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AMA Freedom Friday – No Motorcycles Allowed!
‘No Motorcycles Allowed’ Is Focus Of American Motorcyclist Association’s Freedom Friday, April 12 Whether banned from public beachside parks, private gated communities or acre after acre of public land, motorcyclists bristle when they see signs that say: “No Motorcycles Allowed.” Motorcycle bans are the focus of the American Motorcyclist Association’s “Freedom Friday” on April 12 [...]
Harley-Davidson Throws Its Support Behind ‘Iron Man 3′
A new contest is set to bring Harley-Davidson riders one step closer to their favorite superheroes. The motorcycle brand is teaming up with Marvel Entertainment to launch a special Man & Machine contest in honor of the release of “Iron Man 3.” To enter the competition, fans can go online and create their own comic [...]
Ewan McGregor Joins Forces With Moto Guzzi For Upcoming Ad Campaign
Ewan McGregor has played an adventure rider in a few films, and the actor is very much a touring motorcycle enthusiast in real life as well. It’s a well-known fact that the star is constantly building up his own collection of bikes, both new and antique, and he isn’t shy about voicing his support when brands [...]
MotoGP Releases Phone App For 2013 Season
If it seems as if every motorsports series is releasing a phone app, that’s because most of them are. The latest league to get in on the action is MotoGP, which recently unveiled its new addition to the world of phone and tablet programs: the MotoGP Live Experience. The redesigned app aims to bring fans closer [...]
Triumph Recalls Nearly 3,800 Bikes In The US
Triumph has been forced to recall almost 3,800 of its motorcycles due to a manufacturing error that could impact the lighting on several models of its bikes. The 2012 and 2013 versions of the Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triples and Tiger 800 are all affected by the recall, and riders could see problems arise with their motorcycle [...]
Harley-Davidson Bikes Are Low On Reliability, High On Customer Satisfaction
A motorcycle is a big investment, so it’s natural for prospective owners to shop around and look at all factors when considering different bikes. According to a new study from Consumer Reports, popular brands like Harley-Davidson and BMW are not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts like Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda, but that hasn’t stopped [...]
BMW Bikes Are Low On Reliability, High On Customer Satisfaction
A motorcycle is a big investment, so it’s natural for prospective owners to shop around and look at all factors when considering different bikes. According to a new study from Consumer Reports, popular brands like Harley-Davidson and BMW are not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts like Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda, but that hasn’t stopped [...]
Vintage Rally Returns To The US This June
Fans of classic bikes have probably had June 8 and 9 circled on their calendars for some time. That’s the weekend when Vintage Rally 2013, the annual celebration of the tradition of motorcycles and motorsports, returns to the U.S. for the third time. The National Motorcycle Museum is hosting the event in Anamosa, Iowa, this [...]
Bikers Against Child Abuse Rallies To Support The Cause
It’s not uncommon to see motorcyclists banding together for a worthy cause, and the efforts of riders around the world have impacted a variety of different organizations. One such group is Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), which strives to empower young children who have faced hardships and help protect them from future harm. The international [...]
Celebrate ‘AMA Go Ride! Month’ This April
Now that nicer spring weather is on the horizon, more motorcyclists will be gearing up to hit the road and enjoy warmer temperatures. To celebrate this time of year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is organizing its second annual “AMA Go Ride! Month” this April. “Every spring, millions of riders roll out of the driveway or [...]
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