Kawasaki announced today their 2005 Supercross and Motocross teams. At first, there were no big surprises, James Stewart on a 250, Ivan Tedesco and Stephane Roncada in the 125 class… but then we scrolled down to the bottom and saw a name we weren’t expecting. Grant Langston, freshly released from his KTM contract, has signed [...]
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Suspension is one of the most critical motorcycle components, and yet it is one of the most misunderstood. A lot of riders don’t fully understand how to maximize the potential that a fork and shock can offer, and the same even holds true for some aftermarket companies. After all, to get into the suspension tuning [...]
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After a punishing five day Dakar-style desert challenge held near Primm, NV and in Dumont Dunes, two riders and an alternate have been chosen to represent the Red Bull KTM U.S. Dakar team. They are Kellon Walch, Chris Blais and Andy Grider (as the alternate) for the 2005 Dakar Rally. Scot Harden will serve double [...]
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American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced that Makita U.S.A. will sponsor ASMC’s extremely promising 250cc/125cc Supercross/Motocross team for 2005-2006. This unprecedented and exciting Makita Suzuki effort combines newly signed Ricky Carmichael—the winningest Supercross/Motocross rider of all time—with three returning Suzuki riders: the exceptionally talented Sebastien Tortelli, 2004 AMA Rookie of the Year Broc Hepler [...]
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Yamaha dealerships are selling tickets for the three THQ AMA Supercross Series races at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium January 8, 22 and February 5. Check the list for the location nearest you. For more information on when and where to buy tickets for additional rounds, scroll down. Alba Yamaha 12255n Poway Road Poway, Ca 92064 858-486-4380 [...]
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Tortelli Joins Team Suzuki in Canada for THQ World Supercross GPClear Channel Entertainment announced today that Suzuki’s Sebastien Tortelli will join teammate Ricky Carmichael in racing the 2004-2005 THQ World Supercross GP, which opens at Toronto’s SkyDome Saturday, December 4.Tortelli, a FIM former World Motocross champion, came to race in the U.S. in 1998 and [...]
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Factory Yamaha Rider Tim Ferry to Race THQ World Supercross GPClear Channel Entertainment announced today that former 125cc supercross champion Tim Ferry, of Dade City, Fla., will race his factory Yamaha in the 2004-2005 THQ World Supercross GP.Ferry, 29, will use the two international THQ World Supercross GP races at SkyDome in Toronto December 4 [...]
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Red Bull KTM USA Dakar Rider Rally Challenge on OLNThe Red Bull KTM USA Dakar Rider Rally Challenge will be televised on OLN starting December 1, 2004. Red Bull and KTM teamed up and designed a challenging five-day Dakar-style racing challenge near Primm, Nevada and Death Valley, California. Six riders tested their skills against navigation [...]
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Troy Lee Designs to sponsor Team WBR/Suzuki/YoshimuraTuesday, December 14, Team WBR signed with Troy Lee Designs for the 125 Supercross and Outdoor Nationals seasons. “We are very excited to work with Team WBR, it gives us an opportunity to work with a factory backed 125 program with excellent riders we feel have the potential for [...]
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2005 Suzuki Crossover Challenge Set for San Francisco SupercrossClear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports and American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announced today that the eighth-annual Suzuki Crossover Challenge will take place at San Francisco’s SBC Park Saturday, January 29 during the night program of THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series. This year’s participants will compete [...]
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Cole Calkins to Join FMF/ Throttlehead.com/ Kawasaki Team Green2004 GNCC Series Pro Rider #9 Cole Calkins will be joining Steve Hatch and Josh McLevy to round out the three rider FMF/ Throttlehead.com/ Kawasaki Team Green/ Moose Racing/ Kenda roster. Selected for his dedication and positive attitude Cole has earned a spot under the factory canopy [...]
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American Team Red Bull KTM Off to a Good Start in 2005 Dakar RallyThe American Red Bull KTM Dakar Rally team members are off to an unbelievable start of the 2005 Barcelona to Dakar Rally. The 27th edition of the Rally began on December 31, 2004 where the competitors left the Placa de Espanya for [...]
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Kawasaki’s Supercross Riders to Visit Kelly’s Kawasaki in Mesa, ArizonaThe THQ Supercross series will return to Phoenix on January 15, 2005. On the evening of Friday 14 at 7 pm, just hours before the Supercross event takes off at Bank One Ball Park in Downtown Phoenix, Kawasaki’s riders will be at Kelly’s Kawasaki on Country [...]
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KTM Proudly Announces 2005 Off-Road Team Roster• Mike Lafferty, six-time AMA Enduro champion, and winner of multiple GNCC events will be contesting the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series and the AMA National Enduro series. • Ten-time World Enduro Champion Juha Saminen will be riding the GNCC’s, and the World Off-Road Championship (WORCS) series. • [...]
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Am-Pro Factory Yamaha Team Ready for GNCC 2005Hawkins, Hawk and Raines team up with young amateur talent The factory Am Pro Yamaha race team, one of the most successful off-road racing teams over the last few seasons, is ready for 2005—and beyond. Team Manager Randy Hawkins, the 2004 AMA National Enduro Champion, has shaped a [...]
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