American Motorcyclist Association
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 16, 2022)—The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Fisher, a leading national road racer of the 1950s and World War II veteran, who passed away on August 4. He was 97. Fisher won
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August 9, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Beta USA has developed its 2023 line of EVO Trials bikes to further functionality and aesthetics, with the most radical engine updates reserved for its premier models. “All modifications are introduced to satisfy ever evolving consumers, as tastes and riding styles change, and to
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August 9, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 26 opened a special investigation into a crash in which a Tesla with its Autopilot system engaged hit and killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The crash happened when the Tesla collided with the back of
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New Loretta Lynn MX Mobile App Allows Fans to Stay Connected from Anywhere MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (August 1, 2022) — On the eve of the 41st running of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, MX Sports has announced that RacerTV will once again provide exclusive live streaming coverage of the world’s largest
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July 27, 2022 By Kali Kotoski By seemingly every measure, the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield was a wild success, with possibly the largest attendance ever recorded. While the ticket sales are still being counted, a conservative estimate would put attendance upwards of 40,000. The event,
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PALMETTO, Fla., (July 21, 2022) – Among stiff category competition, Eli Tomac came up big at last night’s 2022 ESPY Awards Show by winning his first-ever ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports category. Hosted by ESPN, the ESPYs are the annual awards ceremony that recognizes the best athletes
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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 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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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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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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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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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 26, 2022)— Iron Pony Motorsports has been announced as the Official Motorcycle Dealer 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. “Iron Pony Motorsports is proud to be the Official
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May 17, 2022 The motorcycle rally in Laconia, N.H., has been a fixture for a century, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary next year. (The 1959 gathering, shown here, was extra-special from what we hear…) But there’s plenty happening at the 99th edition this June 11-19, and you should definitely
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By Kali Kotoski April 29, 2022 The number one rule for Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day is that it must be fun! And to make it as fun as possible, it is best to be prepared. First off, we encourage you to get involved by checking out the event
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