Dunlop to Launch Two NEW Sportbike Product Lines

Dunlop to Launch Two NEW Sportbike Product Lines

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop has assembled the U.S. Motorcycle Press and some VIP’s to launch two new product lines for sportbike consumers tomorrow November 15, 2022.

 

Dunlop is excited to for the first time ever simultaneously launch a new track-day tire along with a new hypersport tire! The Sportmax Q5 for track-day use and the Q5S for high performance street riders have been four years in the making!

 

Journalists will be learning about and experiencing these exciting new tires during a full day session at Buttonwillow Raceway. Dunlop will provide a wide range of top sportbike weapons from all OEM’s for the journalists to use to evaluate each tires performance.

 

Stay tuned to @ridedunlop with #Q5Launch and dunlopmotorcycletires.com, as well as your favorite news site for motorcycle information for details and feedback from the launch over the next coming days. Detailed information on each tire will be available, same day of the launch. You will not want to miss out on these new exciting additions to Dunlop’s already extremely popular line of the Sportmax family of tires.

 

About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires:

Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. For more information, visitwww.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for the latest Dunlop news. Use #RideDunlop and/or #RaceDunlop to share your Dunlop moments.

Neighborhood x Harley-Davidson

Neighborhood x Harley-Davidson Collaborate on Limited Moto Culture Inspired Apparel Collection

MILWAUKEE and TOKYO (November 16, 2022) – Legendary motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson and renowned streetwear brand Neighborhood have teamed up for a limited collaboration launching on November 19, 2022.

 

Neighborhood, started in 1994 in Tokyo, Japan, was originally conceived as part of founder Shinsuke Takizawa’s motorcycle enthusiast interests. Neighborhood’s mix of luxury construction standards, and classic utilitarian and subculture aesthetics made the brand a cornerstone of modern streetwear. With shared interests in motorcycling and focus on craftsmanship, Neighborhood x Harley-Davidson is the new iconic duo.

The collaboration fuses the heritage logos of both brands in motorcycle culture inspired style with the perfect touch of streetwear ease and comfort. Comprised of sweatshirts, longsleeve and shortsleeve t-shirts, a lightweight racing jacket and a handful of accessories (hats, mug and sticker pack), each style features both brands’ logos with lightening graphic details and skeletons.

 

The Neighborhood® x Harley-Davidson® collection launches November 19th at neighborhood.jp and h-d.com/neighborhood, as well as at ComplexCon in Long Beach, CA where the brands will have a collaborative space Nov. 19-20.

 

Highlights from the collection include:

 

NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Racing Jacket

Signature style at every turn starts with the NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Racing Jacket. It’s crafted from a durable, high-density cut of SOLOTEX® polyester twill with an anti-static polyester taffeta lining. This classic, race-inspired silhouette features a snap-tab stand collar, rib-knitting for added comfort and wearability, and front hand-warmer pockets with a secure zipper closure. It’s adorned with a bold skeleton appliqué plus branding that honors these two icons.

 

NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Pullover Hoodie

Winning legends unite on our NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Pullover Hoodie. This relaxed fit is made from a cozy cut of dry-touch cotton jersey with hoodie favorites like a lined drawstring hood and a roomy kangaroo pocket. Finished with Harley-Davidson’s #1 Logo created to celebrate its 1969 AMA Grand National Championship season title on front, and its iconic Bar & Shield logo on back.

 

NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Lightning Bolt T-Shirt

Harness the raw power of nature and the open road in this NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Lightning Bolt T-Shirt. Crafted from heavyweight all-cotton jersey for longwearing comfort and durability with a rib-knit neckline to help keep its shape. Its signature look features electrifying lightning graphics coupled with branding from two forces to be reckoned with in the fashion and motorcycling industries.

 

NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Skull T-Shirt

The essence of motorcycling and streetwear style comes alive on the NEIGHBORHOOD® x Harley-Davidson® Skull T-Shirt. Crafted from breathable cotton jersey for all-day comfort with a rib-knit neckline to help keep its shape. Its graphics display a unique mix that pays tribute to Harley’s storied history, complete with a replica of our 1930s Silver Wing patch that appeared on racing caps and jerseys. The shirt also showcases NEIGHBORHOOD’s “Craft with Pride” tagline and origin of this fashion vanguard in modern Japanese culture.

