AMA Pro Racing 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Schedule Update

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2013) – In coordination with longtime GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing event promoter M1 PowerSports and in conjunction with the recent release regarding their plans for 2013, AMA Pro Racing announced today a revision to the 2013 schedule.

“We are very thankful for all of the efforts of M1 PowerSports,” said Michael Gentry, Chief Operating Officer of AMA Pro Racing. “While it is unfortunate that a GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing event promoted by M1 PowerSports was not possible for 2013, we’re excited about the ideas they have for events in 2014 and beyond...

AMA Pro Racing Invests in Airfence, Expresses Gratitude to Roadracing World Action Fund

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2013) – AMA Pro Racing officials announced today that the company has made an important investment in rider safety and will be taking delivery of a brand new inventory of Airfence for enhancing the protection of riders at GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing events. For many years, the Roadracing World Action Fund (RWAF), a non-profit organization which focuses on promoting rider safety with an emphasis on the use of soft barriers, has graciously provided AMA Pro Racing with a supply of Airfence to help protect their professional athletes...

SUPRINE MACHINERY, INC. ANNOUNCES THE EXODUS – THE ULTRA-PERFORMANCE RECUMBENT MOTORCYCLE

Exodus

Suprine Machinery, Inc., announces the arrival of the EXODUS, the breakthrough recumbent motorcycle that offers extraordinary levels of performance in all dimensions.

The EXODUS leads the way on several fronts:

Engineered Design – The rider is seated in a bucket seat 7” above the ground, strapped in by a 5-point harness, within a mid-engine chassis.

Hybrid Exoskeleton – The rider and engine are surrounded by a hybrid space frame/roll cage that provides unparalleled rigidity, comfort, and safety.

Low and Streamlined – The overall height of the Exodus is less than 43”, the center of gravity is more than a foot lower than other motorcycles, and the frontal area is nearly 50% less than other moto...

Pirelli at Donington Park emphasises the new standard SC0 soft compound, encouraged by the results obtained at Monza

The new 17 inch Diablo Superbike SC0 tyres could be the race solution for the rear in the event of high temperatures. Alternatively the riders will be able to count on various SC1 and SC2 blend solutions, as well as the intermediate and wet tyres

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Donington Park (United Kingdom), 20 May 2013 – Pirelli embarks on English soil armed with the results and satisfactions obtained in the first rounds of the eni FIM World Superbike Championship, but well aware that there is still plenty of season ahead full of challenges and problems...

Lorenzo and Rossi Endure a Race of Attrition in Le Mans

Yamaha at LeMans

Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi endured a nightmare race today in the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France. Having enjoyed a dry track for both practice and qualifying the riders had to contend with full wet conditions to start today’s race.

Lorenzo started from second on the grid and was able to hold behind race leader Andrea Dovizioso initially until passed by Dani Pedrosa with 26 laps to go. As the laps wound down the reigning World Champion gradually dropped position, fighting a wet but slowly drying track with a less than optimum set up. Lorenzo eventually crossed the line in seventh place to claim nine Championship points that keep him in third position in the overall standings.

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HUSQVARNA AND HUSABERG REUNITED

“WE BRING TOGETHER WHAT BELONGS TOGETHER”

The year 2013 will be remembered in motorcycling history as the year that Husqvarna was reborn.

HUSQVARNA STARTS A NEW ERA OF GREAT SUCCESS

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Following the acquisition of Husqvarna by Pierer Industries AG and after careful analysis and evaluation of all aspects, it was decided to reunite what came out of shared roots 25 years ago. In other words, Husqvarna will enter a positive new era by combining its own rich heritage with Husaberg’s state-of-the-art technology.

NEW HUSQVARNA MODEL LINEUP TO BE PRESENTED IN OCTOBER

The new generation of Husqvarna models is already in progress: a new line-up, with brand new exclusive design and the latest technology is being developed and will be offered in the segment...

Rossi Leads the Yamahas as Le Mans Begins

Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi wrapped up the first day of action at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France as the fastest Yamaha rider and third overall behind rival Dani Pedrosa. The Italian spent the day’s two free practice sessions working to set up his YZR-M1 for the Le Mans circuit, focusing on a soft front and hard rear tyre combination. Rossi opted for the 2012 M1 chassis for the Le Mans weekend whilst the team continues to evaluate the difference between the old and new. The final session saw the nine-time World Champion improve to climb from seventh to second, dropping to third at the end just 0.138 seconds from first. Rossi was also the fastest rider through the second sector of the Le Mans circuit.

Teammate Jorge Lorenzo was as usua...

Victory Motorcycles & ‘The Gunny’ to Salute U.S. Military on Rolling Thunder Ride in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day Weekend

MEDINA, MN (May 16, 2013) – Victory Motorcycles and actor, avid Victory rider and retired U.S. Marine R. Lee Ermey – best known as “The Gunny” – are taking part in Rolling Thunder XXVI, the Memorial Day weekend motorcycle ride honoring U.S. military personnel who have sacrificed all for the sake of our freedom. The annual Rolling Thunder demonstration will take place Sunday, May 26, in Washington, D.C.

The Gunny – best known for his role as a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant in the film, “Full Metal Jacket” – is deeply involved in advocating for the rights of active and retired or discharged members of the U.S. armed forces...

Words and static pictures by Kenn Stamp

Action shots by Mark Frankenfield

Jacket in the off-road shots is the Navigator jacket from Triumph – review coming soon.

Jacket and gloves in the on-road shots is the Adventure Mesh jacket and Adventure Mesh gloves – reviews coming soon.

As I rode the 2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC for this review I couldn’t help but think that sometimes too much of a good thing is a bad thing. And sometimes too much of a good thing is a very good thing. And sometimes too much of a good thing is……well it’s both good and bad and I think the Tiger Explorer XC fits this category.

Before you throw rocks, sticks, rotten eggs or anything else let me explain.

I’m not saying the ’13 Tiger Explorer XC isn’t a good bike...

BMW Motorrad USA Introduces The 2014 F 800 GS Adventure

Authentic GS Adventure Experience in a Mid-Size Motorcycle

BMW F 800

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 2, 2013… Building upon a track record of success in the large-capacity and mid-size enduro segments, BMW Motorrad proudly offers the new F 800 GS Adventure. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented F 800 GS, the Adventure model offers an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality and off-road capability. Following the tradition of the popular boxer-engined GS Adventure models, it provides off-road-oriented touring aficionados, world travellers and endure fans with an authentic GS Adventure experience in the mid-size segment.

The F 800 GS Adventure is powered by the liquid-cooled 798 cc four-valve twin-cylinder engine featured on th...