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  • [ July 11, 2025 ] Positive sensations for Aprilia Racing in Germany News
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"Mr. Totalmotorcycle". Owner and Founder of Total Motorcycle, the World’s Largest Motorcycle Site with over 425 million readers since 1999. Total Motorcycle is my pride and joy and being able to reach 425 million people has been incredible and I could not have done it without the support of my visitors, readers and members...thank you so much! We are all making a difference to millions of riders worldwide.
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Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces CEO Eric de Seynes will step down

December 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe announces senior leadership change Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces that as from 1st of January 2024 Eric de Seynes will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to join the company’s […]

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Free Documentary: Intense Showdown to MotoGP Glory

December 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“#BACK2BACKgnaia: Ducati and Pecco’s Intense Showdown to MotoGP Glory”: the exclusive documentary about the 2023 MotoGP World Championship victory available starting today on Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia’s YouTube channels The exclusive film, “#BACK2BACKgnaia: Ducati and […]

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$570000 Harley-Davidson cash contingency programs for qualified H-D racers

December 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2024 RACE SEASON More than $570,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission Foods King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan Series   MILWAUKEE (Dec. 20, […]

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MV Agusta stepping up industrial operations in Schiranna

December 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AND GEARS UP PRODUCTION IN SCHIRANNA It’s been a year since the announcement of the strategic partnership between MV Agusta and PIERER Mobility AG. Joining Europe’s leading motorcycle group, […]

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BMW of North America Consolidates Digital Transformation Activities Under Omnicom Group

December 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW of North America Consolidates Marketing Activities Under Omnicom Group. 21.12.2023 PRESS RELEASE Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 21, 2023… BMW of North America announced today that it will consolidate marketing activities for BMW, MINI […]

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Christmas Special: 20% Off All Indian Electric Bikes

December 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HOLIDAY SALES EVENT: 20% OFF ALL eFTR ELECTRIC BIKES Celebrate life on two wheels with electric options for all ages. Save on the full eFTR lineup until December 31st online or at your local dealer.  […]

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Aiming to re-write record books once more at Africa Eco Race 2024

December 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready to Take on Africa Eco Race The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health, are aiming to re-write the record books once […]

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Buone Feste da Vmoto Italia!

December 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gentili Clienti, Collaboratori, Fornitori, Dopo un 2023 molto intenso, anche Vmoto Italia si prenderà una breve pausa per ricaricare le proprie batterie in occasione delle festività natalizie e del nuovo anno, per tornare nel 2024 […]

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Teams set to race the 2024 Dakar Rally on January 5 in Saudi Arabia

December 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING GEARS UP FOR 2024 DAKAR RALLY REIGNING FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID WORLD CHAMPION LUCIANO BENAVIDES SET TO TAKE ON 46TH EDITION OF WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY-RAID Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is all set […]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!

December 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle to all our extended family around the world (that includes you) who have visited, read and supported Total Motorcycle throughout 2023 and as far back […]

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Beta Motorcycles on the Verge of Historic Supercross Debut

December 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2024 Liqui Moly Factory Beta SX Team Beta Motorcycles on the Verge of Historic Supercross Debut The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is poised and ready for its very first season competing in the […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

December 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Picture it. December in Chile. A fleet of fully equipped 2024 BMW R1300GS motorcycles. The highest active volcano in the world. The goal: 6,027 meters up in less than 20 hours. Welcome to yet another […]

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Piaggio Group believes it can reach targets set by international community for 2050

December 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DECARBONISATION PLAN: COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY CONFIRMED, CONCRETE MEASURES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EU’S CLIMATE GOALS By 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions associated with production activities will be cut by 42% compared with 2022 *** […]

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Yamaha Desert Challenge Launches in 2024

December 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce the expansion of its SSV race program with the inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge that will feature two classes, Race and Raid, and will take place alongside the Carta […]

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Titles wins & podiums: BMW Motorrad Motorsport looks back on 2023

December 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Customer racing has always been an important pillar of BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s activities. Year after year, privateer BMW riders and teams celebrate successes in a variety of championships around the world, and the 2023 […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR DAKAR 2024

