AMA Mourns Passing of Former Board Member John Hoover
John Hoover began riding motorcycles as a teenager. He turned his passion into a decades-long career with Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. It was during his tenure with Kawasaki that Mr. Hoover was elected to the AMA Board of Directors, where he helped guide AMA policy in a number of areas, particularly membership relations and marketing.
Suzuki Hosts Colorful GSX-R Celebration at Indy Motor Speedway; Unveils 2016 Commemorative Edition GSX-R1000
In the company of a host of Suzuki racing champions, including Kevin Schwantz, Suzuki unveiled a pair of 2016 Commemorative Edition GSX-R1000s that honor 30 years of GSX-R dominance.
Builder Hiroyuki Hirata Takes His Second Best of Show at 2015 LA Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show
The 2015 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continued its now 24-year tradition at the Sagebrush Cantina in downtown Calabasas, California. Featured were top Celebrity Custom Bike Builders from across the globe competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship.
Yamaha Motor’s Operating Income Rises 41.9 Percent
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced on August 4 that its consolidated operating income for the 2015 half year rose 41.9% from a year earlier to $547.6 million. Profit structures continued to improve in all segments.
Husqvarna Introduces New Era Motocross Models for 2016
The new Husqvarna 2016 motocross line-up has been specifically designed to improve performance. Featuring massive weight savings, totally new bodywork, new engine design and new carbon fiber subframes, the 2016 motocross bikes embrace Husqvarna’s rich racing heritage to ensure premium motorcycles with state-of-the-art technology.
Arctic Cat Enters Agreement with Robby Gordon and Todd Romano’s SPEED RMG Partners
Arctic Cat Inc. has announced that it has entered into an exclusive, five-year product development and marketing agreement with famed racer Robby Gordon and his newly formed SPEED RMG Partners LLC with Todd Romano, an aftermarket futurist.
Garage-Girls and GEICO Motorcycle Announce Ultimate Biker Makeover Winner
Garage-Girls and GEICO Motorcycle are proud to announce this years Ultimate Biker Makeover winner, Matthew Palmer. Matthew was selected among more than 130 entries to this years contest from the story and photo he submitted.
Record Number of OEM Exhibitors Coming to AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is less than three months away and in just its third edition the long list of OEM exhibitors who will be showcasing new products this October 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando has expanded to the largest number yet.
GBC Motorsports ATV and UTV Tires Now Distributed by Western Power Sports
Western Power Sports is now stocking a diverse lineup of GBC Motorsports tires, including the Kanati Mongrel, the Dirt Commander, the Grim Reaper, the Dirt Tamer, the Dirt Devil, the XC-Master and the XC-Racer.
Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2016 Pioneer 1000
Following last month’s announcement of the Pioneer 1000, Honda recently confirmed pricing for all four model types—two in the five-person configuration and two in the three-person arrangement.
Dainese to Bring D-Store to Indianapolis GP
When they’re not cheering on Dainese MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden, Pol Espargaro, Andrea Iannone, Jack Miller and Stefan Bradl, fans in attendance at this weekend’s Indianapolis GP will have the opportunity to visit “D-Store Indy,” a temporary factory Dainese dealership situated in the vendor area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
AMA Congratulates 38 Champions at AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL, held July 26-Aug. 1, pitted hundreds of the country’s top riders against one another at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. When the dust cleared, 38 champions emerged.
