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KTM Introduces Pair of Electric Balance Bikes

January 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano KTM’s new balance bikes will look to create some buzz in 2022 — a buzz which will come from both the bikes’ electric motors and the excitement generated by the young riders. With a North American release set for January 2022, the KTM 12eDRIVE and 16eDRIVE electric balance bikes are

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AMA Motorcyclist of the Year: Brandy Richards

January 11, 2022 By Joy Burgess Photos by Mary Rinell Every year the AMA — its Board of Directors and staff — bestows a very special honor on an individual or group that’s had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling over the past 12 months. And looking back over 2021, there was

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Harley-Davidson Releases Partial 2022 Lineup Ahead of New Model Release

January 11, 2022 By Kali Kotoski In anticipation of Harley-Davidson’s world premiere event scheduled for later this month that will announce new models coming out of Milwaukee, the company has released a portion of its 2022 lineup which consists mainly of aesthetic upgrades to existing models. So, while details are scant on what the American

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Spotlight: Scot Harden

January 10, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With sand still being kicked up at the 2022 Dakar Rally, one of the event’s past competitors is this month’s Hall of Famer Spotlight. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Scot Harden traversed the Sahara on multiple occasions, with one of his most memorable coming aboard a KTM 660 at

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Appalachian Ingenuity

Backroads of Appalachia nonprofit unites America’s coal country through motorcycle tourism January 6, 2022 By Erin Reda Photos by Erin Reda and Peter Stockus The ride into Harlan County, Ky., is steeped in lush mountainsides and rich history. Roads twist under coal conveyor belts and past old mine shafts, winding through some of America’s greatest

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Turner Racing Raises the Stakes for AFT Singles Competition

January 5, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Following up on a sensational inaugural 2021 American Flat Track season, Turner Racing has enlisted an All-Star squad of riders in its hunt for a championship ring. Perennial front runner Morgen Mischler, 2019 series champ Dalton Gauthier and 2021 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner Chase Saathoff

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KTM Finds Winning Stride in 2021

January 4, 2022 By Keaton Maisano KTM Factory Racing was hard to miss in 2021 as its riders frequently visited podiums and hoisted numerous trophies. Highlighted by the team’s AMA 450 Supercross title, a pair of MotoGP wins and success within the enduro discipline, KTM’s season was ripe with success. Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director,

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Earl Hayden, Head of Legendary Racing Family, Passes Away from Cancer

December 30, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Few families in the motorcycle racing community can leave such lasting legacies. But Earl Hayden, who died Wednesday at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer, built a foundation that produced three of the most popular and successful multidisciplined motorcycle racers of the past generation. As

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Vote for the 2021 AMA Racer of the Year Awards

By Joy Burgess Dec. 28, 2021 It’s time to select the winners of the 2021 AMA Racer of the Year Awards, and if you’re an AMA member, you can have a voice. Make your selections for AMA Athlete of the Year in both the National Championship Series and Grand Championships, AMA ATV Athlete of the

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News Rights

Helmet Laws and the AMA

Q&A with AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and Government Relations Director Michael Sayre on the AMA’s stance on helmet use and laws By Pete terHorst Dec. 14, 2021 Among AMA members and motorcyclists in general, one of the most discussed issues is the organization’s position on helmet use. Some years ago, the AMA Board

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