Kevin Cameron

2 weeks ago | cycleworld.com | Kevin Cameron

In June of 1981, 13 executives of Harley-Davidson succeeded in buying back control of the company from AMF. Risk and turbulence ensued, in which it was often touch-and-go as to whether the company could continue. The next biggie was reestablishing Harley’s reputation with a much improved Big Twin, the “Evo” of 1984. They cut expenses and raised quality with just-in-time parts supply and statistical quality control.

2 weeks ago | cycleworld.com | Kevin Cameron

The Sunday finish in Aragon was Marc and Alex Márquez, then a revived Francesco Bagnaia—all on Ducatis. Then 5.5 seconds back from them (in not quite a different race, but almost), the bonded pair of Pedro Acosta (KTM) and Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Ducati), who provided in good measure what so many racegoers come to see: riders closely engaged, with lead changes. There are three big and interesting questions in MotoGP now, plus a host of smaller ones.

3 weeks ago | cycleworld.com | Kevin Cameron

Glenn Curtiss packed incredible accomplishment into his shortened life of 52 years (1878–1930; complications of appendicitis), as follows:Became a pioneer manufacturer of motorcycles, building a 1-hp single in 1901 and installing it in a Hercules bicycle. His next engine was bigger. Won many races to prove his product.

1 month ago | cycleworld.com | Kevin Cameron

A week ago, people asking “Who will win Silverstone?” were being given the answer, “Anybody!” The weekend was a thing of rags and tatters, as Ducatis struggled for front feel, the wind complicated everything, and both Márquez brothers crashed and remounted to finish third and fifth while Marco Bezzecchi on Aprilia won by four seconds over Johann Zarco‘s improving Honda.

1 month ago | cycleworld.com | Kevin Cameron

Last November, Carmelo Ezpeleta of Dorna, who manages MotoGP, and Jochen Zeitz, CEO and president of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, conferred on a matter of mutual interest. May 11 they announced a partnership: A special Harley-Davidson Baggers racing class will run, beginning in 2026, at six MotoGP events “in Europe and North America,” two races per event.