The AMA Arenacross Series is ready to return to the track, kicking off its 2012 season on Saturday night, October 29, from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Following one of the most impressive single-season performances in series history, Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis’ Tyler Bowers is ready to defend his Arenacross class title against a talented field of challengers.
Two of Bowers’ toughest competitors in the championship will flank him under the Babbitt’s tent. Both Chad Johnson and Josh Demuth are former series champions, and have been … More
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Joe Gibbs Racing’s motorcycle team wants to complete a five-year transformation from a fledgling dream to a championship-caliber operation. Motocross superstar James Stewart wants to be great in another discipline of motor sports.
They’ll announce today how they hope to accomplish those goals together.
“It’s a perfect fit,” said Stewart, who ranks third on the Supercross all-time list with 42 wins. “I thought there’d be a good chance to take everything to the next level with their program and my program. When (team owner Joe Gibbs) told me, ‘We feel … More
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Music to one’s ears is often a cacophony of racket to another’s. For bikers, the variety of noises emanating from internal combustion motorcycle engines is a mechanical concerto of pistons, valvetrains, air intakes and exhausts. Personal preferences from loping V-Twins to screaming multis abound, but an appreciation for all is shared among most.
So, on a purely subjective basis, we comprised a list of our favorite motorcycle sounds. Exhaust notes change according to OEM or aftermarket manufacturer, but regardless of muffler configuration, these bikes sound good in any guise   … Pictures, videos and more
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