Search Articles
North America × RACE: 24 articles
Rare 1988 Ikuzawa Harris TH1R Race Bike Heads to Auction in the US
A rare 1988 single-cylinder race bike, the Ikuzawa Harris TH1R, has been listed at Iconic Motorbike Auctions in the US. Its frame was built by Britain's Harris, paired with a Honda RS600D flat-track engine producing 61hp at 7,000rpm. The owner is 83-year-old former racer Tetsu Ikuzawa, whose team won the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race in 1989.
RideApart · 8/5/2026
MotoGP's British GP Opens the Second Half With Five Riders Within 24 Points
MotoGP heads into the British GP at Silverstone with five riders separated by just 24 points, one of the tightest title fights in the series' history. Championship leader Jorge Martin is followed closely by Ai Ogura (14 points back) and Marc Marquez in third, with home rider Cal Crutchlow also returning. Silverstone has produced 11 different winners in its last 11 editions.
Roadracing World · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Season Opens in Thailand for a Third Straight Year
MotoGP announced its 2027 season will open March 5-7 at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, marking a third consecutive year as season opener and the first race under the new 2027-2031 technical rules. The 2026 opener drew a record 228,228 fans, with Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi taking the win.
Roadracing World · 8/3/2026
Oxley Bom Podcast Goes Inside Öhlins, the Beating Heart of MotoGP Suspension
The MotoGP-focused Oxley Bom podcast released an episode touring Öhlins' factory north of Stockholm, Sweden. The episode covers springs, hydraulics, carbon components and previously undisclosed manufacturer-exclusive devices developed for Ducati, offering a rare look inside the sport's dominant suspension supplier. Photos from the visit also show Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Ai Ogura on site.
Roadracing World · 8/3/2026
The Nicky Hayden Horizon Award: 30 Years of Rising Motocross Talent, and What Kawasaki's Repeat Win Means
The Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, honoring rising motocross talent since 1997, has crowned 30 winners, with Enzo Temmerman's 2025 win giving Kawasaki back-to-back victories for the first time in 14 years. Past recipients include James Stewart, Travis Pastrana, and Ryan Villopoto, and by manufacturer Kawasaki leads with nine wins. Attention now turns to who takes the 2026 title.
Racer X Online · 8/3/2026
Scholtz Wins Fourth of the Season in Red-Flag-Marred Mid-Ohio Superbike Race
Mathew Scholtz (Strack Racing) won MotoAmerica's Quad Lock Superbike Race 2 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, taking his fourth win of the season. The race was stopped by red flags twice and cut short after nine laps, with Scholtz beating Sean Dylan Kelly by just 0.177 seconds and Bobby Fong taking third.
MotoAmerica · 8/3/2026
FloRacing to Stream 19 Major U.S. Amateur Motocross Events Through 2027
MX Sports and FloSports will carry leading U.S. amateur motocross events on FloRacing through the 2027 season. The package covers 19 events across the American Motocross Majors, Grand Championship and Road to Loretta’s regional series, while selected coverage will also appear on the free FloRacing 24/7 channel.
Racer X Online · 7/30/2026
SMX Insider Previews Los Angeles Playoff Round Two from LA Galaxy Stadium
The official SuperMotocross show SMX Insider has released a preview of playoff round two from the LA Galaxy's home stadium. Adam Cianciarulo and Jason Thomas discuss Hunter Lawrence's breakout season and the key battles, while Jason Weigandt previews the Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championship.
SuperMotocross (SMX) · 7/30/2026
GoPro Becomes Official Camera Partner of American Flat Track
AMA Pro Racing has named GoPro the Official Action Camera Partner of Progressive American Flat Track. The partnership will expand onboard, race-day and behind-the-scenes footage across broadcast, digital and social channels, aiming to bring viewers closer to the riders and bikes.
RideApart · 7/30/2026
MotoAmerica Mid-Ohio Sets Up Key Bagger and Super Hooligan Battles
MotoAmerica heads to Mid-Ohio from July 31 to August 2 with King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan on the program. Harley-Davidson and Indian renew their factory rivalry, with nine-lap Bagger races scheduled for August 1 and August 2.
Hot Bike Magazine · 7/30/2026
MotoGP Considers Austin Demonstration During Formula 1 US GP
MotoGP’s commercial arm is discussing a demonstration at COTA during the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in late October. With the weekend clashing with the Australian GP, former riders and operational show bikes are being considered instead of current racers. Logistics costs remain unresolved and the plan is not yet confirmed.
Motorsport.com MotoGP · 7/29/2026
Five MotoAmerica Classes Reach Mid-Ohio With Tight Title Battles
Five MotoAmerica support classes will race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Supersport leader Darryn Binder is nine points ahead of Josh Herrin, while King Of The Baggers leader Hayden Gillim holds a 13-point advantage over Troy Herfoss. The top three in Super Hooligan are separated by only six points.
