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Autonomous Technology in the Crosshairs

Federal authorities investigate Tesla’s Autopilot system. AMA opposes “beta-testing” the technology on the open road with little regulatory oversight. November 16, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Automotive manufacturers have been charging ahead with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and active driver assist systems of late, as Twitter-savvy tech CEOs make grand pronouncements to consumers and shareholders that

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News Racing

Texter-Bauman, Red Bull KTM Conclude Three-Year Tenure

November 16, 2021 By Keaton Maisano After a three-year run with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, the Progressive American Flat Track Series’ winningest Singles rider is beginning a new chapter in her career. On Nov. 12, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team and Shayna Texter-Bauman announced the conclusion of their relationship, which

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10 Years Later: The Great Lead Uprising

A decade ago the AMA successfully killed a misguided “Lead Law” that applied to motorcycles, which could have destroyed youth riding and racing Nov. 15, 2021 By Kali Kotoski It is hard to imagine how close American kids and parents were to losing their favorite two-wheeled pastime. But it is even harder to imagine what

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Hall of Fame News

New HOF Display: 1973 Norton Commando 850

Nov. 8, 2021 By Joy Burgess The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has a new Brit in house…and no, we’re not talking about Director of Operations Steve Austin, who you’re also likely to see in and around the museum. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is now home to a 1973 Norton Commando 850,

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Ducati Launches into Electric Motorcycles with Exclusive MotoE Deal

The deal sets the stage for electric motorcycle tech to trickle down to consumers October 28, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Ducati has announced an exclusive deal as the sole supplier of electric motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023 to 2026. The deal, signed between Ducati and Dorna Sports, covers four editions

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BMW E-Bike Concepts Aim for Urban Travel Solutions

BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY and i Vision AMBY offer innovative approaches to urban travel October 27, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY and the BMW i Vision AMBY approach urban mobility in a new way with its bicycle-motorbike hybrid concept. BMW describes the i Vision as a “high-speed pedelec” that requires the

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Hall of Fame News

Wes Cooley, 1956 — 2021

Gone, sadly, and way too soon…but never forgotten October 25, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Motorcycle fans had no idea AMA Hall of Famer and legendary, two-time Superbike champion Wes Cooley passed away on Saturday, October 16 from complications of diabetes. The news broke the following week, last Thursday to be exact, and anyone paying any

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Kawasaki to Go All Electric and Hybrid Electric in Developed Markets by 2035

The Japanese manufacturer also sets the ambitious goal of bringing 10 of these low carbon motorcycles to market by 2025 October 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski In a potentially seismic shift that portends the future development of Japanese motorcycle technology, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced a plan to make all its bikes battery-powered electric and

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Pasadena Motorcycle Club Deepens Roots with AMA Historic Charter

The PMC’s 114-year history is engrained in both Pasadena and the motorcycling community October 19, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The United States in May 1907 was a much different place than it is today. The country had only 45 states, women’s suffrage was still 13 years out and gas hovered around 20 cents per gallon.

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News Racing

MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Series Even Bigger for 2022

Following the debut success of the first season, The King Of The Baggers Championship series is doubling its rounds for 2022  October 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The debut season of MotoAmerica’s King Of The Baggers Championship was such an overwhelming success that it is only fitting that it is coming back in 2022 with

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