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2017 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series Schedule

Thousands of AMA members search for new trails to ride and sights to see on their dirt bikes each year. The AMA National Dual Sport Series, sponsored by Beta for the third consecutive year, boasts 19 two-day events for 2017.

AMA Objects to U.S. Tariff on Some European Bikes

The American Motorcyclist Association strongly objects to a federal agency’s attempt to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef.

AMA Objects to Scope of Two New National Monuments

The designation of two new national monuments by President Barack Obama this week could jeopardize access for responsible motorized recreation on more than 1.6 million acres of public land in Utah and Nevada.

Bel-Ray to Sponsor RCH/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team for 2017 AMA Season

Bel-Ray has announced it will sponsor RCH/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team riders Broc Tickle and Justin Bogle for the 2017 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross season.

GasGas North America to Provide AMA Memberships with 2017 Enduro or Trials Motorcycle Purchases

GasGas North America will provide an AMA membership along with every new 2017 GasGas enduro or trials motorcycle purchased in the United States, effective retroactively to Dec. 1, 2016.

U.S. World Trophy Team Named 2016 AMA Motorcyclists of the Year

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced its 2016 AMA Motorcyclists of the Year are U.S. World Trophy Team members Taylor Robert, Kailub Russell, Thad DuVall and Layne Michael.

American Motorcyclist Association Partners with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing

The American Motorcyclist Association and WERA Motorcycle Roadracing have partnered to advance the sport of motorcycle road racing in America. Beginning with the start of WERA’s 2017 season, all WERA events will be co-sanctioned with the AMA.

2017 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Announces Dates

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the AMA Area Qualifier and Regional Championship schedule for the 2017 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL.

American Motorcyclist Association appoints Kevin Crowther as Director of Racing

The American Motorcyclist Association has appointed Kevin Crowther as the association’s director of racing. Crowther, who vacates the position of director of Supercross and pro racing relations, will oversee all AMA amateur and professional competition operations, including maintaining his management responsibilities with respect to AMA Supercross.

American Motorcyclist Association Sanctions Snow Bike Racing

This winter, the American Motorcyclist Association will begin sanctioning the relatively new sport of snow bike racing, which features competition off-road motorcycles modified for snowy terrain.

AMA Announces Liberty Sport Eyewear as Member Benefit Partner

Liberty Sport International, a manufacturer and distributor of performance eyewear, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s newest AMA Member Benefit Partner. AMA members using a member-discount code will receive 30 percent off Liberty’s “Motorcycle Collection” frames.

Ohio Man Wins Zero DSR Electric Motorcycle in 2016 AMA Club 1924 Motorcycle Sweepstakes

Michael Szymborski of Pickerington, Ohio, is the winner of the 2016 Zero DSR electric motorcycle awarded as part of the 2016 AMA Club 1924 Motorcycle Sweepstakes. The 32-year-old AMA member entered the sweepstakes at an AMA Bike Night at the association’s Pickerington, Ohio, campus.