News & Events

Yamaha pulls wraps off all-new mid-sized naked sportbike
The 2011 FZ8 is designed to fill the gap between the FZ6 and FZ1.

Yamaha announces Super Tenere for U.S. market in 2011
Yamaha announces its 1,200cc parallel-twin-powered adventure tourer is coming to the U.S. market.

Honda announces more 2011 models
The 2011 Fury, Interstate, Shawdow RS, CRF mini-bikes and Big Red...

California senate passes bill to require stock motorcycle exhausts
The bill has moved to Governor Schwarzenegger's desk.

Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix won by Pedrosa
American and polesitter Ben Spies finishes third on his Tech 3 Yamaha behind Jorge Lorenzo.

Bryan Smith wins Indy Mile on a Kawasaki
History was made on the fabled Indiana State Fairgrounds mile as Kawasaki Monster Energy Werner-Springsteen Racing's Bryan Smith won the main event.

Taddy Blazusiak wins third straight Endurocross
Red Bull KTM rider Taddy Blazusiak is on fire in this year's AMA Endurocross Championship Series.

AMA Racing Land Speed Grand Championships heat up Bonneville
Some of the fastest motorcyclists in the world take to the Bonneville Salt Flats today as the 2010 AMA Racing Land Speed Grand Championships kick into high gear near Salt Lake City.

AMA Arenacross Series features 14-race schedule for 2011
Three-time Champion Josh Demuth will defend his title against the world's best Arenacross racers.

Ride for Kids raises $180,000 over weekend
Events in Asheville, N.C., and Ann Arbor, Mich., mark the 450th and 451st Ride for Kids rides.

AMA Pro Hillclimbers rock the Granite State
First-time event in Canaan, N.H., is round nine of the 2010 AMA Pro Hilclimb Championship Series.

Timeline of key events in Indianapolis police officer crash into motorcyclists
Timeline related to Indianapolis police officer that crashed into motorcyclists, killing one and critically injuring two others.

Statements on the passing of USGPRU racer Peter Lenz
Peter Lenz, from Vancouver, Wash., succumbed to traumatic injuries suffered in a crash on the warm-up lap of the USGPRU race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Aug. 29.

Lucas Oil Motocross Championship news from Southwick: Did Dungey do it?
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider was in a position to claim the 450 crown going into the race. Find out if he did it here.

Team USA takes gold at FIM Junior Motocross World Championships
The AMA congratulates Team USA, which raced to victory against the world's top junior riders at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, Aug. 22-24, in Dardon Gueugnon, France.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Dr. Ray Ochs honored by the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
Dr. Ray Ochs, director of training systems for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), was honored at the annual conference for the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA), held in Columbus, Ohio on Aug. 20-22.

Tucker Rocky sales associates support American Motorcyclist Association with 100 percent membership
The AMA is pleased to announce that AMA corporate member Tucker Rocky has increased its support of the motorcycling advocacy and lifestyle association by achieving 100 percent AMA membership among the company's sales associates.

Drunk driving charges dropped against Indianapolis police officer who crashed into motorcyclists
On-duty patrolman killed one and critically injured two others.

Ryan Dungey could claim 450 national title at Southwick
Trey Canard hopes to extend his win streak to five at the historic Massachusetts sand track.

Big Sky XC goes to Nathan Woods
A gnarly course greets riders at round six of the AMA West Hare Scrambles Championship Series.

Russell Bobbitt wins in Maine
Russell Bobbitt kept his title hopes alive – barely – by taking the win at round nine of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series in Noble, Maine.

Nicky Hayden is Grand Marshal of Lucas Oil Indy Mile
the 2006 MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden returns to his dirt track roots at the Lucas Oil Indy Mile on Aug. 28.

Henry Wiles wins sixth straight Peoria TT
Henry Wiles continues his dominance of the historic track on the AMA Pro K&N Filters Grand National Championship circuit.

Tim Ferry will be honored at FMF Steel City National
The retired fan favorite will participate in opening ceremonies and race coverage.

