Can Junior Cup Bring New Riders?
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday has long been a motto for racing, but sportbike sales are not what they used to be in the peak years. American road racers have enjoyed great success on the world stage of motorcycle racing and in the U.S. under the old AMA rules. Today, MotoAmerica is doing its best to rebuild the series.
MTA and MOTOVAN Wrap Up Sales Meetings in Disneyland
MTA Distributing and MOTOVAN recently wrapped up their 2018 sales meetings in Disneyland’s Grand California Hotel with 40 vendors displaying new products and promotions.
New Brembo Carbon Factory for Racing is Born in Curno, Italy
The new facility’s production will be dedicated to equip the cars and motorcycles of teams competing in all the main motor racing disciplines, including Formula One and MotoGP.
2018 GEICO Motorcycle Tour Kicks Off in Daytona
Are you ready to see the latest and greatest motorcycling has to offer? The GEICO motorcycle tour is revving up for the 2018 motorcycle season, and a number of specialty bikes will be featured. The tour starts on Feb. 13, in Daytona Beach, FL, then hits the open road, wrapping up in Galveston, Texas Nov. 4.
Ducati Delivered 55,871 Bikes to Customers Worldwide in 2017, Up 1.3% in U.S.
In the USA – which remains Ducati’s biggest market – deliveries were up by 1.3%, with unit sales totaling 8,898.
Full Metal 6 Gloves
The Dainese Full Metal 6 Gloves feature improved comfort and outstanding protection and are packed with innovations and advanced technologies.
Claudio Domenicali Reveals Four New Bikes at Ducati World Première 2018, Confirms Company Growth
Titled ‘Sinfonia Italiana’ (Italian Symphony), the Ducati World Première 2018 gave the press and thousands of eager fans a preview of four new motorcycles that will be on display at EICMA 2017.
The Coburn Leather Jacket Revealed at AIMExpo
The Coburn is a stylish leather jacket that pays tribute to the legendary Furygan GTO, emblematic of the iconic ’70s styling. It features padding in the shoulders, which also has a unique design, and a striking red liner.
Yamaha Announces Activities Scheduled for AIMExpo This Weekend
Although some additional new models will be announced on Thursday, September 21, several already-introduced, all-new 2018 models that will be on display at the Yamaha booth and available for demo rides this weekend.
AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Kick Off at Barber Motorsports Park
America’s fastest amateur motorcycle road racers will descend on Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Ala., Nov. 2-5 to compete for AMA national championships at the 2017 AMA Road Race Grand Championship.
Arrow Exhausts for 2017 Honda CBR 1000RR
These exhausts are for race-prepped Superbike machines with a 65mm final outlet (versus a 60mm final outlet for the standard competition exhausts).
Upselling Brakes
In the early days of motorcycling, brakes were applied by sticking your foot out to stop. Then in 1902 Steffey Motorcycles of Philadelphia employed a spoon brake on the front wheel. This system essentially pressed a steel plate against the tire to slow the bike down. It was not very efficient but it was better
Shell and Ducati Renew Technical Partnership
Shell and Technical Partner Ducati recently announced an extension of their agreement for another three years. The move will take their iconic partnership past the 20-year mark, making it one of the most enduring and recognized in motorcycle racing.
Retrograde Motion: What is Old is New Again!
Slab seats, flat bars and universal tread tires… what is old is new again. In a case of retrograde motion, these classic hallmarks seem to be the choice of builders these days (see sidebar on the Handbuilt show).
Modern Brake Technology for Classic Bikes
Designed for classic road racing, SBS Dual Carbon Classic (DCC) racing pads are modern technology for serious historic racers.
Motorsports World Remembers Nicky Hayden
Hayden’s professionalism and fighting spirit were the hallmarks of a career that saw him reach the highest level in motorcycle racing. He won the MotoGP championship in 2006. The overwhelming response expressed by fellow racers and his legions of fans all over the world are testament to his character.