THE TRIUMPH CHROME COLLECTION

TEN BEAUTIFULLY HAND-CRAFTED AND DISTINCTIVE LIMITED-EDITION MOTORCYCLES

AVAILABLE FOR ONE YEAR ONLY

Inspired by the classic custom look that has been a significant part of Triumph’s iconic history, from the original chromed tank of the 1937 Speed Twin to the 1960s Tritons, and all the way up to the birth of the custom classic generation, this new collection of beautiful, limited editions celebrates the craftsmanship and artistry that sits at the heart of Triumph’s DNA.

All available for one year only, each of the ten new limited-edition motorcycles in this stunning collection bring a unique, bold, and beautiful new take on the latest generation of Triumph’s legendary modern classic Bonneville line-up and world leading Rocket 3, with a hand-crafted and distinctive chrome scheme, accompanied by new Chrome Edition accessory kits

Following high demand for the 2022 Gold Line limited editions, which brought brighter colors and beautifully hand-finished schemes to eight of Triumph’s most iconic modern classics, now 2023 sees the introduction of a new ten-model-strong range of stunning, limited-edition motorcycles – the Chrome Collection.

Inspired by the custom chrome design heritage of the brands iconic past, the Chrome Collection celebrates Triumph’s state-of-the-art chrome-detailing facility and the expert teams of specialist design and manufacturing engineers who have perfected the process over many years, across hundreds of accessories, beautiful badges, and detailing. The result is a flawless chrome finish every time – distinctive, stylish, and exquisitely hand-crafted.


Encompassing Triumph’s legendary Bonneville line-up and the world leading Rocket 3, each of the ten new limited editions feature a unique Chrome Edition scheme, chosen specifically to reflect each model’s rich heritage, and exquisitely finished to reinforce Triumph’s renowned reputation for premium quality and exceptional detailing. Together with the thrilling performance, neutral handling, and modern capability of the modern classics range, these stunning specials combine contemporary design with nostalgic echoes of the Bonneville’s deep and rich history.

Rocket 3 R Chrome Edition

• Bold and impressive chrome fuel tank with Jet Black accent

• Matching Jet Black fly screen, headlight bowls, front mudguard, radiator cowls, side panels

and rear bodywork

Rocket 3 GT Chrome Edition

• Striking chrome fuel tank with eye-catching and distinctive Diablo Red accent

• Complemented with Jet Black headlight bowls and fly screen, front mudguard, radiator

cowls, side panels and rear bodywork

Bonneville T120 Chrome Edition

• Flawless chrome tank with heritage-inspired Meriden Blue painted accents

• Classic Jet Black mudguards, headlight bowl and side panels

Bonneville Bobber Chrome Edition

• Elegant chrome tank with a Jet Black painted overlay and Triumph triangle tank badging

• Jet Black mudguards and side panels

Scrambler 1200 XE Chrome Edition

• Beautiful chrome fuel tank with stylish Brooklands Green painted tank stripe

• Brushed aluminum mudguards and heat-shield, with Jet Black headlight bowl and side

panels

Bonneville Speedmaster Chrome Edition

• Exquisitely crafted chrome tank with bold Diablo Red Surround

• Jet Black mudguards, side panels and headlight bowl

Available to order now, these exclusive limited editions are available for one year only and will be coming into dealerships around the world in early 2023.

10th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day

10th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day December 3rd At Fox Raceway

Raceway

Purchase tickets online and get a free commemorative event t-shirt and $10 Race Gas Digital Credit from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC!

MURRIETA, California (October 19, 2022) — The Kurt Caselli Foundation will host its 10th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day presented by Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, FMF, and KTM on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. The event is open to all ages and there will be fun for the whole family. Gates open at 8:00am, riding will begin at 9:00am, and admission is $30 while kids 12 years old and under are free. Join The Kurt Caselli Foundation and friends in remembering Kurt Caselli while also raising money for off-road and motocross safety initiatives and educational scholarships.

 

WHO: The Kurt Caselli Foundation Annual Ride Day Fundraiser

WHAT: 10th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day presented by Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, FMF & KTM

WHERE: Fox Raceway | 12799 California Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059

WHEN: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 | Gates open at 8 a.m., Riding: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHY: To Remember Kurt Caselli and Raise Money For Safety Initiatives and Educational Scholarships in the off-road and motocross community

TICKETS: $30/person, Kids 12 & Under: Free | Get tickets here!

 

Online ticket purchasers will receive $10 in Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Race Gas digital credit and a free commemorative event t-shirt (t-shirt available to paid online ticket holders only)! T-shirt must be picked up at event.

