Cameron Petersen is leaving the Attack Performance Progressive Racing Yamaha MotoAmerica superbike team, the rider announced on social media.
“Thank you to @yamaharacingusa for giving me the opportunity to be part of their family,” Petersen posted. I had an amazing time on the team for the past 3 years, I’m very proud of what I was able to accomplish … Unfortunately, with injuries and some other stuff I was never able to make a real run at the title even though I showed I was capable of doing just that!
“For now I’m excited to see what the future has in store for me. But no matter what I will be ready to roll in 2025!!!”
Petersen took three Superbike victories in 2024, finishing sixth in the Championship standings.
An ASRA Midwest Region grid at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Photo by Phil Sberna.Riders (from left) Jake Jansen (196), Jason Farrell (86), and Hayden Diedrich (15) with trophies at an ASRA Midwest Region event at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Jansen will accept his Overall Expert #1 plate at the Midwest Region Award Banquet. In his first year road racing, Diedrich turned Expert mid-season, then took third in this ASRA Sportbike race. Photo by Phil Sberna.
Atlantic / Mid-Atlantic Region Banquet
February 1st 2025
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Fun in the pits during an ASRA Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic region event at Summit Point. Photo by Mark Leinhard.
Black Friday Sale
The wait is almost over! Get ready to kick your 2025 season into high gear with ASRA’s Black Friday Sale on race licenses. PLUS, be the first to see the brand-new 2025 race schedule!
Will there be some surprises? Yes.
Here’s What’s Coming: Black Friday Sale: Discounts on all ASRA race licenses for the 2025 season!
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or gearing up for your first race, this is the perfect chance to lock in your license and start planning for the 2025 season!
That was the verdict delivered by 250cc Grand Prix World Champion Marco Melandri, Randy Mamola, (a 13-time 500cc Grand Prix race winner), and Simon Crafar, (also a 500cc Grand Prix race winner), after lapping on Harley-Davidson Road Glide MotoAmerica-spec King of The Baggers machines at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The demo laps were organized by the company as part of an announcement that Harley-Davidson and Dorna would be working together in the future. The collaboration is designed to increase the visibility of Harley and MotoGP around the world.
The trio were joined by MotoAmerica competitors Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli, as well as former MotoGP, World Superbike and British and AMA Superbike racer John Hopkins. After several laps, Melandri, Mamola and Crafar held a news conference to talk about their experience.
“From the outside, it looks like a game,” said Melandri. “But when you are on it, it’s a racebike. And the engine is powerful, like a Honda V5.” (Melandri raced a Honda RC211V in MotoGP, taking the V5 machine to five victories.)
Marco Melandri (33).
Crafar said that in 1989, he had raced in a BEARS series – the name indicates that the eligible bikes are British, European or American in origin – on a racebike with a Harley-Davidson engine in a dedicated racing chassis. He remembers the bike fondly, but loved the power of the King of The Baggers machine, and the sound as well. “The engine is so good, I want one!” he said.
Randy Mamola (2).
Mamola said his bike fit him perfectly, and that his expectations of a hard-to-manage beast proved unfounded. He was pleasantly surprised at the power, the braking and the shifting, as well as the lack of vibration. “Everything was in a perfect zone,” Mamola said.
The only real downside was getting going from a dead stop. The machines are so tall and heavy that even the tall, lanky Crafar had to shift his body off the machine to get one foot down, and that was critical because, as Mamola said, “If it starts falling, you’re not going to catch it!”
The other downside, Melandri said, was that they told him just before he started out exactly how much one of the Bagger racebikes cost, and that meant he was very nervous about crashing. When asked how much the bike cost, Melandri said only, “Too much!”
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RACING TESTS AT BARCELONA-CATALUNYA AFTER MOTOGP
Kyle Wyman, James Rispoli, and Special Guest Riders Demonstrate the Performance of Race-Prepared Road Glide Motorcycles
MILWAUKEE (November 20, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing put the thundering performance of its race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle on display in a test conducted in conjunction with DORNA and MotoGP at Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). MotoGP is one of the most exciting motorsport championships in the world. The race was moved to Barcelona after the disastrous flooding in the Valencia region. Harley-Davidson donated a Road Glide motorcycle to be auctioned off for MotoGP’s relief efforts.
The test was the first European track appearance of the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide motorcycle that is raced in the U.S. Harley-Davidson Factory Racing riders Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli piloted their bikes on Monday following the MotoGP race on the 4.657 km (2.894 mi) 16-turn circuit. Additional guest riders included former MotoGP and World Superbike pilots, Simon Crafar, John Hopkins, Randy Mamola, and Marco Melandri.
“Racing is a core pillar of the Harley-Davidson brand, showcasing our commitment to performance and innovation,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, of Harley-Davidson. “Partnering with DORNA/MotoGP, we aim to expand our racing footprint globally, fueling the passions of our customers and fans. This MotoGP Test is a pivotal step in realizing these ambitions and demonstrating our dedication to racing excellence.”
“We were riding alongside our heroes, and were able to share our body of work with people we respect so much,” said Wyman. “These are special moments, and memories I’ll not soon forget. I want to thank DORNA, Harley-Davidson and all of the staff who worked tirelessly to put on this event in the most challenging circumstances of recent events.”
(Above, From Left) Randy Mamola, James Rispoli, Marco Melandri, Kyle Wyman John Hopkins and Simon Crafar. MotoGP photo.
Rispoli added, “What an amazing day for Harley-Davidson. To be on track at the same weekend as MotoGP was incredible. And to share this project with some legends of the sport was unreal. Their reactions after riding our bikes were priceless.”
While overcast and cool conditions prevented outright lap time attacks, Wyman and Rispoli reached measured top speeds of over 171 MPH (275 KPH) on the fastest sector of the track
(From Left), Americans Kyle Wyman, Randy Mamola, John Hopkins, James Rispoli. MotoGP photo.
.After Wyman and Rispoli warmed up the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glides, Crafar, Hopkins, Mamola, and Melandri each took sessions on the bikes and were impressed with the power and performance of the bagger racing motorcycles.
Simon Crafar: “I was just enjoying it, and trying to figure out how it works. It’s so different. It takes a lot to get your head around it. The engine is just amazing, and I really like the sound. The engine is so good. It’s unreal, and I want one as a street bike.”
John Hopkins: “Man, that was so fun. It was so good. Just getting the feeling of it. I was riding tight. But it handles so good. It’s so wild.”
Randy Mamola: “The torque is amazing, and the smoothness. This is why I’ve loved motorcycles since I was 12 years old. It’s a motorcycle. And it’s a freaking race bike. Everything is so sweet about the bike. Everything is in the right place. It stops really well. The transmission is insane, and it’s smooth. She’s just a big [bike].”
Marco Melandri: “My laps were better and better as we go. Once I tested the lean angle, I feel much better. It’s not so heavy, and not so big when you ride it. And the engine and the torque is amazing.”
The Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide competes in the U.S. in the Mission Foods King Of The Baggers series, which offers exciting road-course competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles prepared for competition and equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. For the 18-race season, Wyman won six races and finished on the podium fourteen times.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide racing motorcycles utilize a stock frame and engine cases. Weight is reduced to approximately 620 pounds (281 KG) through the use of carbon fiber bodywork and lightweight components. The motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition intake and exhaust and Dunlop race tires.
Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing is partnered with Mission® Foods, Rockford Fosgate®, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovic®, Protolabs®, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
Alex Marquez was quickest in the post-season MotoGP test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Gresini Racing team got its hands on the Ducati GP24 that Jorge Martin took to the Championship this year, and Marquez quickly adapted. He tested briefly with the GP23 he had raced this season, and quickly understood that the GP24 had a much easier time extracting the maximum performance from this season’s Michelin tires. “This bike was built around these tires,” he said at the end of the day.
Fabio Quartararo (20).
Fabio Quartararo was second after testing a new chassis and new engine. Quartararo says the new chassis turned in better on the brakes, but the bike now needs to drive out of corners better. “The improvements will not happen overnight,” he said, but was pleased by the army of engineers from Japan and Italy in the factory garage. The factory team alone had six bikes to try between Quartararo and Rins, and the Pramac Racing team had two bikes each for Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira.
Francesco Bagnaia (63).
Two-time World Champion Francesco Bagnaia was third and said the new Ducati GP25 was better in fast corners and was stronger in the engine department, but it was lacking in braking compared to the GP24 he raced to second in the Championship with 11 wins in 2024. However, he was pleased, saying that the bike was very good for this stage of its development.
Marc Marquez (93).
Marc Marquez spent very little time on a Ducati GP24 and instead jumped straight into the development process of the factory GP25 he will race next season. He called the handling of the 2025 model different but not better or worse than the 2023 machine, but said the engine was much stronger.
Jorge Martin.
2024 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin was not able to talk to the media after the test because he is still contracted to Ducati. Martin took a development Aprilia RS-GP to 11th after a small crash in the middle of the day.
Pedro Acosta (37).
Pedro Acosta said that KTM tried several different aerodynamic devices, looking for a way forward. Note that this configuration does not use the ducts on the lower front fairing that the RC16 has used in the past. Acosta said his final configuration made the bike calmer, because in 2024 it would get “crazy” and shake the handlebars. The only rookie on the grid in 2024, Acosta said he completely understood why all three of the 2025 rookies crashed within a few laps, and said it was normal as they switched from the Pirellis in Moto2 to the Michelins in MotoGP.
Three MotoGP rookies got their first taste of the firebreathing literbikes that make up the series’ premier class racebikes, and several riders got their first outings on new machines and in new livery at the first post-2024 MotoGP test in Barcelona.
It was a tough start for the rookies, as all three crashed early in the day as they started to come to grips with racebikes that were heavier, much more complicated and made twice the horsepower of the Moto2 machines they raced in 2024.
At mid-day, the three were lumped together at the bottom of the time sheet, with Fermin Aldeguer just ahead of Somkiat Chantra and Ai Ogura.
Pedro Acosta (37) moved from the satellite GASGAS Tech3 team to the factory Red Bull KTM squad.Fermin Aldeguer (54) on the Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.Aleix Espargaro (41) started his career as a test rider for Honda.Enea Bastianini (23) moved from the factory Ducati to the Tech3 KTM.Marco Bezzecchi (72) left the Pertamina Enduro VR46 team to take the factory Aprilia ride.Somkiat Chantra (35) replaced Taakaki Nakagami at the LCR Honda team.Maverick Vinales (12) moved from the factory Aprilia to the Tech3 KTM team.Miguel Oliveira (88) moved from Trackhouse Racing’s Aprilia to Pramac Racing’s new Yamaha.Ai Ogura (seated on scooter) was one of the first to crash.Jack Miller (43) got the other Pramac Yamaha ride. The team opted for experienced MotoGP racers for the first year with Yamaha.Marc Marquez (93) rode for the factory Ducati team in red but without sponsor decals on the bike. Contracts are complicated things at the eight-time World Champion level.
Gaige Herrera Wins His Second Straight Pro Stock Motorcycle World Championship at NHRA Finals
Gaige Herrera piloted his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to his second consecutive NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship during the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at the Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, CA, on Sunday, November 17th.
Race Highlights
Gaige Herrera qualified third and won his second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship at the NHRA Finals
Richard Gadson qualified fourth, advanced to the second round of eliminations, and ended the season third in the championship standings
Herrera qualified third with a 6.765-second/201.22 mph pass in a truncated qualifying format that was reduced to two sessions on Saturday after rain showers forced the cancelation of Friday’s sessions. Herrera’s 123-point pre-race lead over Matt Smith, the only other competitor in championship contention, was reduced to 119 points after qualifying bonus points were factored in, leaving him one point shy of clinching the championship. With a maximum of 120 points available in the elimination rounds, Herrera entered race day needing only a win in the first round to clinch the championship.
Gaige Herrera with his trophy after winning another NHRA Pro Stock title. Photo by Matt Polito.
Herrera’s win in round one secured him the win of the World Championship by giving him a points lead that none of the riders in the field would be able to close.
With an emphatic 6.779-second/200.00 mph victory over Clayton Howey (7.014 seconds/184.04 mph) in round one, Herrera earned the 2024 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship and become a two-time champion in only his second full season in the class.
In round two, Herrera defeated Chase Van Sant (6.815 seconds/197.77 mph) with a 6.779-second/200.08 mph run. Herrera picked up his 100th career round win by defeating Angie Smith (6.762 seconds/201.31 mph) on a holeshot in the semi-finals, running 6.765 seconds at 199.86 mph to advance to his 12th final round of the season and 24th of his career.
Herrera left the starting line first in his final round matchup against Matt Smith (6.705 seconds/202.12 mph), but his 6.722-second/201.91 mph run wasn’t quick enough to overcome the championship runner-up. Herrera ended his championship season with 10 wins in 12 final-round appearances and a remarkable 50-5 round-win record.
Herrera’s second championship capped a record-setting season in which he also broke long-standing NHRA records for most consecutive race wins (11, spanning the 2023 and 2024 seasons) and most consecutive elimination round wins (46) and became the fastest racer to win 20 national events, accomplishing the feat in only his 34th start.
“Going into that first round was the most nervous I’ve been and felt like the most pressure I’ve had on my shoulders in these last two seasons. It felt like it was do or die. I was so excited when I saw the green start light because I was worried about going red and throwing it away,” Herrera said. “It feels awesome to win this championship. Winning it last year felt surreal. To win it back-to-back proves to myself that last year wasn’t a fluke. It’s hard to explain, but I’m feeling relief and excitement and some disbelief in how much has been accomplished so quickly in my career. It’s amazing.”
Herrera credits much of his success as a rider to mental discipline that helps him remain calm under pressure, combined with an ability to relax and have fun in between the stressful moments.
“My motto is, if you’re not having fun, it’s not worth doing. Racing with Richard and all the guys on our Vance & Hines team this season has been fun, and I think that’s a big part of why I’ve been able to do so well,” Herrera said. “I’m already excited about next year. We’ll see what happens with the rules going into next season, but my goal is to try to rinse and repeat and go for a third one.”
