Bruce Anstey won the 2016 SES TT Zero after his Mugen teammate and last year’s winner, John McGuinness suffered technical issues. Meanwhile, William Dunlop finished second on the Victory RR electric prototype. McGuinness took the early lead but began to slow down as he approached the Sulby Straight. It took a while to restart his Mugen Shinden Go, leaving Anstey and Dunlop to battle for the lead. Dunlop trailed Anstey…
Read MoreNew Yamaha SCR950 & FZ-10 Bikes
Scrambling for a piece of the motorcycle sales pie that Ducati and Triumph have created with their retro Scramblers, Yamaha has unveiled its SCR950. The company’s new old-looking bike, an attempt to create relevance among young urban consumers, is only new on the outside. Underneath the classic styling — which includes a vintage-looking gas tank, number plates, fenders and fork boots — lurks a Bolt. Yamaha’s popular city cruiser supplies a well-tested engine, power…
Read MorePaasch & Yates Win RC Cup
Round 4 of the KTM RC Cup Series took place in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin over the weekend for Round 5 of the AMA Moto America Championship Series. Five different riders graced the podium over the course of two races, with points leader Brandon Paasch capturing the race one victory and first-time race winner Ashton Yates taking the win in race two. It was Illinois native Jody Barry who proved to…
Read More2017 Star Motorcycles Bolt R-Spec
Introduced as “performance bobbers” for 2014, the Bolt and Bolt R-Spec became best-sellers in Yamaha’s Star cruiser line. (Quick note: Yamaha and Star Motorcycles were treated as separate brands from 2005-2016, but Star is now considered one of several lines under the Yamaha umbrella, which includes Supersport, Supersport Touring, Sport, Adventure Touring/Dual Sport, Cruiser/Touring and Sport Heritage.) Offered at an entry-level price point and ripe for customization with metal fenders…
Read MoreLane Splitting Hearing on June 14th
California Assembly Bill 51 would re-affirm the California Highway Patrol’s authority to issue lane-splitting guidelines for the state’s roadways. This important legislation is now scheduled for a hearing on June 14, 2016, in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. Support Lane Splitting The American Motorcyclist Association supports this legislation and encourages you to contact your state senator now and urge them to vote for AB 51. Fill out the form…
Read MoreBosch Introduces Motorcycle Stability Control
It’s nearly impossible to purchase a new motorcycle that doesn’t include some form of pre-installed electronic rider aid. From cornering ABS to switchable ride modes, on-the-fly adjustable traction control to hill-hold start, the variety of rider aids made available in just the last few years is mind blowing. Behind much of this electronic rider aid development is Bosch – the privately held German company with motorcycle ABS research dating back…
Read MoreKurt Caselli Foundation Benefit June 11th
Excitement is building for the 3rd Annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Fundraiser, presented by SCORE International. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, fans will descend on Doffo Winery in Temecula, California to help raise money for the Kurt Caselli Foundation. It will be a celebration of much more than just off-road motorcycle racing, as spectators will be greeted by a wide variety of display bikes, vendors, live entertainment and food and drinks.…
Read MoreRyan Dungey Cracks Vertebrae at Nationals
Red Bull KTM regrets to report that reigning motocross champion Ryan Dungey has sustained a cracked vertebrae and will miss High Point and several upcoming rounds of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The injury happened when he crashed while battling for the lead on the opening lap of Moto 2 at Thunder Valley MX last weekend. Showing immense heart, Dungey bounced back from the crash and rode a remarkable come-from-behind…
Read MoreMotorcyclists Raise $126k for Charity
Motorcyclists combined to raise more than $126,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at two Ride for Kids events on June 6. Atlanta’s 33rd annual Ride for Kids began and ended at the Cumming Fairgrounds. More than 450 participants rode in honor of local brain tumor survivors A.J., Amelia, Anna, Axton, Caroline, Catherine, Chayton, Christian, Colton, Coty, Dominique, Frederick, Jarrod, Jayden, Julia, Justin, Juan, Maddie, Mandy, Mao, Marlayna, Marshall, Stacy,…
Read MoreDirtDaze Motorcycle Rally June 7th-11th
This year’s 34th annual Americade, the country’s largest touring motorcycle rally, has a new twist. A separate, but parallel event called DirtDaze, based at Painted Pony Ranch in Lake Luzerne, is scheduled for the fast-growing world of adventure bike enthusiasts who like to ride on highways and rugged dirt roads, which are found throughout the Adirondacks. Jimmy Lewis, an American racer and founder of the Off-Road Riding School, will be…
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