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According to the Transport Ministry in Germany , bikers are doing fewer and fewer miles ( km ), with the average annual mileage of motorcyclists reaching an all-time low . Current statistics on " domestic mileage " say that the average motorcyclist covered 2,062 km last year ( previous year : 2,087 km ). Ten years ago , the average was 2,321 km .
Race legend Wayne Rainey is ' leading the charge ' to restore domestic U . S . riders ' access to the MotoGP premier class race grids of the world ( mostly of Europe ) by spearheading the establishment of a MotoAmerica Talent Cup to help the top homegrown riders succeed in the Red Bull Rookies Cup . " From once being where everybody wanted to come to learn and hone their track schools , it has now been nearly two decades since an American won the World Championship with the late , great Nicky Haydon in 2006 ."
The AMA has joined 24 other organizations in support of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act ( REPAIR Act ), which aims to protect the right to repair one ' s own vehicles . A piece of bipartisan legislation - with 56 cosponsors evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats - the REPAIR Act would protect consumer and independent business access to affordable vehicle repair and equal access to the necessary parts , maintenance tools , components and data to complete repairs .
The 30th anniversary European HOG Rally at the beginning of June saw over 100,000 visitors , including 20,000 motorcyclists , head to Senigallia on the Italian Adriatic coast . A number of H-D VIPs took part in the 33-km parade , in which 3,000 bikers rode , including CEO Jochen Zeitz and Karen Davidson , Global H-D Ambassador , great-granddaughter of one of the company founders and daughter of the former H-D chief designer Willie G . Davidson .
The Hamburg , Germany , annual ' Harley Days ' attracted over 55,000 visitors on the last weekend in June . They kept the 40,000 sq m retail market halls busy over the three days of the event , which included H-D organized tours , concerts , Hamburg ' s annual Tattoo Days show and a Metzeler backed Evo-engined Softail Custombike Show that celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Softail platform . Save the date : June 27th to 29th , 2025 .
H-D Announces BUILD Moto Sponsorship
Harley has agreed a new three-year sponsorship of BUILD Moto (" BUILD "), starting with the 2025 season . The support includes donated items like motorcycles , parts and accessories , as well as access to motorcycle manufacturing experts and additional support for program operations . " BUILD provides high school students an opportunity to learn technical skills including design , welding , fabrication ,
' mentors , high school students pair up yearlong competition '
repair , machining , media and more , through motorcycle construction . In addition to acquiring technical skills , teams also participate in marketing and fundraising efforts and host local
This year ' s 2024 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship at the Bonneville Salt Flats will celebrate the event ' s 20th anniversary after bad weather forced cancelations in 2022 and 2023 . Despite the forced two-year hiatus , enthusiasm is high for the event ' s return , with an emphasis on straightline speed , the AMA Land Speed Grand Championship is undoubtedly the fastest form of motorcycle racing in the world . " There ' s nothing quite like it , and unfortunately we ' ve missed out on this outstanding event the last two years ," AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said . " We ' re hopeful that Mother Nature cooperates with us this year , and we ' ll be able to mark the 100th anniversary of the AMA and the 20th anniversary of the Motorcycle Speed Trials with some exceptional high-speed competition !" As the annual site of the event , the Bonneville Salt Flats , located near Wendover , Utah , boasts breathtaking mountain views and a perfect racing surface for all racers to enjoy - well ,
events showcasing their work . BUILD program elements also emphasize the development of strong teamwork and interpersonal skills ." Teams of students from local high schools are organized to design and rebuild a motorcycle to American Motorcycle Association ( AMA ) flat track racing standards . Each team is matched with at least one faculty advisor from their school and up to three mentors who act as coaches and team leaders . Teams are required to document their progress with photos and videos posted to social media . Teams are judged on design , execution and completion of milestones throughout the build timeline , culminating in a bike reveal and awards event at the end of the program . " Our involvement with BUILD Moto represents our commitment to STEAM , learning and helping to teach the next generation of designers , engineers and trades experts . Working with high
provided it stays dry that is ! The AMA Land Speed Grand Championship is officially recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme , allowing racers to set AMA national records and FIM World Land Speed World Records on machines that range from 50 cc minibikes to 3,000 cc streamliners . " We ' re really looking forward to the 2024 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials this year ," said event director / owner Delvene Reber . " Going into our 20th year as the schoolers who are empowered to create a bike that is race-ready is really rewarding . It ' s a thrill to see their confidence grow during the build and showcase what they ' ve learned as the pit crew on race day ," commented Shanna Beanan , STEAM Program Manager , Harley-Davidson . Founded in 2011 , BUILD is a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to pairing teams of high school students with bike-building mentors in a collective effort to learn valuable life and interpersonal skills while working on motorcycles . The BUILD organization operates through contributions from volunteer board members , mentors , faculty advisers , local businesses , volunteers , students and parents . www . buildmoto . com
2024 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship Bonneville Salt Flats , August 24-29
Photo : Scooter Grubb
premier Land Speed racing event and AMA Grand Championship , we are excited to welcome back our diverse group of motorcyclists to test their machines against two decades of motorcycle-only competition and the record books !" Event classes are determined by engine displacement , modification levels and various degrees of streamlining , and competitors range from weekend enthusiasts to professional racing teams . www . bonnevillemst . com
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