Motorcycle News

Mees Masters American Flat Track’s Arizona Mile

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 12, 2018) – American Flat Track held its first Mile of the season on Saturday afternoon, and it was only natural that the rider ranked first in the 2018 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines standings took center stage. While the big Miles have made their legend over the years as ultra-tight drafting duels waged at triple-digit speeds and measured by centimeters at the checkered flag, the Law Tigers Arizona Mile presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson at Turf Paradise instead served as further testament to the current state of supremacy owned by reigning Grand National Champion…
continue reading

Craven Moorehead – MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE?

MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE? With all the recent activity in my life, it becomes unusually difficult for me to enjoy just hanging out or being my usual rotten self. I have been constantly reminded of my degenerate lifestyle and lack of reasonable income, plus the fact that no matter what I do, some kind of crap comes up that prevents my happiness and success. Well, not really. I mean, it could be worse - much worse. Here’s an example: I had to go to the office today to do some business and when I left there, RT60 was…
continue reading

Brian Harlow’s Minnow-’58 H-D FL

  Brian Harlow's Minnow-'58 H-D FL This 1958 Harley-Davidson FL will always be parked at the lodge for so many reasons. The reliability and pure enjoyment of this bike is undeniable, followed by the amount of friends that have played a part in its coming together on the cheap. The bike doesn’t test me or tempt me—it’s just a harmonious relationship between man and machine. There is nothing more than I can ask for! So as the paint fades and the cases start to drip there will be no love lost but rather stories to tell and miles to go.…
continue reading

AMA names 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champions and Award Winners

  Anderson, Osborne, Plessinger take home class titles; Sexton, Bloss named rookies of the year   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the 2018 class champions and rookies of the year for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Husqvarna rider Jason Anderson is the 2018 450SX champion. Yamaha rider Aaron Plessinger won the West 250SX Class title. And Husqvarna rider Zach Osborne took home the East 250SX Class championship. "The AMA extends its congratulations to all three Monster Energy AMA Supercross class champions," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Jason, Aaron and Zach are…
continue reading

Cardo Systems Announces Availability of PACKTALK BOLD – The World’s First Natural

Voice-Command Operated Motorcycle Communications System Advanced Voice-Command System Combined with Dynamic Mesh Communication™ Technology Takes Motorcycle Communication to A Higher Level Plano, Texas (May 7, 2018) – Cardo Systems, the global market leader in wireless communication systems for motorcyclists, today announced the availability of the next generation of its ground-breaking PACKTALK system at specialty retailers and Cardosystems.com. The world’s first natural voice-command-operated motorcycle communications system, PACKTALK BOLD utilizes Cardo’s proprietary Dynamic Mesh Communication™ technology to create the industry’s most sophisticated and dynamic motorcycle communications system. Introduced in Milan last November at EICMA, PACKTALK BOLD represents a new standard in ease-of-use…
continue reading

Moto America-Launch Pad Road Atlanta

The 2018 MotoAmerica racing season roared off its “launch pad” at Road Atlanta, April 14 and 15, to great fanfare. With nail-biting racing, accompanied by the gravity-defying stunt shows from the Tony Hawk Experience and American Motor Drome’s Wall of Death, MotoAmerica put on a weekend spectacle like no other. The “young guns” of Junior Cup (300-400cc) led off both days, racing for glory in the MotoAmerica entry-level class. Of particular note to Born To Ride was the first-ever female podium in American road racing history, as Jamie Astudillo took 3rd place on Sunday after a 4th place finish on…
continue reading

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THEIR SPOUSES

Extends $99 Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Offer to Spouses of Those Who Have Served, As Well as Spouses of First Responders MILWAUKEE (May 9, 2018) Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Harley-Davidson – to thank the millions of people who protect our country, our safety, and our freedom to ride and their spouses – is extending the offer of Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy New Rider Course to spouses of eligible current and former U.S. military personnel and first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) for just $99. “Along with saying thank you to those who have served, Military Spouse Appreciation Day…
continue reading

2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Announces live Entertainment at Old Bike Barn Crossroads

Fans of Country Music, Rockabilly, Americana, and Blues are in for a Treat PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- 2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will feature a variety of live music to energize and entertain motorcycling enthusiasts through the weekend, July 6-8 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. "We have some high-energy acts coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this year, including country, blues, rock and Americana artists," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "The main stage at Old Bike Barn Crossroads offers people a chance to hear some great music while enjoying some food and a cold beverage before heading…
continue reading

