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What Made Harley-Davidson’s VR1000 So Cool?

One of the most memorable Superbikes to ever take part in AMA road races has to be the Harley-Davidson VR1000, which the company unleashed on the high banks of Daytona in 1994. It’s memorable, not just for its unique paint job and new engine, but also for the racers who rode it, including future AMA

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Tips for Riding Your New or New-to-You Street Bike

It’s pretty exciting getting a new bike, whether it’s a brand-spankin’ new machine from a dealership or a used bike from a private party. But there are a few steps you should take before you ride away after handing over your cash. First, make sure you know where all the controls are, that the fluids

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2020 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Canceled Due to Coronavirus Restrictions

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Due to local health department restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship has been canceled. Continue Reading

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AMA Charter Life Member Wins Motorcycle in 2019 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series, Presented By Kenda Tires

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Charter Life Member Jay Williamson of Hanna City, Ill., is the grand prize winner of a new Beta motorcycle, thanks to his participation in the 2019 Buffaloe 500 hosted by Stoney Lonesome MC, a stop on the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series.

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Ride Colorado’s Hahn’s Peak

There are plenty of places to ride off-highway vehicles in Colorado. One of the best is the Hahn’s Peak trail system in the Routt National Forest, with elevations ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level. The system is in the North Central part of the state, about 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs

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Browse the AMA Website for Motorcycling News, Discounts and More

Whether you ride street or dirt, the AMA website is worth taking some time to explore. In it, you’ll find useful information ranging from the dates and locations of the latest riding events to how to take advantage of money-saving discounts to how to get involved to protect your riding freedoms. The website gives you

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2020 Honda Africa Twin available now

For those in the market for an adventure tourer, Honda’s 2020 Africa Twin is worth a look with its bigger engine and more advanced electronics compared to last year’s model. The engine has been bumped up from 998cc to 1084cc for more power and torque. Honda says the new electronics add rider aids including wheelie

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2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Postponed, New Date To Be Determined

Annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage benefits the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, working closely with state and local health authorities, are postponing AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, scheduled for July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, in accordance with

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Ride the Badlands in Indiana

One of the great places for riders to go to test their skills is The Badlands Off-Road Park near Attica, Ind. Privately owned, the Badlands consists of more than 800 acres of sand dunes, pea gravel hills, mud, off-camber woods trails and more for experienced, casual and beginning riders, including children. Plus, there is a

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June ‘American Motorcyclist’ features electric dirt bikes, Arkansas road rides

If you want the latest scoop on off-highway riding on electric motorcycles in the United States or are looking for some scenic roads to ride through Arkansas, then the May 2020 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine has you covered. The magazine is chock full of other information, including the winners of the latest information AMA

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