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Ducati Launches into Electric Motorcycles with Exclusive MotoE Deal

The deal sets the stage for electric motorcycle tech to trickle down to consumers October 28, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Ducati has announced an exclusive deal as the sole supplier of electric motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023 to 2026. The deal, signed between Ducati and Dorna Sports, covers four editions

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BMW E-Bike Concepts Aim for Urban Travel Solutions

BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY and i Vision AMBY offer innovative approaches to urban travel October 27, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY and the BMW i Vision AMBY approach urban mobility in a new way with its bicycle-motorbike hybrid concept. BMW describes the i Vision as a “high-speed pedelec” that requires the

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Wes Cooley, 1956 — 2021

Gone, sadly, and way too soon…but never forgotten October 25, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Motorcycle fans had no idea AMA Hall of Famer and legendary, two-time Superbike champion Wes Cooley passed away on Saturday, October 16 from complications of diabetes. The news broke the following week, last Thursday to be exact, and anyone paying any

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AMA Hall of Famer and Superbike Champion Wes Cooley Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wes Cooley, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2004 who was a pioneering force behind the rising popularity of AMA Superbike racing in the 1970s and early ’80s. Cooley passed away

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AMA Supermoto National Championship Set for Nov. 6-7

AMA National No. 1 plate recipients to be determined in Tucson, Ariz. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) — With the Supermoto season coming to a close, AMA National No. 1 plates are up for grabs out in the desert. Running Nov. 6-7, the two-day 2021 AMA Supermoto National Championship will take place at Musselman Honda Circuit

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Kawasaki to Go All Electric and Hybrid Electric in Developed Markets by 2035

The Japanese manufacturer also sets the ambitious goal of bringing 10 of these low carbon motorcycles to market by 2025 October 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski In a potentially seismic shift that portends the future development of Japanese motorcycle technology, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced a plan to make all its bikes battery-powered electric and

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Pasadena Motorcycle Club Deepens Roots with AMA Historic Charter

The PMC’s 114-year history is engrained in both Pasadena and the motorcycling community October 19, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The United States in May 1907 was a much different place than it is today. The country had only 45 states, women’s suffrage was still 13 years out and gas hovered around 20 cents per gallon.

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MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Series Even Bigger for 2022

Following the debut success of the first season, The King Of The Baggers Championship series is doubling its rounds for 2022  October 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The debut season of MotoAmerica’s King Of The Baggers Championship was such an overwhelming success that it is only fitting that it is coming back in 2022 with

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AMA Offers Condolences Following the Death of Longtime Harley-Davidson Executive and AMA Board of Trustees Member Clyde Fessler, Jr.

October 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The AMA offers its condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of the outgoing and talented Clyde Fessler, Jr. Better known as “Clyde the Glide,” Fessler is credited with pioneering the establishment of the Harley Owners Group, turning Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle clothing line into a $100 million growth machine and

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The AMA Congratulates American Flat Track Champs!

Jared Mees crowned AMA Grand National Champion; Dallas Daniels goes back-to-back as AFT Singles Champ; Cory Texter takes second Production Twins title October 11, 2021 By Joy Burgess Photos: Kristen Lassen and Scott Hunter American Flat Track’s season finale finally took place on Sat., Oct. 9 after being delayed a day due to heavy rain

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