KTM Ride Orange program to host street bike demo rides at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — KTM’s Ride Orange program will bring a lineup showcasing eight different KTM street models for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days attendees to demo for free July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
While it’s fun to reminisce about the past and ride vintage bikes, it’s also a blast to hop aboard a brand new bike and experience the open road.
“KTM is excited to be a part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days once again,” said KTM Ride Orange Manager Mark Hyde. “We have always had a great turnout at this event, and we are looking forward to the 2015 event.
“KTM has expanded the 2015 street lineup to include three new models and also made numerous improvements to the current models,” Hyde said. “With bike sizes from 390cc to 1,290cc, KTM should have a model that is right for every rider.”
Bikes available to demo include: KTM RC 390, 390 Duke, 690 Enduro, 690 Duke, 1190 Adventure, 1190 Adventure R, 1290 Adventure and 1290 Duke.
Rides will leave between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11. On Sunday, July 12, rides will take place between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must sign up on the day you want to ride.
All riders are required to provide:
Driver’s license showing a current motorcycle endorsement
DOT-approved helmet and eye protection
Long pants
Long sleeve shirt
Gloves
Over-the-ankle boots
To test ride a KTM RC 390 or 390 Duke, you must be at least 21 years old. For models 690cc or higher, you must be at least 25 years old. No passengers are permitted, and all riders must sign a waiver.
For 2015, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is a fundraiser for the facility, which houses the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and other thematic exhibits that celebrate motorcycling’s heritage.
The museum was founded in 1990 to provide a permanent home to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which celebrates and preserves the rich tradition of motorcycling in America through the recognition of the sport’s greatest heroes. Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days are donated to the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization tasked with funding the operation of the museum and Hall of Fame activities.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the home of the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, which includes road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt-track racing. Another top attraction is North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet with parts, bikes and memorabilia from all eras. Bike shows bring out examples of some of history’s most beloved motorcycles, while stunt shows, such as the American Motor Drome Wall of Death, and demo rides of current production bikes keep attendees entertained. Seminars feature some of the country’s leading experts on numerous motorcycling topics.
It all adds up to one of motorcycling’s premier events. Learn more, see photos and read stories from past AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.
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About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.