December 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price are fully focused on success as they complete their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Dakar Rally, which starts in Saudi Arabia on January 5. Matthias Walkner will unfortunately […]

2024 Yamaha YDX-Moro 07 30th Anniversary
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Give the ultimate gift of endless fun and excitement: Yamaha eBikes

December 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Experience a ride like no other with Yamaha eBikes! Give the ultimate gift of endless fun and excitement, creating unforgettable moments of pure exhilaration for you and your loved ones. 2024 Yamaha Motorcycle Guide   […]

BMW R1300GS 0 to 6000 meters above sea level in under 24 hours
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BMW R1300GS: 0 to 6000 meters above sea level in under 24 hours

December 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The scene of the expedition, which represented an extreme challenge for motorbikes, tyres and riders, was El Circuito de los Seis Miles, in the Atacama Desert, Chile, the highest chain of active volcanoes in the […]

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KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY TO DESCEND ON PORTUGAL IN 2024 EDITION

December 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Lock these dates in because you won’t want to be on the sidelines for this one. The 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY will be descending on the Algarve region of Portugal, between 7 – 10 […]

2024 Ducati Beautifully Expensive Motorcycles
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2024 Ducati Beautifully Expensive Motorcycles

December 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Either inflation is completely out of control or Ducati motorcycles are now trading for a brick of gold. The new $80000.00 2024 Ducati Diavel V4 Bentley Limited Edition and $105000.00 Diavel V4 Bentley Mulliner Limited […]

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2nd round of 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Results

December 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has placed fourth overall at the second round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Delivering a strong performance on the Polish dirt inside the Tauron Arena in Krakow, including […]

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TWO FROM TWO WITH COMMANDING VICTORY AT SUPERENDURO POLAND

December 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following his dominant win at round one in France, Husqvarna Factory Racing star Billy Bolt has put in another stellar SuperEnduro performance, this time topping the qualifying Superpole before winning two out of three races […]

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New teammate for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

December 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is opting for continuity with a strong new addition in the upcoming 2024 season of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). In the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, Markus Reiterberger […]

Inspiration Friday Holiday Harley-Davidson Museum Fun
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Inspiration Friday: Holiday Harley-Davidson Museum Fun

December 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There’s no place like the Harley-Davidson Museum for the holidays! Breakfast with Santa, Dec 31st Free Day, Holiday Blood-Drive, New Year’s Eve Party and that special H-D Christmas magic! Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Holiday Harley-Davidson […]

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The BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory rider family is expanding in 2024

December 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory rider family is expanding further with the addition of Frenchman Sylvain Guintoli and Briton Bradley Smith. Both have been fixtures in international racing for many years, participating in various […]

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‘TIS THE SEASON SALES EVENT SAVE UP TO $3500 PLUS ADDITIONAL $200 HOLIDAY CASH

December 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TIS THE SEASON SALES EVENT SAVE UP TO $3,500* ON SELECT MODELS   PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $200* HOLIDAY CASH ON SELECT YOUTH MOTORCYCLES & ATVs   SEE PROMOTIONAL MODELS SECTION BELOW FOR ALL FACTORY INCENTIVES […]

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wish both riders all the best for speedy recovery

December 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner is recovering well following surgery to repair an injury to his left leg, which he sustained while training in the United States. However, the damage is such that […]

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RACING TEAM TARGETS 2024 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS

December 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

An expanded five-rider Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team will take centerstage when the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season commences with the AMA Supercross Championship season-opener at Anaheim on Saturday, January 6, led by […]

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WorldSBK 2024: Toprak Razgatlioglu’s first test with BMW M1000RR

December 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. Preparations for the 2024 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) are picking up the pace. Newcomer Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) completed his first days of testing as a BMW Motorrad WorldSBK factory rider on […]

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2024 SUPERMOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE

December 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – A refreshed four-rider combination will lead Red Bull KTM Factory Racing into the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), beginning with the AMA Supercross Championship season-opener at Anaheim 1 on January 6, and with […]

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ALL-NEW 2024 HUSQVARNA SKUTTA AVAILABLE NOW

December 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles first-ever webshop allows urban commuters to discover and buy the exciting new Skutta online. Featuring a patented flat-folding design, the lightweight and modern scooter is powered by a maintenance-free electric motor to ensure […]