NICOLO’ BULEGA CLOSE TO THE POINTS AT JEREZ

Moto3 The rider of the Sky Racing Team VR46 closes the Spanish GP in 17th place. The race ended sooner than we expected for Dennis Foggia. Jerez de la Frontera (Spagna), May 6th, 2018 - Nicolò Bulega closes the first European GP of the 2018 season in Jerez de la Frontera at the 17th place after having battled till the finishing line for the first points of the Championship. Started from the 22nd box of the grid, Nicolò reduced the gap with the group in front of him and remained around the Top15 for the whole race. Forced to retire,…
continue reading

THIRD PLACE FOR FRANCESCO BAGNAIA AT JEREZ

Moto2 With today's podium, the rider of the Sky Racing Team VR46 confirms the leadership in the Championship. Luca Marini was forced to retire due to an accident. JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (Spain), May 6th, 2018 - After the victories in Qatar and Austin, Francesco Bagnaia scored the third podium of the season at the Spanish GP for the Sky Racing Team VR46. Pecco is one of the most competitive and constant riders of the starting grid and confirms the leadership in the Championship with 73 points. Started from the third box of the grid, after an excellent management of…
continue reading

Both Ducati Team Riders Forced to Retire from Spanish GP after a Crash at the Jerez de la Frontera Circuit

MotoGP Round 04 Both Ducati Team riders forced to retire from Spanish GP after a crash at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit The two Ducati Team riders had to retire from today’s Spanish Grand Prix, held today at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit, after a crash on lap 18. Jorge Lorenzo, who got off to a great start, moved to the front at the first corner and kept the position until lap 7 when he was passed by Marquez. The Spanish rider held on to second place until lap 17, but he was hit by Pedrosa at Turn…
continue reading

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ADDS ADRENALINE-PULSING HILLCLIMB & MORE TO 115TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES IN MILWAUKEE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Harley-Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues, All Packed Into Five Days MILWAUKEE  (May 3, 2018) Harley-Davidson is set to take grass-roots racing over the top with the addition of Hillclimb Motorcycle Racing to a slate of wide-open competition, moto-culture-centric activities and street  parties during the Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Celebration in  Milwaukee August 29-September 2. The Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Hillclimb, which will offer a taste of Harley-Davidson heritage while showcasing the heart-pumping excitement of today’s racing action, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1 at Little Switzerland, a 200-foot-high ski hill in Slinger, Wis. “It will be rider and…
continue reading

Glen Merryman wins Best of Show at Angel City Spring Rally 2018

Congratulations to Glen Merryman for his Best of Show win at the Angel City Spring Rally 2018. If you know Glen give him a shout out on his victory and sweet ride!  
continue reading

MotoGP Arrives at Jerez de la Frontera for the Spanish GP, the first European round of the 2018 Season

Following on from the first three overseas rounds of the season, the Ducati Team has now arrived in Spain, where the fourth round of the MotoGP World Championship will be held on Sunday at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Andalusia. Andrea Dovizioso comes to the Spanish track leading the championship and, even though the Jerez circuit has never provided him with much satisfaction, he is confident he can produce a good race. Until now the best result for the Italian rider at Jerez has been a fifth place, which he obtained three times: in 2012, in 2014 and…
continue reading

Who Wants to win a Jeep or a Harley?

Jeeps vs. Harleys 2018 On behalf of the Florida Jeep Clubs Association, we cordially invite you to our event, Jeeps vs. Harleys. This event has grown into a fun family event for charities and continues to grow each year. We originally started this to bring two American Icons (Jeeps vs. Mustangs), hobbyists, and enthusiasts together for a friendly competition. Last year we produced Jeeps vs. Harleys and with three months to plan, we had successfully brought Jeepers and Harley owners from all over the state for this one-day event in excess of 1,200+ attendees. We had 360+ Jeeps, 180+ Harleys…
continue reading

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride will make a stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Saturday, May 5

NHMS GM Joins NASCAR Great Kyle Petty for 24th Annual Ride Across America LOUDON, NH – New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s executive vice president and general manager, David McGrath, will join former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty as he revs up his Charity Ride Across America for the 24th year in a row. As one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, the Ride will travel down the East Coast this spring for the first time since 2011. Starting in Portland, Maine on May 5 and ending in Greensboro, NC on May 11,…
continue reading