In case you missed it, this is the full show!  Supercross 2012!

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is an off-road motorcycle racing competition, produced inside a stadium that seats no less than 35,000 fans, where dirt is brought in and sculpted using construction equipment. Created from its root, motocross, Monster Energy Supercross is widely regarded as the king of extreme sports/action sports and is considered motorsports' second most popular championship behind NASCAR. Some of the world's greatest athletes compete in what has been described as the most physically demanding sport in existence. Top supercross riders James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Ryan Villopoto and more battle it out for the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross crown, the sport's biggest prize.

Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the premier off-road motorcycle racing circuit in the world, produced inside the world's most elite stadiums and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). Monster Energy® Supercross tracks are man-made inside the stadium. Some of the sport's marquee names include Chad Reed, James Stewart and former supercross greats Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael. Regarded as the king of action sports, supercross has been described as one of the most physically demanding sports. Monster Energy® Supercross can be seen on CBS Sports and SPEED Channel. Visit us on our official website at www.SupercrossOnline.com. Don't forget to purchase your 2012 Monster Energy Supercross tickets today!
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Tomac Leads into Anaheim II Supercross

Rob Geiger Ultimatemotorcycling.com
02/03/2012

2012 AMA Supercross Championship

With the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series in the middle of four straight weeks in the state of California, GEICO Honda's riders are taking the opportunity to stay out West and train together ahead of this weekend's second stop at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Lites West rider Eli Tomac enters the event on a roll after winning the last two stops in the series and building a lead of 15 points in the championship chase.

Tomac said he is doubly confident for A2 because this was the part of the schedule where he made a big charge up the standings last year.

Eli Tomac (GEICO Honda CRF250R) says: "The next rounds are always a lot of fun. Especially A2, where there are always a lot of people around. Then I got my first win in San Diego last year. So, I'm feeling good right now.

"Since I'm based in California in the winter, this is another race where I get to train during the week and sleep in my own bed on the weekend. That's a big deal for me."

Supercross rider Kevin Windham also decided to stay out in California to cut down on training days lost to travel and bad weather.

Kevin Windham (GEICO Honda CRF450R) says: "This time of year, it always seems you are in an airplane going one direction or the other. I hate being away from my wife and the kids for so long, but otherwise it seems like I'm getting ready for the next trip West as soon as I get home. Staying out here gives me an opportunity to train during the day and take care of my sponsors when I'm not riding.

"I'm also getting an opportunity to train in conditions that are almost identical to the ones I'll race under. It's been pretty wet back home this winter, which hasn't given me a lot of good opportunities to ride."

Windham sits sixth in the Supercross standings, three points behind Jake Weimer for fifth.

Gavin Faith, who is filling in for injured rider Wil Hahn, said he's taking the West Coast training time as an opportunity to soak up as much knowledge as possible.

Given Faith (GEICO Honda CRF250R Supercross) says: "I'm learning so much riding with Eli and those guys on the Honda track. Eli's at the top of his game. The way he's riding is where you want to be. It's a great gauge to see where I am and where I need to be.

"The practice bikes out here are really good, they are pretty much what you are racing on, which helps out a lot."

Faith has cracked the top 20 in Lites West points, despite only taking part in two races this season.

Practice for Saturday's Monster Energy Supercross event at Angel Stadium of Anaheim gets under way at 12:30 p.m. PDT with opening ceremonies getting under way at 7 p.m. CBS affiliates nationwide will air the Supercross race starting at noon EST with SPEED airing the Supercross Lites race at 1 p.m. EDT.

2012 Yamaha R6 | Quick Look

Don Williams Ultimatemotorcylcing.com
02/03/2012

2012 Yamaha Motorcycle

While it has not been updated for 2012, the Yamaha YZF-R6 remains a formidable mid-size high-performance sport bike.

Utilizing fly-by-wire technology and performance enhancements like the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake that varies intake tract length and a slipper-type clutch, the R6 is outstanding on both the street and track.

