SUZUKI LINES UP FOR ARENACROSS
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. The 2019 Arenacross indoor motocross race series gets underway in just a few weeks, when the gate drops for the opening leg of the six-round international championship in […]
Month: December 2018
NEW 2019 RM-Z250 IMPRESSES EUROPEAN JOURNALISTS
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. The recent official European Press Launch of the brand-new 2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 motocross machine saw leading journalists from the motorcycle media travel to Spain for three days of […]
MOIR CLINCHES NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI TRI SERIES
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28 Scott Moir – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-5 – 1st overall. Suzuki’s Scott Moir raced his GSX-R1000 to victory in won the three-round Suzuki Series Formula One class in […]
FULLER WINS NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28. Zak Fuller – Suzuki GSX150F – 1-1 – 1st Fourteen months can seem like a lifetime for a 17-year-old, but still it’s hard to believe that it was […]
Indian Motorcycle Boxing Week Sale 2018
Hurry before time runs out and take advantage of our Season of Brotherhood* offer on Indian Motorcycle® parts, apparel and accessories. Now through December 31. Shop online with promo code IMCHSE18, or download the coupon and head […]
Interview: BMW Stefan Juraschek, VP Development Electric-Powertrain
Mr. Juraschek, was BMW slow off the mark with electric mobility? Juraschek: No, absolutely not. The BMW Group actually played a pioneering role with BMW i. Today we are the premium manufacturer offering the widest […]
Roadracing Veteran PJ Jacobsen to Compete in 2019 American Flat Track Season
Center Hill, Fla (December 21, 2018) – After a seven-year hiatus from national-level flat-track racing, PJ Jacobsen will contest the 2019 American Flat Track series riding for Team Nila/Coolbeth Racing with three-time Grand National Champion Kenny […]
The One Moto Show Presented by Indian Motorcycle will take place February 8-10, 2019
Show Founder Thor Drake to Unveil Custom FTR 1200 at 10th Annual Event & Race at The One Pro Super Hooligan Race MINNEAPOLIS (December 19, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today […]
UP TO $2,000 CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODELS IN DECEMBER
There’s no such thing as an off-season. For a limited time, get a credit of up to $2,000 on select 2018 models. This offer is available through the end of December. Stop by your dealer […]
Gear Talk – Holiday Episode 2018
December 2018 Close your eyes, picture a token motorcycle dude. He has a beard doesn’t he? Keep them closed. Now picture Santa. He has a beard too right? Coincidence? I think not. During the holidays […]
Jumpstart your riding experience in 2019 with Harley-Davidson
December 2018 We’re still astounded by the number of people we meet who choose or buy their Harley and then take their bike test so that they can ride it. Our innovative Jumpstart machine continues […]
Not all beasts hibernate
It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast approaching, which for many motorcyclists means putting their bike into hibernation It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast […]
Top 5 Harley-Davidson moments of 2018
As we reach the end of another year, we couldn’t let it pass without reflecting on some of the highlights of 2018. It’s been another memorable year for Harley-Davidson® with lots more to look forward […]
Tickets Now Available for 2019 DAYTONA TT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 21, 2018) – Tickets are now available for the highly-anticipated season opener of American Flat Track. The green flag drops for the DAYTONA TT on March 14, 2019 – during the historic Daytona Bike Week […]
The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Experience the BMW Vision iNEXT in immersive mixed reality. Talk with the new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. See demos of the riderless motorcycle from BMW Motorrad. Ride off road in the first-ever BMW X7 Sports […]
The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: the first 450 days. Six questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG
In September 2017, you and your team moved to the Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim. What prompted the BMW Group’s decision to create this new site? We are currently experiencing the largest paradigm shift in […]
Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria
Almeria. The countdown to the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) has started: the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has completed a successful first test with the new BMW S 1000 RR in […]
Piaggio Group: Massimo Rivola to be Aprilia Racing CEO
