Tag Archives: Racing

New Shoei X-14 Helmet

Shoei X-14 Racing Helmet

Just when we thought nothing could surpass the X-12, Shoei brings out a brand new racing helmet that is better in virtually every way: the new Shoei X-14. Designed for high speeds of 186 mph or more, they’re calling it the “pure racing helmet.” It features aerodynamic flaps in two different sizes that are removable and interchangeable. Compared […]

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Riders Discount Triumph Makes Gains in the AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike Championship at Barber Motorsports Park

HOLLAND, Mich. (June 24, 2014) – After a blistering hot weekend at Barber Motorsports Park under the new two-day format, Riders Discount Triumph edges closer to the top spot in the AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike Championship.  Thanks to some hard work by the crew and a little luck, Danny Eslick is now just 12 […]

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Riders Discount Triumph Finishes the AMA Pro Subway SuperBike Doubleheader on a Positive Note

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 2, 2014) – Riders Discount Triumph’s Danny Eslick secured a fourth place finish on Sunday after crashing out of Saturday’s race. Saturday did not go quite as planned for the Riders Discount Triumph crew.  Electronic issues disrupted second qualifying, and a high side in turn 13 on lap two of race […]

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Alpinestars GP Plus R Perforated Leather Jacket

New for 2014 from Alpinestars is the Alpinestars GP Plus R Leather Jacket available from Riders Discount. Replacing the tried and true GP Plus jacket, it’s hard to imagine Alpinestars improving on the GP Plus but they have done just that with this jacket. A superbly styled sport riding garment featuring a multi-panel chassis with premium leather and extensive stretch paneling, […]

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The anatomy of a Daytona 200 Pit Stop

Here’s a photo sequence of our final pit stop during the AMA Pro Road Racing 2014 Daytona 200. First, the Riders Discount Triumph Motorcycles crew for the 200 – Rear tire/rear stand: Walker Jemison (Mr. Energy) Rear axle: Boyd Bruner (aka “Boydo”) Rear tire catcher: Taylor Knapp (AMA SBK fast guy) Front tire/front stand: Richard Stanboli (owner at Attack […]

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Alpinestars GP Tech Air Leather Jacket

Alpinestars offers MotoGP level technology now in jacket form with their GP Tech Air leather jacket. Features such as the vented external thermoplastic protection in the shoulder and elbow, internal GP style bio-armor in the elbow and forearm, offer the very best in protection. Essentially the top half of their race replica suit, this jacket is […]

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Bell RS-1 Servo Helmet

Bell has updated their RS-1 line with all new colorways available from Riders Discount. More on the RS-1: The Bell RS-1 is a SNELL M2010 and DOT that sits in a sweet spot, both performance and price-wise. The sleek, aggressively shaped shell is made from a Kevlar/Fiberglass composite that makes it both strong and lightweight. The RS-1’s […]

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Alpinestars S-1 Glove

The S-1 glove offered by Alpinestars is the ultimate urban glove. The extended ¾ cuff offers the added protection similar to that of a full gauntlet, while having the flexibility of a short cuff. The Alpinestars S-1 glove comes pre-curved so you do not have to break them in prior to use. Fit is similar to the rest of […]

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Danny Eslick Wins Daytona 200 For Riders Discount Triumph

Daytona Beach, Florida – Danny Eslick won the 73rd Daytona 200 in dominating fashion aboard the #69 Riders Discount Triumph 675R. This is the first time Triumph has won the prestigious event since Gary Nixon in 1967. This year is the last year the middleweight class will be competing in the long race before returning to […]

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Riders Discount Triumph To Field Danny Eslick In 2014 AMA Daytona Sportbike Championship

Holland, Michigan — Riders Discount Triumph is very excited to announce that Danny Eslick “the wild one” will be contesting the 2014 AMA Daytona Sportbike Championship aboard a Triumph 675R.  Danny’s proven ability to win championships with different manufacturers should make for an exciting season. The continuation of the relationship between Triumph and Riders Discount […]