Honda’s second four-wheel announcement of the 2017 powersports model year includes three ATV models: the Independent Rear Suspension-equipped FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4×4, the faithful FourTrax Foreman 4×4 and the youth-focused TRX90X. “It’s great to welcome these popular ATVs back to the 2017 lineup,” said Lee Edmunds, manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. “Together, the Rubicon, Foreman and TRX90X appeal to a broad spectrum of users, perfectly demonstrating why…
Read MoreNew YXZ1000R SS Paddle Shifters
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, introduces the new 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift), the first and only Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle to combine pure-sport performance with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting driving experience. Boasting the same industry-first 3-cylinder 998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection feeling as the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS features Yamaha’s all-new confidence-inspiring Sport Shift technology. The SS technology is defined by a 5-speed sequential shift manual transmission boasting an…
Read MoreLaconia 93rd Annual Bike Week June 11th – 19th
Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week® – Celebrating the 93rd Anniversary! June 11th-19th, 2016 – New Hampshire – home to America’s Original Riding Rally® If you can only choose one National Rally to attend in 2016 – choose the one you have to ride the furthest to! And if riding is your pleasure then we hope you’ll be joining us for Laconia Motorcycle Week® in 2016 because In Laconia… We Ride®! Although our…
Read MorePetition Against E15 Fuel Deadline July 11th
The proposed 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would increase the mandated amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply chain, despite a low demand for higher ethanol blends and an inadequate distribution and sales network, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA’s proposed Renewable Volume Obligations call for 18.8 billion gallons of biofuel for 2017, up from 18.11 billion gallons this…
Read MoreTwo Bikes Stolen in Two Days
Within one week in Lower Manhattan, two motorcycles, one car and a bike were stolen, while two cars were broken into, police said. The thefts, which did not appear to be related, all took place between May 23 and May 29, police said. The week of thefts started with a car break-in on May 24, when a man discovered his car, which was parked outside of 26 Thompson St., had a smashed window.…
Read MoreAMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington
Six premier custom motorcycle builders will provide a modern touch to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, as they display some of their best designs along Builders’ Row at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 8-10. “These bikes will showcase innovation, attention to detail and amazing creativity,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “Every motorcyclist is going to want to visit Builders’ Row during this event. To have this…
Read MoreLake Elsinore Church Motorcycle Show
During Sunday services at Lamb’s Fellowship Church in Lake Elsinore, the parking lot is filled with motorcycles and cars and the congregation is full of families with children. With the congregation’s passion for classic cars and youth ministry, the church last year decided to start a car and motorcycle show in an effort to raise $12,000 for children in need. The show will continue this year. All proceeds from the…
Read MoreROT Motorcycle Theft Prevention Tips
Austin might be a little bit nosier the next couple of days as motorcyclists rev up their engines for the annual ROT Rally. Thousands of bikers will attend the Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally June 9 through 12 at the Travis County Expo Center. Ahead of the event, Austin police are giving bikers tips to keep their motorcycles safe from theft. Police claim criminals will be on the prowl for…
Read MoreRedesigned 2017 Honda Grom 125cc
Honda’s cheerful little motorcycle, the Grom, gets a full restyle for the 2017 model year. The part minibike, part motorcycle retains most of its mechanicals, but has a decidedly different look to it. 2017 brings an integrated fuel tank and side panels, along with a stacked LED headlight layout out front. A new flip-key, revised handlebar design, under-slung exhaust, upswept tail unit and a lifted passenger seat round out the…
Read MoreMotorcycle Rider Safety Basic eCourse
Introduced in 2014, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s online Basic eCourse has been taken by more than 60,000 students in 39 countries, from Australia to Uruguay, who sought a convenient, informative way to learn about safe, responsible motorcycling. The highly interactive three-hour Basic eCourse serves as an introduction to the basics of motorcycling theory and practice and may also help potential riders determine whether motorcycling is right for them. Although it’s a key component of the…
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