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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Wally Dallenbach Sr.

By Keaton Maisano It’s the season of giving, so December’s Hall of Famer Spotlight shines a light on a generous and impactful figure born 86 years ago. Born Dec. 12, 1936, Wally Dallenbach Sr., might appear to be a curious inclusion in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame as he is known for his time

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Bucket List Ride

December 1, 2022 By Keaton Maisano AMA Charter Life Member Jeff Shultz has been a licensed motorcyclist for more than 50 years and ridden thousands of miles, but it wasn’t until 2021 that he got to live his motorcycling dream of taking a cross-country motorcycle trip. Setting out from his home in Dillsburg, Pa., Shultz

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Custom Indian Scout Rogue Unveiled at EICMA

Danny Schneider’s custom paint scheme inspired by King-of-the-Baggers-winning Indian Challenger November 28, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Danny Schneider revealed his custom Indian Scout Rogue alongside Indian Motorcycle’s new 2023 models at EICMA. An award-winning vintage custom builder and the man behind Hardnine Choppers, Schneider designed his Scout Rogue to showcase a paint scheme inspired by

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Inflation Reduction Act impacts electric motorcycles.
News Rights

Inflation Reduction Act Neglects Electric Motorcycles

By Kali Kotoski Nov. 15, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed into law by President Biden fails to support the motorcycle industry’s push into the electrification of two-wheeled transportation by not including tax credits meant to lower the cost of EVs. The law aims to reshape the nation’s energy sector and spur the production

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Spotlight: Gary Jones

November 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Fifty years ago, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Gary Jones began his run atop the world of American motocross, collecting the first three 250cc titles of the AMA’s newly instituted national motocross championship series. Jones’ introduction to motorcycles came by way of his father, who was a BSA/Matchless dealer

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Winter Bike Prep 101

The basics of properly pickling your motorcycle for the winter months By Mitch Boehm Nov. 3, 2022 For many of us in the upper tier of the country, it’s that oh-so depressing time again — when the clocks fall back, the days get shorter, the temperatures fall…and motorcycles get put away for the winter —

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To Protect Against Rising Motorcycle Theft, Check Your Insurance

November 1, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The AMA’s Government Relations Department has been receiving reports from members that insurance companies are not paying out motorcycle theft claims due to a lack of paperwork and unannounced policy changes. In 2021, motorcycle thefts were up 26 percent compared to 2020, and in 2020 they were up 30

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News Racing

Triumphant Trio

KTM’s Dante Oliveira, Mateo Oliveira, Brandy Richards win AMA National Grand Prix Series titles November 1, 2022 By Keaton Maisano At the penultimate round of the AMA National Grand Prix National Championship Series, KTM-sponsored riders ruled the day. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Dante Oliveira capped off his great season with a sixth victory, one that

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News Racing

Baylor Breakthrough

Grant Baylor clinches GASGAS its first AMA National Enduro Championship October 25, 2022 By Keaton Maisano While Grant Baylor’s fifth win of the year came by less than a second, his claim to the championship was far less contested. Growing his lead to an insurmountable 44 points, the penultimate round of the 2022 AMA National

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John Ashmead, 1989 Daytona 200 Winner, Passes at 59

October 18, 2022 By Kali Kotoski John Ashmead, best known for winning the 1989 Daytona 200, died at 59. He succumbed to cancer on October 16 and was in hospice care in Florida. “It is sad to hear that such a dedicated racer has passed at such a young age,” said AMA Editorial Director Mitch

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