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Shops: Thom Duma Fine Jewelers, In The June Issue

Featured in the June 2025 Issue:         While his dad was building the jewelry business, Duma's mother Helen had sold her bridal business and was raising...

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...

R.I.P.: Motorcycle Designer, Racer, Author, Ad Man Mick Ofield

Retired motorcycle racer, designer, and Roadracing World contributor and illustrator Mick Ofield died Sunday, February 23rd at home in McMinnville, Tennessee. He raced in the...

TrackDaz Reschedules First Event on New Buttonwillow Track

TrackDaz Reschedules Inaugural Motorcycle Event at New Track at Buttonwillow Raceway Park Buttonwillow, CA – TrackDaz has been forced to reschedule the highly anticipated event...

MV Agusta Celebrates 80th Anniversary

MV AGUSTA CELEBRATES ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY Since January 19th 1945, MV Agusta has been creating masterpieces on two wheels, infused with innovation, beauty, and proudly...

Triumph Icons Tour Visiting 13 Cities Across The USA

ALL-NEW 2025 MODELS WILL BE ON DISPLAY, INCLUDING ICON LIMITED EDITIONS, TIGER SPORT 800, AND THE OFF ROAD TF 450-RC TOUR VISITING 13 CITIES ACROSS...

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Marc Marquez the Magnificent by Mat Oxley.

Your Chance To Pre-Order Mat Oxley’s Fantastic Marc Marquez Biography

Finally, a biography about arguably the greatest motorcycle racer of all time. But is Marc Márquez – currently looking to be on his way...

MotoAmerica: Herfoss Bagger DQ Upheld, Wyman Named Winner (Updated)

On Sunday, August 17, Troy Herfoss was disqualified after winning Mission King Of The Baggers race two at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Mansfield,...
John Penton Turns 100 Years Old. Photo courtesy SuperMotocross Media

American Off-Road Motorcycle Pioneer John Penton Turns 100 Years Old

Today, the SMX League celebrates another incredible milestone in the life of off-road motorcycle icon and pioneer John Penton, who is celebrating his centennial...
2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Photo credit: Kevin Wing

2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Set for July 24-26

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mark your calendars for July 24-26, 2026, as AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for...
From left to right, Jeff Schuessler, Carlos Ezpeleta and Kolja Rebstock. Photo courtesy Dorna.

MotoGP: The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Calendar

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ today officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, along with its full 2026 race calendar, marking the launch of the first...