Matt Wadsworth and his team discuss Matt's decision to try and break the world-record for the longest blindfolded motorcycle jump

Vurb Moto filmed James Stewart as he signs with JGR Toyota Yamaha - Joe Gibbs Racing - for the 2012 - 2014 Supercross and Motocross seasons. This is the press conference of James Stewart and the Q&A.

Harley-Davidson is recalling about a quarter million motorcycles because their rear brake lights may stop working and brake fluid may leak, the manufacturer told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The action covers all 2009-11 Trike, Touring and CVO Touring models, as well as some 2012 models, according to a letter dated Oct.19 that was posted recently on the agency’s Web site. In all, 250,757 motorcycles are being recalled. Harley-Davidson said that the switch for the brake light was too close to the catalytic converter. Excessive heat can cause the switch to fail and may also result in the loss of brake fluid, the manufacturer said. The company added that it learned of the problem in the summer of 2010 and was aware of one “alleged crash” related to the problem. The letter did not say if there were any injuries.

National #5 motocross title contender Mike Alessi and Alessi Racing Inc. will be combining forces with team Motoconcepts for the 2012 race season with their sights set firmly on racing at the highest level. Mike Alessi will be competing on an RMZ 450 Suzuki built from parts and components that are available to the masses via race shops, the Internet, and retail dealers. This effort will be a family effort (brothers Mike and Jeff Alessi) with the support of team Motoconcepts, who in itself, is a supplier of off road accessory items for motorcycle racers world wide. "This is an exciting opportunity for me" says Mike Alessi "Mike Genova and Motoconcepts is providing me with the infrastructure to build and manage my own race program." The combined forces of Mike Alessi, Alessi Racing Inc. and Motoconcepts is a new and innovative approach to a rider and team relationship that may set a new standard in both Supercross and Motocross racing world wide.

Honda today confirms that the Crosstourer model unveiled as a concept at the 2010 EICMA show will go into mass production, and will be first revealed at the 2011 EICMA Milan show in early November, followed by its UK debut for customers to see at Motorcycle Live show from 19-27 November. The Crosstourer will deliver all the fun and excitement of a sports-tourer, with the comfortable, upright riding position and manoeuvrability of an adventure machine. It combines sports touring features, such as the powerful V4 engine configuration – also found in the VFR1200F – with long travel suspension, adventure focused riding position and dynamic off-road machine styling. Underpinned by Honda's V4 expertise, the machine will also be offered with the option of Honda's innovative second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission technology. The Crosstourer offers a unique and versatile package that will provide great all-weather, all-road capabilities. Yosuke Hasegawa, leader of the Crosstourer development team said, "The Crosstourer offers a high-level fusion of vibrant off-road styling, upright riding position, V engine power and Dual Clutch Transmission that offers more direct power transmission and easy operation. We are convinced that we have successfully brought out new value in what can be termed the true crossover concept."

Mention a ‘Honda CB750 custom’ and you probably have a clear mental picture straight away. But I’m guessing it’s nothing like this. We’re looking at a 1979 CB750F called ‘Pearly Spencer’—a tribute to racer Freddie Spencer. It comes from The First Notion, a small Belgian shop run by friends Dominique Quintelier and mechanic Joris De Vos, who has worked for several motorcycle racing teams. “Our goal is to give the customer a classic bike with modern handling and roadholding,” says Quintelier. The CB750F was a terrific motorcycle straight off the showroom floor, but The First Notion have upped the game without breaking the bank.

Chad Wienen riding his newly redesigned track by Poulter Tracks by Randy Poulter back in June. Give everyone a sneak peak of what is to come in the 2012 Season! Let us know what you think!

Feld Motor Sports® announced today that SPEED™ will broadcast the inaugural Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium live on October 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET. The lead into the live Monster Energy Cup coverage will be a one-hour season recap of 2011 Supercross – The Greatest Season Ever beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET. SPEED will deliver 3.5 hours of live television coverage to the fans at home. Host Ralph Sheheen, a 23-year veteran motorsports broadcaster, and color analyst Jeff Emig, a three-time AMA Champion, will man the booth along with special guest Ricky Carmichael as pit reporter Erin Bates, life-long motorcycle enthusiast, captures all of the behind-the-scenes action. “There’s no better way to kick off the inaugural Monster Energy Cup than providing the fans at home 3.5 hours of live television coverage,” said Dave Prater, director of supercross, Feld Motor Sports. “With the help of a live broadcast on SPEED, fans who aren’t able to make it to Vegas for this historical race will have the chance to witness the world’s best riders lay it all on the line for the Monster Million at the convenience of their own home.” “Anytime someone starts talking about the possibility of winning $1 million, hearts beat faster, adrenaline starts flowing… you can bet someone will find a way to do more than they ever thought they could,” said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. “We expect all this and more from riders at the inaugural Monster Energy Cup on SPEED. This kind of event turns an already exciting experience into a ‘Did you see that?!’ opportunity.” The 2011 Monster Energy Supercross Championship went down as the Greatest Season Ever with five different winners, Ryan Villopoto, Chad Reed, James Stewart, Ryan Dungey and Trey Canard. For the first time in the sport’s 38-year history, four riders went into the season finale with a shot to win the title. SPEED will relive the rigorous 16-week season that eventually crowned Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto with the first Supercross class title of his career. “A better script could not have been written for the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross season,” said Prater, “It was a parity-driven season that fans can relive on SPEED before the inaugural Monster Energy Cup kicks off 3.5 live hours of coverage.” “Riding the wave of the ‘Greatest Season Ever,’ SPEED is excited to get the 2012 season started with live coverage of the inaugural Monster Energy Cup,” said Nickell. Tickets for the 2011 Monster Energy Cup can be purchased at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office, UNLVtickets outlets, online at www.UNLVtickets.com, www.MonsterEnergyCup.com, or by phone at (702) 739-FANS. Tickets will be available at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office on the day of the event only.