Thursday, June 09, 2011
We're packing our bags and heading to New England for the 88th annual Laconia Motorcycle Rally with our sights set on Weirs Beach, the Lobster Pound, the Broken Spoke Saloon and more biker rally fun.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Artist-inspired motorcycles, hot rods and music was the theme of the the 2011 Tay Harrera-organized Thy Will Be Done Art Exhibition hosted by Affliction in celebration of the new company store in Seal Beach, California.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
When a friend suggests yet another round the globe ride, Dr. G. comes up with a new spin on the idea – a Rent Your Own Adventure Ride.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to recognize the start of Americade, an AMA National Convention, which will run June 7-11 in Lake George, N.Y.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Rain couldn't stop hardcore flat track racers from pushing it to the edge as the 2011 Grand National Championship series visited the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairground.
Monday, June 06, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the fifth member of the class of 2011: Stu Peters, one of the most prolific and enduring motocross promoters in the history of the sport in America.
Friday, June 03, 2011
Low and Mean is offering a lowering spring for the rear fender of the 2011 Star Stryker which drops the back end a claimed 1.5 inches.
Friday, June 03, 2011
The exciting lineup of bands slated to play at the Legendary Buffalo Chip this year at Sturgis continues to grow as Buckcherry will rock the joint on Monday, Aug. 8.
Friday, June 03, 2011
This Friday's Photo of the Week comes to use from Canada via Tyler Spikman. Our resident photo guru Justin gives you some study materials in his weekly moto-photo tip.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Gardiner explores Peter Gagan’s replica 1911 Indian and the advances in EV technology – all of which to be seen at the 2011 Isle of Man TT.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Smason Exhaust recently introduced its new Legend Series (two individual pipes on one side) for baggers, dressers and most other Harley-Davidson models.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The third Thy Will Be Done Art Show, featuring custom bike builders, engravers, leather workers, tattoo artiists and more will be held in Seal Beach, CA this weekend.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Rain tried to wash out the Springfield Mile, but Mother Nature couldn't prevent one racer from breaking a four-year winless streak after drafting expertly and executing a last-lap pass.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Harley-Davidson is offering a new digital gear indicator, a small LED indicator that mounts onto the bike's handlebars.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Unknown Choppers out of Garland, Texas, is working on enclosed motorcycle and trike concepts, the Frantom-E and the Frantom-R.
Friday, May 27, 2011
This week Camchann takes the honors with his photo from Crater Lake, Oregon. In the moto-photo tip, Justin gives you three words to shoot by.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Comedian Gallagher headlines the list of entertainment scheduled for the Broken Spoke Saloon during the upcoming Laconia Motorcycle Week.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet has been protecting our head for the last few months, providing us ample time to review the merits of this full-face motorcycle helmet.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Lawmakers back ban on funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints and instead want focus on motorcycle crash prevention.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
We take the 2011 Star Raider S for a 100-mile romp through the Mojave Desert in spring bloom, paying a visit to the Mother Road and a ghost town called Chloride.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Edgar Winter will be taking a 'Free Ride' to Sturgis this year as Winter has signed on to be the musical entertainment for Friday, Aug. 5 at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The 2011 AMA Flat Track Championship visits the Illinois State Fairgrounds for Round 7 of the series at the Springfield Mile.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Harley-Davidson and country music legend Willie Nelson will be hitting the road together for the Country Throwdown Tour featuring outlaw country music and Harley's Dark Custom Motorcycles.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Victory Motorcycles will be giving away a brand new 2011 Victory to the lucky winner of its Spring Bike Giveaway. Sign up to win today.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
We’ve heard of road race guys cross-training offroad and racing supermoto; but a sportbike freestyle rider taking his skills to AMA Flat Track? Motorcycle USA sits down with Freestyle sportbike rider Aaron Colton to find out more.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Doug Polen will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Legends & Champions Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.
Monday, May 23, 2011
MotoUSA drops in for some drinks and photo ops at the grand opening of the new Roland Sands Design shop and retail store located in Los Alamitos, California.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tulsa’s second Ride for Kids honored 10 young brain tumor survivors and raised $13,065 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) on May 22.
Monday, May 23, 2011
The 4th Annual Legends Ride, featuring a chance to ride with celebrities and popular custom bike builders from Deadwood, South Dakota to a concert and dinner at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground, still has a few spots open.
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Harley Owners Group is inviting riders of all brands of motorcycles to join its members on June 27 for Million Mile Monday.
Friday, May 20, 2011
One of the world's rarest, most legendary motorcycles, a 1954 AJS E95 Porcupine, will be up for grabs at the Bonham & Butterfied auction held in conjunction with The Quail Motorsports Gathering.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Motorcycle USA Forums user Richard47 gets the nod for Photo of the Week for May 20, 2011. Also MotoUSA photo ace Justin Dawes dishes out his moto-photo tip of the week.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Custom Chrome has teamed up with Custom Design Studios' Kirk Taylor to create the Lucky F*cker Softail Conversion Kit
Friday, May 20, 2011
Dr. G explores the local motorcycle scene by attending the 2011 Overland Expo where adventure motorcycle attendees have been growing in number over recent years.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The Harley-Davidson Museum is opening up the doors to its vault for its summer exhibit called Collection X: Weird, Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The Smoke Out XII Chopper Rally is held at The Horse Back Street Choppers on the 24-25 of June, 2011 and includes a full weekend of festivities including a garage-built-chopper bike show.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The third annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering featured beautifully restored classic motorcyles and served as an avenue for custom builders like Falcon Motorcycles to debut their latest creations.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com (MIJ) is proud to present its seventh annual Online Job Fair taking place May 16 – 31, 2011.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain 2010 Thunderbird and Thunderbird ABS cruisers due to an incompatible thread locker/screw combination on the front fender mounting.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Actor Steve McQueen's 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross sold for a record $144,500 at the Bonhams & Butterfields auction held this past weekend at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Parts Unlimited founder Fred Fox, will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Legends & Champions.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Vintage and modern motorcyle collectors and enthusiasts met for a 110-mile ride around the Monterey Peninsula and a touring lap of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as part of the third annual Quail Motorcycle Ride.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NHTSA has published an update that amends FMVSS No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets. The Final Rule amends certification labeling requirements and help consumers and law enforcement personnel distinguish between certified and uncertified helmets.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
In the wake of global recession and soaring gas prices, our rambler uncovers the power of scooters in an industry that has shifted its focus from superbikes to beginner bikes.
Monday, May 16, 2011
When one of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world returned to California, it didn’t take long for one of California’s most famous automotive enthusiasts, Jay Leno, to take notice.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Last Friday, May 6th, thousands of female riders around the world celebrated the 5th International Female Ride Day and took their motorcycle or scooter to – 'Just Ride!'
Friday, May 13, 2011
This week's MotoUSA Photo of the Week comes to us from Skyhawk04kilo and his rock steady camera skills. In the weekly moto-photo tip, our resident photo pro shows you how to get your timing just right.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the first member of the class of 2011: Phil Schilling, one of motorcycling's most accomplished journalists and an expert race tuner who set the early mark for Ducati's on-track success in America.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Farmers Insurance welcomed Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to their Caledonia campus on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 to receive a recognition award from the State of Michigan for Outstanding Performance in Motorcycle Safety.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Slammin' Sammy Halbert started the AMA Pro Flat Track season off with a bang after a perfect weekend in Daytona. We got a chance to talk to the current points leader in the GNC Expert Singles class.