Creamer claims championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch ATV Motocross
Josh Creamer sealed his first ever ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship at the final race of the 2010 season.

Springfield, Peoria and Indy Mile next up for J.D. Beach
One of the most successful 18-year-old motorcycle racers in the world, J.D. Beach races a variety of disciplines.

Motorbikes Plus will back round nine of AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series
Local KTM dealer is adding money to the pro purse.

World's fastest junior motocrossers ready to roost
Riders from around the world are vying for qualifying spots at the FIM Junior World Motocross Championships.

Sunday brings redemption for some at Suzuki White Lightning AMA Pro Nationals
Team Graves Yamaha AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike points leader Josh Hayes had a day where he totally reasserted himself at the top of the tables in every way.

Saturday AMA Pro Racing Superbike action from VIR
Saturday saw three thrilling AMA Pro Road Racing races at the 2.25-mile Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.

Dungey leads international podium with win at Unadilla
After a three-week break, the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship returned to action for Round 9 on Saturday with the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National from Unadilla Valley Sports Center.

AMA announces riders for AMA Team USA for 2010 Motocross of Nations
Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short and Trey Canard will lead the charge at Thunder Valley this September 25-26 when the U.S. takes on the world at the galaxy's biggest motocross race.

New plan adds 40,000 acres for off-highway riding at Glamis
One of the country’s most popular off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding areas could soon see nearly 40,000 acres returned to the OHV ledger, thanks to a new plan developed by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

On-duty police officer charged with drunk driving in crash that killed motorcyclist
An Indianapolis police officer who crashed into two motorcycles, killing one rider and injuring two others, has been charged with seven felony counts of drunk driving and reckless homicide.

U.S. Interior Department eyeing possible closure of millions more acres to off-highway riding
Recently revealed documents show that a federal land management agency has been talking about changing land-use designations on public land that could close from 35 million to 140 million acres to off-highway riding.

AMA seeks suspension of grant program that targets motorcyclists with checkpoints
A federal traffic safety agency is offering law enforcement agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars to set up checkpoints that target only motorcyclists, and the AMA wants to know why.

Jason Anderson wins AMA Racing Motocross Horizon Award
The Monster Energy Team Green Kawasaki rider won four of his six motos in the 450 A and 250 A/Pro Sport classes and took the national championship in 450 A.

Recall: 2010 Honda VT1300s were shipped with the wrong sticker
Owners can get a new sticker with the correct gross axle weight rating in the mail.

More details uncovered in national-monument designations threatening off-highway riding
A Salt Lake City television station has reported more information about a federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) internal memo related to the possible designation of national monuments.

Video: An open-class hillclimber talks about the sport
Brad Cain, a 30-year hillclimber from Woodbury, Minn., talks about competing at the 2010 AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships.

Video: Amanda Campbell, 2010 AMA Amateur Hillclimb Women's Class Champ
Amanda Campbell beat out the competition at the 2010 AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships at the Devil's Staircase in Oregonia, Ohio.

AMA Racing Hillclimb champions crowned on Devil's Staircase
The AMA congratulates the AMA members who earned AMA Racing amateur national No. 1 plates in 20 classes at the 2010 AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships.

Pittsburgh Ride for Kids raises $55,000 for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The 10th annual event brought together more than 300 riders and other supporters.

AMA amateur motocross champions crowned at Loretta Lynn's
Saturday action at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's saw more champions crowned.

Yamaha recalls 2005-10 R6s for reflector placement
Yamaha says the reflector height doesn't comply with federal law.

2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship: Thursday Results
Day 3 of the 2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship from Loretta Lynn's Ranch produced more of the same exciting action.

Some Ducatis recalled for fastener issues
MTS1200 have issues with centerstand and steering head fasteners.

Harley-Davidson Foundation gives $1 million to Disabled American Veterans
Harley-Davidson Inc. has awarded a second $1 million grant from the Harley-Davidson Foundation to the non-profit organization, the Disabled American Veterans.