High-end suspension is four-way adjustable (spring preload, high- and low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping) at both ends, and a removable shock spacer and adjustable fork ride height allows personalization of the R6's handling.

This year, there will be a limited edition version withWorld GP 50th Anniversary graphics, as well as the wild graphics shown.

2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 Quick Stats:

• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC inline-4
• WHEELBASE: 54.1 inches
• BORE x STROKE: 67mm x 42.5mm
• RAKE: 24 degrees
• COMP. RATIO: 13.1:1
• WET WEIGHT: 417 pounds
• TRANSMISSION: 6-speed
• PRICE: $10,890

For a look into the entire 2011 motorcycle lineup, check out the Ultimate MotorCycling Digital Buyer's Guide.

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Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip Unveiled

SBC
02/03/2012

2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally campground, concert and entertainment venue that has for more than 30 years been a focal point of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, has announced development of a new commercial and entertainment area - Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip.

The Crossroads development at the Buffalo Chip, located three miles outside of Sturgis, S.D., will provide visitors a Free access area at the Sturgis campground where visitors will be able to visit friends and vendors, enjoy food, drinks, and music and find a much-needed relief from the traffic in the town of Sturgis.

Rod Woodruff (Owner of Sturgis Buffalo Chip) says: "There has long been a need for a complete motorcycle rally park with free admission that's easy to get to, provides access to industry displays and vendors and has ample and easily accessed free parking. It's been planned for years and I am delighted that the Crossroads will be open during the 2012 Sturgis Rally."

The Crossroads gives the Sturgis biker rally visitor and general public the opportunity to come to the Chip to look at custom bikes, shop, view new products, get motorcycle mechanic work done, enjoy good food, full bar service, beautiful dancers, live musical entertainment, and just hang out and meet some friends without having to pay an admission fee.

Information for Sturgis rally camping, vending, concert and campground reservations at the Legendary Buffalo Chip is available at buffalochip.com and 605-347-9000.

Source: Ultimatemotorcylcing.com

Supercross 2012 Breast Cancer Awarness

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series

Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda will show its support for Breast Cancer Awareness at this weekend’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, by wearing custom pink TLD gear and helmets, as well as donning custom pink graphics on its race bikes.

Troy admittedly stated, “Just like a lot of people, the Troy Lee Designs family has been affected by breast cancer. We are committed to providing assistance in any way that we can, so we’ve designed these very special custom helmets and gear to be auctioned off for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ event in 2012. We will also have custom bikes for the night’s racing which hopefully will bring additional awareness to the movement – finding a cure for breast cancer.”

The auction will include one each (autographed) helmet and gear set worn by Travis Baker and Cole Seely at this Saturday night’s Supercross race in Anaheim. Proceeds from the auction will be used to sponsor Team Shasta in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ event in San Diego, November 16-18. Check the TLD website or Facebook page following the race for a link to the auction.

If you would like to make a donation to Susan G. Komen by supporting Team Shasta in the San Diego 3-Day event, use the donation form or visit the event website. If you want to show your support for Team TLD / Lucas Oil / Honda and Breast Cancer Awareness, pick up one of our new pink team hats.

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Anaheim 2 Supercross Preview 2012

Matt Davidson Editorial Assistant Motorcycle-USA.com NO RIGHTS RESERVED NO COPYRIGHTS OWNED thanks to motorcycle-usa.com

Returning to where it all started, the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is heading back to Angel Stadium this weekend for its second act. During the season opener at Anaheim the series attracted a sold-out crowd – something that is sure to be repeated at Anaheim II. Four riders have graced the top step already, but now the fight will focus on who can become the first repeat winner of the season in order to take the early advantage in the championship.
 