Noale, 20 December 2018 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) announces that from 7 January 2019 Massimo Rivola will assume the responsibilities as CEO of Aprilia Racing. Forty-seven years old with a business degree, a motorcycle […]
Passion, Community and Support – TMW Community Forums
There are so many great works I could use to describe our TMW motorcycle forums, but words cannot really describe the great our forum members are. Dedication, passion, community, support, selflessness, helpfulness and kindness can’t […]
41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo – February 2-3, 2019
CME Feb 2-3, 2019. Don’t Miss It! Be sure to mark your calendars for the 41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex. We’ve got the country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet with nearly 800 […]
Get Ready to conquer the track on the YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’
The hyper exclusive 2019 YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’ is ready to order now! Sporting the same livery used by the Yamaha Factory Racing Team for their record breaking fourth consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours victory, this […]
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES UNVEIL THE 2019 FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION
BUILT TO PERFORM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL, THE ALL-NEW MACHINE ENSURES CLASS LEADING PERFORMANCE AND A TRUE FACTORY LOOK Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to launch the FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION model year 2019, a thrilling […]
EXCITING ACTION AT NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 18. The fledgling New Zealand GIXXER Cup competition is gathering pace and increasing momentum, with several claims now that it is already achieving more than it did during its […]
PIAGGIO GROUP: NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY OF THE SUBSIDIARY PFF IN BOSTON FOR ROBOTICS FOR URBAN MOBILITY
Positive appreciation for the venture by Massachusetts local authorities Boston, Massachusetts (USA) – Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) – a subsidiary of Piaggio Group and the creator of the revolutionary mobile carrying device Gita® – announced […]
The Motorcycle Show Calgary. RIDE NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE, BUT SO LIFE DOESN’T ESCAPE YOU
CALGARY, AB (December 17, 2018) – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary, presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance takes place January 4-6 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. This is your chance to see the new models […]
SUZUKI’S MITSUO ITO INDUCTED INTO JAPAN’S 1ST MFJ HALL OF FAME
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 17. Mitsuo Ito, who participated in motorcycle racing as an employee rider of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, has been inducted into the 1st Motorcycle Federation of Japan (MFJ) Motorcycle […]
MOIR CLOSES-IN ON NEW ZEALAND F1 TITLE
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 17. Scott Moir – GSX-R1000 – 4-2 – 2nd overall Suzuki’s defending F1 Champion Scott Moir has moved into contention to lift this year’s Suzuki Tri-Series Championship after finishing […]
BMW Art & Culture announces the launch of its ninth call for applications for the BMW Residency at GOBELINS, School of Visual Arts
Paris – Every year since 2011, BMW Art & Culture has given an artist the opportunity to produce a photography project in a three-month residency. The project is undertaken at the GOBELINS School of Visual […]
BMW Motorsport News – Issue 40/2018
Whether in the DTM, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the ABB FIA Formula E Championship or countless other championships: Week after week BMW teams and drivers around the world do […]
New leadership for BMW Brand Management
Munich. From 1 January 2019, Jens Thiemer will be the new head of BMW Brand Management. Following his degree in business studies, Thiemer (46) has gained many years of experience in automotive brand management and […]
INDIA SUPERBIKE FESTIVAL, PUNE CONCLUDES SUCCESFULLY OVER AN EXCITING 3 DAY EVENT
Pune, 13th Dec 2018: India Superbike Festival, India’s original motorcycling festival introduced bikers to the concept of congregating together to display their passion and possession. ISF focused on appealing to the elite automotive enthusiasts, who love […]
2019 Motorcycle Show Highlights- Calgary
CALGARY, AB (December 13, 2018) – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the place where all the major manufacturers will debut their new 2019 models. The show takes place January […]
NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP KICKS OFF AT TAUPO
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 12. The fledgling New Zealand GIXXER Cup class of motorcycle road-racing picked up at the weekend where it left off in its inaugural season last year, heralding the start […]
