The European Union requires manufacturers to introduce a range of safety improvements on all new cars to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision with a car. Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz are the first to introduce new cars with features that comply with these standards. In Japan, Honda has developed the world's first motorcycle airbag. Read More »
AMA Applauds Congress For Funding Motorcycle Study
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is applauding Congress for funding for the first nationwide motorcycle-crash study in almost 30 years. Read More »
Harley-Davidson Announces 2005 Sturgis Rally Event Schedule
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - With summer at full throttle, the official Harley-Davidson schedule of events is in place for the 65th Annual Black Hills Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D. from August 8-14, 2005. Read More »
AMA, Ducati Rev Up For Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that it's making final preparations for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2005, to be held July 15 - 17 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Ducati will be the "Featured Marque" at this year's event. Read More »
States Urged to Enact or Retain Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Washington, D.C. - I am deeply disturbed by the serious increase in motorcycle fatalities. Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projected that 2004 represented the seventh straight year of increases in this area. Read More »
Saxon Motorcycle Launches All New Retro-Modernistic Black Crown Model Line
CASA GRANDE, AZ – Saxon Motorcycle Company today introduced it’s signature model, the Black Crown, designed by Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods. The model features old school design elements, modern features and fully custom components unlike any other production motorcycle. “The Black Crown represents a motorcycle design that has traditionally been reserved for true custom bikes” said Mike O’Brien, ... Read More »
Ride to Remember
Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance (JMA) Plans 1500-Mile Pilgrimage of Jewish Bikers Up and Down the East Coast to the Holocaust Memorial on May 6th.
Read More »AMA’S ‘JUSTICE FOR ALL’ Campaign GAINS MOMENTUM
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that its “Justice for All” campaign enters its second year with promising legislative momentum, as well as active participation and generous financial support from enthusiasts nationwide. Justice for All focuses on the inadequate sentencing of drivers who kill or seriously injure other motorists. The AMA hopes to get new laws passed in all ... Read More »
Napster Announces 2005 Supercross/Motocross Team Sponsorship
Today Napster(R), a division of Roxio (NASDAQ:ROXI), announced it has teamed with Factory Connection Racing, Inc., in an innovative new partnership that will combine the world’s biggest brand in digital music with one of the country’s premier Supercross and Motocross teams. To launch the alliance, Napster has become an associate sponsor of Factory Connection Racing’s Amsoil/Chaparral/Honda Team for the 2005 ... Read More »
AMA Presents ‘Motorcycling Advocate Award’ to Dana Bell
The AMA Motorcycling Advocate Award, the Association's top honor for government-relations activities, was created to recognize AMA members who work as advocates before lawmakers and government officials, to promote motorcycling and protect its future. Read More »
