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AMA Hall of Famer Wiltz Wagner: Trials Racer and Advocate

February 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano While known more for his work as an observed trials rider and advocate, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Wiltz Wagner was one of the riders that braved the cold and willingly dashed across ice on a motorcycle in the spirit of competition and for the love of riding. Wagner

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Husqvarna Announces 2022 Street Availability

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 for 2022, and join in

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News Racing

Tomac Defends Win in Desert

Eli Tomac wins in Glendale, becomes first two-time 450SX winner of 2022 AMA Supercross season February 7, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac became the first 450SX rider to win twice in the 2022 AMA Supercross season Saturday, winning in consecutive weeks. Coming off his Week 4 win in Anaheim,

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New-Motorcycle Sales Strong for Second Year Running

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 a mix of increased savings

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Indian Motorcycle Adds Rogue to Scout Line

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 style seat, blacked out fenders

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Tomac Extends Lead in Anaheim

Eli Tomac wins AMA Supercross Round 4, takes 6-point lead in AMA 450SX standings February 2, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Following a sixth-place finish in Anaheim, Calif., to open the 2022 AMA Supercross season, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac avenged his earlier performance with a win last Saturday at Anaheim 2. Tomac’s Main

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News Rights

The Show Must Go On!

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 in 2021. The race marked

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Harley-Davidson Adds More Power to Touring and Cruiser 2022 Lineup

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 new models powered by the

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Sexton Takes San Diego

Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton secures first AMA 450SX win January 26, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton has visited plenty of podiums in his 22 years of life, but his visit Saturday in San Diego was a first.  For the first time in his young career, Sexton collected an AMA Supercross

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Sunderland, GASGAS Take No. 1 at 2022 Dakar Rally

Sunderland secured first Dakar Rally win in GASGAS Factory Racing history January 17, 2022 By Keaton Maisano For more than four decades, riders have dashed across deserts and difficult terrain to compete for the top spot in the Dakar Rally, but it wasn’t until the end of 2022’s 12-day event that the GASGAS Factory Racing

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