…Â Â At the opening race of the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, defending AMA Supercross class champion, James Stewart, of Dade City, Fla., pulled off an exciting, come from behind win to open the season in front of 43,841 fans at Angel Stadium. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer, of Rupert, Idaho, opened the Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites championship with a big win and is the class’ points leader.
Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., won the … Details
Roehr Motorcycles LLC, the maker of the fastest and most powerful American production sportbike, the 180hp,1250sc, will introduce a line of electric sport and racing motorcycles in the spring of this year.Â
The new eRoehr model range will consist of two models, the powerful eSuperbike and the lower spec’d eSupersport.  Both models will feature state-of-the-art AC induction motor, and advanced high energy, Lithium ion battery technologies.
Fresh, modern styling, combined with advanced electric vehicle drive technology will raise the standards of electric motorcycle performance and desirability to new levels …Â Details
Last year about this time, we told you about the re-formulated Dakar Rally, moved from Africa to South America to address concerns about terrorism and other safety issues. That rally (won by Spaniard Marc Coma in a field of 235 riders) was a big success, with the rally organizers (the same outfit that puts on the Tour de France) claiming 2.2 billion TV viewers in 189 countries. This year, it’s back bigger than ever, but it’s still missing one element: a big American presence.
Of the 161 motorcycles entered, just three are from the USA. But one of them is among the top competitors and … Details & Pictures