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Bimota Roars Back into World Superbike with Kawasaki Power

It’s been a long time since Bimota last danced with the World Superbike Championship, but the Italian marque is back, draped in Kawasaki green and ready to take another crack at glory.

The Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team unveiled its 2025 colors, marking the company’s first return to the series since 2014.

Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Reloads for 2025 King of the Baggers

Indian Motorcycle is turning the throttle wide open for 2025, stacking its King of the Baggers lineup with enough talent to make even Harley-Davidson sweat.

The legendary Wrecking Crew—a name steeped in history—returns to the tarmac with a fresh three-rider factory team, led by reigning champ Troy Herfoss, two-time titleholder Tyler O’Hara, and MotoGP veteran Loris Baz.

Jason Harris Recovered From a Broken Back to Become a Pro Motorcycle Racer

Jason Harris isn’t your average teenager; he’s a 17-year-old dirt bike phenom who defied odds, recovering from a devastating crash to achieve his dream of going pro. In 2023, during a race in Idaho, Jason’s back was broken when his bike landed on him.

Remarkably, he walked away—adrenaline coursing through him—and was back on a bike in just four months, far ahead of doctors’ predictions. By September 2024, Jason signed with Husqvarna, cementing his place in the elite world of desert racing.

Yamaha R9: A New Chapter in Supersport Racing

The Yamaha R9 is coming out swinging, and it’s bringing a proven heavyweight and a rising star into MotoAmerica’s Supersport ring for 2025. Reigning Supersport Champion Mathew Scholtz is back, armed with the #1 plate he earned with eight wins and a handful of podium finishes in 2024.

For Scholtz, a decade on Yamaha machinery has brought him here—R1 to R6, and now the all-new YZF-R9. It’s not just a ride; it’s a statement.

Segway to Take a Bold Leap: Entering the 2025 Dakar Rally

Segway, the name that once brought you whimsical self-balancing scooters, is now shifting gears—literally—into the high-octane world of rally racing. On December 1st, the company unveiled its factory team for the 2025 Dakar Rally.

This marks its debut in the “Future Mission 1000” category, a proving ground for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies. Think of it as Dakar’s bold step toward an electrified future, and Segway’s boldest gambit yet.

Malcolm Smith: The Hall of Famer Bids Farewell (1942–2024)

The motorcycling world lost one of its brightest ambassadors as Malcolm Smith, the legendary AMA Hall of Famer, passed away at 83 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Smith, a true polymath of the sport, wore many hats: racer, ISDT gold medalist, businessman, actor, philanthropist, and, above all, a champion for motorcycling.

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP Announce Exciting New Collaboration: What It Means for Racing Fans

In a twist of high-octane intrigue just days after the 2024 MotoGP finale in Barcelona, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP promoter Dorna announced a collaboration that has everyone guessing.

What exactly will it be? King of the Baggers racing rumbling onto the MotoGP stage, perhaps? For now, it’s all speculation. Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta lauded Harley’s iconic status, particularly in the U.S., a critical market for both entities.

Results of the 2024 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials

In the vast white expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats, the 2024 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials once again became a playground for racers, record-chasers, and speed hounds alike.

This year, a remarkable ten FIM world records were claimed, spanning seven displacement categories, with teams and riders pushing machines to their limits.

Isle of Man TT Deaths: The Price of Speed in the Pursuit of Racing Immortality

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, better known as the Isle of Man TT, is a motorcycle racing event that inspires awe, passion, and fear in equal measure. For over a century, this legendary road race has pushed the limits of both man and machine, carving its place in the annals of motorsport history. But alongside its thrills, the TT also carries a somber distinction—the number of lives lost in its pursuit of speed.

The DesertX Rally Takes On the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally

In the blistering heat of the Mexican desert, where the horizon shimmers and the sand never seems to end, the Ducati DesertX Rally found itself in its natural element—the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.