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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 [...]
KTM Turns Attention To New Electric Scooter
KTM recently unveiled its new E-Speed electric scooter concept at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. The machine is the second electric model from the manufacturer and aims to bring an environmentally friendly form of transportation to the world of urban sportbikes. “In the long term, the electric drive will come out on top for short distances [...]
April Is ‘AMA Go Ride!’ Month
Motorcyclists everywhere will celebrate the thrill of riding during “AMA Go Ride! Month” in April. Sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, AMA Go Ride! Month encourages AMA members and riders nationwide to renew their passion for riding in the dirt and on the street. “Every spring, millions of riders roll out of the driveway or [...]
American Motorcyclist Association Honors U.S. Lawmakers
The American Motorcyclist Association, which is the premier advocate for motorcyclists’ freedoms in the country, honored 59 current and former federal lawmakers on Feb. 28 for their support of motorcyclists during the just-completed 112th Congress. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and former Reps. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) and Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) topped the [...]
Chaparral Motorsports Recognized As A Pro Yamaha Dealership
Chaparral Motorsports Earns Yamaha’s Highest Customer Service Recognition Award – Pro Yamaha Chaparral Motorsports was recognized by Yamaha with it’s highest customer service recognition award, the prestigious Pro Yamaha designation. Only Yamaha dealers meeting the highest standards for customer service and training receive the Pro Yamaha Motorsports dealer designation. Pro Yamaha Motorsports dealers deliver [...]
Nebraska Bill Could Let Motorcyclists Run Red Lights
Motorcyclists often encounter problems at red lights. Traffic sensors can pick up the presence of cars and trucks waiting at red lights with ease, but lighter, more compact bikes can occasionally be overlooked. To combat this problem, Paul Schumacher, a Nebraska state senator, has proposed a bill that would allow motorcyclists who have waited more than [...]
EPA Releases Guidelines For Ethanol Fuel
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new fuel guidelines in response to concern from the American Motorcyclist Association and riders around the country. According to Ultimate Motorcycling, the EPA was previously considering rules that would have dispensed E10 and E15 fuel through the same hose at gas stations in the U.S., a move [...]
US Motorcycle And ATV Sales Grew In 2012
There’s good news for motorcycle fans in the U.S. Despite previously forecasting a decline in motorcycle sales, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reported a 2.6 percent increase in the U.S. market during the past year, Motorcycle.com reports. It was the first time since 2002 that new bike sales in all four major segments – scooters, dual [...]
New Helmets Available For Street Riding Or Cruising
Having the right street bike helmet is a necessity for any rider. Fans of Fly Racing products now have two more designs to choose from when selecting their motorcycle helmets, as the Tourist Open Face Helmet and .357 Half Helmet are currently available to riders. Both helmets come in variety of sizes, colors, and graphics. [...]
Heated Seats Keep Riders On The Roads All Year Long
Some riders don’t let colder weather keep them off their bikes. For those who want to cruise down the roads regardless of the temperature, a new street bike seat option from Sargent Cycle Products may help. The manufacturer’s Heated Seat Kit is set to keep bike owners toasty throughout the year while also adding a [...]
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