2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship: Wednesday Results
How is your favorite rider doing at Loretta Lynn's? Check here to find out.

AMA Team USA for FIM Motocross of Nations: Learn more at the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National
American motocross fans will find out more about AMA Team USA for the 2010 RedBull FIM Motocross of Nations at the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National.

Exclusive distributor for Gas Gas motorcycles named
The company, Gas Gas Offroad, is based in Georgia and will import the Spanish dirtbikes into the United States.

2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship: Tuesday Results
Results from Tuesday racing action at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships from Loretta Lynn's Ranch.

Motojournalist for a day: Tumu Rock
New York City resident is heading to the Yamaha Champions School to report on the experience for American Motorcyclist magazine.

Live Audiocast: California Senate Bill 435 (motorcycle exhaust) to be heard today in Assembly Committee on Appropriations
Senate Bill 435, the motorcycle exhaust bill, introduced by Senator Fran Pavley, would require stock exhaust on all model year 2011 and newer motorcycles.

Live results from AMA Amateur Motocross Nationals
Keep tabs on your favorite rider at the Ranch.

Navy SEALs storm AMA Amateur Motocross Nationals at Loretta Lynn's
Navy SEAL Stacey Virgin races for national titles in Hurrican Mills, Tenn., this week.

Ride for Kids tops $198,000 in Wisconsin, New York
August got off to a great start for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, with Ride for Kids events in Wisconsin and New York combining to raise $198,570.

Cody Webb seals AMA/NATC National Trials Championship
The northern Californian wins the title at the Donner Ski Ranch with one round to go.

AMA Team USA announced for 2010 International Six Days Enduro
The AMA is pleased to announce the riders who will contest the 85th International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) for AMA Team USA.

Next generation of motocross superstars to be crowned next week in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
The AMA congratulates the 1,486 AMA members who have qualified for the biggest week in amateur motocross: the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil.

Video: 2010 Indianapolis Red Bull Grand Prix
The 2010 Indianapolis Red Bull Grand Prix: Are you fired up yet?

Valentino Rossi Yamaha R1 to be auctioned for charity
An upgraded version of Yamaha's top-line roadracer will be offered at Bonham's annual Classic California auction this coming November.

AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship will air on Versus
The 2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship from Loretta Lynn Ranch will return to Versus Network with HD coverage of the world's largest single motocross event.

Harley-Davidson announces three new models for 2011
The new lineup includes the SuperLow, the XR1200X and the Road Glide Ultra.

Groups opposing ethanol increase in gas launch campaign 
for more testing
Groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline.

Local coverage from AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships
Local station WSIL TV in Southern Illinois covered the last day of the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships.

Marysville, Kansas City Ride for Kids raise more than $109,000
The Ride for Kids program raised $109,610 fr the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend at events in Marysville, Ohio, and Overland Park, Kan.

Charlie Mullins endures at 85th Jack Pine
Yamaha rider Charlie Mullins can add one of the most prestigious off-road events in the country to his growing list of accomplishments this year.

Janniro strikes first in AMA/USA Speedway National Championship
You never know what to expect in speedway racing, and that certainly goes for the national championship series.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: The 2010 Horizon Award winner is...
Three riders made a case for winning the AMA Racing Dirt Track Horizon Award. One rider is taking it home.

Recall: Some 2010 Harley-Davidson's for incorrect fork springs
Fork leg assemblies may have been assembled using the wrong fork springs.

Recall: 2005-09 BMW R 1200 RT Police motorcycles
The bracket that supports an "audible signalling device" can fail.

Recall: 2009 Star Vmax for electrical issues
There could be excessive electrical resistance in the ground wire from the accelerator position sensor due to an insufficiently crimped connection.

AMA unveils first-ever national motorcyclist voter guide
The AMA is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Voter Guide, a comprehensive online voter guide designed to educate AMA members on how their elected officials acted upon and voted on motorcycle-relevant issues.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: That's a wrap for Group 1
Youth champions claim their hardware at the next to last day of racing at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships.

