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Honda Reveals New 125cc Urban Bike
Honda has recently announced its new 2014 lineup, and one of the most talked about additions is the 2014 Honda Grom, a 125cc machine targeted at new riders in an urban setting. With a curb weight of just 225 pounds, a 12-inch wheelbase and low seat height, the Grom aims to provide an affordable alternative [...]
Husqvarna And Husaberg Reunited
“We Bring Together What Belongs Together” The year 2013 will be remembered in motorcycling history as the year that Husqvarna was reborn. Husqvarna Starts A New Era Of Great Success Following the acquisition of Husqvarna by Pierer Industries AG and after careful analysis and evaluation of all aspects, it was decided to reunite what came [...]
Legislation Protecting Johnson Valley OHV Area Advances
Bill To Protect California’s Johnson Valley From Takeover Advances In U.S. House A bill to block a U.S. Marine Corps takeover of California’s Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle recreation area was approved by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on May 15, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The bill, H.R. 1676, introduced by Rep. Paul [...]
Zero Motorcycles Creates Special Military Model
Zero Motorcycles recently created a special model of its electric bike specifically for the U.S. military. The machine, the 2013 Zero MMX, was made for U.S. Special Operations Forces and will be used in situations where the silence, long range, minimal heat signature, speed and agility could benefit the group. “The military needed a very specific [...]
Congress Creates Official Motorcycle Safety Caucus
The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus has officially been registered for the 113th Congress, marking the fourth consecutive session at which the group has been formed. Comprised of bipartisan politicians from a number of states, the CMC aims to address major issues that involve motorcycles while also improving safety. “I look forward to growing the Motorcycle Caucus [...]
AMA Opens Registration For 2013 Champions Banquet
American Motorcyclist Association Opens Registration For Banquet Honoring 2013 Champions The American Motorcyclist Association has opened registration for the 2013 AMA Championship Banquet. This year’s AMA national champions in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle competition will be honored Jan. 18, 2014, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus, Ohio. “One feature that makes AMA-sanctioned competition stand [...]
Indian Motorcycle Reveals 2014 Indian Chief Pricing
Indian Motorcycle Reveals Pricing As Lead Up To Historic Unveiling Of All-New 2014 Indian Chief At Sturgis Rally Highly Anticipated Details Make Clear that Authentic, Affordable Choice is Coming to American Motorcycles as Indian Motorcycle Makes its Debut at the World’s Largest Motorcycle Event Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today continued its trip toward [...]
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Formed In US House
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) are serving as co-chairmen of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus for the new 113th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The bi-partisan caucus, which has existed for many years, was formally recognized by the House for the new Congress. Official caucuses must register and be recognized at [...]
BMW Marks 90th Anniversary With Celebrations
It’s a big year for anniversaries in the world of motorsports. In addition to Harley-Davidson reaching 110 years of existence, BMW Motorrad is celebrating 90 years of motorcycle production. To mark the special occasion, the German brand is hosting several summer events and releasing a motorcycle made especially for the anniversary. The slogan “90 Years [...]
Torsten Hallman To Be Honored As An AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Legend
Torsten Hallman was instrumental in the introduction of motocross to America, and on Friday, Oct. 18, he will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend. Hallman, an existing Hall of Famer, will be recognized alongside the class of 2013 as part of the AMA Legends Weekend, hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association, [...]
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