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Gary Mathers has been announced as a Class of 2009 member in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Mathers, who is the seventh to join, produced 48 championships in road racing, dirt track, Supercross and motocross for Honda and Kawasaki.
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Owners of BMW F800GS and F650GS twin cylinder motorcycles can now purchase an oversized fuel tank kit for their ride, recently released by Touratech USA.
The kit includes the additional tank, supply lines and fittings for a gravity-feed connection to the stock ...
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Thanks to the partnership between Xenophya Design and Ellis Pitt, a new British motorcycle company was born. Mac Motorcycles feature a range of lightweight, air-cooled singles, which use the 500cc Buell ‘Blast’ motor in a tubular backbone ...
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The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced that thanks to its members’ efforts, Senate Bill 435 has been abandoned by its sponsor.
The measure was introduced by state Senator Fran Pavley and required motorcycles to undergo periodic exhaust emissions ...
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6th Member Joins the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of FameMOTOThe American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) continues to make announcements regarding its Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Class of 2009. David Hough, the sixth member, is recognized by the Induction Committee for the contribution he brought in motorcycle safety through his well-known books on riding techniques. "For many new motorcyclists, before they take a training course or even buy a motorcycle, they are introduced to proper riding through the books and columns of David Hough," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "His comprehensive approach to proper riding technique has pointed many motorcyclists -- novice and veteran alike -- down the right path, and has helped riders learn the skills they need to be safer on the road." Besides being a writer on motorcycle ... >> Read more |
As you all know, there is no better way to make yourself heard and noticed on the road than with a good muffler. After offering new exhausts for Yamaha’s YZF-R1, Yoshimura couldn’t leave Honda aside, and released the RS-5 range for the 2009 CBR600RR ...
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AMA welcomed its fourth and fifth member for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: motocross pioneers, Geoff and Bob Fox. The Fox brothers are responsible for the two brands in motocross technology and apparel: the Fox head logo and the Fox tail ...
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Electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has big plans for its debut at the world’s first zero emissions motorcycle race. If you didn’t know it by now, the TTXGP race is scheduled for June 12, 2009 on the Isle of Man, with race teams from USA, UK, Italy ...
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If you are a lucky owner of a Ducati Desmosedici you will be delighted to find out that one specially dedicated track day is waiting for you. No noise or speed limits.
So go and prepare your ride for the Derbyshire circuit in Donington Park, the place to host ...
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Finally, the inevitable has occurred. Harley-Davidson became official partner of AMD's World Championship of Custom Bike Building and title sponsor of the Modified Harley Class.
"This deal came together very quickly and effortlessly," said AMD ...
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The third member in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009 was announced, none other than the champion of off-highway riders’ rights, Mona Ehnes.
"Mona Ehnes is one of motorcycling's most dedicated rights activists," said AMA President and CEO ...
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Looks like the fastest woman on track, as media calls her, found herself a new sponsor to join the Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GYTR). LeoVince, the motorcycle exhausts manufacturer who is now title sponsor sponsor of Melissa Paris, is also supporting three ...
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How could the second annual Legends Ride be missed by Aerosmith’s lead singer, well-known for his love for the two-wheeled vehicles? Steve Tyler, along with Roger Bourget, Christian Clayton, Brain Klock, Michael Prugh and Paul Yaffe will be special guests of ...
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Part of the ScorpionExoWear line, Scorpion’s Xtreme Distance Rider (XDR) Collection has a new entry in the men apparel section.
The vented mesh Master jacket is now available to satisfy any long distance rider’s needs, from the 600-denier outershell ...
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Yamaha R1 seems to be in the center of attention for most motorcycle parts manufacturers. After Yoshimura recently released new aftermarket slip-on exhausts, it is now Zero Gravity’s turn to announce its new line of 2009 Yamaha YZF R1 windscreens.
The new line ...
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KYMCO USA, the scooter, motorcycle and ATV manufacturer, became the official partner of the IndyCar Series, the premier level of American open wheel racing. KYMCO has also partnered with Firestone Indy Lights, which the first step for drivers and teams wishing to ...
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Rich sport bike riders have a new expensive helmet to spend their money on. The 2009 Collection of Race Series section got a new entry with the arrival of the Dragon Titanium helmet.
Weighing about 1,100 grams and based on Titanium technology, the helmet ...
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Belstaff is introducing a new item in the 2009 Pure Rider Blue Label - Men Collection, the District Blazer, hellforleathermagazine.com reported.
The jacket offers protection with the help of its CE approved built-in armor for back, shoulders, back, forearms and ...
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It is the 11th consecutive year that Arai has the highest score in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study.
On a scale from 0 to 1,000, Arai scored 830 points, followed by Shoei with 815 points ...
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One month ago, the UK Government brought a new motorcycle test, which now is put under the question mark by most riders and instructors. In just four weeks there were 15 incidents during the exam, with at least one rider leaving with broken bones, BBC News ...
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