TADDY BLAZUSIAK WINS 2019 SUPERENDURO OPENER TO SECURE IMPRESSIVE HOME VICTORY
On a dry and fast track at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Taddy Blazusiak delighted his home fans by taking the overall win at round one of the championship. It wasn’t plain sailing for the […]
THE EUROPEAN KTM ADVENTURE RALLY GOES INTO THE THIRD ROUND
KTM is excited to announce the third instalment of the European KTM ADVENTURE RALLY will be held in Bosnia during June 2019. A KTM ADVENTURE RALLY is for those who want to fully embrace the […]
Dates and new models announced for the Ron Haslam Race School Experience, Honda Off-Road Centre and Dave Thorpe Adventure Centres
Ron Haslam Race School takes receipt of new and updated models including the CBR500R and the CBR650R CRF450L joins Dave Thorpe Honda Off-Road Centre Official dates for all courses and experience centres have been revealed […]
PIAGGIO GROUP: NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY OF THE SUBSIDIARY PFF IN BOSTON FOR ROBOTICS FOR URBAN MOBILITY
Positive appreciation for the venture by Massachusetts local authorities Boston, Massachusetts (USA) – 12 December 2018 – Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) – a subsidiary of Piaggio Group and the creator of the revolutionary mobile carrying […]
BMW Group Russia and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art announce the second season of the “Garage/BMW: Art/Tech Grant”
BMW Group Russia and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art are now accepting applications for the second round of the “Art/Tech Grant” in Russia. The “Garage/BMW: Art/Tech Grant” aims to support new aspiring artists brining IT-technology, […]
An interview with Michael Andretti: “We are thrilled to be a part of BMW’s return to open wheel racing”
Munich. Team owner Michael Andretti was one of the first to join what was the completely new Formula E in Season 1. Four seasons later, Andretti Autosport is joining forces with BMW i Motorsport and […]
Research project “FastCharge”: ultra-fast charging technology ready for the electrically powered vehicles of the future.
Jettingen-Scheppach. The industrial companies involved in the research project “FastCharge” yesterday presented the latest advancements in the field of fast and convenient energy supply for electrically powered vehicles. The prototype of a charging station with […]
BMW Motorrad sales grew by 2.3% in November, with atotal of 12,336 units delivered
Munich. The BMW Group has achieved sales growth both in November and the year to date, despite the current very volatile market situation. In November, the company delivered 222,462 vehicles to customers around the […]
GROOMBRIDGE DEBUTS IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 11. Suzuki New Zealand-sponsored motocross rider Brad Groombridge made his road racing appearance at the weekend’s opening round of the Suzuki-supported Tri Series at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park. The […]
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LOOK AHEAD TO DAKAR RALLY 2019
The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are set to take on the biggest challenge on the annual rally racing calendar – the Dakar Rally. Following months of preparation, […]
BMW Group’s Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Development department under new leadership. Alejandro Vukotich takes over at the helm, Elmar Frickenstein to retire after handover phase
Munich. On 1 January 2019, Alejandro Vukotich will take over as Senior Vice President of the BMW Group’s Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Development department. He is being appointed to replace Elmar Frickenstein, who has […]
More international than ever: BMW Motorsport presents its racing programme for 2019, including new highlights
Munich. The BMW Motorsport programme for the 2019 season will be even more international than in recent years. As well as the four works involvements in the DTM, FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), IMSA WeatherTech […]
BMW Motorsport honours the most successful privateer drivers and teams – Charly Lamm honoured for his achievements
Munich. The winners of the 2018 BMW Sports Trophy are Danny Brink, Philipp Leisen, Christopher Rink (all GER) and Classic BMW. At the traditional BMW Motorsport end of season review, which took place at BMW […]
HAAKER SECURES SUPERENDURO PODIUM IN POLAND
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ENJOY PODIUM RESULT AND A RACE WIN AT SUPERENDURO SERIES OPENER The first round of the 2018/19 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Krakow, Poland has ended with teammates Colton Haaker […]
BMW Group as partner of the fourth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018. BMW Art Talk about “Art in Difficult Times”.
