American Motorcyclist Association
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall-of-Famer and Goodwill Ambassador passes at 89 July 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Few families in the motorcycle community elicit such admiration as those who carry the Davidson name. Besides carrying the duties and responsibilities that come from the Motor Company’s namesake, they serve as the enduring
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With tons of power, the Sportster S is a “wolf in wolf’s clothing” July 16, 2021 By Kali Kotoski For years, Harley-Davidson has teased a flat track-inspired future concept bike on its website, without giving any details on the model, the internals or specifications. What we were left with was
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Harley-Davidson’s all-electric sub-brand is leading the charge July 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski When Harley-Davidson announced it was spinning off its halo electric motorcycle — the LiveWire — into its own dedicated sub-brand, plenty of doomsayers came out saying what they always do. Was the LiveWire technology and brand up
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After Eric Stahl’s King of the Baggers race bike was destroyed in a fire, fans and the industry pulled together to get him back on the grid July 13, 2021 By Kali Kotoski and Ron Brefka As Jiffy Tune Racing’s Eric Stahl and his team were crossing the country and
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Returning combat veterans to use “motorcycle therapy” to help rehabilitate July 12, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Indian Motorcycle is again sponsoring and supporting the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis which focuses on using motorcycle therapy to support combat veterans’ transition to civilian life. Indian and VCR have partnered with the
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The City Council aims to cool tensions between residents, but motorcycle advocates argue the measure misses the mark Updated July 13, 2021 By Kali Kotoski A strict new noise ordinance passed by Moab’s City Council in late April— if fully enforced — would unfairly target local motorcyclists in the area,
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Kenda, STACYC and Iron Pony partner to bring first-of-its-kind kids moto playground PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — Kenda Tire has been announced as the Official Tire of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “We’re pumped
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Long-time motorcycle manufacturer celebrates 120 years of pure motorcycling with fans at AMA VMD PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 7, 2021) — Royal Enfield, a motorcycle manufacturer that produced its first motorcycle in 1901, was recently announced as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July
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Long-time insurance provider to connect with motorcyclists and celebrate motorcycling at Mid-Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 29, 2021) — GEICO, an insurance company established in 1938, was recently announced as the Official Insurance Company of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car
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The Crossroads will feature the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ride-in Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn, vendors and more PICKERINGTON, OH (June 28, 2021) — The Old Bike Barn Crossroads will return to 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days on July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in
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Vote for your favorite athlete from now until July 9 at ESPYS.com June 23, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Two-time Supercross Champion Cooper Webb has been nominated for his first ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category. Webb had an amazing Supercross season winning 8 of 17
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Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company to connect with wrenchers and riders at Mid-Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2021) — B’laster, an Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company, was recently named the Official Rust Remover and Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will take place July 23-25
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2021 AMA VMD features On Any Sunday theme and special outdoor screening of the beloved moto-documentary PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 22, 2021) — David Aldana, one of motorcycle racing’s most legendary and popular riders, and a fixture in Bruce Brown’s epic moto-documentary On Any Sunday, will be Grand Marshal for the
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10 World, Junior and Women’s Trophy riders — along with 21 Club Team riders — will represent the United States in the 2021 FIM International Six Days Enduro PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 9, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 10 Trophy team riders selected to represent the United
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AMA Headquarters reopens fully and welcomes back staff after COVID-19 closure June 2, 2021 By Joy Burgess After months of AMA staff displaying flexibility working remotely due to COVID-19 guidelines, AMA Headquarters fully reopened on June 1, 2021, welcoming back all non-remote AMA staff. At the beginning of the COVID-19
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American Flat Track returns to Route 66 Speedway and thrills fans, with Briar Bauman, Max Whale and Cory Texter grabbing wins June 1, 2021 By Joy Burgess Photos: Kristen Lassen and Scott Hunter It had been nearly 14 years since American Flat Track (AFT) racers had thrown down laps in
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AMA staff and members pause to recognize and remember those who died in service to their country May 31, 2021 By Joy Burgess “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt From the beaches
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By Joy Burgess May 28, 2021 The American Motorcyclist Association launched a new nationwide campaign encouraging adults to get kids out riding in the dirt — Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day — and the inaugural event on May 22 was a hit. Parents, motocross tracks and organizations got involved
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Longtime racing lubricant brand to connect with vintage bike fans during July 23-25 event PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 17, 2021) — Blendzall, a powersports lubricant brand with more than 60 years in motorcycle racing, was recently named the Official Oil Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will take
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Motorists urged to use special caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists throughout the nation that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Launched by the AMA in the early 1980s, the campaign and its message have been adopted by many AMA-sanctioned clubs, state
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