Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Just yesterday my mind was wandering back to 2004 to my Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR racebike’s slipper clutch – a first at the time and considered to be high-technology. Today, I am focused on Kawasaki’s completely redesigned 2011 Ninja ZX-10R.

Motorcycle Legislation

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has expressed concern to Gov. Bob McDonnell over a recent motorcycle-only checkpoint in northern Virginia, calling the stop "discriminatory."

Motorcycle Legislation

Federal lawmakers have sent a bipartisan letter to the leadership of a key U.S. House committee to urge support for a bill that prohibits federal funding for motorcycle-only traffic checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

Atlanta, Georgia

Yamaha Supercross riders James Stewart and Kyle Regal visited the Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 as part of the Team San Manuel Community Outreach Program.

Ducati Diavel

Saturday night at the local watering hole with your riding buddies and you hear it before you see it, aggressive and moving fast. Creating as much attention as the bike is the lettering on the side, "Ducati Diavel".

Motorcycle Legislation

Motorcycle Industry News

Rise Above Consulting, a full service public relations and marketing agency focusing on the American V-twin motorcycle industry, is pleased to announce a recent addition to their notable team of public relations specialists.

AMA Flat Track

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) amateur dirt-trackers will compete at half-mile and short-track venues, including the Daytona Flat Track Stadium’s world-class limestone oval, March 5-8 at the four-round 2011 AMA Racing Winter Dirt Track National Championships in Georgia and Florida.

V Star 950 Cruising

When something as basic as a fine work suit fits well, it is obvious. Everyone you meet can see it, and a well-tailored suit inspires confidence and breeds achievement. With the notable exception of the Talking Heads’ David Byrne in Stop Making Sense, few find success in a too-large, ill-fitting suit. The world of motorcycling is no different, of course, where finding the machine that fits you perfectly is the goal to pursue–larger is not always better. The Star V Star 950 is the perfect fit.

Indian, the name is still synonymous with motorcycles in the minds of many. Neale Bayly rides the newest iteration of this iconic brand in the August / September 2009 issue of Ultimate MotorCycling, and takes a look inside the new company building America’s latest cruiser. Also, Kelly Callan rides the backroads of Georgia on Star motorcycles’ latest touring bike, the V Star 950 Tourer.

At the other end of the speed spectrum we have Rocky Robinson’s personal chase for the land speed record. It’s a fascinating story, with pencil rolls and blocks of melting ice.

The Southeast Region of the Concours Owners Group is pleased to invite you to western North Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and northeastern Georgia, for the 2009 National Rally, `Shiftin n Grinnin’. Now if you are wondering why three states are listed, Tennessee is less that two miles north and Georgia is less than 70 miles south of the rally site. This tri state corner hosts some of the most notable and challenging roads east of the Mississippi: Deal’s Gap, Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, Foothills Parkway, and a lot more.

National Guard Jordan Suzuki on the Front Row at Road Atlanta.

Michael Jordan Motorsports rider and Georgia native Geoff May continues to excel at Superpole, putting his #54 National Guard Jordan Suzuki on the front row for the second straight AMA Pro Racing American Superbike round today at Road Atlanta. Improving upon his Position 4 (P4) at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana CA, May piloted his Suzuki GSX-R 1000 around the 2.56 mile Road Atlanta circuit in 1:26.943 to place himself in P3 on the grid.

Ducati rider Larry Pegram is set to continue Team Foremost Pegram Racing’s podium success from round two.

Team Foremost Pegram Racing has arrived and begun preparations for the third round of the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike Championship; to be held this weekend at the Road Atlanta road course in Braselton, Georgia.

This Weekend’s Event Features Dual American Superbike and Daytona SportBike Races.

Round 3 of the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing Series will be held at the legendary Road Atlanta road course this weekend where the AMA Pro Suzuki Superbike Showdown will feature a full slate of six races in a packed weekend of AMA Pro motorcycle road racing action on the 2.55-mile road course.

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