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J.D. Power 2008 Motorcycle Study Results

Wednesday, December 17, 2008
J.D. Power and Associates released the results of its 2008 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study today, and customer satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience reaches record-high levels.

H-D Contest Winners Get Hollywood Debut

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Motor Company held a Hollywood premiere party hosted by Karen Davidson for the winners of its 'Bikes, Camera, Action!' contest.

New RockMoto Web Site Launches

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
RockMoto explores the emotional power of motorcycling and music – and aims to get more young people on two wheels the right way.

Robbie Maddison on Pit Pass Radio Tonight

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Almost a year ago, shortly after the ball dropped in Times Square, Maddison hit a take-off ramp on his Honda CR 500, and soared into history. Pit Pass talks about what they have planned in a few short weeks.

Fundraiser Set for Sport Rider's Trevitt

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Help a fellow Moto-journalist in need. Fundraiser in place for Sport Rider's Andrew Trevitt

Harley-Davidson CEO to Retire

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Harley-Davidson announced that its President and CEO, James L. Ziemer, is retiring after 40 years with The Motor Company.

2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 First Ride

Monday, December 15, 2008
Harley-Davidson draws upon the success of its iconic dirt-track motorcycle, the XR750, for its street-shredding adaption in the form of the 2009 XR1200.

Racing 2 Save Lives Food Drive

Friday, December 12, 2008
Inspired by recent local media reports of critical food shortages, motorcycle charity organization Racing 2 Save Lives and the Colorado Sportbike Club are teaming up this winter to help fight hunger in Denver and surrounding areas.

NY City Council Targets Motorcycle Sound

Friday, December 12, 2008
The New York City Council is about to give final approval to a bill that the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) says discriminates against motorcyclists and imposes severe, out-of-line penalties.

Win A Can-Am Spyder Roadster

Thursday, December 11, 2008
If you missed it, the Spyder roadster was on this week’s episode of CSI: Miami. Can-Am now wants to give you the chance to get one at www.WinaSpyder.com where you can enter to win a Spyder roadster.

AMA News and Notes January 2009

Thursday, December 11, 2008
Check out what's new in the motorcycle world with this month's edition of AMA News and Notes.

AMA Warns Tariff Will Cost US Jobs

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The AMA warns Bush administration tariffs against European motorcycle imports will cost American jobs.

Piaggio Comments on Proposed Tariff

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Piaggio Group America sounds off on the proposed motorcycle trade tariff between US and Europe.

Star Delivers First Vmax at IMS

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Star Motorcycles delivered the first new Vmax to is customer at the Long Beach IMS.

Create My Triumph Site Launched

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Triumph has unveiled a new website where riders can build their dream Trumpet.

Dr. Fraziers Alaska Adventure Secret

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dr. G. heads north this month, to give riders a hot scoop about one motorcycle travel destination – McCarthy, Alaska.

AMA President on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, December 09, 2008
AMA President Rob Dingman will be a guest tonight on Pit Pass Radio.

Hell Ride DVD Review

Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Motorcycle USA reviews this modern biker B-movie, with Larry Bishop’s Hell Ride.

Women Riders Increasing in Numbers

Monday, December 08, 2008
According to the MIC, women ridership is increasing, as is the number of Americans riding for transportation.

Honda and PTBF Team Up for Kids

Monday, December 08, 2008
American Honda is teaming up with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to raise money for charity.

AMA Fights Possible European Tariff

Friday, December 05, 2008
The AMA is lobbying against a proposed 100 percent tariff on European motorcycles.

Product Review Shift 967 Leather Jacket

Friday, December 05, 2008
Motorcycle USA put Shift Racing's 967 Leather Jacket through a full season of bike tests and road trips and came away with these impressions.

5th Annual David Mann Chopperfest Dec. 14

Thursday, December 04, 2008
The 5th Annual David Mann Chopperfest, celebrating the life of the famed moto industry artist, will be held on Sunday, December 14 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA.

Leslie Porterfield Signing Autographs at IMS

Thursday, December 04, 2008
Leslie Porterfield, the 2008 AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year, will be signing autographs at the 28th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows.

Kawasaki Offers Free Demos at IMS

Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Kawasaki will have something for everyone at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show.