The winning NHRA Pro Stock team at Pomona. Photo by Matt Polito.
Richard Gadson ran 6.767 seconds at 199.82 mph on Saturday to qualify in the fourth starting position.
In round one, Gadson defeated Ryan Oehler (foul) with a 6.839-second/198.26 mph run. Gadson posted a 6.873-second/197.02 mph run in a second-round loss to Steve Johnson (6.831 seconds/195.11 mph), ending his rookie season with three runner-up finishes and third place in the overall championship standings.
In round one, Gadson defeated Ryan Oehler (foul) with a 6.839-second/198.26 mph run. Gadson posted a 6.873-second/197.02 mph run in a second-round loss to Steve Johnson (6.831 seconds/195.11 mph), ending his rookie season with three runner-up finishes and third place in the overall championship standings.
Richard Gadsen on his Hayabusa at Pomona. Photo by Matt Polito.
“The 22 light I cut today in the second round should be able to win a lot of rounds, but I just wasn’t able to pin the tail on the donkey,” Gadson said. “I got off to a slow start at the beginning of the season and didn’t really hit my stride until the U.S. Nationals in Indy, which put us in a good spot for the Countdown to the Championship. We started off hot in the countdown but started to struggle more towards the end. But that’s racing. I want to win, and I feel like I’m capable of doing it. That’s what I’m here to compete for.”
Gadson’s strong season performance puts him high on the list of contenders to win the NHRA Rookie of the Year award, which is awarded to a first-year racer in any of the four professional classes by voting based on a combination of on-track performance, fan engagement and social media presence. As the highest finishing rookie in any of the pro classes, Gadson hopes his overall season performance will be enough to seal the coveted award, which will be announced at the NHRA award banquet Monday evening.
“There are people who have been out here for 20 years who would do anything to be in the position I’m in. It’s something I never thought was possible. It’s a dream come true and I’m ecstatic to be here,” Gadson said. “I learned a lot this season and feel like I’m better equipped now for what it will take to win next year and for us collectively as a team to have two strong bikes in contention for the entire season.”
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki crew chief Andrew Hines admitted that missing Friday’s qualifying sessions caused him to be over-aggressive in his tuning on Saturday, which in turn put extra pressure on the team Sunday.
“I messed up the first qualifying run, which put us behind the eight ball for the second run. I got greedy trying to get all the bonus points and almost got none, which meant we couldn’t lock up the championship Saturday,” Hines said. “We really wanted to leave this race with double hardware for the championship and the win, but I got gun-shy in the final and went too soft with the tune-up because I was worried about spinning the tire.”
Hines credited the championship to a combination of talent, performance, and teamwork.
“Last year we turned the class on its head, brought in new talent with Gaige, and showed what a world-class rider and machine are truly capable of when combined with performance and perseverance,” Hines said. “The competition this season was tough, with Matt Smith and his team bringing their A game all year long. We faced some adversity with rules changes, which we were able to overcome, and still found a way to bring home the championship for Suzuki, RevZilla, Motul and everybody at Vance & Hines who worked so hard for it.”
At the conclusion of the 2024 NHRA season, Herrera and Gadson finished first and third in the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings with 2,804 and 2,511 points, respectively.
The RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines team will return to action for the 2025 Pro Stock Motorcycle season March 6-9, 2025, at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL.
About Vance & Hines Motorsports
Vance & Hines Motorsports is a powerhouse in the world of motorcycle racing, boasting a rich legacy of success. With a focus on innovation, performance, and a commitment to pushing boundaries, the team continues to redefine excellence in the NHRA and MotoAmerica. For more information, visit www.vanceandhinesmotorsports.com.
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The award-winning Tiger Sport 660 gains a host of new rider-focused technology for 2025, raising the bar in a competitive market. With its characterful triple engine and agile handling, it’s perfect for riders looking for a bike that adapts to their needs, adding fun to the city commute or weekend exploring.
Triumph Motorcycles has added advanced technology usually reserved for larger capacity segments, including a new ‘Sport’ rider mode, smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation, Cruise Control, and the Triumph Shift Assist up and down quickshifter. With Optimized Cornering ABS and traction control also included as standard, the new Tiger Sport 660 provides an even more versatile performance.
Its unique 660cc triple engine offers the perfect blend of low down, mid-range, and top end performance that’s become synonymous with Triumph triples, and the Tiger Sport 660 delivers over 90% of the peak torque available throughout the rev range.
Showa suspension with remote preload adjustment ensures switching between solo riding and touring fully loaded can be achieved with ease. Nissin brakes and Michelin tires provide confidence-inspiring control and agility.
The Tiger Sport’s sporty and fun engine character, distinctive design, protective bodywork, and comfortable ergonomics, make it the ultimate middleweight all around adventure tourer. This is further enhanced by design details like the integrated pannier mounts, which makes travelling with luggage easy and seamless, a large 4.5-gal (17.2 liter) fuel tank to help riders travel further and longer, and a windscreen that can be adjusted with just one hand and no tools.
Paul Stroud – Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles
“The Tiger Sport 660 delivers a better combination of performance, versatility and fun, than any other middleweight adventure sport bike. Since 2021, this model has won awards for its confidence-inspiring, agile and sporty ride. In fact, our customers have told us that they find this bike so capable, they want to travel longer distances, so we have been looking at how we can make the ride even more comfortable. That’s why we’ve introduced extra rider-focused technology for 2025. With Optimized Cornering ABS and traction control included as standard, plus Cruise Control and Triumph Shift Assist, this bike offers riders incredibly good value compared to the competition. Coupled with the Tiger Sport 660’s low cost of ownership, I believe we have created a very compelling overall package.”
SPORTY PERFORMANCE
With 80 HP (81 PS) at 10,250 RPM and 47.2 ft-lb (64 Nm) of torque at 6,250 RPM, the Tiger Sport 660’s triple engine delivers smooth, responsive, and linear power at every twist of the throttle. The slip-assist clutch further enhances rideability, reducing clutch effort for smoother gear changes and less fatigue, even on longer rides. The addition of Triumph Shift Assist, enables fast, seamless gear changes, enhances the sporty riding experience and makes the Tiger Sport 660 even more dynamic.
URBAN & TOURING CAPABILITY
Designed for long journeys and daily commutes alike, the Tiger Sport 660 features an upright riding position, adjustable windscreen, and a plush seat for both rider and passenger comfort. The ergonomics are further enhanced by integrated passenger grab handles. Built for all day comfort, the Showa 1.61” (41mm) upside-down cartridge forks and monoshock rear suspension with preload adjustment ensures stability, whether riding solo or with a passenger. Its 4.5 gal (17.2-liter) fuel tank provides plenty of range for longer adventures. Michelin Road 5 tires provide superior grip in all conditions and Nissin twin 12.2” (310mm) disc brakes enhance confidence and agility. With a wet weight of just 456 lbs. (207 kg), a seat height of 32.9 inches (835mm) and a narrow frame, the Tiger Sport 660 is lightweight and nimble, making it easy to maneuver through traffic or on twisty back roads.
