AMA News

Lucky AMA member takes home two Triumph Bonnevilles in AMA Hall of Fame Raffle

11/6/2009 4:22:18 PM EDT

When Phil and Chris Krueter pulled out of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame parking lot on Thursday, Nov. 5, they had two beautiful Triumphs in their trailer that weren't there before. Here's how they got them.

Triumph and TAG Heuer create a Steve McQueen-inspired motorcycle

11/5/2009 2:04:34 PM EDT

British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph and Swiss watch manufacturer TAG Heuer have collaborated to create a special, one-of-a-kind “Bonneville Heuer” Triumph motorcycle.

Victory Motorcycles offers military personnel a 'Full Throttle Salute' with $1,000 cash back

11/5/2009 9:31:57 AM EDT

Victory Motorcycles is honoring U.S. and Canadian military personnel for their dedication and commitment by providing them with a special offer.

Indian Motorcycle feature to be filmed by ABC News

11/5/2009 8:15:00 AM EDT

On Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, ABC News will film a feature on Indian Motorcycle Company, highlighting the revival of this historic brand amid America’s struggling automotive and motorcycle manufacturing industry.

A message to remind you not to race on the road

11/4/2009 1:52:00 PM EDT

The Government of South Australia's Motor Accident Commission has a message for motorcyclists who want to race on the road.

Give the gift of motorcycling this holiday season: AMA membership

11/4/2009 11:10:24 AM EDT

Make your holiday gift giving easy this year. With the click of your mouse, you can give the gift of motorcycling with a membership to the AMA.

Mavizen announces all-electric racebike

11/3/2009 4:42:24 PM EDT

From the people behind this year’s gathering of electric bikes at the Isle of Man TT and at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days comes an all-new electric motorcycle aimed at the heart of the racing market: the Mavizen TTX02.

Efforts to fight distracted driving move into high gear

11/2/2009 10:15:15 AM EDT

President Obama's administration and federal lawmakers are making it clear that they are serious about reducing distracted driving on the nation's roads.

Electric motorcycle tour demonstrates viability of technology

10/30/2009 8:42:49 PM EDT

Employees of an Oregon electric-motorcycle builder went on a 10-day tour, from Detroit to Washington, D.C., to demonstrate to the federal government the viability of their technology.

Zero Motorcycles wins electric off-road motorcycle challenge in France

10/30/2009 2:00:35 PM EDT

Zero Motorcycles won the Electric Motorcycle Challenge, organized by the French Federation of Motorcycles in Gironville, France.

AMA Video: Denis Manning talks about his dream of going 400 mph

10/30/2009 11:44:48 AM EDT

Owner/builder Denis Manning, with rider Chris Carr, currently holds the world motorcycle land-speed record of 367.382 mph through the measured mile. Here, Manning talks about going 400 mph.

Video: U.S. Senate hearing on pro-OHV bill

10/29/2009 11:55:34 AM EDT

A Senate subsommittee held a hearing on H.R. 689 today, which would reduce bureaucracy for OHV enthusiasts looking to use an OHV area in Northern California.

Video: U.S. House hearing on distracted driving

10/29/2009 7:59:31 AM EDT

Following the U.S. Senate hearings on distracted driving, the U.S. House took its turn. See video here.

AMA Video: Sisters talk about their passion for motorcycling

10/28/2009 5:35:42 PM EDT

Sisters Kerrie Brokaw-Pattison and Kelly Brokaw-Sears talk about a lifetime of riding and what motorcycles mean to them.

Video: Senate hearing on distracted driving

10/28/2009 1:46:31 PM EDT

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation is holding a hearing today at 2:30 p.m. on “Combating Distracted Driving: Managing Behavioral and Technological Risks.”

Actor and AMA Board of Directors Member Perry King on Pit Pass Moto Weekly tonight

10/20/2009 5:29:10 PM EDT

King will talk about his love for motorcycles, including his experience this summer racing vintage motocross and hare scrambles, and a new public service campaign operated by the AMA called "Think. Ride."

Georgia officials launch rider education effort

10/20/2009 3:03:22 PM EDT

The Georgia State Patrol and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety today announced a new safety education initiative aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle crashes across Georgia.

New motorcycle safety initiative for Colorado mountain communities

10/20/2009 3:01:34 PM EDT

Drive Smart Evergreen/Conifer is designed to improve on-highway motorcycle safety in the communities of Evergreen and Conifer, Colo.

Custom Yamaha R1 will benefit Riders for Health charity

10/20/2009 8:19:21 AM EDT

Parts Magazine is building a customized Yamaha R1 that will be sold at auction with proceeds going to the Riders for Health charity.

Ride for Kids exceeds $98,000 in San Diego, Knoxville

10/19/2009 3:41:04 PM EDT

Ride for Kids events in San Diego and Knoxville, Tenn., combined to raise $98,206 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation yesterday.