Motorcycle Industry & Racing News

Motorcycle Industry & Racing News

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Manx GP: Junior Classic Race Results

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 21:36

Isle of Man

Alan Oversby on the 1970 MV Agusta got the second race of the day away on time at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com shortly after 1.15pm with the Junior Classic motorcycles starting ahead of the Lightweight Classic Race.

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Ironhorse Widebody | Motorcycle Trailer

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 21:13

Motorcycle Hauler

Eight and one half feet wide at the motorcycle handlebar level, a floor that's 12.5 feet long and almost 8 feet wide, plenty of clearance for all but the most extreme motorbike windshields, and standard non-slip floors let you load and strap down a couple of Harley-Davidson Baggers side-by-side without being an acrobat.

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Indy MotoGP: No Smooth Slide for Hayden

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 17:15

Red Bull Grand Prix

The American Nicky Hayden was hoping for a repeat performance of the previous years' podium finishes at Indy, but the Kentuckian had to settle for sixth Sunday at the Red Bull Indy Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2010 MotoGP Championship.

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Manx GP: Dunlop Shatters Lap Record

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 16:27

Isle of Man

Post Classic records tumbled on the opening day of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix sponsored by visitisleofman.com, with both Michael Dunlop in the Senior Post Classic and Chris Palmer in the Junior Post Classic races posting lap and race records.

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Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties 2010 NVP

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 16:08

Motorcycle Vendor Shows

The atmosphere throughout the Monona Terrace Convention Center was one of excitement as the 17th annual Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties National Vendor Presentation (NVP) and Showcase took place this past week in Madison, Wis.

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Harley-Davidson: Boom iPod Interface

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 14:59

Harley Parts

The new Boom Audio iPod Interface (P/N 76476-10, $399.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is designed exclusively for Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with the Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon.

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2011 Arenacross Schedule & Preview

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 14:26

AMA Arencross

Feld Motor Sports announced today the 2011 AMA Arenacross Series schedule, which includes 14 stops. The series begins at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 8, and concludes at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on April 9.

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Yamaha: Indy MotoGP Report

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 14:13

Red Bull Grand Prix

Yamaha Tech 3 racer Ben Spies started a fantastic weekend in Indianapolis by winning his first-ever MotoGP pole, and then led the early stages of the race before finishing a career-best second at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 29.

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Falcon Motorcycles: 'Art of Speed' Video

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:41

Custom Motorcycles

Here's Travis Shinn's video tribute to Falcon Motorcycles.

In the two short years since Ian Barry launched Falcon Motorcycles, an LA-based bespoke workshop, he's produced some seriously covetable rides.

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N.C. and Mich. Ride for Kids: $180K Raised

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:24

Motorcycle Charities

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Ride for Kids program achieved a major milestone this weekend, holding its 450th and 451st events in Asheville, N.C., and Ann Arbor, Mich., respectively. The two rides combined to raise $180,000 for childhood brain tumor research and family support on Aug. 29.

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Darwin Motorcycles: Rahal Naval Bike

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 21:28

Motorcycle Builders

Celebrated around the world for its accomplishments on four wheels, Rahal Letterman Racing is entering the two-wheel world in a partnership with the naval-focused charity organization Steel Anchor and famed custom motorcycle builder Darwin Motorcycles to raise funds for U.S. Navy sailors and their families.

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MotoGP Championship Points | 2010

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 20:14

Round 11 | Indy

Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix - Sunday 29 August - Lorenzo moves onto 251 points with Pedrosa now on 183 in second in the standings. Dovizioso is third on 126, with Stoner now seven points behind in fourth. Rossi remains in fifth while Spies moves up to sixth.

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AMA Motocross Point Standings | 2010

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 20:11

Motocross | Round 10

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship - Rockstar Energy Southwick National - August 28, 2010 - Round 10 of 12

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Southwick Motocross Results & Quotes

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 20:06

Motocross Results

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship returned to action on Saturday with the Rockstar Energy Southwick National presented by Traxxas, Round 10 of the 12-race season, from Moto-X 338 in Southwick, Mass.

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Piaggio Origins & Vespa History

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 17:42

Scooter History

Founded in Genoa in 1884 by twenty-year-old Rinaldo Piaggio, Piaggio initially undertook luxury ship fitting before going on to produce rail carriages, goods vans, luxury coaches and engines, trams and special truck bodies.

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Moto2: Indy Results & Quotes

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 15:05

MotoGP News

Toni Elias (Gresini Racing Moto2, Moriwaki) extended his world championship lead with his fifth win of the season in the red flag-interrupted Moto2 final, despite suffering from a fever and body pains that made the 35C heat unbearable and sapped his strength.

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MotoGP: Indy Post-Race Quotes & Stats

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 14:42

MotoGP News

Following are some facts and stats from the Red Bull Indy Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2010 MotoGP Championship.

•Dani Pedrosa earned his third victory of the season. He also won at the Grand Prix of Italy and the Grand Prix of Germany.

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Indy USGPRU: Lenz, 13, Perishes in Crash

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 14:13

MotoGP USGPRU News

Statement from Stewart Aitken-Cade, chief steward, USGPRU:

"USGPRU rider Peter Lenz, age 13 from Vancouver, Wash., suffered traumatic injuries in a crash on the warm-up lap of the USGPRU race Sunday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and succumbed to his injuries. The other rider involved in the incident was not injured."

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Indy MotoGP: Official Post-Indy Conference

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 13:56

MotoGP News

Here's the official transcript of the post-race conference at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2010 MotoGP Championship.

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125cc: Marc Marquez Indy Report

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 13:15

MotoGP News

A bittersweet end to the MotoGP Indianapolis GP weekend for Marc Márquez, who after dominating the practice and qualifying sessions and leading the race from the start, saw a fall at turn 10 snatch away any chance of victory in today's event.

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