Motorcycle Industry & Racing News

Victory Customs/Prototypes at Minneapolis IMS

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:29

Victory Motorcycles Display

Victory motorcycles would like to invite all motorcycle enthusiasts out to see a one-time collection of prototype machines built by the Polaris Industrial Design group, as well as a side project by the engineering team and a custom motorcycles built by key managers within Polaris Industries.

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MotoGP Test: Stoner Pulls Muscle on Day 1

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:03

2012 MotoGP Tests, Sepang I

Many were anticipating to see Casey Stoner pilot the Repsol Honda RC213V with the number one plate Tuesday at Sepang, but the Australian wasn't on the track.

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Motor Trike Chooses TireGard TPMS

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:40

Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Motor Trike of Troup, Texas, has chosen TireGard Tire Pressure Monitoring System as standard equipment on its 2012 Trikes.

TireGard by Big Bike Parts was first introduced in 2008 and has been recognized as the motorcycle market leader in Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.

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KTM's Baylor Wins First AMA National Enduro

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 07:41

2012 AMA National Enduro Series Results

The 17-year-old Steward Baylor continues to impress off-road fans with his fast-speed and technical abilities on his KTM motorcycle at such a young age. This past weekend in Sumter, S.C., he stepped up his game again when he took his first-ever pro career AMA National Enduro Series win.

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Valentino Rossi on GP12: 'I Like the Bike'

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 07:17

2012 Ducati MotoGP Testing News

In 40 days, Ducati has totally transformed the GP12 that Valentino Rossi will use in the 2012 MotoGP Championship. And everything is up to par, according to VR46.

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Knox Track Vest Back Protector | Details

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 06:48

Knox Back Protector

Combining the protection and flexibility of the Level 2-approved back protector, with the comfort and convenience of a vest, the new Track Vest from British impact protection specialists Knox is light, unobtrusive and as easy to put on/take off as a jacket.

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Storz SP1200RR | Harley Cafe Racer

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 06:38

Custom Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Storz Performance has developed a new line of café racer style accessories for 2004 to current model Harley-Davidson Sportsters. A new show bike, the Storz SP1200RR serves as a rolling display case for these items.

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MotoGP: First Official Ducati GP12 Pics

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 06:34

2012 MotoGP Official Testing

The Ducati Team duo of Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden got their first impressions Tuesday of the totally revamped GP12 that will be used in the 2012 MotoGP Championship.

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Win a Trip to Arctic Circle via World of BMW

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:59

2012 London Motorcycle Show BMW Contest

World of BMW is joining BMW Motorrad UK at the Carole Nash London Motorcycle Show 2012, held at the Excel Centre Feb. 2-5, and will be marking the occasion with an exclusive free to enter competition and two great value offers for show visitors.

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Zero Motorcycles Ranked #1 (Pike Research)

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:42

Electric Motorcycle News

One of the world's most respected market research firms, Pike Research, recently conducted an independent study on electric motorcycle and scooter markets.

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Bazzaz: $50K to AMA Pro Racing Contingency

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:05

2012 AMA Pro Road Racing

Bazzaz, a maker of electronic engine management systems for motorcycles, has reported it partnered with AMA Pro Road Racing for the 2012 season, and will offer over $50,000 in racer contingency.

Sponsored riders with podium finishes in American Superbike, Daytona Sportbike, and SuperSport classes will receive cash awards as follows.

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AMA/KTM Dual Sport Series: Bike Winner

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 04:51

AMA KTM Dual Sport Trial Riding Series Contest

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) member Randy Odom of St. Louis will take his dual-sport passion to an entirely new level this summer.

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JAMA: 2011 Motorcycle Sales Up 6.7%

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 04:42

Japanese Domestic Motorcycle Sales

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) released the overall domestic motorcycle sales for 2011 on Tuesday, reporting some positive numbers.

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Sepang MotoGP Test: Lorenzo Leads Day 1

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 04:19

2012 MotoGP Testing

The 2012 MotoGP Championship officially began Tuesday with the first of three test days at Sepang in Malaysia.

And not only was it the first day for riders to get on track following the long winter break, but also the first day to experience the 1000cc MotoGP prototypes in an official situation, with official timing.

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Trademark Woes

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 14:07

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc., Legal News

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRi), a non-profit with the mission of enhancing and growing the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and providing a charitable return to the greater Sturgis area, has filed Monady an opposition proceeding with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S.

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Ride for Kids Raises $4.5 million in 2011

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:29

Ride for Kids Motorcycle Fundraising

Children with brain tumors have some powerful friends in the motorcycling community.

Contributions to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) Ride for Kids held steady in 2011, with more than $4.5 million raised through events, corporate and local sponsorships, and donated goods and services.

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Isle of Man TT Star Keith Amor Retires

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:07

International Road Racing

On Monday, Keith Amor made the toughest announcement of his 10-year road racing career - retirement.

The 39-year-old Scottish rider, who took second overall in the 2011 Isle of Man TT Championship behind fellow Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness, was forced to retire from road racing due to serious shoulder injury.

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Harley Insurance: Flat Track Title Sponsor

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:00

2012 AMA Pro Flat Track News

Officials from AMA Pro Racing and Harley-Davidson Insurance have extended their existing partnership, which names Harley-Davidson Insurance as the Official Insurance of AMA Pro Flat Track and title sponsor of the AMA Pro Flat Track Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com and the premier AMA Pro Har

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Oakland SX: Stewart Wrap & Wallpaper

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:41

2012 AMA Supercross Wallpaper

When James Stewart won the Oakland round of the 2012 AMA Supercross Championship in O.com Stadium Saturday evening, it was more than just his first win of the season.

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Repsol Honda: MotoGP Welcome Party

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:01

2012 MotoGP

After a long winter break, the 2012 MotoGP Championship officially begins this Tuesday with the first testing session at Sepang, Malaysia.

And to celebrate, the Repsol Honda MotoGP team held a presentation Monday at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

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