Massimo Tamburini to Retire from MV Agusta

Wednesday, December 03, 2008
MV Agusta announces that its long-time Design Chief, Massimo Tamburini, will retire from the company at the end of the year.

Women and Motorcycling Conference Date Set

Wednesday, December 03, 2008
The 2009 AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference has set a date for Aug. 19-22 in Keystone, Colorado.

Euro Gossip December 2008

Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Economic woes, a Hailwood Ducati and more 2009 motorcycles in this month’s edition of Euro Gossip.

Simpson AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

Monday, December 01, 2008
AMA Board of Directors Chairman, Stan Simpson, has been named the 2008 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year.

King and Werner to AMA Board

Monday, December 01, 2008
Perry King and Bill Werner have been appointed to the AMA Board of Directors.

Harley-Davidson XR1200 Coming to America

Monday, December 01, 2008
We asked for it, we got it! Harley-Davidson is releasing its dirt track racing-inspired motorcycle, the XR1200, here in the U.S. after being formerly available only in Europe.

Product Review H-D Carbon Kevlar Half Helmet

Friday, November 28, 2008
Harley-Davidson set us up with one of the lightest motorcycle helmets we've encountered, the 1.75-lb Carbon Kevlar Half Helmet.

$110,000 Confederate Motorcycle

Friday, November 28, 2008
Black Friday means finding the best deals, so how about a $110,000 Confederate Fighter for X-Mas!

2009 Big Dog Motorcycles First Ride

Thursday, November 27, 2008
Big Dog Motorcycles celebrates its 15th anniversary by releasing its biggest lineup to date, seven motorcycles in all including the X-Wedge powered 2009 Wolf.

Cafe LTTE November 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Homemade Ducati streetfighters and hello from Iraq - it’s time to dip into the electronic mailbag to answer letters to the editor.

Gift Idea - Check Out Leather and Lace Auction

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Fifth Annual Leather and Ice Online auction continues for a few more days with a long list of great, one-of-a-kind gifts for the gearhead in your life.

Roland Sands on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Custom builder Roland Sands joins guests like FMX star Mike Metzger on tonight’s edition of Pit Pass Radio.

AMA Announces Mad Maps Discount

Monday, November 24, 2008
The AMA announces yet another member benefit, a discount on Mad Maps.

AMA News and Notes December 2008

Friday, November 21, 2008
News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Government Relations Department. Designed to inform motorcyclists of ‘rights'-related issues and events around the world

Journalist Andrew Trevitt Injured

Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sport Rider Senior Editor Andrew Trevvitt was seriously injured in an accident on California’s Angeles Crest Highway.

Colin Edwards at Houston IMS Show

Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Texas Tornado, Colin Edwards, will be at the Yamaha booth at the upcoming Houston IMS Show, Nov 21-23.

1969 Velocette Top-Seller at Bonhams' Auction

Thursday, November 20, 2008
A 1969 Velocette 499cc Venom Thruxton was the top-selling motorcycle at Bonhams' motoring auction in Harrogate yesterday.

MSF Teams with German Auto Group

Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has entered into a partnership with General German Automobile Association for new rider training courses for US Military personnel in Europe.

D&D Performance Offers BOSS Slip-Ons

Thursday, November 20, 2008
D&D Performance is offering its BOSS kit, a slip-on that replaces stock pipes on Harley-Davidson's 2009 touring motorcycles.

Memorable MC Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Though he's our resident classic motorcycle expert, the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom so impressed our Memorable Motorcycle man that he had to write an article about it.

Michelin Tires Announce Ride On! Winner

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Michelin Tires announced that Gerry Green has won Ride On! Sweepstakes.

H.O.G. Announces 2009 Rally Schedule

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Harley Owners Group has selected Oklahoma City for its big annual gathering and released the routes of two touring rallies.

2009 Victory Motorcycles First Ride

Monday, November 17, 2008
Victory is celebrating ten years in the biz with 15 motorcycles in its standard lineup, including a limited-edition Vision Tour and three bikes powered by its new Freedom engine.

Motorcycles and Music at RockMoto

Monday, November 17, 2008
Motorcycle and music combine on the new RockMoto website, which features musicians and other artists who ride.

Yamaha 2009 Factory Racing Rosters

Friday, November 14, 2008
Yamaha USA has announced its 2009 factory supported racing teams.
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