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Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1992 Norton NRS588

Featured In the October 2023 issue of Roadracing World:         It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was part of a...

Kawasaki Unveils Retro-Inspired 40th Anniversary Ninjas

2024 KAWASAKI NINJA® 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION MOTORCYCLES LEGENDARY SINCE 1984 In the 40 years since its inception, the Ninja® moniker has become one of the most...

WorldSBK: Rea Says He’s Ready For “Emotional” Final Race With Kawasaki

Final Round Final KRT Race For Rea Kawasaki Racing Team riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes will take part in the final round of the...

Yamaha Motor Europe Introduces 2024 XSR900 GP

Born Iconic: The New XSR900 GP The embodiment of Yamaha Racing history     Blending nostalgic design with the latest technology The Sport Heritage range pays tribute to some...

MRA Founder Trautman G. “Woody” Witte, R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) announces the loss of its founder and iconic figure in the Colorado motorcycle...

2024 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Scheduled July 26-28 At Mid-Ohio

2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to Run July 26-28 The American Motorcyclist Association will celebrate its 100-year anniversary at its annual event PICKERINGTON, Ohio —...

Triumph Unveils Thruxton FE (Final Edition)

CELEBRATING AN ICON: THE THRUXTON FINAL EDITION An exclusive final edition of the ultimate café racer Available as part of the final production run, this...

Ducati Offering New Options For Museum And Factory Tours

Borgo Panigale Experience: all the new features of the visit to the factory and the Ducati Museum Ducati expands the offer of the Borgo Panigale...

MV Agusta Launches Superveloce 98 Edizione Limitata

MV AGUSTA SUPERVELOCE 98 EDIZIONE LIMITATA A TALE TO TELL    In the early 1940s, the war was making life very hard for everyone in Italy, starting with...

“Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” A Book By Kevin Cameron & John Owens

SUPERBIKE KEVIN CAMERON AND JOHN OWENS DOCUMENT EARLY YEARS OF AMA SUPERBIKE RACING IN NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK ARLINGTON, Mass. — Superbike racing is a global business...

AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer T.C. Christenson, R.I.P.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer T.C. Christenson Passes Away PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its heartfelt condolences to the family...

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1968 V-4 Yamaha RA31, In The September Issue

Featured In the September 2023 Issue of Roadracing World:               In England during the mid-to-late 1960s I was able to...

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Ducati Claims 228-hp From 1103cc V4 Superleggera Streetbike

Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario: Ducati unveils its most extreme road-legal motorcycle ever Superleggera Limited Series A one-of-a-kind motorcycle that demonstrates Ducati's top technological skill, produced in...
2025 MotoGP race start at Austin, in Texas. Photo courtesy Dorna.

MotoGP: Teams Are Ready for COTA

More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team: Wild West vibes for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Austin.  The Ducati Lenovo Team has landed...

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Team to campaign the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in both Superbike and Superbike Cup, while expanding with a two-rider Talent Cup program. For 2026 Hayden...

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At the Edge at Hudson Yards in New York, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli unveiled the special livery they will use on Sunday...

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