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Suzuki colored their home page pink in honor of her victory riding their GSX-R600 motorcycle. [27] Myers, at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) tall and weighing 116 lb (53 kg), is aware of the perception that women lack the upper body strength for 600-class motorcycles with minimum weights of 365–385 lb (166–175 kg), says that, "it's more of a ...
Her veteran motorcycle racer father Ben Lawler [3] gave her a motorcycle for her 10th birthday in 1962. [4] Lawler began jumping at fairs and speedways in 1972. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] In February, 1974, Lawler beat Evel Knievel 's indoor record where she jumped 101 feet, being the first woman to set such a record.
Debbie Evans (born February 5, 1958) is an American former motorcycle observed trials competitor and current stunt actor. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In the 1970s, Evans was considered the best female observed trials rider in the United States, earning factory-backed sponsorship from Yamaha . [ 2 ]
Maria Herrera and Ana Carrasco fighting for the win at Donington Park, 2024. The FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship (shortened as WorldWCR) [1] is a women-only racing series organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Dorna, the company that also organizes MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship.
Powerful, balanced, and beautiful, the touring bike’s Thunderstroke 116 engine generates 126 foot-pounds of torque for a purring ride no matter the speed and impressive power in the low RPM range.
Angelle Sampey (born Angelle Monique Sampey, August 7, 1970, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American drag racer, originally in Pro Stock Motorcycle but currently in Top Alcohol Dragster. She won the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship three times (2000-2002).
We’re rapidly approaching the new year, pandas, and for most of us, this is a time to look forward. In January, I’m going to start journaling every day, stop ordering takeout and make sure ...
In 2002, the sisters were inducted into the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame and into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame during 2003. [ citation needed ] In 2006 Bob Van Buren, great-nephew of the sisters, and his wife, Rhonda Van Buren, retraced the route taken by Gussie and Addie on a Harley-Davidson Low Rider from New York City to San ...