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The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has its six inductees to be honored at the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 23 in Pickerington, Ohio. They are riders rights advocate Dana Bell; ISDT Gold Medalist and Motion Pro founder Chris Carter; ' Texas Tornado ' Colin Edwards- 2-time WSBK champion( 2000 / 2002); Dirt Track ' Grand Slammer ' Joe Kopp; Chad Reed Australian SuperX Champion and AMA career wins record holder and Ryan Young- the 6-time AMA / NATC Trials Champion.
AFAM, the iconic Belgian manufacturer renowned for its highperformance motorcycle transmission components, is officially returning to the U. S. market through a new distribution partnership with Kimpex USA. A staple of the American powersports scene in the 1980s and ' 90s, AFAM earned a strong reputation among road riders, motocross racers, and off-road enthusiasts for its durable chains, sprockets, and transmission kits / PSB
Colorado based F1 owner Liberty Media has been given the green light by the EU ' s competition authority to conclude its controversial plan to add Madrid based MotoGP and WorldSBK rights holder Dorna Sports- without any conditions being imposed. The € 4.3bn deal was first announced at the end of March 2024. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna since 1998, will continue to run MotoGP along with his management team. Liberty Media will acquire 84 % of Dorna, with MotoGP management retaining 16 % of the business.
Milwaukee and West Bend H-D are under new ownership- acquired by Scott Fischer Enterprises. SFE additionally owns Thunderbird H-D in Albuquerque and Wicked West H- D in Santa Fe NM.
Effective July 1, Minnesota has become the sixth US State to make lanesplitting legal( aka ' lane sharing '). Restrictions apply- including but not limited to motorcycles not going at more than 25 mph and no more than 15 mph over the traffic speed. The others are California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Montana. In Oregon the Governor blocked such a bill.
Revival Cycles ' popular Handbuilt Show is to follow-up its efforts to propagate the brand to California with a 2025 Los Angeles show on Saturday, September 13; www. revivalcycles. com
Inaugural " Pearl ' s Jam "
Named in honor of Pearl Hoel, a cofounder of the Sturgis Rally, as part of its first annual program of events, the newly refurbished and reimagined Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is holding " Pearl ' s Jam "- a fullday event dedicated to recognizing the impact and contributions of women in motorcycling. This historic event, the first of its kind at the museum, will take place on Monday, August 4, during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event includes a preview of " Iron Lilly ", the Lillian Farrow story, presentation of the ' Pearl ' Lifetime Achievement Award, unveiling of a commissioned painting, a 100th birthday party and an opportunity for riders and enthusiasts to connect with industry notables. This event will highlight Pearl Hoel ' s
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legacy by featuring women who continue to influence the motorcycle world. Designed to allow attendees to drop in at any time throughout the day, there is no fee for the event, and
The National Powersports Dealer Association( NPDA) has announced its 2025 ' DealerConnect ' industry networking convention for September 21-23, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Under the promise of ' Bigger. Better. Together.' NPDA promises a " powerhouse lineup of speakers for two days packed with real strategies, real connections and real results," said Bob Kee, NPDA Chairman of the Board. " DealerConnect brings dealers together with topflight trainers, educators, service providers and 20 Clubs, so we can learn from our peers and come away with real strategies that will drive results. Top names such as NPA ' s Jim Woodruff and Mike Murray, Mark Sheffield and Lightspeed ' s Bryan Tierney and Danny Orendain are already
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museum entrance is offered at a discount. Karen and Bill Davidson, the daughter and son of Willie G. Davidson, will offer their perspective on the Motor Company and their father ' s " Ride Free " memoir. The event features an impressive lineup of motorcycle celebrities and industry leaders, many of whom are members of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame including Cris Summer-Simmons, photographer and artist Olivia and Alexa Jacobs, safety educator Vicki SanFelipo, and publisher Marilyn Stemp. Guiding attendees through the day
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confirmed with more to come." ' Garage Composites ' will be back to lead several sessions. " This was founded on the principle of show me your numbers and I will show your behaviors," explains co-founder Sam Dantzler. " Our 20 Clubs are centered wholly around our progressive, buildable, and seamless composite that is simple to upload
The newly refurbished Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will host the inaugural " Pearl ' s Jam " celebrating women in motorcycling
Pearl and Pappy Hoel- Founders of the Sturgis Rally
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will be Gina Woods and Penny Osiecki, hosts of Open Road Radio, a top-rated motorcycle radio show in the United States( WCGO Chicago and KSHP Las Vegas). www. sturgismuseum. com
your numbers to." The NPDA is dedicated to " empowering franchized and independent powersports dealers through services, products, programs, education, and advocacy- amplifying dealer voices to build a stronger, more successful, and more professional industry." www. NPDA. org
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