Munich/Kochi. The BMW Group is partner of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) since its first edition in 2012. Thisyear’s edition of KMB will take place from December 12, 2018, to March29, 2019, in 10 venues spread across […]
YENTEL MARTENS TAKES FOURTH AT FRENCH BEACH RACE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S SAND SPECIALIST CLAIMS TOP FOUR RESULT AT FOURTH ROUND OF THE CHAMPIONNAT DE FRANCE DES SABLES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Yentel Martens delivered a strong ride at round four […]
365 Fun Things to Do When You Are Bored
Looking to kill some time this holiday? Slow work day? Maybe You just need to add more fun to your life? The Total Motorcycle’s Free Online Games Arcade is a great way to kill your […]
EBR Motorcycles are back in limited production
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – EBR Motorcycles, the American-made superbike designed by the legendary Erik Buell, are back in limited production. “We are going to keep the iconic brand in production with specialized and performance builds.” says […]
MATHEW CLINCHES HIS 2ND SUZUKI GIXXER TITLE IN INDIA
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 6. Joseph Mathew clinched the 2018 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida in India at the weekend; his second victory in the popular […]
Yamalube Yamaha Rally Ready For 2019 Dakar
Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders are all-set to take on the 2019 Dakar aboard the newest edition of the WR450F Rally works machine. With this 41st edition of the prestigious event contested exclusively in Peru, […]
American Flat Track Announces Final 2019 Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 6, 2018) – American Flat Track has finalized its 2019 schedule and prepares to launch ticket sales in time for the holidays. The 2019 running of the New York Short Track […]
HAAKER AND GOMEZ SET FOR 2019 SUPERENDURO OPENER
Despite an eleventh-hour injury sustained by newly crowned World Enduro Super Series champion Billy Bolt, which will prevent the British rider from taking the start of the first round of the 2018/19 FIM SuperEnduro World […]
Honda Motorcycle Christmas Offers .99 APR upto $4000 off on select models
‘Tis the season for Gifts That Go! The perfect stocking stuffer for anyone on your list is a new Honda bike or ATV, stuffed with awesome! And now, during the Gifts That Go Sales Event, […]
THE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMIZER CUSTOM WORKS ZON PRESENTS A SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BIKE BASED AROUND THE PROTOTYPE OF A NEW BMW MOTORRAD BOXER ENGINE
Japanese motorcycle customizing specialist #customworkszon presented a fascinating #custom model commissioned by #bmwmotorrad. The centerpiece of the machine is the prototype of a completely new boxer engine. CUSTOM WORKS ZON was founded by Yuichi Yoshizawa and Yoshikazu Ueda in the […]
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING ANNOUNCES 2019 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK FACTORY TEAM
Reigning Champion #jaredmees Returns, Welcomes #briarbauman & #bronsonbauman to Indian Motorcycle Wrecking CrewBrad “The Bullet” Baker Joins Factory Team as Technical Advisor & Rider Coach MINNEAPOLIS (November 16, 2018) – Following a dominant 2018 season, where the #Indian #FTR750 won 17 of the 18 #americanflattrack (AFT) races, #Indianmotorcycle #racingtoday announced […]
LAST 1299 PANIGALE R FINAL EDITIONS BEING DELIVERED TO DUCATI STORES
A 209 hp Superquadro 1299 engine with #racing components that pays homage to the legendary #ducati twin-cylinder power unit Top-drawer tech content and the all-new tricolour livery ensure the #1299panigalerfinaledition is set to gain cult status 2019 Ducati 1299 Panigale R […]
American Flat Track Comes to New Hampshire Motor Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 5, 2018) – It is known simply as ‘The Flat Track,’ but when the green flag drops at New Hampshire Motor Speedway next spring American Flat Track will make its first […]
SUZUKI RM-Z450 DOMINATES ADAC SX1 CHAMPIONSHIP
Cole Martinez – 1st in SX1 Championship Charles Lefrancois – 2nd in SX1 Championship Suzuki riders raced to the podium of SX1 and SX3 on both days at the second round of the ADAC Supercross […]
Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team Cease Involvement With Enduro World Championship
Successfully representing Yamaha in international enduro competition for the last three years, the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team now have their eyes set on an exciting new project that will no longer see them participate […]
NEW TEAM LINE-UP FOR SUZUKI ECSTAR AUSTRALIA SBK IN 2019
