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    If you have not already, get caught up with the S&S 100 Day Sportster Throwdown here: https://info.sscycle.com/performance-times/100-day-sportster-throwdown. This will make a lot more sense if you do. 

    So here’s the premise, it’s cold and snowy in the fly-over states where S&S Cycle is located, so...

    Winter is rough for motorcycle enthusiasts, particularly for those of us in the snowy states. Fuel stabilizers and battery tenders are the death knell of the riding season, but not necessarily the end of the fun. For many of us here at S&S, winter is “build season,” time to refresh, tune up, and in...

    2018 is shaping up to be an epic year in the world of flat track racing with a highly competitive field and the largest contingency program in the history of the sport. One of the standouts is S&S Cycle whose high performance exhaust were often seen on the podium last year. This season they’ve...

    Before photo from Daytona Beach Bike Week 2016

    The Indian Motorcycles “Wrecking Crew” absolutely dominated the AFT Twins Main Event in Phoenix, AZ with another “All Indian” podium. Since S&S Cycle is the exhaust sponsor for the Indian Flat Track program, this means this is an “All S&S” podium as well! Bryan Smith was able to take the checkered...

    By Matt Polito 

    S&S Racers Matt Smith and Chaz Kennedy made the semifinals at the Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota. Hector Arana Jr. was able to maintain his number two position in the Mello Yello championship points with only one more event on the schedule before...

    Story by Matt Polito

    Highlights were few for the S&S-powered bikes at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals as Harley-Davidson rider Eddie Krawiec took the win from the pole position and won the annual Pro Bike Battle all-star event. Hector Arana Jr. was able to maintain his second spot in the Mello Yello...

    By Matt Polito

    Hector Arana Jr. figured out the tricky air of the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, setting the track speed record on his Lucas Oil S&S-powered Buell en route to his third final round appearance of the season.

    S&S Cycle is known for racing heritage as well as vast performance products from intakes and exhaust, all the way to complete engines that compete in the NHRA Pro-Stock motorcycle class.

    Sturgis Dragway and Black Hills Drag Racing Association (BHDRA) are pleased to announce that S&S Cycle has agreed to be the Class Sponsor for the Pro Dragster Class during the 2015 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Drag Races. With it being the 75th annual event, it was decided to boost the Pro Dragster...

    by Matt Polito
    

    Hector Arana Jr. came off a disappointing event at the NHRA Gatornationals to turn in an absolutely scintillating performance at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC. Arana Jr. qualified in the #1 position at 6.794 seconds and set a new national speed record of...

    By Matt Polito 

    The 2015 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series kicked off in dramatic fashion at the Amalie Oil Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL. The high anticipation of a new season was dashed as a string of bad luck besieged the top racers. In the end Karen Stoffer - who has not raced since Indy...

    Racing: it's where we prove our performance and it's a long tradition and passion of the S&S team! This is why we have decided to sponsor the Nitro Pro Dragster class in the PMRA! Here is what the PMRA had to say about it:"Professional Motorcycle Racing Association (PMRA) is pleased to announce...

    By S&S Racing Department Manager Justin Bramstedt

    I recently attended the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School in Gainesville, FL. The class was taught by George Bryce from Star Racing. I was a 'classroom only' attendee and had no intention of riding the bikes. But even so, the experience was well...

    S&S Cycle attended the 2014 JP Stroker S&S Cup finale at the Fukushima Sky Park, near Fukushima, Japan Oct 25th and 26th. S&S was represented by Manufacturing Services Manager, Bill Wise. Bill attended the final race and handed out prizes and trophies during the awards ceremony at the Sky Park...

    Story by Matt Polito

    Hector Arana Jr. finished the Pro Stock Motorcycle season on a high note, going from the number one qualifying position to the winner’s circle at the Auto Club Finals at Pomona CA.Andrew Hines, who entered the event with an almost insurmountable points lead, cinched his fourth...

    Story by Matt Polito

    Andrew Hines cruised to his sixth win of the season in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series at the Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a final round victory over defending series champ Matt Smith.

    Story by Jim "Jimbo" Fischer
    After an almost punishing 2013 LSR season for our new 100 Cu. In. S&S Superstock Sportster engine, the decision was made to “freshin up” the engine with a complete inspection and update on some parts. This meant – Road trips – Best of which is going to the S&S Ranch in...
    Story by Matt Polito

    Hector Arana Jr. qualified on the pole at the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway as Eddie Krawiec took his fifth event win of the season.

    story by Matt Polito

    Jerry Savoie finally sealed the deal on his White Alligator Racing Suzuki, earning his first NHRA Wally with a final round victory over Andrew Hines at the NHRA AAA Midwest Nationals in St Louis. The event also saw S&S racer Hector Arana Jr. move back in to third place in the...