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1. The Last Motorcycle On Earth

   
   The Last Motorcycle On Earth
   Motorcycles are outlawed. Gasoline is $20 per gallon. Self-driving cars are becoming dominant. Silicon Valley tech firms and the U.S. Government have collaborated more

2. Climbing The Yamaha R-World Ladder

   
   Climbing The Yamaha R-World Ladder
   Yamaha's sportbike ladder is hard to beat. more

3. MotoGP 2018 COTA Preview

   
   MotoGP 2018 COTA Preview
   Now that we’ve had 10 days to assess the Argentinian more

4. REAX Moto Apparel Offers Riders a Subtle, Stylish Approach to Performance Protection

   
   REAX Moto Apparel Offers Riders a Subtle, Stylish Approach to Performance & Protection
   Like never before, motorcycle gear manufacturers these days are trying to blend style with performance and protection – no easy feat – so that riders can look good both on and off the bike without looking overly technical. REAX Moto is the newest gear and apparel company on the market, and is the byproduct of […] more

5. MotoAmerica to Hold Music Festival at The Championship of Virginia

   
   MotoAmerica to Hold Music Festival at The Championship of Virginia
   Maxim models in daisy dukes, country music, Southern BBQ, red cups and motorcycle racing – is this heaven we’re talking about here? Well, kind of, but it’s also what race fans can expect at the third round of the 2018 MotoAmerica Series at the VIRginia International Raceway on May 5th. More info below! MotoAmerica: COSTA […] more

6. Energica Makes Moves in Texas

   
   Energica Makes Moves in Texas
   Energica is has reached an agreement with AF1 Racing in Austin and plans to have Colin Edwards pilot the Ego Corsa, FIM Enel MotoE World Cup bike around the Austin circuit during the MotoGP weekend in Texas.  Begin Press Release: Energica Motorcycles: new commercial agreement in Texas Energica Motor Company S.p.A. is strengthening its presence in the […] more

7. Riding The New Bridgestone Battlax R11 DOT Race Tire

   
   Riding The New Bridgestone Battlax R11 DOT Race Tire
   Testing Bridgestone's new DOT race rubber on a selection of Yamaha sportbikes. more

8. 125cc All Star Series Brings 2-Stroke Racing Back to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in 2018

   
   125cc All Star Series Brings 2-Stroke Racing Back to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in 2018
   Two-stroke off-road and motocross bikes never went anywhere and have always been around, but in the last few years, their popularity has skyrocketed. So much so that MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the 125cc All Star Series to be added to the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The 125cc two-stroke class will run […] more

9. Cal Crutchlow Leads MotoGP Heading into Texas

   
   Cal Crutchlow Leads MotoGP Heading into Texas
   The first Englishman to lead since Barry Sheene is tilting at very real windmills more

10. Slingshot Now Available to Rent and Own in Hawaii With Regular Drivers License

    
    Slingshot Now Available to Rent and Own in Hawaii With Regular Driver’s License
    The Polaris Slingshot is classified as an “autocycle” in Hawaii, just like in 40+ other states, which means you don’t need a motorcycle license or endorsement to drive it. This is great news for travelers heading to the popular vacation islands, because exploring Hawaii in a Slingshot sounds like a ton of fun, so long […] more

11. Upcoming Motorcycle Events: April 17 May 15

    
    Upcoming Motorcycle Events: April 17 – May 15
    Upcoming Motorcycle Events: April 17 - May 15 Here’s our weekly guide to the upcoming motorcycle events and rides that are happening within the next more

12. Honda CB1000R Spec Chart Speculation

    
    Honda CB1000R Spec Chart Speculation
    Can we just cut to the bottom line please? more

13. ReVolt Electric Motorbikes: A New Name in the Electric Motorcycle Game

    
    ReVolt Electric Motorbikes: A New Name in the Electric Motorcycle Game
    ReVolt Electric Motorbikes, an Alternet Systems, Inc. subsidiary, is the newest name in the electric motorcycle game. ReVolt Electric Motorbikes will use lithium battery technology to produce an electric motorcycle based on the 1930s BMW R71 motorcycle with sidecar utilized by the German Army in WWII for both U.S. and international markets. It’s an interesting […] more

14. Yamaha Says Its Riders Faced Unfair Competition in WSS300 at Aragon

    
    Yamaha Says Its Riders Faced Unfair Competition in WSS300 at Aragon
    Many road racing series kicked off their seasons this past weekend and the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship was one of them. This series, like MotoAmerica’s Junior Cup and the British Junior Supersport Championship, is geared to shine light on up and coming racers and their riding ability more than the capabilities of the machines […] more

15. Gettysburg Bike Week Kicks It Into High Gear for 17th Anniversary

    
    Gettysburg Bike Week Kicks It Into High Gear for 17th Anniversary
    Gettysburg Bike Week to host Wall of Death and much more for its 17th Anniversary.  Begin Press Release: High Speeds and Heady Thrills Planned for 17th Anniversary of Gettysburg Bike Week American Motor Drome Co. Wall of Death Booked for GBW 2018 Gettysburg, PA (April 15, 2018) – Back in style at the Allstar Events Complex, Gettysburg […] more

16. RevIt! Announces New Additions to 2018 U.S. Womens Adventure Team

    
    Rev’It! Announces New Additions to 2018 U.S. Women’s Adventure Team
    Rev’It! highlights female riders in the adventure segment with its U.S. Women’s Adventure Team. These riders will also take part in field testing and help to develop new products.  Begin Press Release: REV’IT! ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS TO THE 2018 US WOMEN’S ADVENTURE TEAM Following a successful inaugural year in 2017, the REV’IT! USA Women’s Team welcomes […] more

17. A Big Global Winning Weekend Debut for KTMs RC 390 R

    
    A Big Global Winning Weekend Debut for KTM’s RC 390 R
    Road racing season is officially in full swing with all the major series’ first rounds now in the books. The KTM RC 390 R has proven to be dominant with wins in the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, British Junior Supersport Championship and Junior Cup MotoAmerica Championship. KTM: The new KTM RC 390 R experienced […] more

18. Recovering Pedrosa Will Try to Race at COTA

    
    Recovering Pedrosa Will Try to Race at COTA
    A week after undergoing wrist surgery, Dani Pedrosa will travel with the Repsol Honda team to Austin, Texas, and try to race at this weekend’s Grand Prix round at Circuit of the Americas. Pedrosa hurt his right wrist in a crash on the opening lap of the previous round in Argentina. Both Pedrosa and especially […] more

19. Eli Tomac Secures 7th Supercross Win and Triple Crown Championship Victory in Minneapolis

    
    Eli Tomac Secures 7th Supercross Win and Triple Crown Championship Victory in Minneapolis
    Saturday night’s racing in Minneapolis was action-packed and intense, unlike the previous mud bog round in Seattle. Both the 450SX and 250SX classes had great battles all night in the three-race Triple Crown format, with Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac topping the premier class podium and GEICO Honda’s Jeremy Martin taking the 250SX win. Round […] more

20. A Great Moto-Hauler That Won’t Break The Bank – Part 2

    
    A Great Moto-Hauler That Won’t Break The Bank – Part 2
    In Part II, we look at ways to get it ready for hauling motos, cutting interior noise levels for more pleasant driving, and towing. more