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Suzuki Introduces New GSX-R1000/R And Celebrates 40th Anniversary of GSX-R Series

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is proud to celebrate four decades of category-defining performance with the announcement of the new 2026 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R supersport...

AMA Celebrates Successful Vintage Motorcycle Days

Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution — one of motorcycling’s largest single-weekend events, featuring National Championship vintage racing and North...

Video: King Kenny Roberts, Icon & 3-Time World Champion

Kenny Roberts, a legendary figure in motorcycle racing, is celebrated for his many remarkable achievements, including winning two AMA Grand National Championships and three...

R.I.P.: Businessman, Rider, Sponsor, Collector Daniel Schoenewald

Editorial Note: Over a period of decades, Daniel Schoenewald sponsored several racers in AMA competition, including his son Tristan, Jake Zemke, Rich Oliver and...

Ride for Mary: A Cross-Country Tribute Honoring Mary McGee

Starting this August, riders worldwide are invited to “Ride 4 Mary”, which will be a tribute to honor the late Mary McGee, motorcycling trailblazer...

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

After several weeks of voting, in which thousands of ballots were cast, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the six esteemed inductees to...

AHRMA: Roper Riding 1967 Four Cylinder 350cc Benelli At NJMP

Team Obsolete, the renowned vintage motorcycle racing team based in Brooklyn, New York, is thrilled to announce it participation in the upcoming American Historic...

MV SuperVeloce 1000 Ago: Tribute To Greatness

GIACOMO AGOSTINI’S RACING GLORY MEETS MV AGUSTA’S LEGENDARY DESIGN, CREATING A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE. Motorcycle racing has always been more than a sport, more than a...

Honda Confirms Return of Three CRF Trail Models for 2026

Over the years, Honda’s CRF-F family of trailbike models has welcomed legions of new riders to the world of dirt-bike riding, and that tradition...

Fantic Expands Into The U.S. With 2-stroke & 4-stroke Enduros

FANTIC MOTOR EXPANDING INTO THE USA WITH XE300 AND XEF 250 TL Fantic Motor, the historical Italian motorcycle manufacturer, is excited to announce the expansion...

Barber Video: Mick Ofield & Brian Slark On 50 Years Of Norton Design

This Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum video features Brian Slark (left) and the late Mick Ofield (right) talking about 50 years of Norton design. Mick produced...

BMW North America Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary In The USA

(Part Of BMW North America's 50th Anniversary History Series, from a press release issued by BMW North America) BMW NA 50th Anniversary | 50 Stories...

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Riders lined up to go out on track at a Precision Track Days event. Photo courtesy Precision Track Days.

Where To Ride In August 2025

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States during August 2025. To have your motorcycle...
Italian rider Manzi, who currently leads the WorldSSP title fight, will race in WorldSBK next year with the GRT Yamaha squad. Photo courtesy Dorna.

WSBK: Manzi Will Move Up To WSBK With GYTR GRT Yamaha In 2026

Supersport World Championship leader Stefano Manzi will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2026 with the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team.   Manzi,...
Andrea Locatelli (55), Alvaro Bautista (19), Nicolo Bulega (11) and Jonathan Rea (65). Photo courtesy Dorna.

2026 WorldSBK Provisional Calendar

WorldSBK’s second visit to Balaton Park will take place in May, while Aragon has an earlier date on the 2026 calendar too as Cremona...
Trevor Brunner (21) celebrates winning the AFT Singles presented by KICKER class Main Event at Lucas Oil Speedway on July 18 Photo by: Kristen Lassen / courtesy American Flat Track.

AFT Heads To Jackpine Gypsies Short Track

The Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I & II will see the AFT AdventureTrackers™ make their long-awaited return and play host to an evolving AFT...
All GSX-R models offered in special 40th Anniversary edition trims

Suzuki Introduces New GSX-R1000/R And Celebrates 40th Anniversary of GSX-R Series

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is proud to celebrate four decades of category-defining performance with the announcement of the new 2026 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R supersport...