RIDER-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY
The big update for 2025 is the addition of more rider-focused technology, meeting demand from customers for the opportunity to ride further, and have even more fun, on the Tiger Sport 660. As a result, the Tiger Sport 660 now has three riding modes, gaining a new Sport setting in addition to Road and Rain. From instant throttle response for a fast, fun ride or softer power delivery in challenging conditions, these modes adjust the bike’s performance to match each rider’s needs. Cruise Control is now included as standard, making the Tiger Sport 660 even more suitable for relaxed motorway riding, helping riders maintain a steady speed and reducing fatigue over long distances. Optimized Cornering ABS delivers exceptional stopping power exactly when it’s needed, while Switchable Traction Control and ride by wire system helps riders stay steady in adverse conditions, offering a safer, more controlled ride without sacrificing any of the fun.
Riders also benefit from a large LCD display which incorporates a full-color TFT screen that is easy to read and accessible at a glance, while the My Triumph Connectivity system is now included as standard, enabling turn-by-turn navigation, call handling, and music control.
ON THE ROAD
There are more than 40 dedicated Tiger Sport 660 accessories, including integrated panniers with optional color-coded inserts, twin helmet top box, luggage rack, a 7.9-gal (30-liter) roll bag, plus a dual comfort seat and belly pan. Cost of ownership is an important factor for customers within this category, which is why Triumph has ensured the Tiger Sport 660 has the lowest service workshop time in the category, a class-leading 10,000miles / 16,000km service interval and a global two-year unlimited mileage warranty, which also covers Genuine Triumph Accessories. Together with an on the road price which starts at $9,696 USD and $11,695 CAD, this makes the Tiger Sport 660 exceptional value for money.
Customers can choose Sapphire Black or from three premium colors: Roulette Green, Carnival Red or Crystal White. Bikes will be arriving in dealerships from January, 2025.
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Post-season testing began on Tuesday morning at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with teams slowly unveiling new components and liveries and riders getting used to new teams and new surroundings.
On a chilly but sunny morning, riders were slow to take to the track, with test riders Michele Pirro and Lorenzo Savadori putting in more laps than anyone else in the first hour. Times were slow, with Alex Marquez’ 1:40.213 two seconds off the all-time best lap.
KTM trialled a new tail section and exhausts. Note the winglet that has clearly been 3D-printed and epoxied to the hand-scruffed carbon-fiber. The pace of aero development in MotoGP is rapid.Closeup of the swingarm aero on the KTM RC16. Note that the horizontal element is an airfoil with a fenced end on the winglet.A naked KTM RC16. Note the unpainted carbon-fiber frame and massive radiator. Extracting heat from a modern MotoGP machine has become a serious challenge.Meet the new boss. Marc Marquez has what he wanted – a full factory ride on the best machine in the paddock. Here he listens as factory Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi speaks.
On Monday, MotoGP teams prepared for the first post-season test, with squads rolling out new machines and riders acquainting themselves with new crew members ahead of Tuesday’s activities at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Fresh off of winning the 2024 MotoGP World Championship with Ducati and Jorge Martin, the Pramac racing squad rolled its new Yamaha YZR-M1 prototypes into their garage. Pramac switched to Yamaha for 2025, giving the Japanese company two additional machines on the grid. This is expected to help the company and the two-bike factory team gather data and feedback as they try to improve their dismal level of performance–the factory team did not score a single podium in 2024. After Sunday’s race, former World Champion Fabio Quartararo praised the company’s revitalized development efforts. “If we test an engine and it is better, we have it at the next race,” Quartararo said.
Close-up of the left side of the fairing on a prototype Yamaha YZR-M1 in the Pramac Racing garage on Monday.
Clad in unpainted black fairings, the Pramac machines featured new aerodynamics, particularly down the side of the upper fairing, in a configuration similar to that seen on the factory-team KTM RC16 racebikes in 2024.
Jack Miller landed at Pramac for 2025 after KTM let him go. He was in the garage with his new team on Monday.
Luigi “Gigi” Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse and the architect of the all-conquering Desmosedici machines that have dominated MotoGP for the last three seasons, appeared for a brief news conference in the media center at Barcelona. Dall’Igna says he is confident that Ducati will remain competitive in 2025 with six bikes on the grid, down from eight in 2024, but “the real problem is that Martin is leaving to another company and same for Enea (Bastianini). This is the difference between 2024 and 2025.”
Luigi “Gigi” Dall’Igna.Jake Dixon (96) will move to the Moto2 ELF Marc VDS Racing Team on a Boscoscura chassis in 2025. One of his racebikes was left unattended in an empty garage. It is hard to imagine ever getting this close to an unattended MotoGP racebike without a crew member or security guard ushering you away. But Moto2 bikes are a different story.MotoGP is rolling out its new logo and branding ahead of Tuesday’s test.
(November 18, Knoxville, Tennessee) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2025 National Road Racing series brings history to life during 10 weekends at racetracks across the United States.
“ARHMA’s 2025 National Roadracing Series schedule promises to be our most dynamic yet, as we celebrate the rich legacy and spirit of historic motorsport,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “We look forward to welcoming racers, enthusiasts, and fans to join us as we honor speed and tradition through a thrilling journey across iconic tracks. Here’s to another year of preserving the passion that fuels us all!”
The 2025 season kicks off February 14 with a full weekend of competition at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA and will conclude the weekend of October 2, during the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, in Birmingham, AL.
The racing schedule includes back-to-back stops in the West starting at the “big” track at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, CA followed by AHRMA’s first visit to Inde Motorsports Ranch, in Wilcox AZ.
Mark your calendar now for some of the world’s best classic motorcycle racing events.
2025 AHRMA National Road Racing Series Schedule*
2/14-16 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
3/14-16 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
4/18-20 Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA
4/25-27 Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox AZ
5/30-6/1 Motorsport Park Hastings; Hastings, NE
6/20-22 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
8/1-3 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
8/15-17 Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA
9/5-7 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH
**10/2-5 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
*Preliminary Schedule as of 11/14/2024, subject to change
**The Barber Vintage Festival event is a no refund event. All road racers MUST BE FULL Members (no weekend memberships are available)
The AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) and the Sidecar Racing School (SRS) will be held on Friday of most events except the Barber Vintage Festival. Pass the school on Friday and be eligible to race the weekend. Final school schedule will be announced at a later date.
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Cameron Petersen is leaving the Attack Performance Progressive Racing Yamaha MotoAmerica superbike team, the rider announced on social media.
“Thank you to @yamaharacingusa for giving me the opportunity to be part of their family,” Petersen posted. I had an amazing time on the team for the past 3 years, I’m very proud of what I was able to accomplish … Unfortunately, with injuries and some other stuff I was never able to make a real run at the title even though I showed I was capable of doing just that!
“For now I’m excited to see what the future has in store for me. But no matter what I will be ready to roll in 2025!!!”
Petersen took three Superbike victories in 2024, finishing sixth in the Championship standings.
