LeoVince USA launches new website
December 30, 2011
LeoVince USA has launched a new website at www.leovinceusa.com that features product and technical information on the complete range of LeoVince USA exhausts and accessories. The site also includes features on LeoVince USA-sponsored riders and teams and human-interest stories from the motorcycling world. The... Read more »
Yamaha Canada reduces prices on 2012 bikes
December 30, 2011
Yamaha Motor Canada has announced sizeable price reductions to most of the company’s 2012 motorcycles, including models such as the Raider, V-Star 950 and R1. The decreases bring suggested retail pricing more in line with those offered in the U.S. “Due to market fluctuations and inventory... Read more »
Motorcycle activist Sabater honored by AMA
December 30, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association announced its AMA Motorcyclist of the Year: AMA member and motorcycle activist Nancy Sabater. Awarded annually, the AMA Motorcyclist of the Year designation recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling in the previous... Read more »
Canada’s Keast to race YZ450F in 2012
December 30, 2011
Kyle Keast is stepping aboard the YZ450F as he aims for Canadian MX1 supremacy. Keast, a fan favorite in Canadian motocross, will be riding for the Yamaha Machine Racing team in a bid to make it five No. 1 plates in a row for the YZ450F. “The last couple of years, I’ve had to juggle racing... Read more »
Pirelli reorganizes road race tire distribution
December 30, 2011
Pirelli Motorcycle Tire North America, LLC has reorganized its road race distribution and service partnerships effective immediately. Distributor CT Racing will sell and service Pirelli road racing DOT, slick and racing rain tires in the western U.S., and Orion Motorsports will continue to sell product... Read more »
Polaris to donate special Ranger RZR 4 900s
December 30, 2011
Special, blacked-out RZR XP 4 900s that were used as part of the introduction of the newest member of the Polaris RZR family during the past month will have a new home. Three unique “Phantom 4s” will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Through Jan. 10, Wounded Warrior Project alumni... Read more »
Snocross champ aims for record-breaking jump
December 30, 2011
On New Year’s Eve, snocross champion Levi LaVallee will attempt to top his world record 361-foot leap at the 2011 Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. LaVallee will jump his snowmobile alongside motorcyclist Robbie Maddison as both athletes concurrently leap more than 300 feet of water between the North... Read more »
AMA issues 2012 rulebook
December 30, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association invites racers to download the official 2012 AMA Amateur Competition Rulebook, available by clicking here/strong>. The 2012 rulebook covers amateur, Pro/Am, standard and youth competition in motocross, off-road racing, track racing and all-terrain vehicle racing.... Read more »
Piaggio recalls Fly, Vespa scooters
December 30, 2011
Piaggio on Friday announced that it is recalling more than 2,000 Fly 50, Vespa LX50 and Vespa S50 scooters due improper ignition timing, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is for certain model year 2011-12 Fly 50, 2010-12 Vespa LX50 and 2009-12 Vespa S50 scooters.... Read more »
Arctic Cat buys back all of its shares from Suzuki
December 28, 2011
Arctic Cat Inc. announced in a press release on Wednesday that it has purchased all of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s approximately 6.1 million shares of Arctic Cat Class B common stock for a purchase price of $79.3 million. The stock buyback reduces Arctic Cat’s outstanding shares from 18.4 million... Read more »
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