With a month of racing already in the books the season is living up to its hype. The year started with young guns Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey snagging wins to claim the early lead, but with veterans Chad Reed and, most recently, James Stewart, also taking wins in the last two rounds the title is completely up for grabs. Not since 1976 have there been four different winners during the first four rounds in the series. Never before have four former champs taken consecutive wins to begin a season. In what is being considered an epic and unprecedented start, there is no better time to be a Supercross fan than now!
 
In the past round at Oakland JGR Yamaha’s JS7 overcame the recent death of his friend and mechanic, Mark “Tex” Adams, to record his first victory of the season. The win came at a crucial time for the former champ as he admitted to being “torn-up” by his first three crashes. It will take more than one win, however, for Stewart to undo his past three performances, and don't forget that his stated focus this year is on getting wins to surpass Jeremy McGrath’s all-time record of 73. Including his most recent victory, Stewart still needs 30 more to reach that milestone, but it sure won’t be easy with a field as stacked as this.
 
After winning the opening round at Angel Stadium in dominant fashion, Villopoto appeared to have the best chance of claiming another title. Since then the defending champ has been reconciled to podium finishes by Dungey, Reed and Stewart, and in the process has fallen back to third in the overall standings. Perhaps even more unnerving for the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider is the fact that, after getting a top-five start in the previous round, he was unable to overtake his rivals. This is coming from someone that was able to lead a charge from dead last all the way up to third at Phoenix, so his third-place finish in the last round is a little unimpressive to say the least.
 
“I was on the outside of the track most of the race looking for a place to pass,” RV said. “I kept reeling them in, moving out of the main line to pass, then having to fall back in line behind them around tight sections of track. If I had got a better start that would have fixed the problem, so I am going to be working hard on my starts this week.”

Oakland also offered Dungey his first major obstacle after the former champ secured a poor start outside the top-10. Though the night was highlighted by his first heat race win of the year, Dungey spent most of the evening doing damage control as he finished off the podium for the first time this season in fourth. Even with the Red Bull KTM rider’s worst performance so far factored in, RD5 is still tied for the lead in the series – a position which leaves him in much better shape at this point compared to last year.
 
“My team has been behind me 100% this season and I am glad we are still running up front in the points,” said Dungey. “I am looking forward to a podium finish at the next event.”

Reed is also recovering from an unsatisfactory result in Oakland. The TwoTwo Motorsports owner/rider gave up the lead to Stewart on Lap 9 in what could have become the second victory in a row for the 29-year-old Aussie. Instead of becoming the first repeat winner of 2012, he took runner-up while fending off attacks from Villopoto. Reed was vocal about his poor performance in Round 4, which weighed heavily on his conscience even though he now shares the red number plate with Dungey.

"It is a very competitive field,” said Reed. “We have seen four different winners across four events so I am going to have to work a lot harder if I want to pull away from this group."

Meanwhile in the 2012 Western Regional Supercross Lites Championship, Geico Honda’s Eli Tomac is running away with the early advantage after claiming his second victory in Oakland. The young ace continued to be the fastest rider during the 15-lap main after capitalizing on a great start and the errors of his rivals. Off to the best start of his career with a 15-point lead ahead of Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson, Tomac is already nearing the halfway point in the season with just four west coast rounds left before the finale in Las Vegas.

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2012 AMA National Enduro Series Results

The 17-year-old Steward Baylor continues to impress off-road fans with his fast-speed and technical abilities on his KTM motorcycle at such a young age. This past weekend in Sumter, S.C., he stepped up his game again when he took his first-ever pro career AMA National Enduro Series win.

Baylor has been setting records throughout his teenage years in the GNCC Series and he was most recently crowned the GNCC XC2 Lites Champion in 2011. He took the past two and half months that made up the off-season and trained hard to come out to the opening round of the AMA National Enduro Series in Sumter, SC and make himself and his Ride PG/KTM Team a threat for the championship.

The Georgia native was impressive from the start to the end of the race. He took three of the six special test wins in order to claim his first victory. He was strong in each section only making a mistake in the fourth test where he hit his head on a tree branch that he wasn't able to duck under. Luckily, he was okay and came back to finish second fastest in the fifth special test and first in the final test.

