United States – Trusted Since 1999

Two-Wheeled Trouble: Motorcycle Prices to Spike with New Tariffs!

February 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle tariffs, here we go again! Do you remember 1983 when President Ronald Reagan significantly increased tariffs on imported motorcycles with engines over 700 cc displacement? How about 2025 when President Donald Trump significantly increased […]

Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again!

July 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

You’ve heard the term, MAGA, but what about MAmGA? That’s our Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again! Last night President Donald J. Trump at the RNC delivered a speech of America First, but what […]

Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I bet you didn’t know it was the 400th Anniversary of Thanksgiving here in the USA? If you did, well done and extra helping of Pumpkin Pie for you! If not, did you know today’s […]

New 2024 Triumph 400cc’s: Both Affordable and Fun?

July 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the past affordability and fun has gone hand-in-hand like USA and Canada neighbours, but recently affordability tastes more like mustard ice-cream! Triumph wants to change all and bring back the good-ol-days with their new […]

Many famous racing venues in the United States but few hold aura of Laguna Seca

July 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati’s Dynamic Duo Heads to the Happy Hunting Ground of Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca Sunnyvale, Calif., July 5, 2023 — There are many famous racing venues in the United States but few hold the aura of […]

Pittsburgh Most Attended Bagger Racing League Event in History

May 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagger Racing League: Recap and Race Results from Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers ® Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh International Race Complex ® Hosts Most Attended Bagger Racing League Event in its History. YOUNGSTOWN, OH (MAY 9, 2023) BRL […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles ecstatic to reveal successful partnership with Rekluse to continue

January 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is ecstatic to reveal that its successful partnership with Rekluse is going to continue through the 2023 racing season. Rekluse, the world’s leading clutch component manufacturer that so many champions rely on, will […]

RACING RIDERS TRAVEL TO 2022 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

September 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Motocross of Nations is arguably the most popular event in all of motocross, as riders put the individual rankings to one side to represent their nation in a format similar to the Olympics. Husqvarna […]

Learn from Multi world champion and most successful motocross modern era racers

July 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Multi world champion and one of the most successful motocross racers of the modern era, Tony Cairoli, talks about his recent ‘rookie’ outings in the 2022 AMA Pro National series in the United States. When […]

2023 Harley-Davidson: Not What You Were Expecting?

June 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

I love looking at new 2023 motorcycles. I love what Harley-Davidson brings out each year. I bet you do as well! Welcome to 2023 Harley-Davidson: Not What You Were Expecting bombshell, shocking surprise and stop […]

KTM left hot and challenging Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM left a hot and challenging Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with Brad Binder clutching 12th position and four world championship points as MotoGP completed the fourth and final ‘flyaway’ event of the […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Class of 2022

March 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup campaign officially got underway with a test at the MotorLand Aragón circuit (17-18 March). In total, 24 young riders were introduced to the championship on Thursday, before […]

Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles?

January 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022’s first Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles is a great read. Cyber crime is on the rise and hackers can not only access your motorcycle’s (car/truck) bluetooth, GPS, Airbag, eCall, remote control key and even an […]

MotoGP travels to Algarve International Circuit Portugal for penultimate race of the season

October 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team, Misano ‘2’ represented another home Grand Prix but also another excellent chance to add to their win tally for 2021. Prior to the trip to the United States Romano […]

Record Third Quarter for Motorcycle Sales

October 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, October 19, 2021 – An extremely positive third quarter has ended for Ducati with 49,693 motorcycles delivered to enthusiasts all over the world. At the end of the first nine months of 2021, the company has already exceeded […]

MV AGUSTA RELAUNCHES THE AMERICAN MARKET IN USA CANADA AND LATAM

May 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Varese, May 5, 2021 – MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. and its subsidiary, MV Agusta USA LLC, have created a new brand strategy to fully develop the brand’s potential in this region. MV Agusta USA LLC […]

Riello UPS Ducati renewing partnership for 2021 MotoGP World Championship

February 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Borgo Panigale-based team and the Verona-based company celebrate 15 years of collaboration by renewing their partnership for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Riello UPS, a brand of the Riello Elettronica Group, a global player […]

Falken Tires Becomes Official Progressive American Flat Track Tires

February 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 9, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track announced today that following a successful initial partnership in 2020, Falken Tires will remain as the series’ Official Light Truck Tire in 2021. […]