An ASRA Midwest Region grid at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Photo by Phil Sberna.Riders (from left) Jake Jansen (196), Jason Farrell (86), and Hayden Diedrich (15) with trophies at an ASRA Midwest Region event at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Jansen will accept his Overall Expert #1 plate at the Midwest Region Award Banquet. In his first year road racing, Diedrich turned Expert mid-season, then took third in this ASRA Sportbike race. Photo by Phil Sberna.
Atlantic / Mid-Atlantic Region Banquet
February 1st 2025
Kathedral Event Center
499 S. Egg Harbor rd.
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Fun in the pits during an ASRA Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic region event at Summit Point. Photo by Mark Leinhard.
Black Friday Sale
The wait is almost over! Get ready to kick your 2025 season into high gear with ASRA’s Black Friday Sale on race licenses. PLUS, be the first to see the brand-new 2025 race schedule!
Will there be some surprises? Yes.
Here’s What’s Coming: Black Friday Sale: Discounts on all ASRA race licenses for the 2025 season!
Discounted race credits for sale, you will see…
📅 2025 Race Schedule Release: New locations, epic tracks.
Your race license comes with a 1 year subscription to Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine.
If you have an existing subscription, it will be extended 1 year.
When:
🗓️ Sale Starts: Thursday, November 28, 2024 at midnight
🗓️ Sale Ends: December 1, 2024 at midnight
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or gearing up for your first race, this is the perfect chance to lock in your license and start planning for the 2025 season!
MotoGP Legend Randy Mamola wheelies a Harley-Davidson Road Glide King of The Baggers racebike at Barcelona during a demo last November. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Simon Crafar (11).
Smooth, easy to ride, and fast.
That was the verdict delivered by 250cc Grand Prix World Champion Marco Melandri, Randy Mamola, (a 13-time 500cc Grand Prix race winner), and Simon Crafar, (also a 500cc Grand Prix race winner), after lapping on Harley-Davidson Road Glide MotoAmerica-spec King of The Baggers machines at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The demo laps were organized by the company as part of an announcement that Harley-Davidson and Dorna would be working together in the future. The collaboration is designed to increase the visibility of Harley and MotoGP around the world.
The trio were joined by MotoAmerica competitors Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli, as well as former MotoGP, World Superbike and British and AMA Superbike racer John Hopkins. After several laps, Melandri, Mamola and Crafar held a news conference to talk about their experience.
“From the outside, it looks like a game,” said Melandri. “But when you are on it, it’s a racebike. And the engine is powerful, like a Honda V5.” (Melandri raced a Honda RC211V in MotoGP, taking the V5 machine to five victories.)
Marco Melandri (33).
Crafar said that in 1989, he had raced in a BEARS series – the name indicates that the eligible bikes are British, European or American in origin – on a racebike with a Harley-Davidson engine in a dedicated racing chassis. He remembers the bike fondly, but loved the power of the King of The Baggers machine, and the sound as well. “The engine is so good, I want one!” he said.
Randy Mamola (2).
Mamola said his bike fit him perfectly, and that his expectations of a hard-to-manage beast proved unfounded. He was pleasantly surprised at the power, the braking and the shifting, as well as the lack of vibration. “Everything was in a perfect zone,” Mamola said.
The only real downside was getting going from a dead stop. The machines are so tall and heavy that even the tall, lanky Crafar had to shift his body off the machine to get one foot down, and that was critical because, as Mamola said, “If it starts falling, you’re not going to catch it!”
The other downside, Melandri said, was that they told him just before he started out exactly how much one of the Bagger racebikes cost, and that meant he was very nervous about crashing. When asked how much the bike cost, Melandri said only, “Too much!”
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RACING TESTS AT BARCELONA-CATALUNYA AFTER MOTOGP
Kyle Wyman, James Rispoli, and Special Guest Riders Demonstrate the Performance of Race-Prepared Road Glide Motorcycles
MILWAUKEE (November 20, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing put the thundering performance of its race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle on display in a test conducted in conjunction with DORNA and MotoGP at Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). MotoGP is one of the most exciting motorsport championships in the world. The race was moved to Barcelona after the disastrous flooding in the Valencia region. Harley-Davidson donated a Road Glide motorcycle to be auctioned off for MotoGP’s relief efforts.
The test was the first European track appearance of the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide motorcycle that is raced in the U.S. Harley-Davidson Factory Racing riders Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli piloted their bikes on Monday following the MotoGP race on the 4.657 km (2.894 mi) 16-turn circuit. Additional guest riders included former MotoGP and World Superbike pilots, Simon Crafar, John Hopkins, Randy Mamola, and Marco Melandri.
“Racing is a core pillar of the Harley-Davidson brand, showcasing our commitment to performance and innovation,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, of Harley-Davidson. “Partnering with DORNA/MotoGP, we aim to expand our racing footprint globally, fueling the passions of our customers and fans. This MotoGP Test is a pivotal step in realizing these ambitions and demonstrating our dedication to racing excellence.”
“We were riding alongside our heroes, and were able to share our body of work with people we respect so much,” said Wyman. “These are special moments, and memories I’ll not soon forget. I want to thank DORNA, Harley-Davidson and all of the staff who worked tirelessly to put on this event in the most challenging circumstances of recent events.”
(Above, From Left) Randy Mamola, James Rispoli, Marco Melandri, Kyle Wyman John Hopkins and Simon Crafar. MotoGP photo.
Rispoli added, “What an amazing day for Harley-Davidson. To be on track at the same weekend as MotoGP was incredible. And to share this project with some legends of the sport was unreal. Their reactions after riding our bikes were priceless.”
While overcast and cool conditions prevented outright lap time attacks, Wyman and Rispoli reached measured top speeds of over 171 MPH (275 KPH) on the fastest sector of the track
(From Left), Americans Kyle Wyman, Randy Mamola, John Hopkins, James Rispoli. MotoGP photo.
.After Wyman and Rispoli warmed up the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glides, Crafar, Hopkins, Mamola, and Melandri each took sessions on the bikes and were impressed with the power and performance of the bagger racing motorcycles.
Simon Crafar: “I was just enjoying it, and trying to figure out how it works. It’s so different. It takes a lot to get your head around it. The engine is just amazing, and I really like the sound. The engine is so good. It’s unreal, and I want one as a street bike.”
John Hopkins: “Man, that was so fun. It was so good. Just getting the feeling of it. I was riding tight. But it handles so good. It’s so wild.”
Randy Mamola: “The torque is amazing, and the smoothness. This is why I’ve loved motorcycles since I was 12 years old. It’s a motorcycle. And it’s a freaking race bike. Everything is so sweet about the bike. Everything is in the right place. It stops really well. The transmission is insane, and it’s smooth. She’s just a big [bike].”
Marco Melandri: “My laps were better and better as we go. Once I tested the lean angle, I feel much better. It’s not so heavy, and not so big when you ride it. And the engine and the torque is amazing.”
The Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide competes in the U.S. in the Mission Foods King Of The Baggers series, which offers exciting road-course competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles prepared for competition and equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. For the 18-race season, Wyman won six races and finished on the podium fourteen times.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide racing motorcycles utilize a stock frame and engine cases. Weight is reduced to approximately 620 pounds (281 KG) through the use of carbon fiber bodywork and lightweight components. The motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition intake and exhaust and Dunlop race tires.
Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing is partnered with Mission® Foods, Rockford Fosgate®, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovic®, Protolabs®, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
Alex Marquez (73). Photos by Michael Gougis. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Alex Marquez was quickest in the post-season MotoGP test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Gresini Racing team got its hands on the Ducati GP24 that Jorge Martin took to the Championship this year, and Marquez quickly adapted. He tested briefly with the GP23 he had raced this season, and quickly understood that the GP24 had a much easier time extracting the maximum performance from this season’s Michelin tires. “This bike was built around these tires,” he said at the end of the day.
Fabio Quartararo (20).
Fabio Quartararo was second after testing a new chassis and new engine. Quartararo says the new chassis turned in better on the brakes, but the bike now needs to drive out of corners better. “The improvements will not happen overnight,” he said, but was pleased by the army of engineers from Japan and Italy in the factory garage. The factory team alone had six bikes to try between Quartararo and Rins, and the Pramac Racing team had two bikes each for Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira.
Francesco Bagnaia (63).
Two-time World Champion Francesco Bagnaia was third and said the new Ducati GP25 was better in fast corners and was stronger in the engine department, but it was lacking in braking compared to the GP24 he raced to second in the Championship with 11 wins in 2024. However, he was pleased, saying that the bike was very good for this stage of its development.
Marc Marquez (93).
Marc Marquez spent very little time on a Ducati GP24 and instead jumped straight into the development process of the factory GP25 he will race next season. He called the handling of the 2025 model different but not better or worse than the 2023 machine, but said the engine was much stronger.
Jorge Martin.
2024 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin was not able to talk to the media after the test because he is still contracted to Ducati. Martin took a development Aprilia RS-GP to 11th after a small crash in the middle of the day.
Pedro Acosta (37).
Pedro Acosta said that KTM tried several different aerodynamic devices, looking for a way forward. Note that this configuration does not use the ducts on the lower front fairing that the RC16 has used in the past. Acosta said his final configuration made the bike calmer, because in 2024 it would get “crazy” and shake the handlebars. The only rookie on the grid in 2024, Acosta said he completely understood why all three of the 2025 rookies crashed within a few laps, and said it was normal as they switched from the Pirellis in Moto2 to the Michelins in MotoGP.
Jorge Martin (89) aboard the factory Aprilia RS-GP he will race in 2025. Photos by Michael Gougis.
Three MotoGP rookies got their first taste of the firebreathing literbikes that make up the series’ premier class racebikes, and several riders got their first outings on new machines and in new livery at the first post-2024 MotoGP test in Barcelona.
It was a tough start for the rookies, as all three crashed early in the day as they started to come to grips with racebikes that were heavier, much more complicated and made twice the horsepower of the Moto2 machines they raced in 2024.
At mid-day, the three were lumped together at the bottom of the time sheet, with Fermin Aldeguer just ahead of Somkiat Chantra and Ai Ogura.
Pedro Acosta (37) moved from the satellite GASGAS Tech3 team to the factory Red Bull KTM squad.Fermin Aldeguer (54) on the Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.Aleix Espargaro (41) started his career as a test rider for Honda.Enea Bastianini (23) moved from the factory Ducati to the Tech3 KTM.Marco Bezzecchi (72) left the Pertamina Enduro VR46 team to take the factory Aprilia ride.Somkiat Chantra (35) replaced Taakaki Nakagami at the LCR Honda team.Maverick Vinales (12) moved from the factory Aprilia to the Tech3 KTM team.Miguel Oliveira (88) moved from Trackhouse Racing’s Aprilia to Pramac Racing’s new Yamaha.Ai Ogura (seated on scooter) was one of the first to crash.Jack Miller (43) got the other Pramac Yamaha ride. The team opted for experienced MotoGP racers for the first year with Yamaha.Marc Marquez (93) rode for the factory Ducati team in red but without sponsor decals on the bike. Contracts are complicated things at the eight-time World Champion level.
Gaige Herrera won his second straight NHRA Pro Stock Drag Racing Championship on a Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa. Photo by Matt Polito.
Gaige Herrera Wins His Second Straight Pro Stock Motorcycle World Championship at NHRA Finals
Gaige Herrera piloted his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to his second consecutive NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship during the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at the Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, CA, on Sunday, November 17th.
Race Highlights
Gaige Herrera qualified third and won his second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship at the NHRA Finals
Richard Gadson qualified fourth, advanced to the second round of eliminations, and ended the season third in the championship standings
Herrera qualified third with a 6.765-second/201.22 mph pass in a truncated qualifying format that was reduced to two sessions on Saturday after rain showers forced the cancelation of Friday’s sessions. Herrera’s 123-point pre-race lead over Matt Smith, the only other competitor in championship contention, was reduced to 119 points after qualifying bonus points were factored in, leaving him one point shy of clinching the championship. With a maximum of 120 points available in the elimination rounds, Herrera entered race day needing only a win in the first round to clinch the championship.
Gaige Herrera with his trophy after winning another NHRA Pro Stock title. Photo by Matt Polito.
Herrera’s win in round one secured him the win of the World Championship by giving him a points lead that none of the riders in the field would be able to close.
With an emphatic 6.779-second/200.00 mph victory over Clayton Howey (7.014 seconds/184.04 mph) in round one, Herrera earned the 2024 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship and become a two-time champion in only his second full season in the class.
In round two, Herrera defeated Chase Van Sant (6.815 seconds/197.77 mph) with a 6.779-second/200.08 mph run. Herrera picked up his 100th career round win by defeating Angie Smith (6.762 seconds/201.31 mph) on a holeshot in the semi-finals, running 6.765 seconds at 199.86 mph to advance to his 12th final round of the season and 24th of his career.
Herrera left the starting line first in his final round matchup against Matt Smith (6.705 seconds/202.12 mph), but his 6.722-second/201.91 mph run wasn’t quick enough to overcome the championship runner-up. Herrera ended his championship season with 10 wins in 12 final-round appearances and a remarkable 50-5 round-win record.
Herrera’s second championship capped a record-setting season in which he also broke long-standing NHRA records for most consecutive race wins (11, spanning the 2023 and 2024 seasons) and most consecutive elimination round wins (46) and became the fastest racer to win 20 national events, accomplishing the feat in only his 34th start.
“Going into that first round was the most nervous I’ve been and felt like the most pressure I’ve had on my shoulders in these last two seasons. It felt like it was do or die. I was so excited when I saw the green start light because I was worried about going red and throwing it away,” Herrera said. “It feels awesome to win this championship. Winning it last year felt surreal. To win it back-to-back proves to myself that last year wasn’t a fluke. It’s hard to explain, but I’m feeling relief and excitement and some disbelief in how much has been accomplished so quickly in my career. It’s amazing.”
Herrera credits much of his success as a rider to mental discipline that helps him remain calm under pressure, combined with an ability to relax and have fun in between the stressful moments.
