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AMA discount Supercross tickets available now

The 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship offers excitement for everyone in the family. Now’s your chance to save $5 on each ticket while watching some of the greatest riders on the planet battle for SX supremacy. Just use your AMA discount when you buy Supercross tickets at www.supercrosslive.com. The discount code

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News Riding

Get your off-road riding kicks at Ocotillo Wells in California

Want a great off-highway riding experience? Add Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area in California to your list of favorite winter riding areas. Ocotillo Wells is about 70 miles east of Escondido on Highway 78. The area offers more than 85,000 acres of magnificent desert open for off-road exploration. The trails offer all kinds of

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News Riding

Indian Motorcycle offers new 2020 Challenger bagger

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its 2020 Challenger bagger that it says combines American muscle, next-level technology and premium comfort. The bike is powered by the company’s all-new liquid-cooled 1,769cc (108ci) PowerPlus 60-degree V-twin engine. The engine pumps out a claimed 122 ponies. The Challenger also features a six-speed transmission with overdrive, assist clutch to reduce

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AMA Press Releases News

Hayley Bell named American Motorcyclist Association 2019 Motorcyclist of the Year

U.K. rider founded Women Riders World Relay, helped unite motorcyclists worldwide PICKERINGTON, Ohio — For calling attention to the needs of women riders and for creating a worldwide connection among them, Hayley Bell of the United Kingdom has been named the American Motorcyclist Association 2019 Motorcyclist of the Year. Bell is the founder and president

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Waldheim passes

American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences to family, friends of motorcycle rights advocate PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and lifelong off-road riding advocate Ed Waldheim, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 9. Mr. Waldheim was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle

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AMA Press Releases News

Former AMA Board Member Jim Viverito passes

American Motorcyclist Association offers condolences to family, friends PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of former AMA board member and current American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation board member Jim Viverito following his death on Dec. 7, 2019. Mr. Viverito, 67, served on the AMA Board of Directors

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame Membership News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame selects winning ticket for two custom Hondas

2018 Honda CBR1000RR and a 2018 Honda XR650L won by Bradley Timm COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bradley Timm of Westerville, Ohio, was selected Friday, Dec. 6, as the winner of the two Honda motorcycles that were customized to celebrate the life of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Nicky Hayden, the late MotoGP World Champion. Maggie McNally-Bradshaw,

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Hondas, Suzukis and more available at Mecum auction January 2020

Mecum Auctions will be auctioning off Yamaha RD400s, Honda 400 fours, Triumph X75 Hurricanes, a Maico 501 and more at its 29th Annual Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction on Jan. 21-26, 2020 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here’s a look at some of the machines being sold. For more information

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Membership News

Get your AMA shirts and more online

You’re an amazing motorcyclist. Why not show the world with an “I’M AMA-ZING” jersey. It’s easy. Just go to the AMA shop at www.amagear.com and pick up the AMA-Zing jersey. While you’re at it, take a look at some of the t-shirts, pins and patches available to show your motorcycling pride. Shirts include road racing,

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Hall of Fame News

Fun facts about “King Kenny” Roberts’ 1980 Yamaha OW48

“King” Kenny Roberts was a great American flat-tracker and road racer, throwing his leg over a variety of special machines during his racing career. Some of his most remarkable machines were the 500cc world grand prix road racing motorcycles he used to beat the Europeans at their own game, winning the title his rookie season

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