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In partnership with Cardo , Ducati ' s new communication system V3 intercom offers enthusiasts " the most innovative communication technologies - such as Dynamic Mesh Communication ( DMC ) connectivity - without sacrificing the unmistakable Ducati red . The streamlined , antenna-free silhouette makes this intercom aerodynamic , improving comfort , silence and aesthetics , and the magnetic mount for attachment to the helmet simplifies installation ."
Honda has confirmed the return of its miniMOTO , Scooter and Trials models - Ruckus , Metropolitan and Montesa Cota - with engine updates for a returning retro-inspired Trial125 .

2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

The 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship will be staged at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin , Illinois , on June 14-20 . Pre-registration is open and closes at the end of May . " The premier amateur flat track event in the United States , the GNC traces its roots to 1975 ," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant , " and sees the AMA host different ages and classes with the only chance to earn an AMA National No . 1 plate in amateur flat track racing ." The annual event includes four disciplines of flat track racing : Short Track , TT , Mile and Half-Mile . In addition to AMA National No . 1 plates , the Nicky Hayden AMA ' Flat Track Horizon Award ' - given to the most promising amateur rider on the verge of transitioning to the professional ranks - will be awarded following the seven days of racing . The AMA ' Fast Brain Award ', AMA ' Vet / Senior Racer of the Year ' and AMA

S & S to Sell Off-Road Product Through WPS

' Youth Racer of the Year ' will also be announced . American Flat Track ( AFT ) will bring pro-level action on Saturday , June 17 , with a Grand National Mile where the sport ' s stars will take to Du Quoin ' s legendary " Magic Mile ." AmericanMotorcyclist . com
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Nitro Circus will " bring motorcycle stunt mayhem " to the H-D Homecoming Festival from July 13 to 16 as the Motor Company marks its 120th anniversary with a non-stop , action-packed freestyle motocross show on the Milwaukee lakefront Veterans Park . In addition to elite motoathletes performing insane ramp tricks and heart-racing stunts as they push themselves to their limits , the Ives Brothers Wall of Death is also scheduled for performances - along with Foo Fighters ( Sat ., July 15 ) and Green Day ( Fri ., July 14 ).
Derek Brooks of Yamaha and John Hinz of KTM have been elected to serve as Chair and Vice Chair respectively of the MIC Board of Directors . Jim Woodruff , CEO of NPA remains secretary and treasurer . MIC also welcomes new board members Bill Savino , senior manager of sales support for American Honda Motor Co ., Inc ., and Eric Sievers , director , sales planning and analysis at Kawasaki Motors Corp ., USA as retiree replacements for Chuck Boderman and Bill Jenkins .
Polaris has announced the RZR Pro R Factory - described as the powersport ' s industry ' s first purpose built , race-ready UTV . It is an evolution of its classleading RZR Pro R , featuring " race-tuned power , desertproven strength and unmatched control ."
Western Power Sports ( WPS - Boise , Idaho ) has struck a deal with S & S Cycle to distribute its burgeoning range of off-road exhaust systems and performance parts to U . S . dealers through the sevenstrong WPS warehouse network . " At a previous company , I sold S & S for 15 years , I know its high-quality products and long history in V-twin , and I ' m thrilled to bring the brand to WPS ," said Ronnie Wehr , Senior Vice President of Sales for WPS .
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" It ' s an exciting opportunity to take a well-known company and help grow its presence in a new market . Our sales team is known for growing brands into powerhouses , and we hope to do that for the S & S Cycle offroad division ." The initial product offerings include XTO exhaust and tuning inserts that customize exhaust power and sound , and a clutch and billet fuel rail kit for
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Kawasaki . WPS will also distribute S & S ' Kawasaki KRX turbo kit . It offers , what is already one of the most durable and well-sorted 1000 cc SxS in the space , a 50 % bump in horsepower . " We ' re very excited to have been able to agree an openended partnership with the team at WPS , so they can offer their dealers our expanding
line-up of off-road performance products ," said Eric Bondy , Vice President of S & S Cycle . " S & S and WPS are a great fit , and we ' re looking forward to getting these awesome performance products into dealerships and the consumers ' hands !" Ronnie Wehr went on to say that " this partnership supports WPS ' strategy to offer dealers the best , most comprehensive high-performance products nationwide . The UTV and ATV industry is growing , and our customer demand for customized , personalized parts is growing with it ." www . wpsorders . com www . sscycle . com
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