AMA welcomes Hall of Famer Scot Harden as grand marshal
AMA welcomes Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Scot Harden, as grand marshal for 2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Royal Enfield.
Pela Renet Welcomed as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rally Team Coordinator
Following his retirement from competitive racing due to injuries sustained at the Atacama Rally in August 2017, Renet will remain with Husqvarna Factory Racing to assist the team in their next Cross Country Rally world championship and Dakar campaign.
All Access Pit Pass: Malcolm Smith Hosts A Tribute To Bruce Brown
The families of Bruce Brown and On Any Sunday co-star Malcolm Smith celebrated the life of the man who not only introduced us to our biggest and most enduring love – motorcycles, but who changed the shape of surfing and motorcycling through his cinematic efforts.
Off-Road Update: King of the Motos/King of the Hammers Conquers Competitors
In 2017, amidst a down year for the overall industry, both Off-Highway and Dual-Sport/ADV Motorcycles were in the black with upticks of 2.5% and 10.4%, respectively, according to the latest Motorcycle Industry Council statistics.
King of the Motos/King of the Hammers Conquers Competitors
Billed as the toughest extreme enduro race in the United States, the King of the Motos motorcycle competition kicked off the week-long King of the Hammers (KOH) event in Johnson Valley, California.
Husqvarna to Factory Fill with MOTOREX, Extends Partnership with ProTaper
Husqvarna Motorcycles announced that it will exclusively use MOTOREX oils for all models that roll off their production lines. The manufacturer also extended its sponsorship agreement with ProTaper for its racing and production machines.
Harden Offroad Launches New Website
The new website contains detailed information on the company’s services, Harden’s professional racing and motorcycle industry career along with a special section dedicated to the Nevada 200 Trailride.
Exploring The Adv/Touring Sector
Seems like once every decade, Americans get the bug for big adventure bikes. But with the seeming exception of clannish KLR650 riders and BMW GS Gelände/Straße (German for off-road/road) riders, the dual-sport sector remained a slight blip on the MIC Retail Sales Report radar… Until now!
TRI-ACE Tires Announces $50,000 For This Year’s SCORE BAJA 1000 Contingency Program
TRI-ACE Wheel and Tire Corporation has announced it will award $50,000 to any SCORE BAJA 1000 team that wins the world’s most significant off-road venue this November, so long as that team is using TRI-ACE tires from start to finish.
Pacific Powersports to be Exclusive Importer and Distributor of Zac Speed Backpacks
Pacific Powersports, Inc. has announced the addition of Zac Speed to its growing range of products. There are three sizes of backpacks available, Dakar (22.5 L), Recon S-3 (13.5 L), and the Sprint R-3 (9 L).
Center Stage At EICMA
Small Bikes and ‘Modern-Retro’ Variants Headline Milan Show Unlike America, new unit sales are up in Europe, with new motorcycle registrations hitting double digits in key markets like Germany and Italy. So it is no surprise that the OEMs all saved some show-stopping models to show off to the more than half million consumers and
Metzeler 2017 Calendar
Celebrating the talent and passion transmitted by women riders throughout 12 months of imagery, the 2017 Metzeler calendar, titled, Natural Born Lady Rider, was created with the aim to dedicate a tribute to female motorcycle pride, emphasizing the determination shown by women of all ages to ride their motorcycles.
Honda Introduces CRF250L Rally
Honda has unveiled a new adventure-focused model known as the CRF250L Rally. Inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally machine raced in the Dakar by Team HRC, and based on the standard CRF250L, the CRF250L Rally is ready for weekend adventure, long-distance tour or the daily commute.
Gearing Up For Adventure
Expert tips for outfitting your customers [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver the next six months, I will be leading motorcycle groups in Mongolia, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Argentina. Being a guide for group motorcycle travel means plenty of riding in plenty of fantastic places, and in turn means plenty of riding on different roads, terrain and weather. Choosing
Giannelli X-PRO Exhaust for KTM Duke 690 and Honda CBR500X
Giannelli Exhaust, the well-priced sister brand of Arrow Exhaust, has announced two new fitments for its MotoGP designed X-PRO exhaust line: 2016 KTM Duke 690 and Honda CBR500X.
Malcolm Smith Racing Heavy-Duty Tubes
The Malcolm Smith Racing Heavy-Duty and Ultra Heavy-Duty tubes are purpose-built to prevent you from getting stranded in the middle of Baja, getting pissed in the piste of Dakar or wherever your riding adventures may take you.
