News Riding

First Reviews: Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250

Despite dire predictions from social media know-it-alls, expert evaluators are finding Milwaukee’s new adventure tourer seriously competent — and seriously fun! May 7, 2021 By AMA Staff Photography courtesy of Harley-Davidson Editor’s Note: We don’t do much new-motorcycle coverage here at American Motorcyclist, as we realize most new bikes already get tons of coverage from

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News Riding

Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day is Saturday, May 22!

Tips and strategies for getting your child on a dirt bike safely and securely By Kali Kotoski May 5, 2021 The American Motorcyclist Association is launching a new nationwide campaign to encourage and support parents or family members to get kids out riding in the dirt. At the AMA it is important to cultivate the

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News Racing

Coop Crushes It!

Needing only to finish the AMA Supercross finale in Salt Lake City to win his second championship, Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb routes an impressive field in dramatic fashion May 5, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Photos: Jeff Kardas The conventional wisdom said play it safe. Just finish 19th or better in the Salt Lake City

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News Racing

Yamaha and Estenson Sweep AFT Atlanta Super TT

Estenson Racing Yamaha’s Dallas Daniels becomes first racer since AMA Hall of Famer Ricky Graham to win two Nationals in one day May 4, 2021 By Joy Burgess Saturday, May 1, 2021, proved to be an incredible night in racing for Yamaha and Estenson Racing. Not only did Yamaha clinch two 250 AMA Supercross Championships

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Hall of Fame News

AMA HOF Spotlight: Augusta and Adeline Van Buren

Crossing the country to fight for equality  May 4, 2021 By Kali Kotoski (Inducted: 2002) During the run up to America’s inevitable involvement in World War 1, Augusta and Adeline Van Buren set out in 1916 to cross the country on Indian PowerPlus motorcycles to convince the United States Military that women were fit and

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News Riding

Ohio — Midwest Motorcycling’s Secret Gem

On your way to the AMA Hall of Fame or AMA VMD? Don’t forget the rest of the Buckeye State! May 4, 2021 Bill Kresnak If you’re a road rider, Ohio has what you need. Great roads, great scenery and great history means plenty of great riding in Ohio. Interested in following the route of

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News Riding

Harley-Davidson Launches Icons Collection with Electra Glide Revival Model

April 29, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Harley-Davidson has announced its new Electra Glide Revival model as the first motorcycle in their Icons Collection, an annual program offering limited edition motorcycles designed to celebrate Americana. Global production of the Electra Glide Revival model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 and are scheduled to

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News Racing

Saddlemen and Patricia Fernandez Join Team Indian for King of the Baggers Race

April 29, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Indian Motorcycle has locked in their three privately-backed teams running the Indian Challenger at the 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Bagger racing events. The three teams include reigning King of the Baggers Champion S&S Indian Challenger, 2020 King of the Baggers third-place finisher Roland Sands Design, and new Indian

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News VMD

Get Your Discounted AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Tickets…But Hurry!

April 20, 2021 By Joy Burgess Vintage bike fans have been ecstatic about the news that AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is on for July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. We’ve gotten letters, email and phone calls galore from members who are stoked to be a part of the event for 2021,

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Hall of Fame News

BMW R 18 on Loan at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

April 20, 2021 By Joy Burgess In 2020, BMW launched its R 18 super-cruiser, the German firm’s take on the high-end production custom. It featured the largest-displacement boxer engine in company history, and also brought back some of BMW’s timeless design features. Recently, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame got an R 18 on loan

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