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Triumph Discovers 1901 Prototype Of Its First Motorcycle

HISTORIC DISCOVERY OF 1901 PROTOTYPE TRIUMPH Following the recent announcement of plans to celebrate next year’s 120th anniversary of the most iconic British motorcycle brand, and...

What’s Happening At The Harley-Davidson Museum In December?

Make memories and create a new Harley Tradition at the Harley-Davidson Museum this month From the Official Mama Tried Pre-Party to Breakfast with Santa (and...

British Superbike: Long-Time Race Announcer Fred Clarke Retires

Fred Clarke Announces Retirement After a career spanning over half a century, legendary motorcycle racing circuit commentator Fred Clarke has  announced his retirement following the...

Honda Signs McGuinness For Isle Of Man TT & North West 200

McGuinness back on the Blade as he leads Honda’s charge on the roads in 2022 Honda Racing UK is delighted to confirm that ‘TT Legend’...

Shops: Steady Garage, In the November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          When American Honda introduced its all-new 2022-model Grom to journalists, the company...

Video: FIM Women In Motorcycling Commission Celebrates 15th Anniversary

FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission celebrates its 15-year journey  FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission (CFM) had its first commission meeting 15 years ago in Salvador...

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1969 Kawasaki 125cc KA-1, In The November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          Kawasaki was the last of the big four Japanese manufacturers to enter...

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Founded To Preserve And Promote History

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Launched at EICMA Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the formation of the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club, which was launched...

R.I.P. Canadian Hall Of Fame Tuner Paul Fournier

Remembering Paul Fournier Tuner was key for careers of Picotte, Crevier, McCormick and others in CSBK and beyond Toronto, ON –  “The thing I remember first about Paul,”...

R.I.P. Noted Race Mechanic Larry Worrell

Noted Yamaha TZ750/OW31 and early AMA Superbike mechanic Larry “Round Man” Worrell died from cancer November 16 at a hospice care facility in Florence,...

MotoGP: Rossi Named MotoGP Legend

Rossi named MotoGP™ Legend An extra special awards ceremony brings the curtain down on another spectacular season, including one final surprise... Monday, 15 November 2021 Already a...

MotoGP: End Of An Era For Rossi And PETRONAS Yamaha SRT

End of an era for Rossi and PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in Valencia Valentino Rossi tenth and Andrea Dovizioso 12th in PETRONAS Yamaha SRT’s final MotoGP...

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Turn Five located at the bottom center of the frame. Photo courtesy WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Josh Herrin To Race Supersport With Rahal Ducati Moto

ZIONSVILLE, IN. (Nov 25, 2025) Rahal Ducati Moto (RDM) is excited to announce that multi-time champion, Josh Herrin, will join the team for the...

Superbike-Coach Corp Announces 2026 Schedule

Sacramento, CA –  Superbike-Coach, a premier West Coast motorcycle riding school known for rapidly advancing street and track rider skills, today unveiled its exhilarating...

Team MotoAmerica Enters Baja 1000

Now heading into its 12th year of existence, MotoAmerica is otherwise known as the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship. The series’ focus...

SSR Motorsports Names Scot Harden VP Of Sales & Marketing

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