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MotoAmerica racer Kayla Yaakov made history at Ducati's 100th anniversary celebration by becoming the first woman ever to ride a MotoGP racing motorcycle. Coached by two-time world champion Casey Stoner, the 20-something American fulfilled a dream she's had since age three.
Two South Dakota riders joined over 1,400 women who shut down 31 miles of interstate to break the world record for largest female motorcycle ride. The historic event brought riders from across the Midwest to Rockford, Illinois, proving that passion and community know no limits.
More than 1,400 women motorcyclists roared through Rockford, Illinois, breaking the world record for the largest group of female riders. The gathering crushed the previous record by over 400 riders.
More than 1,400 female motorcyclists roared through Rockford, Illinois, shattering the world record for the largest simultaneous women's ride. The historic moment capped off a weekend celebrating women riders from across the country.
A two-time organ recipient is attempting a Guinness World Record motorcycle journey to save lives. Max Orsini rides across Central Oregon with his poodle Gnocchi, turning every mile into a conversation about organ donation.
A 62-year-old engineer from North Yorkshire built a steam-powered motorcycle in his workshop that just became the second-fastest bike on Earth. Graham Sykes' homemade creation hit 193 mph in 5.5 seconds, beating every other wheel-driven motorcycle except one rocket bike.
A Chinese motorcycle repair shop owner who chased a TV crew 100 kilometers in the rain as a teenager just became the first Chinese manufacturer to win the Supersport World Championship. Zhang Xue's grassroots journey from dropout to champion is inspiring millions.
Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are accelerating their shift to electric power as part of a bold push for carbon neutrality. Industry leaders say electrification will become the mainstream path forward.
Electric motorcycle maker LiveWire is ditching the premium playbook to launch an affordable, lightweight bike that could finally bring electric riding to the masses. The S4 Honcho represents the biggest shift yet for the Harley-Davidson spinoff, prioritizing accessibility over superbike specs.
The Burt Munro Challenge just wrapped its biggest year yet, with record crowds flooding Invercargill's streets for five days of motorcycle racing. Next year's 20th anniversary event will coincide with the Southland Motorcycle Club's 100th birthday, making 2027 extra special.
Electric vehicle charging in Kenya nearly tripled in 2025, driven by a motorcycle revolution that's quietly transforming transportation. One in every six new motorcycles sold last year was electric.
Female riders from over 50 countries are passing a virtual baton around the world to demand better safety gear and boost visibility in motorcycling. What started after one woman's life-threatening accident is now connecting thousands of riders and making history at the Isle of Man TT race.