Steward Baylor says: "It feels great to come out to the first round and get the win. I have been training really hard over the past year to increase my sprint speed and I think it shows today. I'd like to thank my team and my family for their help to get me to this level in my racing."

Joining Baylor on the podium was 8-time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty finishing in the runner-up position and fellow KTM rider Charlie Mullins who put his FMF/KTM on the final podium step.

Mullins, who finished second overall in the 2011 championship, struggled at the beginning of the race but came on very strong in the second half taking a section win in the fourth test.

His second half charge was just strong enough to knock his teammate Cory Buttrick off the podium. Buttrick put in a great race just finishing 12 seconds off of Mullins in the overall times.

The final member of the Factory FMF/KTM Team and the reigning National Enduro Champion, Russell Bobbitt, had a rough start to the season. Bobbitt, who was injured in mid-November, has only been back on the bike for three weeks and suffered from a lack of endurance in the longer tests.

Russell Bobbitt says: "I broke my wrist in November and it is still really sore when I ride for a long distance. There were a few long tests today and it was hard for me to maintain the race pace. I have a few weeks before the second round and I think that will really help me build up my endurance to be competitive for a podium position from here on out."

Factory FMF/KTM Team Manager, Antti Kallonen, was very excited with the outcome today, "We are excited for Steward to get his first win. He has been riding very strong over the past year. We are also excited that our FMF/KTM riders Charlie and Cory were battling for the podium throughout the day. We know Russell suffered some endurance problems but he always bounces back and we will help him over the remainder of the season to get back to race speed. Overall it was a great start to the weekend for our KTM riders."

The next round in the 2012 AMA National Enduro Series will be in Greensboro, Ga., Feb. 19, 2012.

2012 AMA National Enduro Series: Sumter, S.C. Overall Results:
1) Steward Baylor - KTM
2) Mike Lafferty - HSB
3) Charlie Mullins - KTM
4) Cory Buttrick - KTM
5) Brad Bakken - YAM
6) Russell Bobbitt - KTM
7) Jordan Ashburn - YAM
8) Andrew Delong - HSQ
9) Jason Raines - YAM
10) Jesse Groehm - KTM

Staff of UltimateMotorcycling.com 01/18/2012 NO RIGHTS RESERVED DO NOT OWN ANY COPYRIGHTS thanks to Ultimatemotorcycling.com

International Bike of the Year 2011 - BMW K1600GT

During the Brussels Motor Show, the BMW K 1600 GT was voted "International Bike of the Year 2011," an award resulting from an international jury that represents 25 motorcycle magazines.

Besides taking the IBOTY award, BMW motorcycles also took two other spots in the top five - fourth went to the BMW K 1600 GTL, the luxury version of the GT model, and fifth went to the BMW S1000RR, which tied with the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R.

The K 1600 GT convinced the motorcycle journalists with its unique combination of comfort, performance and use of innovative technologies. The powerful in-line 6-cylinder engine was said to offer power, refinement and lots of fun.

The bike's sophisticated technology - in addition to ABS, traction control and navigation system, an adaptive headlight and electronically controlled suspension with various modes increase active riding safety - makes the K 1600 GT an incomparable touring motorcycle. On the road, the outstanding qualities of the K 1600 GT are its agile chassis and unusually light handling. All this gives the rider a unique riding experience, according to the jury, impressing the most demanding touring and sports motorcyclists.

The K 1600 GTL was rated separately and also convinced the jury, finishing fourth, while the S 1000 RR followed it in fifth place alongside the Kawasaki ZX-10R. With three models in the top five places, the BMW Motorrad put in a highly impressive showing overall.

BMW Motorrad also won the highest rating in 2010 with the S 1000 RR.

