Stark Adds a New Enduro Model
Stark Future reveals VARG EX road-legal enduro motorcycle The Staff December 12, 2024 Stark Future has launched the Stark VARG EX, a machine that the company says encompasses ground-breaking innovation poised to revolutionize the world of Enduro motorcycling. Three years after introducing the Stark VARG MX, Stark Future takes...
Hall of Famer Mary McGee Passes
AMA Hall of Famer Mary McGee passes The StaffDecember 4, 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee, a pioneer for women riders, passed away on November 27 at the age of 87. As one of the first women to race motorcycles in motocross and road racing events in...
Icon of Powersports Passes
Malcolm Smith, industry icon, has died The Staff December 3, 2024 As a humble motorcycle dealership owner and racer, Malcolm Smith became famous for his role in Bruce Brown’s 1971 motorcycle documentary, On Any Sunday. Malcolm Smith’s role in “On Any Sunday” in 1971 captivated audiences and inspired motorcyclists...
Ducati Dominates MotoGP
Ducati dominates MotoGP championship for third consecutive year The Staff November 20, 2024 Ducati has won the MotoGP World Title for the third consecutive season with Jorge Martín aboard the Desmosedici GP24 fielded by the Pramac Racing team. Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing) riding the Ducati Desmosedici GP are World...
Harley Tests With MotoGP
Harley-Davidson joins MotoGP for historic King of the Bagger test The Staff November 20, 2024 The King of the Baggers has made quite a spectacle in the U.S., racing the MotoAmerica circuit. But racing internationally is something different that Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz hopes will translate to sales and...
Kawasaki Official Motorcycle for Tour De France
Kawasaki named ‘Official Motorycle Supplier’ of the Tour de France The Staff October 30, 2024 Kawasaki is reviving a partnership with the Tour de France that began in 1976. As the official motorcycle supplier for the Tour de France, Kawasaki will be involved in all cycling races organized by...
Motorcycle of the Year
Rider reveals 2024 Motorcycle of the Year The Staff October 30, 2024 Thousands of street-legal motorcycles have been released over the past 50 years, and Rider Magazine has ridden and evaluated many of them. The magazine touts that many of the bikes they’ve tested have been good, and some...
Illinois Unemployment Rises
Illinois Unemployment Edges up to 5.3% in August Date: September 20, 2024 An overwhelming majority of new jobs in Illinois are in the public sector Unemployment in Illinois rose to 5.3% in August, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. At 5.3%, Illinois’ August unemployment rate exceeded the...
Helmet Blessing
Thousands attend ‘Blessing of the Helmets’ in Portugal The Staff October 1, 2024 According to an Associated Press report, about 180,000 motorcyclists recently attended the Our Lady of Fatima shrine in central Portugal for the Blessing of Helmets. Thousands of motorcyclists attend the IX Pilgrimage of the Blessing of...
NPDA Accepts Nominees
NPDA opens nominations for 2025 Board of Directors The StaffOctober 2, 2024 The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) seeks nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors. The Board consists of 14 powersports dealership owners who are members of the NPDA. Annually, seven seats are open for the following year’s...