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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By Kali Kotoski April 28, 2022 Aiming to lead the way in global standards for youth racing, Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled its minicycle motocross range for 2023 equipped with race-tested MAXXIS tires and a fresh new look leading the changes to TC 85, TC 65 and TC 50 models. Designed
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April 20, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The American Motorcyclist Association is proud to announce that the second annual Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day is happening on Saturday, May 21. This nationwide campaign aims to cultivate the next generation of passionate riders by giving them a chance to learn skills, boost confidence and
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The waiver would allow for summertime E15 gasoline sales and potentially weaken already inadequate labeling standards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2022) —The American Motorcyclist Association strongly opposes the emergency waiver to allow summertime sales of E15 recently announced by the Biden administration, along with any attempt to weaken the already
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April 12, 2022 By Kali Kotoski When Harley-Davidson unveiled the Sportster S last year with the new Revolution Max 1250 powertrain, enthusiasts everywhere rejoiced at seeing a high-revving and high-performance cruiser come out of the Milwaukee stable. Now, adding to Harley’s desire to be a viable option for first-time or
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March 31, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Yamaha announced that it has developed an electric trials bike that will see action at the FIM Trial World Championship in June with factory rider Kenichi Kuroyama putting it to the test. The bike, called the TY-E 2.0, comes from a 2021 review of
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Ethanol-based fuels are not only harmful to motorcycle engines and the environment, they are often purposely mislabeled to keep consumers in the dark March 21, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Photos: Jeff Kardas Life is full of choices, but even at the gas station there can be bad ones if you’re
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By Kali Kotoski March 14, 2022 Indian Motorcycle Racing dominated Bike Week in Daytona Beach, capturing two wins and four of six podiums in the King of the Baggers double-header along with a victory at the 2022 American Flat Track season opener at the Volusia Half-Mile. With a solid start
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By Kali Kotoski March 11, 2022 Indian Motorcycle is celebrating its unrivaled modern-day flat track success with the launch of the FTR Championship Edition. This limited-edition FTR allows race fans to be part of Indian’s Wrecking Crew and celebrate the team’s five-consecutive America Flat Track championships. Just 400 of these
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By Kali Kotoski March 8, 2022 Coming off a 2021 season championship, Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory racing team led by Kyle Wyman will seek to defend their title as the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series kicks off on the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway on March 10.
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The AMA and the USMCA have partnered to expand competition-based coaching February 22, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Photos courtesy of USMCA Think about this: nearly every organized sport has a recognized coaching-certification organization to go along with it. These organizations provide standards coaches must meet to train student, collegiate and
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February 22, 2022 By Kali Kotoski When Indian Motorcycle launched the Challenger in 2020, it heralded the beginning of an arms race that is still being duked out on MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers series. With Indian’s first honest attempt at a performance bagger, the company was primed to take
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February 15, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Representing the crown jewel in the American Flat Track calendar, for the first time in nearly a decade all racing classes will be competing at the legendary Springfield Mile, AFT announced. Dubbed the “World’s Fastest Mile,” Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER will
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The second annual Progressive IMS Outdoors tour will span eight cities across the U.S., bringing more opportunities for attendees to engage with Powersports culture. Tickets will go on sale on March 24 at www.motorcycleshows.com. Santa Monica, Calif. (February 11, 2022) – Progressive IMS Outdoors, the nation’s leading motorcycle tour connecting enthusiasts
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By Kali Kotoski February 8, 2022 Husqvarna Motorcycles has announced that its 2022 street lineup, including the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, are now available at dealerships, while the 701 Supermoto will be available in May. Enhancing their unmistakable aesthetic, the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 both boast new graphics
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February 4, 2022 By Kali Kotoski With pandemic-related restrictions pushing consumers to find new and renewed ways to recreate, the motorcycle industry is seeing a renaissance after nearly a decade of stagnation spurred by the global financial meltdown of 2009, which zapped American’s appetite for purchasing two-wheel vehicles. Propelled by
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February 2, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Indian Motorcycle unveiled its newest additions to the popular Scout line with the 2022 Scout Rogue and Scout Rogue Sixty, giving the iconic model its most aggressive look yet. The new features for the Scout Rogue include a quarter fairing, mini ape-hanger handlerbars, sport
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Amidst a global pandemic and harsh international travel restrictions, the AMA’s Government Relations Department helped countless athletes enter the U.S. to compete By Kali Kotoski January 26, 2022 Expectations were high as the date of early October’s MotoGP race at the Circuit of the Americas race in Austin, Texas, approached
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New models get Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin straight out the box By Kali Kotoski January 26, 2022 Inspired by Harley-Davidson’s performance in last year’s King Of The Baggers race series where Kyle Wyman took the top podium spot, Milwaukee has doubled down on performance and styling in 2022 by revealing eight
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 17, 2022) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Preston Petty, a leading off-road and motocross racer of the late 1950s through the early 1970s and the owner of Petty Plastics, a ground-breaking plastic motorcycle component business that
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