The following magazines took part in the IBOTY 2011: Australian Motorcycle News (Australia), Auto By (Japan), Autocar India (India), Bike (Scandinavia), Bike (UK), Cycle World (USA), Der Reitwagen (Austria), Inmoto (Italy), KicXstart (Netherlands), Kiwi Rider (New Zealand), La Moto (Spain), Maximoto (France), Moto Kultur Asia (Malaysia and Singapore), Moto (Greece), Moto Journal (Canada), Moto & Loisirs (Belgium), Moto Mag (Israel), Motoraj (Czech Republic), Motoron (Turkey), MotoSi (Slovenia), MotorWereld (Belgium), PS Magazin (Germany), Revista Moto (Mexico), SuperBike (South Africa), Swiat Motocykli (Poland).

International Motorcycle of the Year 2011 Results:
1.) BMW K 1600 GT (41 points)
2.) Ducati Diavel (32 points)
3.) Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC (22 points)
4.) BMW K 1600 GTL (18 points)
5.) BMW S 1000 RR and Kawasaki ZX 10R (16 points each)

Mike Hill 01/25/2012 Ultimatemotorcycling.com NO RIGHTS RESERVED OR COPYRIGHTS OWNED thanks to ultimatemotorcycling.com

2012 Carole Nash Motorcycle Show

UK residents will get their first view of BMW Motorrad's 2012 lineup at the Carole Nash Motorcylce Show in Excle Centre, London Feb. 2-5.

Taking center stage at the show will be BMW's newest maxi-scooters - the BMW C 600 and c 650 GT. BMW says these nimble and new concept solutions for urban mobility combine a frugal, yet punchy, parallel twin motor with smooth CVT transmission and outstanding practical touches, including generous storage space, year-round weather protection and integrated ABS.

The next star at London's Carole Nash Motorcycle Show will be the 2012 BMW S1000RR, which had its first revision since introduced in the moto-market back in 2009. BMW says the new 193bhp RR has a refined electronics package, improved midrange power delivery, restyled bodywork and revised suspension, making it even more agile.

Other sportbikes include the new K 1300 S HP, which is upgraded for 2012 with new bodywork and suspension, along with the F 800 R roadster and special-edition K 1300 R Carbon.

And of course BMW's GS range will be highlighted, with five new models for 2012: the retro-inspired R 1200 GS Rallye with its classic Dakar Racer paint scheme; the subtle new F 800 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Blacks; and the distinctive new blue and white F 800 GS Trophy. The final GS range new model is the striking black and yellow F 650 GS Special Edition.

Show-goers can also expect to meet some BMW special guests including the new Buildbase BMW Motorrad team's new S 1000 RR Superstock 1000 riders and their race bike. Visitors on Sunday will also have the opportunity to meet guests including ‘Long Way Round' and ‘Extreme Frontiers: Canada' stars Charley Boorman and Russ Malkin. In addition, adventure motorcycle and travel author Robert Wicks, will be launching his new book ‘The World's Great Adventure Motorcycle Routes' at the BMW Motorrad stand.

In addition, the World of BMW team will be on hand to offer advice and information on 2012's comprehensive range of motorcycle events, experiences and tours. Visitors can also enter a competition to win a place on BMW Tours' incredible ‘Return to the Arctic' trip, worth £2,500, for which BMW Motorrad UK will provide the use of a touring or adventure motorcycle.

The new 2012 World of BMW Activity Brochure, packed with tours, activities, adventures and opportunities to improve rider skills, will also be available to show-goers.

Visitors to the BMW Motorrad stand will also be able to see the 2012 Rider Equipment range, including the new TourShell textile suit and Start two-piece leather race suit, as well as a selection of casual wear from three exciting style collections for 2012: Heritage, Motorsport and Logo. Both Heritage and Motorsport are limited-edition ranges, so once they're gone, they're gone for good!

For more information on the Carole Nash Motorcycle Show or to book tickets, please visit mcnmotorcycleshow.com. For more information on BMW Motorrad products and services visit bmw-motorrad.co.uk or call 0800 777 155.