Archive for February, 2012
Casey Stoner Takes Day 1, Ben Spies Fastest On Day 2
MotoGP riders have completed two days of tests in preparation for this weekend’s Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang, reports Cycle News. Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa had the fastest times on the first day of testing, with Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies in third and fourth, respectively. Stoner looked as dominant as he did [...]
Saddlemen Sponsors New AMA Rookie Of The Year Award
Thanks to a new deal with Saddlemen, AMA has announced the return of the Rookie of the Year program to its AMA Pro Road Racing and AMA Pro Flat Track competitions, reports Cycle News. Saddlemen, which makes motorcycle seats and accessories, will be putting up $5,000 for the winner of the award. All riders in [...]
Max Biaggi Wins First World Superbike Race Of The Year
Defending champion Carlos Checa got off to a bad start in the opening World Superbike race, but was able to bounce back in the second round with a victory at Philip Island, Australia. In the first race of the weekend, Checa quickly passed early leader Tom Sykes and was in control of the race by [...]
Josh Waters Wins On New 2012 GSX-R1000
Josh Waters wins opening round of Australian Superbike on the new 2012 GSX-R1000. Team Suzuki’s Josh Waters claimed victory in the opening round of the Australian Superbike Championship at Phillip Island in Victoria at the weekend. Run alongside the World Superbike Championship round, Waters was relentless in his pursuit for victory, claiming Pole Position and [...]
Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship Returns To Bike Week
Ricky Carmichael, one of the greatest American motorcycle racers of all time, will bring his unique blend of stadium-style motocross to the hallowed grounds of the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday and Monday, March 11-12, at the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship. Sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), and in partnership with MX [...]
Broward County, Florida, Gears Up For Annual Motorcycle Charity Ride
Next week, more than 1,000 riders are expected to turn out for the Big Bike Riders Children’s Foundation’s fifth annual Celebration of Smiles Ride 4 Kids. The money raised at this charity ride will be donated to the local Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital in Broward County, Florida. “In 2011, the ‘Celebration of Smiles’ [...]
2012 AMA Supercross Atlanta Results
Ryan Dungey Wins Atlanta Supercross KTM’s Second Supercross Win Ryan Dungey secures KTM’s second Supercross Win – Photo: Hoppenworld.com Red Bull/KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey secured his second win of the season at the eighth round of the AMA Supercross Series in front of the sold out crowd of 70,000 fans at the Georgia Dome. [...]
BMW K 1600 GT Named International Bike Of The Year 2011
BMW K 1600 GT Named International Bike Of The Year 2011 The 2012 BMW K 1600 GT touring motorcycle was recently named the “International Bike of the Year 2011″ at the Brussels Motor Show in Germany. A panel of experts from 25 leading international motorcycle magazines chose the K 1600 and two other BMW models [...]
New Hampshire House Of Representatives Passes Motorcycle Noise Reduction Bill
Many motorcycle riders may love the deafening roar of a loud engine, but not everyone feels the same, especially New Hampshire residents. A bill was recently passed to reduce the noise levels allowed for off-road and street bikes in the state, according to The Associated Press. The bill, which includes new compliance testing regulations, passed [...]
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering To Feature Many Rare Bikes
This May, the Quail Lodge Golf Club will host the fourth annual “The Quail Motorcycle Gathering,” and this year’s event will focus on the evolution of the motorcycle. There will be a number of bikes on display for this one-day event, including cruisers that have been displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the [...]
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