2021 Beta Racing Extreme Enduro Signs Newcomer

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jonny Walker signed with Beta Racing to race Extreme Enduro in 2021. Jonny is a talented rider who has been very successful and victorious in the sport. He will primarily race in the new FIM […]

New Chief Competition Officer for AMA Pro Racing American Flat Track

October 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 29, 2020) – After the successful completion of the 2020 Progressive American Flat Track season, AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce a key addition to its management team. Effective Monday, […]

That’s a wrap for 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season USA

October 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 14. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 9-6 Suzuki racers wrapped-up the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season with great moments in a nine-round series that crossed the United States through […]

Rent a MV Agusta Motorcycle with Hertz Ride

October 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, Italy, October 13, 2020 – MV Agusta and Hertz Ride are thrilled to announce a new partnership that allows thousands of moto tourism enthusiasts who tour with Hertz Ride every year to have brand […]

Desert Vegas to Reno Race Results

August 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Vegas to Reno race is the longest off-road race in the United States. Beta entered two teams in the dusty desert race. Both teams had a strong day and rode well, but came up […]

#HockeyAtHome With Honda on NHL Platforms Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Premiere and NHL.com

April 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

April 23, 2020 — NEW YORK Nearly 50 NHL Players to Represent All Teams in Head-to-Head Series of EA SPORTS™ NHL®20 Game Play NBCSN to Broadcast Opening Night Matches as Tkachuk Brothers Face Off on Thursday, […]

Big Changes Announced for Honda Motor Europe, Spain and Portugal

April 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Miu Kato joined Honda in 2000 Throughout his career at the company, he has held positions of responsibility in countries such as Russia and the United States. The until now vice president of Honda Spain […]

Honda’s $1 million Dollar Pledge to food banks and meal programs across North America

March 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda commits to help people’s basic community needs by supporting healthcare, nutrition, relief for our customers, and inspiration to all. Honda will engage and empower its associates to help their communities through “virtual volunteering” and […]

LOPEZ RACES TO MOTO3 POINTS AT FIRST GRAND PRIX OF 2020

March 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles and the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team watched Alonso Lopez race to 13th place on his FR 250 GP after a frantic first Moto3™ event of the season. Dipping sunshine still shone a bright […]

Hertz Ride comes to Long Beach

March 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle rental and tour service Hertz Ride announces new location in Long Beach, Los Angeles Hertz Ride, owned and operated by the longstanding franchisee of The Hertz Corporation, Hertz Portugal (Hipogest Group) announced the […]

Inspiration Friday: Mentoring Marginalized Youth on Minibikes for 50 years

February 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Each week I bring you the best inspirational stories out there and this week is no exception. Who doesn’t like a great feel good story about mentoring marginalized youth and on motorcycles too! For 50 […]

Italian excellence Riello UPS and Ducati Corse continue to race together

February 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Legnago, February 6, 2020 – Riello UPS, a brand of the Riello Elettronica Group and global player in the production of uninterruptible power systems, photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems, announces that it has renewed for […]

Ducati closes 2019 on a high with bike sales topping 53000

January 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

53,183 Ducati bikes delivered to customers in 90 countries Italy remains the number one market. Double-digit growth in China, Brazil and Spain For the second year running, the Panigale is the world’s best-selling superbike. A […]

Ducati Global Dealer Conference Shines Spotlight on Thriving North American Dealership Network

October 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Event highlighted 19 award-winners, including regional categories for sales volume and growth AMS Ducati Dallas awarded special recognition by global Chief Executive Officer Claudio Domenicali as Ducati Dealer of the Year 2019 for North & […]

Steve McQueen and Vintage Husqvarna Motocross Racing

September 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Between 1969 and 1970 the Swedes doubled both production and sales over a period of only one year. There were two main reasons for this success – the growing American market and a surge in […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson to Lead Electrification of Motorcycles

July 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Are you ready for the Beyond Meat soy-gluten-and-GMO-free generation of motorcycles about to hit our showrooms? Does quiet, efficient, vibration-free with vegan leather get your ah-hem “motor” running? Harley-Davidson to Lead Electrification of Motorcycles with […]

Yamaha Riders Revved up for Laguna Seca Showdown

July 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The iconic Laguna Seca circuit in California plays host to Round 9 of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend. With the annual summer break following immediately afterwards, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK pairing of Alex […]

Harley-Davidson Test Ride and Win $8000 Grand Prize + $500 Weekly Prizes!

