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Kennesaw, Georgia, January 20, 2012 : Graves Motorsports Factory Rider Bill Dixon previews his upcoming motorcycle drift video in this second part "teaser" clip filmed at Willow Spring Raceway!
Professional Rider on Closed Course - Do Not Attempt These Stunts
The 2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows brings the nation's largest and longest-running powersports show tour into 12 cities nationwide, from New York to California. Showgoers are invited to check-out hundreds of the latest bikes from leading manufacturers, as well as the latest aftermarket parts and accessories. Stop by the Yamaha display for a cool engine cutaway of a Yamaha R1.
From newbies to hard-core enthusiasts and female riders to fans who aspire-to-ride, the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows is the destination for riders to immerse themselves in bike culture, talk to experts, learn new riding techniques and more.
Check www.motorcycleshows.com for show dates, locations and to buy tickets. Save 20% on 1-day adult tickets with promo code R1.
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Cypress, CA, December 21, 2011 - In the spirit of the holiday season, as well as a festive nod to the jolly old elf himself, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, has made its list of full-factory road racers for 2012, and checked it twice. The upcoming AMA Pro Racing season features one of the triple-tuning-fork company's strongest rider lineups ever, featuring a mix of wily, proven champions and hungry, young champions-in-waiting.
<strong>Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha American SuperBike</strong>
As if winning an AMA American SuperBike Championship isn't difficult enough, try winning two titles in a row. That's exactly what Mississippi native Josh Hayes did this past summer in one of AMA Pro Racing's closest and most-exciting seasons on record.
Indianapolis, IN, August 28, 2011- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A and Graves Motorsports., is pleased to congratulate Bill Dixon on his winning performance at the XDL Championship Series finale in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Trailing his closest competitor by 1 point entering the final round of the series, Bill and his Yamaha YZF-R6 turned in solid performances all weekend to claim his third XDL Street Freestyle Championship. By winning his third title, Bill makes history by becoming the first athlete to three-peat in the XDL Series.
“I have to thank Yamaha and Graves Motorsports for their support in allowing me to make history and earn this title” said Bill, “as this was the goal when we began the season In Daytona earlier this year. I would like to thank Chuck Graves personally for his extra assistance with my R6 this season and for assisting with parts for my Championship-winning weekend!”
“The XDL is a unique series, and we are happy to... [Read More]
Take some extraordinary riding, gathering of old friends, meeting new friends and seeing Yamahas of all shape and sizes, combine with a little bit of tradition and you have all the reasons the R1-Forum.com / R6-Forum.com / Yamaha Deals Gap Convention is still going strong after 10 years!
Each year this event centers on what is arguably one of the best motorcycle riding roads in the world. Deals Gap, commonly known as "The Dragon", starts in North Carolina at the "Cross Roads Over Time" (better known to locals as the "CROT") - Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort. The world famous 13-mile stretch of road (whose state designation is US-129) quickly crosses over the Tennessee state line for the remaining 12 miles. The infamous Deals Gap is most known for the excellent riding.... [Read More]
If riding a small-bore scooter leaves you feeling emasculated, consider the Yamaha Zuma 125: rugged, aggressive styling (especially in black), fat, semi-knobby tires and power enough to shoot its rider across an intersection faster than the average car.
If you're eager to have a user-friendly cruiser that won't break the bank and yet still offers reputable performance and is welcoming of new and/or returning riders, then gaze upon the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow and Triumph America.
Dainese was the first to bring motorcyclists knee sliders, back protector and carbon/Kevlar knuckle protection. Now the Italian company is the first manufacturer to offer airbag protection in an off-the-rack (or custom) leather racing suit in America.
Piaggio claims the Typhoon can achieve an astonishing 90 mpg from its tiny 124cc single-cylinder engine. Another notable figure is its price. At just $2699, the Typhoon is a natural choice for anyone looking for cheap, reliable transportation.
American Honda will import its most recent all-new model, first seen at last fall's EICMA show in Milan. Unveiled today at the New York International Motorcycle Show, the NC700X is a multi-purpose, versatile machine with a big emphasis on utility.
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