 

Ride Day festivities will include open riding on tracks, event-exclusive off-road loop, the Caselli Team Challenge race (sign ups online), segmented kids-and-women-only practice sessions on the vet track, food & drinks for purchase, music, and a vendor row. There will be giveaways, a silent auction, and a raffle with great prizes. The High Fives Foundation and MotoDemption will be in attendance with adaptive motorcycles and coaches to offer demos for adaptive riders; additional details and sign up will be released soon. Meet Factory KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas Off-Road team riders, and other Pro MX/SX and off-road riders who frequently attend. During the Foundation’s presentation, Kurt Caselli Scholarship Spring 2023 recipient(s) will be announced, and the winner of the special Factory build 2022 KTM 500 XCW-F Baja race bike will be selected LIVE on stage and broadcasted online. 

 

On vendor row, you’ll find products from top industry companies who support The Kurt Caselli Foundation and its mission of Protecting and Supporting the Lives of Off-Road Riders. Guests of all ages will be able to participate in the Vendor Challenge game and be entered into a special post-event raffle. Friday & Saturday camping will be available for guests and can be reserved when you get tickets online.

 

All proceeds will benefit The Kurt Caselli Foundation and will fund various safety initiatives and educational scholarships in 2023 and beyond. 

About The Kurt Caselli Foundation

Protecting and Supporting the Lives of Off-Road Riders

The Kurt Caselli Foundation was established in 2013. The focus of the foundation is the safety of riders and racers in the off-road motorcycling industry. While we understand the inherent elements of danger in this industry, we aim to help minimize this danger to the best of our ability. The foundation has a three-part mission that encompasses safety precautions for riders before, during, and after a racing career. Read more at www.KurtCaselli.com. 

Progressive American Flat Track Championships

Progressive American Flat Track Championships

Rancho Cucamonga, CA:  Dunlop is proud to be the official Progressive American Flat Track tire for all classes for over ten years now! Each year it seems like North America’s premier flat track racing series continues to become more and more thrilling. The 2022 American Flat Track Series was no exception with it ending with a double header at the Volusia Motorsports Park in Barberville, Florida. The 2022 American Flat Track SuperTwins Series all came down to the final round, winner takes all with four riders having a shot at the championship! In addition, spectators also witnessed a two-rider battle in the ultra-competitive Production Twins class. 

At the two round season finale, the Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle championship was awarded to the defending champion, Jared Mees on his number 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750! Jared finished ahead of his title contenders Friday night and only needed to finish sixteenth or better to win the championship. Mees still pushed hard on Saturday night, even with a scary moment thrown in, to finish third in the main which was plenty to secure the championship by twenty-two points on his Dunlop DT4 tires. 

Meanwhile in the Mission Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines, the championship went to the number 33 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R of Jesse Janisch! Jesse won on Friday night to make it easier on Saturday to win his first AFT championship! 

At the penultimate round in Wisconsin, The Parts Unlimited AFT Singles title was decided two races early. Red Bull KTM’s Kody Kopp followed in his father’s footsteps and was crowned as champion for the first time after turning pro last year!  

In the hands-on Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. all women’s Championship, rider Jaycee Jones was the rider to beat and won at the season finale to seal the championship, making it six wins in a row! 

“American Flat Track racing in 2022 has been some of the most exciting racing we’ve witnessed in years,” said Mike Buckley, Senior VP, Sales and Marketing, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. “Two class points battle come down to the last race and the SuperTwins champion only having 3 race wins really shows how close the racing truly is! This plus the continued evolution of the series, classes, bikes and the performance of the DT4 tires are a testament to the dedication of AFT and all the riders, racers, teams and supporters. We are honored to be the official tire of American Flat Track and to have recently extended our partnership for another three years.” 

 

About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires: 

Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. For more information, visitwww.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for the latest Dunlop news. Use #RideDunlop and/or #RaceDunlop to share your Dunlop moments 

It's BACK! Meet the New SCOTT 89X Era Goggle

INTRODUCING THE 89X ERA GOGGLE

Back by popular demand, The SCOTT 89X Era goggle is a true revival of the original and much-loved SCOTT 89 series goggle from back in the day, with a few cool twists of course! The new version combines classic moto style with modern performance features.  Stooped in heritage, this goggle is ready to boost your style points and defend your vision in the dirt and on the streets. 

The strap has been fully updated with new materials including silicon lining and premium branding. Fitted with a stunning chrome lens as standard and featuring 100% UV Protection and anti-fog lens treatment, you can rest assured this goggle not only looks amazing, but will fully defend your vision too. Finished with exceptional painting detail and unique designs, the 89X Era is the no. 1 choice for that real retro look! 

IN THE DIRT

When it comes to having fun in the dirt, the 89X Era goggle brings the perfect vibes for all aspects of off-road riding.

