American Motorcyclist Association
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Suzuki Motor USA will be the Associate Sponsor of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Suzuki is
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Semi-automated vehicles and the danger they and their drivers pose to motorcyclists Michael Sayre July 1, 2022 It may sound like science fiction, but in a not-too-distant future it is possible that self-driving technology will make human drivers and motorcyclists a needless complication on the nation’s road, at least in
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By Kali Kotoski July 1, 2022 Harley-Davidson has announced the first bikes in its new Enthusiast Collection with two U.S. Army-inspired paint jobs on the Pan America 1250 and the Tri Glide Ultra designed to honor U.S. Veterans and active service members. “The Enthusiast Collection motorcycles are inspired by Harley-Davidson
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By Kali Kotoski July 1, 2022 Three-time 500cc Grand Prix champion Wayne Rainey was reunited with his 1992 championship-winning YZR500 in an emotional display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The event marked the first time Rainey — one of Yamaha’s most iconic champions —
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The AMA encourages drivers to watch for motorcyclists and urges riders to use extra caution PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 1, 2022) — Independence Day on July 4 presents the perfect time to stop and appreciate the hard-won freedoms we enjoy today, including the freedom to ride motorcycles. The American Motorcyclist Association
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30-year industry veteran to lead the organization’s business-development efforts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 29, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has tapped longtime industry veteran Michael Kula as its Manager of Business Development. Kula, whose career spans three decades in the motorcycle industry in sales, advertising and public relations, has
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The Crossroads will feature the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ride-in Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn, vendors and more PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 28, 2022) — The Old Bike Barn Crossroads will return to the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield on July 22-24 at the
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 10 World Trophy Team riders selected to represent the U.S. at the 2022 FIM International Six Days Enduro — the world’s largest and most prestigious annual off-road motorcycle competition — in Le Puy en Velay, France, Aug. 29-Sept.
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Riding to work is about more than just having an extra-fun commute June 15, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Are you struggling with getting to work on time because of the same old traffic and construction? Or does flipping the radio station and hearing the never-ending dings from email notifications make
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — Motul will be the Official Oil of the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which takes place July 7-13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. “Motul is excited to support the premier amateur flat track event in the
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June 14, 2022 By Kali Kotoski America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022 sailed through the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources without a single dissenting partisan vote. Introduced by committee chairman Joe Manchin of West Virginia and John Barrasso of Wyoming, the landmark legislation comes with a bevy AMA-supported
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June 14, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The American Motorcyclist Association’s Sound Test Kit Program is officially open for 2022 applications. The program is administered by the AMA’s Government Relations Department and provides kits to AMA Districts, club members, race organizers and others who educate riders about sound levels. The kit
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June 13, 2022 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2022 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through Friday June 24, at 5 p.m. The OHV program received 11 grant requests and proposes to award $418,381. The program receives funding through OHV/motorbike registrations,
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By Kali Kotoski June 10, 2022 Flat track racing has long been a proving ground for young racers aiming to gain experience, master control of the bike, build up endurance and, of course, earn a bunch of much-vaunted wins, titles and trophies to fill up that case at home. And
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Voting to determine the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is now open PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the list of nominees for the Class of 2022, and that voting is now open. The AMA Motorcycle Hall
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Event runs from July 7-13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — With the Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship just a month away, the AMA has released the schedule for the week-long event. Taking place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du
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Long-time insurance provider to connect with motorcyclists and celebrate motorcycling at AMA VMD’s 30th running PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — GEICO, an insurance company established in 1936, will be the Official Insurance Company of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 22-24
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U.S. ISDE Trophy Team, Women’s Trophy Team and Junior Trophy Team to be confirmed soon PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 3, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is proud to announce the 2022 Club Team riders who will represent the United States at the 96th Edition of the FIM International Six Days
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Pre-registration for the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship (FTGC) — the national championship event for the most American of motorsports — is still open so don’t miss your chance to save money! The event runs July 7-13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. Racers
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Naked and naughty, Suzuki’s latest-gen do-everything sportbike impresses on several levels By Ken Vreeke Photos by Kevin Wing Suzuki’s 2022 GSX-S1000 is like the party animal that never runs out of steam. The question used to be: How much can you handle? Not anymore. The S1000 asks: How much do
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