AMA announces team for FIM Junior Motocross World Championships
A talented team of the fastest motocross racers in AMA amateur racing is gearing up to take on the world at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship.

Husqvarna releases new two-stroke models for 2011
Husqvarna says its brand-new WR250 and WR300 demonstrate Husqvarna’s ongoing commitment to two-strokes.

Fingernail-painting driver who crashed into motorcyclist sentenced to 18 months
Lora Hunt, the motorist who crashed into motorcyclist Anita Zaffke in a Chicago suburb in 2009 and killed her, has been sentenced to 18 months of nighttime-only imprisonment.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Wells makes bid for Horizon consideration
Every year that Albion, N.Y., rider Ryan Wells has performed exceptionally on Du Quoin’s crushed limestone half-mile, and Wednesday’s race action was no exception.

AMA/USA Speedway National Championship gets rolling in Auburn, Calif.
Some of the most thrilling racing on two wheels gets under way Friday night when the opening round of the 2010 AMA/USA Speedway National Championship kicks off at Fast Friday's Motorcycle Speedway in Auburn, Calif.

AMA Racing remains committed to AMA Dragbike
Promoters interested in sanctioning individual drag-racing events or in discussing the future of the AMA Dragbike National Championship Series should contact AMA Racing.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: TT moves indoors for Group 1
With rain pounding the area, the AMA Racing crew improvised and re-worked the indoor short-track into a TT course for Group 1 racers.

American Honda takes wraps off some 2011 off-road models and ATVs
American Honda Motor Company’s Powersports Division announced to its dealers today an additional release of off-road models and ATVs for the 2011 model year.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Group 2 TT cut short by weather
Horizon hopeful get in most of their mains, but Mother Nature shuts down some action later in the day.

Suzuki announces additional 2011 models
In addition to these new bikes for 2011, the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary of international racing this summer.

Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships going retro
Dungey sits atop the standings with six straight wins.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Group 2 gets its turn
The Horizon award hopefuls are starting to make their mark at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, starting with Sunday’s short-track program.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Day 2 on the short track
The 125 Modified class was one of the most exciting in the Group 1 program on the second day of short-track racing.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Group 1 attacks the short track
Racing from the first day of the 2010 AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships is now history.

Pilot study offers insight for larger federal investigation of motorcycle crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published the results from a pilot study that tested methodologies to be used in a more in-depth investigation into motorcycle crashes.

Pro off-highway recreation bill headed to President's desk
A pro off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation bill, H.R. 689, is headed to President Obama's desk.

1939 AJS wins Grand Marshal's Choice Award at annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show
A number of expertly restored motorcycles and original classics were on hand for the annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Ride 'Em Don't Hide 'Em Bike Shows at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Road Race Grand Championships: Hayden Gillim wins AMA Road Race Horizon Award
Hayden Gillim, a 15-year-old roadracer from Philpot, Ky., earned the prestigious AMA Road Race Horizon Award.

Road Race Grand Championships: Exciting battle in 750 Superbike
Gillim, 15, of Philpot, Ky. led the pack into the first turn with Garrett Gerloff, 14, of Trussville, Ala., right on his tail.

Road Race Grand Championships: Hayden Gillim wins another
Hayden Gillim wins the 600 Superbike race at AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

Road Race Grand Championships: Hayden Gillim wins 750 Supersport
Hayden Gillim won the 750 Supersport race at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships today at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Road Race Grand Championships: Gerrett Gerloff draws first blood
Horizon hopeful wins the 600 Supersport race at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

Florida motorcycling fatalities drop 24% from 2008 to 2009
The "Traffic Crash Statistic Report 2009" summarizes data that state and local law enforcement agencies submit to Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Road Race Grand Championships: Garrett Gerloff wins Premier Supersport race
Horizon hopefuls Gerloff and Stefano Mesa face off for the first time at Mid-Ohio.

Road Race Grand Championships: Race for the Horizon Award
Trio of riders vying for the honor at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.