ON THE STREETS

For riders that don’t follow the crowd, the 89X Era goggle offers a unique, heritage infused Café racer vibe for ultimate style on the streets.

Goggle Features:  

2-layer face foam

No-slip silicone strap

100% UV Protection

NoFog™ Anti-Fog lens treatment

Single Chrome Lens 

Bonus Clear lens included

#Defend Your Vision

Loretta Lynn (1932-2022)

American Motocross Community Mourns
the Passing of Loretta Lynn (1932-2022)

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (October 5, 2022) — The American motocross community is in mourning following the passing of one the sport’s most influential figures, country music icon Loretta Lynn (1932-2022). The namesake of the world’s single-largest motocross event, the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship which is more commonly and affectionately known as “Loretta Lynn’s,” passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90 on Tuesday morning at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

One of country music’s most prolific figures, the legendary “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was also a giant within the motocross racing community, welcoming thousands of amateur racers, their families, friends, and the industry as a whole to Loretta Lynn Ranch each and every August. For the past 41 years, the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship has served as the proving ground for aspiring motocross talent, with a who’s who list of racers who have made the journey to Middle Tennessee for motocross’ version of summer vacation over the past four decades in search of success. Countless stars have been born at the ranch over the years and Loretta herself has remained a cornerstone figure of the event, which has become an integral part of the family business, spanning multiple generations. In recognition of her contribution to the sport, Lynn was inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.

Loretta Lynn and Dave Coombs at the ranch.
Photo: Courtesy of Racer X

“Ever since 1982 Loretta Lynn and her family have opened their arms and their ranch to countless motocross families,” said Rita Coombs, matriarch of MX Sports. “Her name may be synonymous with country music, but she was also incredibly popular with generations of motocrossers who have visited her ranch in Hurricane Mills to compete in the annual AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships. She was always a gracious host and she will be sorely missed by our entire sport.”

The legacy of this prestigious event is a byproduct of happenstance, when MX Sports patriarch Dave Coombs Sr. took his family on a road trip in the summer of 1981 to camp at the ranch. A morning jog by Coombs around the property proved to be a moment of inspiration and realization, one that forever changed the course of American motocross and served as the foundation for the country star’s ascension into becoming the standard bearer for the sport. “Big Dave’s” charisma led to a fateful meeting with Mooney Lynn and Loretta herself and he sold them on the idea. One year later, in 1982, the inaugural AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship descended on Hurricane Mills. The rest, as they say, is history, and without Loretta Lynn, the sport of motocross in the United States wouldn’t be what it is today.

Loretta Lynn performing at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
Photo: Courtesy of Racer X

Godspeed, Loretta. You’ll be missed, but the racing will live on in your memory.
 
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, visit the series official website at www.MXSports.com or call (304) 284-0101. Join the conversation on the event’s social media channels, along with receiving the most up-to-date news and exclusive content.

About the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program will consist of 51 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 18 Regional Championships (May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (first week in August) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation", the National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, and Ryan Dungey. The national program is produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company and is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). For more information, visit www.mxsports.com.
 
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

CHRISTIAN CRAIG JOINS ROCKSTAR / HUSQVARNA

CHRISTIAN CRAIG JOINS ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S 450 TEAM LINEUP IN 2023

CALIFORNIA NATIVE INKS A TWO-YEAR DEAL ABOARD THE FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to welcome Christian Craig to the team’s 450 lineup in both AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championship racing. Inking a two-year deal, the California native will remain with the team through the 2024 race season.

The 2022 250SX Western Champion will step into the 450 cc division full-time in 2023 aboard the FC 450 Rockstar Edition, making his official debut at the Anaheim I season opener on January 7. As a consistent front-runner in the 250 class over the years, Craig is no stranger to the premier class as he holds one overall-podium and 16 top-five finishes in 450 SX and MX competition.


Christian Craig – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team: “My goal for as long as I can remember was to get a full-time 450 ride and I’m so grateful that I’ve got that now! The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is a very well established, winning team with a great program behind it. When I began talking with the team, they were very confident in the future they could provide and they believed in me, which is obviously really important to me. I’m excited to see how I can progress in the 450 class full-time with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing crew.”


Nathan Ramsey – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager: “I am very happy that we were able to add Christian to our Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing program. The level of talent that Christian has displayed over the years is very evident and it’s exciting to now be a part of. I believe that Christian is really maturing as a racer and his championship last year is proof of that. We are more than happy to have him on the team and can’t wait to get to work.”

For more information on the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team and its athletes, visit www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com.

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