“My motto is, if you’re not having fun, it’s not worth doing. Racing with Richard and all the guys on our Vance & Hines team this season has been fun, and I think that’s a big part of why I’ve been able to do so well,” Herrera said. “I’m already excited about next year. We’ll see what happens with the rules going into next season, but my goal is to try to rinse and repeat and go for a third one.”
The winning NHRA Pro Stock team at Pomona. Photo by Matt Polito.
Richard Gadson ran 6.767 seconds at 199.82 mph on Saturday to qualify in the fourth starting position.
In round one, Gadson defeated Ryan Oehler (foul) with a 6.839-second/198.26 mph run. Gadson posted a 6.873-second/197.02 mph run in a second-round loss to Steve Johnson (6.831 seconds/195.11 mph), ending his rookie season with three runner-up finishes and third place in the overall championship standings.
In round one, Gadson defeated Ryan Oehler (foul) with a 6.839-second/198.26 mph run. Gadson posted a 6.873-second/197.02 mph run in a second-round loss to Steve Johnson (6.831 seconds/195.11 mph), ending his rookie season with three runner-up finishes and third place in the overall championship standings.
Richard Gadsen on his Hayabusa at Pomona. Photo by Matt Polito.
“The 22 light I cut today in the second round should be able to win a lot of rounds, but I just wasn’t able to pin the tail on the donkey,” Gadson said. “I got off to a slow start at the beginning of the season and didn’t really hit my stride until the U.S. Nationals in Indy, which put us in a good spot for the Countdown to the Championship. We started off hot in the countdown but started to struggle more towards the end. But that’s racing. I want to win, and I feel like I’m capable of doing it. That’s what I’m here to compete for.”
Gadson’s strong season performance puts him high on the list of contenders to win the NHRA Rookie of the Year award, which is awarded to a first-year racer in any of the four professional classes by voting based on a combination of on-track performance, fan engagement and social media presence. As the highest finishing rookie in any of the pro classes, Gadson hopes his overall season performance will be enough to seal the coveted award, which will be announced at the NHRA award banquet Monday evening.
“There are people who have been out here for 20 years who would do anything to be in the position I’m in. It’s something I never thought was possible. It’s a dream come true and I’m ecstatic to be here,” Gadson said. “I learned a lot this season and feel like I’m better equipped now for what it will take to win next year and for us collectively as a team to have two strong bikes in contention for the entire season.”
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki crew chief Andrew Hines admitted that missing Friday’s qualifying sessions caused him to be over-aggressive in his tuning on Saturday, which in turn put extra pressure on the team Sunday.
“I messed up the first qualifying run, which put us behind the eight ball for the second run. I got greedy trying to get all the bonus points and almost got none, which meant we couldn’t lock up the championship Saturday,” Hines said. “We really wanted to leave this race with double hardware for the championship and the win, but I got gun-shy in the final and went too soft with the tune-up because I was worried about spinning the tire.”
Hines credited the championship to a combination of talent, performance, and teamwork.
“Last year we turned the class on its head, brought in new talent with Gaige, and showed what a world-class rider and machine are truly capable of when combined with performance and perseverance,” Hines said. “The competition this season was tough, with Matt Smith and his team bringing their A game all year long. We faced some adversity with rules changes, which we were able to overcome, and still found a way to bring home the championship for Suzuki, RevZilla, Motul and everybody at Vance & Hines who worked so hard for it.”
At the conclusion of the 2024 NHRA season, Herrera and Gadson finished first and third in the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings with 2,804 and 2,511 points, respectively.
The RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines team will return to action for the 2025 Pro Stock Motorcycle season March 6-9, 2025, at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL.
About Vance & Hines Motorsports
Vance & Hines Motorsports is a powerhouse in the world of motorcycle racing, boasting a rich legacy of success. With a focus on innovation, performance, and a commitment to pushing boundaries, the team continues to redefine excellence in the NHRA and MotoAmerica. For more information, visit www.vanceandhinesmotorsports.com.
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A 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Photo courtesy Triumph.
The award-winning Tiger Sport 660 gains a host of new rider-focused technology for 2025, raising the bar in a competitive market. With its characterful triple engine and agile handling, it’s perfect for riders looking for a bike that adapts to their needs, adding fun to the city commute or weekend exploring.
Triumph Motorcycles has added advanced technology usually reserved for larger capacity segments, including a new ‘Sport’ rider mode, smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation, Cruise Control, and the Triumph Shift Assist up and down quickshifter. With Optimized Cornering ABS and traction control also included as standard, the new Tiger Sport 660 provides an even more versatile performance.
Its unique 660cc triple engine offers the perfect blend of low down, mid-range, and top end performance that’s become synonymous with Triumph triples, and the Tiger Sport 660 delivers over 90% of the peak torque available throughout the rev range.
Showa suspension with remote preload adjustment ensures switching between solo riding and touring fully loaded can be achieved with ease. Nissin brakes and Michelin tires provide confidence-inspiring control and agility.
The Tiger Sport’s sporty and fun engine character, distinctive design, protective bodywork, and comfortable ergonomics, make it the ultimate middleweight all around adventure tourer. This is further enhanced by design details like the integrated pannier mounts, which makes travelling with luggage easy and seamless, a large 4.5-gal (17.2 liter) fuel tank to help riders travel further and longer, and a windscreen that can be adjusted with just one hand and no tools.
Paul Stroud – Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles
“The Tiger Sport 660 delivers a better combination of performance, versatility and fun, than any other middleweight adventure sport bike. Since 2021, this model has won awards for its confidence-inspiring, agile and sporty ride. In fact, our customers have told us that they find this bike so capable, they want to travel longer distances, so we have been looking at how we can make the ride even more comfortable. That’s why we’ve introduced extra rider-focused technology for 2025. With Optimized Cornering ABS and traction control included as standard, plus Cruise Control and Triumph Shift Assist, this bike offers riders incredibly good value compared to the competition. Coupled with the Tiger Sport 660’s low cost of ownership, I believe we have created a very compelling overall package.”
SPORTY PERFORMANCE
With 80 HP (81 PS) at 10,250 RPM and 47.2 ft-lb (64 Nm) of torque at 6,250 RPM, the Tiger Sport 660’s triple engine delivers smooth, responsive, and linear power at every twist of the throttle. The slip-assist clutch further enhances rideability, reducing clutch effort for smoother gear changes and less fatigue, even on longer rides. The addition of Triumph Shift Assist, enables fast, seamless gear changes, enhances the sporty riding experience and makes the Tiger Sport 660 even more dynamic.
URBAN & TOURING CAPABILITY
Designed for long journeys and daily commutes alike, the Tiger Sport 660 features an upright riding position, adjustable windscreen, and a plush seat for both rider and passenger comfort. The ergonomics are further enhanced by integrated passenger grab handles. Built for all day comfort, the Showa 1.61” (41mm) upside-down cartridge forks and monoshock rear suspension with preload adjustment ensures stability, whether riding solo or with a passenger. Its 4.5 gal (17.2-liter) fuel tank provides plenty of range for longer adventures. Michelin Road 5 tires provide superior grip in all conditions and Nissin twin 12.2” (310mm) disc brakes enhance confidence and agility. With a wet weight of just 456 lbs. (207 kg), a seat height of 32.9 inches (835mm) and a narrow frame, the Tiger Sport 660 is lightweight and nimble, making it easy to maneuver through traffic or on twisty back roads.