Roadracing World · 7/29/2026
First-Time Builder Transforms BMW K1100 with S1000RR Front End
Nashville home builder Adam Vanhooser spent 15 months transforming a 1997 BMW K1100 into his first custom motorcycle. The 1,092cc engine was resealed and fitted with pod filters and a 4-into-1 exhaust, while a BMW S1000RR front end brought inverted forks and Brembo brakes. A CNC subframe, revised rear suspension, K1200RS wheels and Motogadget electronics complete the garage-built café racer.
Bike EXIF · 7/29/2026
Honda HRC Progressive Sweeps Washougal 450 Class 1-2
At round 8 of AMA Pro Motocross at Washougal, Honda HRC Progressive's Hunter Lawrence won his fifth 450-class overall of the season, with brother Jett Lawrence finishing second for a team 1-2. Chance Hymas took third overall in the 250 class.
Honda News · 7/28/2026
Honda HRC Takes 450 Overall 1-2 at Washougal
At the Washougal round of AMA Pro Motocross, Honda HRC Progressive's Hunter Lawrence claimed his fifth 450 overall victory of the season. Jett Lawrence finished second overall with 1st- and 2nd-place motos, while Chance Hymas took a second consecutive 250 overall podium.
Honda Motorcycles · 7/28/2026
AMA Motocross: Hunter Lawrence Goes 2-1 at Washougal to Stretch His Lead Over Brother Jett to Two Points
At the Washougal National of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross championship, Hunter Lawrence put together a 2-1 scorecard to widen his points gap over his brother Jett to two. Jett went 1-3, crashing while leading the second moto and then taking a one-position penalty for accelerating off the track, which cost him the result.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 7/26/2026
Ducati Heads to the X Games as Tyler Bereman Joins the Desmo450 MX Program
Ducati's push into off-road is accelerating. Freestyle motocross star Tyler Bereman will ride the 'Desmo450 MX' at the X Games League event in New Orleans, marking a new chapter for Ducati as it builds a presence in dirt as well as on the road.
Visordown · 7/24/2026
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Runs 24-26 July in Ohio
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, a festival of American motorcycling, takes place at Mid-Ohio in Lexington, Ohio, from 24 to 26 July 2026. One of the largest swap meets in the United States is joined by vintage championships in road racing, motocross, flat track and trials, plus a bike show of great machines. It also serves as a fundraiser supporting the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
American Motorcyclist Association · 7/24/2026
Pro Motocross Round 25 at Washougal: Lawrence Doubles Up to Extend His 450 Lead, Deacon Davis Dominant in 250
At round 25 of Pro Motocross (SMX), the Washougal National, Hunter Lawrence took a double win to widen his points lead in the 450SMX class. In 250SMX, Cole Davis won convincingly to return to the top of the class. As the North American summer series heads for its closing rounds, both title fights are heating up.
SuperMotocross (SMX) · 7/23/2026
Royal Enfield Relaunches Women-Only 'Build.Train.Race' Program for 2026
Royal Enfield is running its women-only racing program, 'Build.Train.Race,' again in 2026. Across eight rounds spanning four MotoAmerica events, ten women will build their own Continental GT 650s and take them racing. It's a groundbreaking initiative aimed at boosting women's participation in racing.
Cycle News · 7/22/2026
Quinn Wentzel Wins River Monster Hard Enduro for Third Time After Mid-Race Brake Failure
At Round 3 of the AMA East Hard Enduro Series, the River Monster in Virginia, Quinn Wentzel won for the third time aboard a Rieju. Heavy rain turned the course brutal, and only 9 of the starters reached the final checkpoint.
Cycle News · 7/20/2026
AMA Pro Motocross Millville: Hunter Lawrence Sweeps Both Motos to Rise to the Top of the Points
At the AMA Pro Motocross round at Millville in the US, Hunter Lawrence had a perfect weekend in the 450 class, sweeping both motos to move into the points lead (red plate). In the 250 class, Beaumer scored his first career win, shifting the standings. It was a race full of crashes, comebacks and upsets, with Tony Cairoli finishing moto one in sixth.
Moto.it · 7/20/2026
AMA Motocross at Spring Creek: Hunter Lawrence Sweeps 1-1 to Reclaim the 450 Points Lead
Round 24 of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship was held at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota. Honda HRC Progressive's Hunter Lawrence scored a perfect 1-1 sweep in 450SMX, his fourth win of the season, and took over the points lead for the third time in seven rounds. In 250SMX, Red Bull KTM's Julien Beaumer claimed his first career win, dramatically shaking up the championship.
Roadracing World · 7/19/2026
AMA Motocross Heats Up: Hunter Lawrence Retakes the Points Lead at Spring Creek
At the Spring Creek round of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Hunter Lawrence swept both motos for a 1-1 overall win and reclaimed the series points lead. His brother Jett Lawrence crashed hard with six minutes left in Moto 2, dropping from first to fifth.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 7/19/2026