Urban Gear
Porsche Taylor, founder and editor of Black Girls Ride Magazine, epitomizes the urban rider. Her definition of good urban riding gear, like mine, is motorcycle apparel that is at once protective while it can easily be worn in other settings as she moves about her daily life.
Ducati Warms Up for its 90th Anniversary Celebrations
To officially open the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of Ducati, the Mayor of Bologna, Virginio Merola, opened the doors to the Sala Rossa, one of Bologna’s most beautiful representational halls at the Palazzo D’Accursio. Claudio Domenicali, Ducati’s CEO, presented the initiatives Ducati has planned for its 90th anniversary.
AMA Pro Flat Track Gears Up for Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas
AMA Pro Flat Track will make its debut at the world-class Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas for Round 3 of the 2016 season, racing alongside the stars of MotoGP and MotoAmerica as part of the Grand Prix of the Americas weekend.
Dainese D-air Armor Enters World Supersport
Thanks to an agreement between the Dainese Group and PSI, which manufactures made-to-measure technical clothing for motorcyclists, Czech racer Ondra Jezek will race in the World Supersport Championship while protected by Dainese D-air technology.
BMW Motorrad to Sponsor Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
BMW Motorrad USA will be the title sponsor of the third annual Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, April 8-10, in Austin, TX. Hosted by Revival Cycles, the event features approximately 150 custom motorcycles from the best builders in the world, alongside original artwork, in a historic downtown warehouse.
Austin Handbuilt Motorcycle Show and Super Hooligan Racing 2016
Austin, TX is definitely the place to be April 8-10. With the The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, MotoGP & AMA Pro Flat Track 1/2 mile racing already going down, RSD decided to up the ante even more and throw in a dirt oval short track race on Friday April 8, right across the street from the Handbuilt Show.
Liqui Moly Joins Canadian Superbike Championship
Germany’s motor oil and additive specialist has taken over sponsoring of the Canadian Superbike Championship Series. The commitment to sponsor the Superbike Championship is LIQUI MOLY’s first major engagement in Canadian motorcycling sports.
AMA Pro Racing Announces 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule
AMA Pro Racing has announced an all-star lineup of events for AMA Pro Flat Track’s 2016 schedule. The 15-round calendar combines events steeped in the rich history of the Grand National Championship with some new cities and new circuits.
Five Gloves RFX Race Gloves
Designed for high performance, the RFX Race glove offers the highest level of safety currently available, thanks to its triple protective shell made of Thermoset Carbon Composite. This material, generally found in aerospace or Formula 1, provides exceptional abrasion resistance.
Top 5 OEM Updates of 2015
Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec (February issue) Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu media tour in January ostensibly to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia, plant. It also provided a perfect backdrop to roll out the brand new 2016 Wolverine R-Spec model. Tough to tell which is more impressive! First, a
Arrow R1 Competition Full Systems
Arrow has announced the new, improved R1 Competition full systems. Arrow developed three entirely new full systems for track use, plus a new slip on system that would feature a more aggressive race-inspired look.
AGV’s Motorsports Heritage Showcased at EICMA
AGV showcased its motorsport history and its technology to the world’s top motorcycle-industry specialists and journalists at the EICMA tradeshow.
Suzuki’s Announces New GSX-R1000 Concept and Early Release 2017 SV650/A
It has been three decades, with more than a million editions sold, since the GSX-R line was born. Now, the concept of the sixth-generation GSX-R1000 is redefining what it means to be the top performer. Suzuki’s new 2017 SV650/A will look to restore the thrill of V-twin motorcycling.
SpeedMob Announces Exclusive US Distribution Agreement with NiTEK Helmets
SpeedMob Inc. recently announced a new brand alliance with H&H USA. Effective immediately, SpeedMob will take over exclusive distribution of NiTEK Racing Helmets for the United States and will co-distribute the TORC and Origine’ helmet brands.
Valerie Thompson Will Try to Break 217 MPH Barrier at Texas Mile
Seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson will return to the Texas Mile land speed racing event October 23-25 in Beeville, Texas with the goal of breaking her personal best speed of 217 mph powered by a new engine provided by BMW Motorrad USA, the first Stage 3 motor imported to the US.
Honda to Debut 2016 CBR500R at AIMExpo
American Honda has a full slate of activities planned for its display at next week’s American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), including the world debut of the updated 2016 CBR500R. Show attendees will have the first opportunity to see the midsize sport bike. See Honda at AIMExpo in Booth #573.