June 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SCHEDULE A TEST RIDE Test Ride for your chance to win.* Weekly Prizes: $500 H-DTM Shopping Spree. Grand Prize: $8000 Eagle Rider Exclusive Guided Tour. TEST RIDE TO TOUR OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A […]

With 42k Votes Harley-Davidson picks USA Finalists in “BATTLE OF THE KINGS” Competition

June 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2019) – After fierce online competition, the people have spoken, casting 42,000 votes for the coolest custom motorcycles in the United States. Twenty-one U.S. custom bike builds reign as the “People’s Choice” […]

Moto Machines representative for Scorpion Exhausts in the United States

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The addition of Scorpion Exhausts to the range of brands represented by Moto Machines is part of a growth plan focused on premium quality products for discerning riders. Scorpion Exhausts is a world leading performance […]

MotoGP is back to Europe: the Mission Winnow Ducati team on track at Jerez

May 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After leaving Austin (United States) with the lead in the Riders, Constructors and Team rankings, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to begin the long, intense European phase of the calendar, with eleven races […]

10 amazing things to know about the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas

April 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seizing another podium in Argentina with Andrea Dovizioso (3rd), the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to take it back to the track at the Circuit of the Americas (United States) for the third […]

Andrea Dovizioso claims podium at the Argentina Grand Prix; strong comeback by Petrucci

April 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team stepped on the podium once again today at Termas de Río Hondo (Argentina) with Andrea Dovizioso, third on the finish line. The Italian, who started from first row, dictated the […]

Rossi Rallies To Second In Gripping Argentina GP

April 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi saved the best for last at the Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina weekend. He used his experience to cunningly make his move – a perfectly executed block […]

REED WINS FIM OCEANIA SX CHAMPIONSHIP ON RM-Z450

November 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 26. Chad Reed – RM-Z450 – 1st Suzuki’s Chad Reed is a three-time champion in America and now he’s the FIM Oceania Supercross Champion following his clean-sweep of the […]

Zero Motorcycles Discover the Ride. No motorcycle license required.

November 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

We’re excited to invite you, to invite your friends, to Discover the Ride. Discover the Ride is a fun new program designed to introduce motorcycling to non-riders at the seven IMS Show locations across the […]

KIWI SUZUKI RIDER HURLEY WINS WORLD VETERANS MX

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Daryl Hurley – 1-1- 1st overall Multi-talented New Zealand motocrosser Darryl Hurley took his Suzuki RM-Z450 to victory in the over-40 Pro class at the 2018 edition of […]

Suzuki Motorcycle USA Offer – 0% APR and no payments till 2019

September 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

APR OF 0% FOR 60 MONTHS* FOR QUALIFIED BUYER Monthly payments required. Valid on Amount Financed of $5,000 or more of select new untitled Suzuki powersports models made between April 1, 2016 and June 30, […]

Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours – Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.

August 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing like riding new roads, discovering new sites, meeting new friends and having fun; why not do it all by motorcycle? North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and even Africa await you on […]

Camier seventh, Gagne twelfth in roasting Race 2 at Brno

June 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team concluded their Czech WorldSBK adventure with a double point-scoring finish as Leon Camier crossed the finish line in seventh place and a resurgent Jake Gagne took twelfth in […]

Fifth Place for Vinales after Drama-Filled Argentina Grand Prix

April 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales showed a strong race pace today at the Gran Premio de la República Argentina and took fifth place in the final results. Valentino Rossi was shadowing his teammate for most […]

Custom Motorcycles Hit the Road as J&P Cycles’ 2018 Mobile Tour Rolls into Daytona Beach

March 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The motorcycle customization experience will make stops at the Iowa Rally and Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary celebration. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — J&P Cycles, the world’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts and accessories, announced […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDES INTO DAYTONA FOR 77TH BIKE WEEK

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Kickstart the Unofficial Start of Motorcycle Season with Free Demo Rides, Exciting Special Events, Music and Racing Action MILWAUKEE (Feb. 23, 2018) Harley-Davidson® welcomes all fans to the sunny Atlantic coast of Florida for the […]