students an edge by helping them develop real-world skills during the fabrication of a custom Harley-Davidson.

See Intake's Inner Workings - RSD Clarity Line

Friday, September 16, 2011
Roland Sands Design has made a trick new set of products and covers with clear polycarbonate windows so you can see the inner workings of your V-Twin.

Brainerd Half-Mile Flat Track Preview 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011
The AMA Pro Flat Track paddock heads north to the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' for the next round of racing action at the Brainerd Half-Mile.

Auctions America Expands Vintage Calendar

Friday, September 16, 2011
Auctions America By RM Expands it's vintage motorcycle event calendar with Barber Vintage Festival and Las Vegas sales.

American V-Twin Dealer Show Coming Together

Thursday, September 15, 2011
The American V-Twin Dealer Show is working hard to create a new industry trade show touted as the 'ultimate one-stop shopping, learning and networking environment' for everything V-Twin.

2011 Star Stratoliner Deluxe Project Bike

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Motorcycle USA's 2011 Star Stratoliner Deluxe project bagger gets some touring-friendly upgrades courtesy of the Star accessory catalog.

Kuryakyn Racing for a Wish XR1200 in Chicago

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wild Fire Harley-Davidson will be home for the team race bike over the next week and a half. Chicago area racing fans can walk in, see what a spec XR1200 race bike is all about, and grab a free poster.

Shoei Helmet Donation Funds Naturalistic Study

Thursday, September 15, 2011
It was with the generous support of Shoei Safety Helmet Corp. that the Motorcycle Safety Foundation was able to include braking instrumentation in its unprecedented, one-year-long MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study.

Six Million Graduates for the MSF

Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recently graduated its six millionth RiderCourse student, a milestone reached through the ongoing efforts of nearly 10,000 RiderCoaches at more than 2,000 training sites worldwide.

2012 Star Raider SCL First Look

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Star Motorcycles extends its presence in the factory customs market with the launch of the 2012 Star Raider SCL as part of its new Star Custom Line.

Shayna Texter AMA Pro Flat Track Interview

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Shayna Texter put the Knoxville Raceway crowd in a frenzy when she became the first female to win an AMA Pro Singles race this past weekend. We catch up with Shayna to talk about her accomplishment and what the future holds for this talented young racer.

AMA News and Notes October 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
In a victory for families who enjoy responsible motorized recreation, President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill to allow the sale of kids' off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to continue.

Motorcycle Superstore GoPro Sweepstakes

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Motorcycle-Superstore and Dunlop are giving away 25 GoPro HD Motorsports HERO cameras so you can capture all the riding action in full 1080p high-definition video and poster-quality still photos.

Roland Sands Design Apparel Preview 2012

Monday, September 12, 2011
Custom bike builder and former AMA road racing champion Roland Sands is expanding his portfolio with the upcoming launch of the RSD 2012 Apparel collection.

Memorable MC: 1957 Gilera Four

Monday, September 12, 2011
This month our man Melling gets aboard his most coveted road test to date, piloting the bike of his youthful dreams – the 1957 Gilera Four.

Knoxville Raceway Flat Track Results 2011

Saturday, September 10, 2011
Shayna Texter shocked the AMA flat track world by winning her first AMA Pro Singles race Saturday night while two riders crossed the line together in a true photo finish in the GNC Expert Twins race.
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