RIDER-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY
The big update for 2025 is the addition of more rider-focused technology, meeting demand from customers for the opportunity to ride further, and have even more fun, on the Tiger Sport 660. As a result, the Tiger Sport 660 now has three riding modes, gaining a new Sport setting in addition to Road and Rain. From instant throttle response for a fast, fun ride or softer power delivery in challenging conditions, these modes adjust the bike’s performance to match each rider’s needs. Cruise Control is now included as standard, making the Tiger Sport 660 even more suitable for relaxed motorway riding, helping riders maintain a steady speed and reducing fatigue over long distances. Optimized Cornering ABS delivers exceptional stopping power exactly when it’s needed, while Switchable Traction Control and ride by wire system helps riders stay steady in adverse conditions, offering a safer, more controlled ride without sacrificing any of the fun.
Riders also benefit from a large LCD display which incorporates a full-color TFT screen that is easy to read and accessible at a glance, while the My Triumph Connectivity system is now included as standard, enabling turn-by-turn navigation, call handling, and music control.
ON THE ROAD
There are more than 40 dedicated Tiger Sport 660 accessories, including integrated panniers with optional color-coded inserts, twin helmet top box, luggage rack, a 7.9-gal (30-liter) roll bag, plus a dual comfort seat and belly pan. Cost of ownership is an important factor for customers within this category, which is why Triumph has ensured the Tiger Sport 660 has the lowest service workshop time in the category, a class-leading 10,000miles / 16,000km service interval and a global two-year unlimited mileage warranty, which also covers Genuine Triumph Accessories. Together with an on the road price which starts at $9,696 USD and $11,695 CAD, this makes the Tiger Sport 660 exceptional value for money.
Customers can choose Sapphire Black or from three premium colors: Roulette Green, Carnival Red or Crystal White. Bikes will be arriving in dealerships from January, 2025.
Find out more at triumphmotorcycles.com
2024 World Champion Jorge Martin's new Aprilia RS-GP. The machine has a revised tail section and new ducting leading from the trailing edge of the fairing back underneath the seat. Photos by Michael Gougis.
Post-season testing began on Tuesday morning at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with teams slowly unveiling new components and liveries and riders getting used to new teams and new surroundings.
On a chilly but sunny morning, riders were slow to take to the track, with test riders Michele Pirro and Lorenzo Savadori putting in more laps than anyone else in the first hour. Times were slow, with Alex Marquez’ 1:40.213 two seconds off the all-time best lap.
KTM trialled a new tail section and exhausts. Note the winglet that has clearly been 3D-printed and epoxied to the hand-scruffed carbon-fiber. The pace of aero development in MotoGP is rapid.Closeup of the swingarm aero on the KTM RC16. Note that the horizontal element is an airfoil with a fenced end on the winglet.A naked KTM RC16. Note the unpainted carbon-fiber frame and massive radiator. Extracting heat from a modern MotoGP machine has become a serious challenge.Meet the new boss. Marc Marquez has what he wanted – a full factory ride on the best machine in the paddock. Here he listens as factory Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi speaks.
Prototype Yamaha YZR-M1. Photos by Michael Gougis.
On Monday, MotoGP teams prepared for the first post-season test, with squads rolling out new machines and riders acquainting themselves with new crew members ahead of Tuesday’s activities at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Fresh off of winning the 2024 MotoGP World Championship with Ducati and Jorge Martin, the Pramac racing squad rolled its new Yamaha YZR-M1 prototypes into their garage. Pramac switched to Yamaha for 2025, giving the Japanese company two additional machines on the grid. This is expected to help the company and the two-bike factory team gather data and feedback as they try to improve their dismal level of performance–the factory team did not score a single podium in 2024. After Sunday’s race, former World Champion Fabio Quartararo praised the company’s revitalized development efforts. “If we test an engine and it is better, we have it at the next race,” Quartararo said.
Close-up of the left side of the fairing on a prototype Yamaha YZR-M1 in the Pramac Racing garage on Monday.
Clad in unpainted black fairings, the Pramac machines featured new aerodynamics, particularly down the side of the upper fairing, in a configuration similar to that seen on the factory-team KTM RC16 racebikes in 2024.
Jack Miller landed at Pramac for 2025 after KTM let him go. He was in the garage with his new team on Monday.
Luigi “Gigi” Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse and the architect of the all-conquering Desmosedici machines that have dominated MotoGP for the last three seasons, appeared for a brief news conference in the media center at Barcelona. Dall’Igna says he is confident that Ducati will remain competitive in 2025 with six bikes on the grid, down from eight in 2024, but “the real problem is that Martin is leaving to another company and same for Enea (Bastianini). This is the difference between 2024 and 2025.”
Luigi “Gigi” Dall’Igna.Jake Dixon (96) will move to the Moto2 ELF Marc VDS Racing Team on a Boscoscura chassis in 2025. One of his racebikes was left unattended in an empty garage. It is hard to imagine ever getting this close to an unattended MotoGP racebike without a crew member or security guard ushering you away. But Moto2 bikes are a different story.MotoGP is rolling out its new logo and branding ahead of Tuesday’s test.
Daniel May (1S) and Dennis Donohoe R11) in an AHRMA BEARS race at Laguna Seca, 2021. EtechPhoto.com
AHRMA Announces 2025 Road Race Schedule
(November 18, Knoxville, Tennessee) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2025 National Road Racing series brings history to life during 10 weekends at racetracks across the United States.
“ARHMA’s 2025 National Roadracing Series schedule promises to be our most dynamic yet, as we celebrate the rich legacy and spirit of historic motorsport,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “We look forward to welcoming racers, enthusiasts, and fans to join us as we honor speed and tradition through a thrilling journey across iconic tracks. Here’s to another year of preserving the passion that fuels us all!”
The 2025 season kicks off February 14 with a full weekend of competition at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA and will conclude the weekend of October 2, during the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, in Birmingham, AL.
The racing schedule includes back-to-back stops in the West starting at the “big” track at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, CA followed by AHRMA’s first visit to Inde Motorsports Ranch, in Wilcox AZ.
Mark your calendar now for some of the world’s best classic motorcycle racing events.
2025 AHRMA National Road Racing Series Schedule*
2/14-16 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
3/14-16 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
4/18-20 Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA
4/25-27 Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox AZ
5/30-6/1 Motorsport Park Hastings; Hastings, NE
6/20-22 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
8/1-3 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
8/15-17 Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA
9/5-7 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH
**10/2-5 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
*Preliminary Schedule as of 11/14/2024, subject to change
**The Barber Vintage Festival event is a no refund event. All road racers MUST BE FULL Members (no weekend memberships are available)
The AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) and the Sidecar Racing School (SRS) will be held on Friday of most events except the Barber Vintage Festival. Pass the school on Friday and be eligible to race the weekend. Final school schedule will be announced at a later date.
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
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