Josh Waters and Wayne Maxwell will race GSX-R1000RR Superbikes in the 2019 & 2020 Australian Superbike Championship for Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia. Also confirmed is Alex Phillis, who will also race on Suzuki machinery. Alex, […]
Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced
Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the names of the six riders selected to contest the 2019 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, which will be fought out over the 9 rounds of the FIM […]
BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever November +2.4%
BMW brand sales increase +4.5%. MINI brand sales decrease -9.5%. BMW electrified sales increase +33% for the year. BMW Motorrad sales decrease -26.8% Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) […]
ZACH OSBORNE CLAIMS PODIUM RESULT AT SUPERCROSS GENEVA
Representing Husqvarna Motorcycles at the 33rd running of the Supercross Geneva, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Zach Osborne earned a third place result on the first night of racing in Switzerland. Suffering an early […]
2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Finalist Magnus Smith to Replace Kevin Brumann in The 2019 MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team
2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup finalist Magnus Smith will make the biggest step of his racing career in 2019, stepping up to the MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team. 15yr old Smith will replace 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM […]
Registrations are Open for the 2019 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup!
Yamaha Motor Europe is dropping the gate on their 2019 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup registrations! Since 2015, the YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup has been the best opportunity for […]
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP PARTNER WITH DUNLOP
Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Dunlop Tyres. The agreement will see the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MXGP team benefit from the renowned tyre brand’s innovative motocross products through […]
Movistar Yamaha Make Steps on Final 2018 Test Day in Jerez
Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have completed the Jerez MotoGP Official Test, the last riding day of 2018. Continuing their testing schedule, Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi spent the allotted time making a final […]
TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR 2019
Alex Rins: 10th – 1:38.522 (+0.577s) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:38.931 (+0.986s) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.498 (+2.553s) • Alex Rins builds on Day 1’s hard work. • Joan Mir continues excellent adaptation process. • […]
Movistar Yamaha Continue Development on Test Day 1 in Jerez
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the first day of the Jerez MotoGP Official Test. They continued to compare […]
TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE USEFUL DAY 1 IN JEREZ
Joan Mir: 10th – 1:38.956 (+ 0.988) Alex Rins: 13th – 1:39.150 (+ 1.182) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.743 (+ 2.775) • Joan Mir puts in impressive hot laps towards the end of a tough […]
Productive End of Season Test in Jerez for Yamaha WorldSBK teams
Yamaha’s WorldSBK teams signed off the 2018 season with a positive and productive test at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain today. Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark completed an […]
The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph
‘What is this thing?’ a British newspaper’s chief sub editor scrawled on a picture of a swivel-hipped new singer telexing its way around the world, before tossing it to a colleague. A truck driver from […]
What is scrambling? The golden age and the Triumph connection
Scrambling is in the DNA for Triumph. Back in the 60s, Triumph-powered machines were taking over the grid in the UK and Europe – and bringing home the gold. FTR catches up with Richard Winn, […]
URAL Motorcycle #sharethechair Award Winners 2018
Love this happy pic by @mnnthbx. Our inaugural International Ural Ride Day was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year! We are grateful for the Ural community who gave rides to […]
From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes
The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]
Yamaha Sees Triple with Auto Fabrica’s Type 11 Yard Built Project
Auto Fabrica is one of the UK’s most exciting custom builders, bringing cutting edge design to classic style. Yamaha contacted them knowing they’d craft something unique without sacrificing the energy beneath. A Sports Heritage staple, […]
