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American Motorcyclist Association Announces New Era for Gypsy Tours

The 2017 AMA Gypsy Tour, a national series of premier road-riding events, features 17 road rides between March and November in all sections of the country.

#001 Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Auctioned for $150K

Indian Motorcycle has announce that the #001 2016 Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Vintage motorcycle auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on Saturday October 15 raised $150,000 for the benefit of Operation Ride Home, a program that assists active duty U.S. military personnel in traveling home to visit their families.

Suzuki Puts The FUN in FUNky

New Models Aimed Squarely at the Entry-Level Market and Millennials Suzuki decided to crank up the heat for the summer months! In addition to rolling out several new motorcycles and ATVs in June and July, road-going favorites like the GSX-S750 and the redesigned SV650 made big splash, while word of return of the QuadSport Z50

Tasting the Change

Right now “retro” is where it’s at as Yamaha has confirmed with its new “Sport Heritage” segment that will take over from the phased out Star Motorcycle brand.

Kuryakyn and Mustang To Support Sisters’ Centennial Ride

Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC and Mustang Motorcycle Products, LLC have announced support of the Sisters’ Centennial Ride. The group ride pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of Augusta and Adeline Van Buren’s remarkable two-wheeled expedition from Sheepshead Bay, NY, to San Francisco.

Cashing In On Cafe Racers

These folks are not an isolated phenomenon. Cafe racers are a worldwide trend. Today, cafe racers are being built from Ireland to Singapore by small shops and homebuilders. Streets in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro are home to loud exhausts, custom tanks, bikini fairings and accessory seats.

MOTOREX is Now the Official Sponsor of the 2016 FIM ISDE

The FIM and MOTOREX have announced a contract for the 2016 FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE). As an official sponsor Motorex will support the organizers and also the participants directly through a unique partnership.

Destination Dealership Top 5

Bob’s BMW (February issue) One part motorcycle dealership, one part vintage motorcycle museum and one part online/mail order new, classic, vintage and used motorcycle parts store, Bob’s BMW located in Jessup, Maryland, adds up to a 100 percent successful dealership. Store owner Bob Henig started out modestly by selling used BMW motorcycle parts from his

Vee For Victory: Thai Tire Company is Winning the Battle for Worldwide Acceptance

Thailand is one of the world’s leading producers of natural rubber, so it only makes sense that they should be a leader in tire production at least that is how Vee Rubber sees it.

Solid Gold

The old saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” certainly rang true at this year’s edition of the American Motorcyclist Association’s Vintage Motorcycle Days, held at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on July 10-12.

Indian Motorcycle’s 75th Sturgis Rally Itinerary

Indian Motorcycle’s itinerary for the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will feature the first appearance of the 2016 model year lineup, entertainment, factory demo rides, Indian Motorcycle owner events and rides, an array of custom bikes and much more.

Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge Returns

On Friday, July 11, a dedicated group of motorcyclists will challenge each other to get more from less as they compete for high-mileage honors at the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge during BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Indian Motorcycle, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Bell Helmets Names Crown Kiwi as its New Zealand Distributor

The strategic partnership between Bell Helmets and Crown Kiwi continues the brand’s global revitalization and re-alignment efforts in New Zealand, which Bell believes is an important market in its ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen its global distribution.

Show Preview: AIMExpo

With the inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) just weeks away, the buzz surrounding the show continues to amplify.

A Great Place To Race: Motorcycle Land Speed Racing

A story of how one rider became an amateur racer.

Northern Ohio Ducati Triumph Opens Doors to Succcess

With iconic brands such as Ducati and Triumph, NODT owner, 24-year-old Carl Peshoff and operations manager Kevin Butler have been making their mark in Ohio’s vast motorcycling scene.