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Four must-ride roads

Don’t get stuck in the winter doldrums. Get out and ride on some of the best roads on the planet. Or just start planning your riding trips for the spring and summer. It’s never too early to plan your dream ride. Here are four great choices to consider. U.S. Highway 212, Beartooth Highway, Montana and

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Hall of Fame News

Malcolm Smith wants you to help the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Malcolm Smith was a pioneer in off-road motorcycling. He gained fame for his accomplishments in the Baja 1000 and for his gold-medal-winning rides in International Six Day Enduro competitions. He’s also famous for being a star in the influential 1970s motorcycle movie On Any Sunday. The scenes of Malcolm play-riding with his buddies, including popular

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Hall of Fame News

Motorcycling greats lost in 2019

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, honors motorcycle racers, riders, builders and advocates who have achieved greatness. In 2019, six of those motorcycling greats passed away. They will never be forgotten. Arlen Ness (above) died March 22, 2019. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

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News Riding

Off-road riding in Florida: The Croom Motorcycle Area

The Croom Motorcycle Area in the Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville, Fla., is a mecca for Florida off-road riders. In 1973, the Florida Trail Riders and state Department of Agriculture teamed up to create this 2,600-acre riding area. The terrain ranges from hammocks, which are areas often higher than the surrounding land with hardwood trees

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News

Cult bike: 1969 Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III

In the late 1960s, if you wanted the quickest stoplight-to-stoplight bike on the block, there was a clear choice: the 1969 Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III. This air-cooled, three-cylinder, two-stroke easily outperformed the heavy four-strokes of the day. What made it so special? Riders instantly fell in love with the machine’s performance. Kawasaki claimed a

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Magazine News

January ‘American Motorcyclist’ features AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

Magazine also offers stories of riding and racing and updates on important issues Check out your January issue of American Motorcyclist magazine for a story on AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Hayley Bell, a first-person account of a journey through Great Britain and Ireland, and a guest column that addresses the changing meaning of “biker.”

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

2020 AMA/ASRA-sanctioned Daytona 200 takes place March 14

79th running of 200-mile road race at Daytona International Speedway PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Dozens of the nation’s fastest road racers will be pushing their motorcycles to the limit around Daytona International Speedway’s 3.56-mile road course on March 14 for the 79th running of the Daytona 200. The 200-mile road race, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

American Motorcyclist Association announces 2020 International Six Days Enduro Qualifier Series schedule

East and West regional series to decide 2020 U.S. ISDE Club Team members PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Two American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned International Six Days Enduro Qualifier Series will be used to determine which amateur off-road racers will represent the United States at the 95th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro in Rivanazzano Terme, Italy,

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News Racing

Suzuki to partner with Team Hammer for 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike season

Yoshimura R&D will not field factory-supported Suzuki Superbike entry for first time in more than 40 years By Michael Marino Team Hammer Suzuki will serve as the official Superbike team for Suzuki Motor Company of America Inc. for the 2020 MotoAmerica season. The move by Suzuki’s American subsidiary means its 41-year partnership with Yoshimura R&D,

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences on passing of Dick Klamfoth

Hall of Famer was first three-time winner of Daytona 200 race PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dick Klamfoth, who passed away Dec. 13. He was 91. Mr. Klamfoth was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.

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