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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes American Honda

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame welcomes American Honda as a platinum sponsor of 2016 induction ceremony Ceremony on Oct. 13 in Orlando to induct eight Hall of Famers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to welcome American Honda's support for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. "Numerous AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, from engine tuners to ambassadors to champions, made their marks with Honda motorcycles," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey.…
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KRAWIEC RACES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON POWER TO BIG NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE

KRAWIEC RACES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON POWER TO BIG NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE Harley Screamin’ Eagle Rider Andrew Hines Continues Firm Grip on Points Lead MOHNTON, Pa. (October 3, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec charges within 38 points of championship contention with a big Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Krawiec powered through the field on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, racing from the second qualifying position after rain washed out all but one qualifying session on Friday and Saturday. The win moves Krawiec from fifth…
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FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750 POWERS BRAD BAKER TO VICTORY IN AMA GNC1 FLAT TRACK FINAL

FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750 POWERS BRAD BAKER TO VICTORY IN AMA GNC1 FLAT TRACK FINAL   SANTA ROSA, California (September 25, 2016) – Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson factory rider Brad “The Bullet” Baker  dominated the field to win the Ramspur Winery Santa Rosa Mile by a commanding 10.5 seconds. Riding a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle, the win on the track at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds is first of the 2016 season for Baker in four combined podium appearances on the 14-race schedule.   "Great way to end this up-and-down day and season,” said Baker. “Running in the semi-final gave me a chance to…
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New Riders of Kawasaki Program now ‘Powered by the AMA’

New Riders of Kawasaki Program now 'Powered by the AMA' American Motorcyclist Association to provide ROK™ membership services PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Riders of Kawasaki motorcycle loyalty club has partnered with the American Motorcyclist Association, which will provide ROK™ membership services under the new ROK, powered by the AMA, program, jointly announced today by the AMA and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC). ROK, powered by the AMA, marks the first time the AMA and a motorcycle company have joined forces in a membership-services alliance of this scope. "We welcome the opportunity to work with Kawasaki to ensure ROK members continue…
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ALL-NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE POWERS REIMAGINED TOURING MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE

ALL-NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE POWERS REIMAGINED TOURING MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE Newest Harley Big Twin Delivers More Performance and Comfort   MILWAUKEE (August 23, 2016) – The all-new Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, ninth in the lineage of the company’s iconic Big Twin engines, delivers more power and an improved motorcycling experience for riders and passengers while retaining the iconic look, sound and feel of its predecessors. An all-new design, the Milwaukee-Eight engine offers quicker throttle response, more passing power, purer sound, a smoother ride and more of the feeling riders want from a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle engine.     “The guiding principle behind…
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California Becomes First State to Legally Recognize Lane Splitting

Gov. Brown signs A.B. 51, directing California Highway Patrol to draft guidelines PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Gov. Jerry Brown signed A.B. 51 into law today, making California the first state to legally recognize lane splitting, the practice in which motorcyclists ride between lanes of traffic. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymembers Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) and Tom Lackey (R- Palmdale), grants the California Highway Patrol the authority to develop and issue lane-splitting guidelines in consultation with motorcycle safety groups and riders. "This is great news for motorcyclists in California and throughout the country," said Rob Dingman, president and CEO of the American Motorcyclist…
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Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations

  Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Three of America's top motocross riders will represent the United States at the Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme Motocross of Nations in Maggiora, Italy, on Sept. 25. Cooper Webb will race in the MX1 class, and Alex Martin will race in the MX2 class. Both racers ride Yamahas for the Yamalube/Star Racing team. Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna's Jason Anderson will race in the Open class. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Roger DeCoster will once again manage the team as it…
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Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship

Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Nathan Prebe captures 2016 AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- More than 300 amateur hillclimb entrants lined up at the 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, hosted by the Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club the weekend of July 29-31 at the Thunder Ridge facility in Neoga, Ill. Eighteen-year-old Nathan Prebe of Frontenac, Minn., captured three AMA National Championships and took home the coveted AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year Award for 2016. Prebe won the 250cc, 450cc and Four-Stroke national championships. He also captured the King of the Hill…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS ANDREW HINES TO CLEAN SWEEP IN DENVER DRAGS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS ANDREW HINES TO CLEAN SWEEP IN DENVER DRAGS Hines Tallies 45th Career Win to Set New Record for Career Pro Stock Motorcycle Victories   MORRISON, Colo. (July 24, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines motorcycle rider Andrew Hines overwhelmed the Pro Stock Motorcycle field with a record-setting performance at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Hines rode a thundering Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike to lead qualifying, re-set the track Elapsed Time record three times over the weekend, and on Sunday won an all-Harley® dragster final against teammate Ed Krawiec. With the 45th victory of his career, Hines…
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U.S. to compete in 2016 Speedway World Cup in Sweden

U.S. to compete in 2016 Speedway World Cup in Sweden on July 26 Team vying for spot in Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup final PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that U.S. motorcycle racers will compete in Vastervik, Sweden, on July 26 with the hope of earning a spot in the Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup final scheduled for July 30. American Speedway legend and U.S. team captain Greg Hancock, who leads the point standings in the FIM Speedway GP World Championship, will compete alongside Ryan Fisher, Billy Janniro, Ricky Wells and Luke…
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Ed Krawiec Defeats Andrew Hines in all-Harley Final Round

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCORES A CLEAN SWEEP IN NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE NORWALK DRAG RACES Ed Krawiec Defeats Andrew Hines in all-Harley Final Round   NORWALK, Ohio (June 26, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines racer Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Aboard a thundering Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike, Krawiec was the top qualifier for the event and then blasted through Sunday elimination rounds, defeating his Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson® motorcycle final round.   “Any time I race Andrew in the final it’s fun because…
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Street bike demo rides to be offered by Cleveland CycleWerks at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Street bike demo rides to be offered by Cleveland CycleWerks at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Street bikes designed, developed and manufactured by Cleveland CycleWerks will be available for demo rides during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. While AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days attendees are lovers of vintage bikes, many also have a current bike (or a few) in their garages. "Cleveland CycleWerks has quietly been churning out thousands of quality-built, exceptionally priced motorcycles since 2009," said owner Scott Colosimo. "We are excited to showcase the products to true motorcycle…
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2016 U.S. Trial des Nations Team Announced

2016 U.S. Trial des Nations Team Announced PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2016 U.S. Trial des Nations teams will travel to France to compete against the best trials riders in the world on Sept. 11. The event is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, and the U.S. teams are organized by the American Motorcyclist Association and the North American Trials Council. "As the sport of trials continues to grow in the United States, it's important that our best riders seek out the world stage," said AMA Director of Racing Bill Cumbow. "We're proud of these AMA members who will challenge…
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AMA member ticket discount for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ends June 6

Click here to access photography from past AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: http://gallery.americanmotorcyclist.com/AMA-VMD. AMA member ticket discount for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ends June 6 Last chance to save $15 off the regular rate PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Time is dwindling for AMA members to claim their $15 discount on tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days -- set for July 8-10 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio -- is the premier national event for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts. "AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is an event that not only benefits the nonprofit AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, but…
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Pennsylvania’s Thunder in the Valley to be first U.S. motorcycle rally sanctioned by FIM North America

Pennsylvania's Thunder in the Valley to be first U.S. motorcycle rally sanctioned by FIM North America   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally in Johnstown, Pa., has become the first U.S. rally to be sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme North America.   The 19-year-old rally features concerts, motorcycle demo rides, bike parades, guided rides, an AMA-sanctioned National Gypsy Tour, the American Motor Drome Wall of Death, Ill Conduct Harley-Davidson stunt team, vendors and more.   FIM North America is one of six Continental Unions recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. The American Motorcyclist…
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KTM Ride Orange Demo Program Returns to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

KTM Ride Orange demo program returns to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Three-day celebration includes vintage racing, custom bikes, seminars, swap meet and more PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- KTM's Ride Orange program will showcase eight KTM street models that attendees can take for free demo rides during of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. While AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days focuses on classic bikes, it's also thrilling to throw a leg over a brand new bike, experience the open road and see how far technology has come. Riders will enjoy a 20- to 25-minute loop…
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