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Return to RedBud and Ironman for 2024 Pro Motocross Championship

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (December 4, 2023) – MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the venues that will host the pair of gatherings for the 2024 Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, which will feature a […]

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SuperMotocross League Announces Formation of SMX Next for Amateur Prospects

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

New Collective Combines Supercross Futures, Pro Motocross Scouting Moto Combine, and SMX World All-Stars ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (December 4, 2023) – The SuperMotocross (SMX) League, comprised of Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing, has […]

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Follow these riders’ footsteps and pursue your dream of racing full-time by signing up to join 2024 R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup After another successful season in 2023, aspiring young racers can now sign up for the renamed 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM […]

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Vespa brand now valued at more than one billion euros

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

London – Pontedera, 04 December 2023 –  With a global relevance and perceived as a lifestyle icon, the brand Vespa has been valued at more than one billion euros (1,079 million) with a 19% growth in value, compared to […]

Incredible Iconic 2024 Norton Motorcycles Launched
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Incredible Iconic 2024 Norton Motorcycles Launched!

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The new 2024 Motorcycle lineups just keep getting more amazing but so are the ever increasing prices too. $10k will still get you a great bike, but prices of $65,695 are not that unbelievable anymore. […]

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URAL December Specials – $2850 off and 5.99% APR

December 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

  ADVENTURE AWAITS Get 5.99% APR* Financing On New 2022 & 2023 Models Ends December 31st *Offer applies to all new, untitled 2022 and 2023 Ural Gear Up 2WD models as indicated, subject to availability.  […]

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Seven riders makes up Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in 2024 offroad competition

December 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A class roster of seven riders will make up the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in offroad competition heading into the 2024 season, spread throughout the sport’s leading series within the United States and […]

Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!
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Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!

December 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, may not be my President, but he his definitely my type of guy! A true motorcycle enthusiast he appreciates riders and loves motorcycle riding. Welcome to Inspiration […]

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December 1st World AIDS Day Vespa will host a very special event at their Milan Motoplex

November 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Vespa & (RED) together at World AIDS Day 2023 The partnership between the Piaggio Group and the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver has also been renewed for the two-year period 2024-2025. On December […]

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Ride to FIM Awards at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham

November 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Over sixty world titles of British World Champions from 1979 to 2023 Birmingham 29 November 2023, large crowds turned out for the British World Champions at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham, the expo dedicated to the world […]

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Piaggio Group: President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel visits Moto Guzzi

November 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mandello del Lario, 29 November 2023 – During his official visit to Italy, this afternoon the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, met the Executive Chair of the Piaggio Group, Matteo Colaninno, and the CEO […]

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Riser launches biggest update yet in collaboration with Cardo Systems

November 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RISER, the ultimate motorcycle all-in-one community platform, designed to connect riders worldwide and provide the best routes to explore, is launching its biggest ever update, following its acquisition by Cardo Systems earlier this year. Set […]

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Official testing in preparation for the 2024 MotoGP season

November 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders end positive first day of official testing in Valencia in preparation for the 2024 MotoGP season After a spectacular 2023 season finale in Valencia, which saw Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati […]

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Last official MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as IRTA test

November 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The last official bout of MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at the Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as the one-day IRTA test allowed teams and riders to try new parts and ideas well ahead of […]

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Pirelli’s Moto2 and Moto3 era begins with all time lap records

November 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the first 2024 official test, on Pirelli tyres, Lopez in Moto2™ and Holgado in Moto3™ were the fastest riders, setting the all time lap record for the Valencia circuit in their respective classes Today […]

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2023 World Champions: Ducati’s best ever MotoGP season in numbers

November 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

For the first time in its MotoGP history, Ducati wins its second consecutive Riders’ World Title with Francesco Bagnaia. For the Borgo Panigale constructor, this is the third MotoGP Riders’ World Title, along with the success achieved in 2007 with […]

2024 Honda's Aggressive Power Push!
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2024 Honda’s Aggressive Power Push!

November 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda CEO to Engineering… We need more power! 750cc? No, put the CBR1000RR engine in it! But, but, the laws of physics Captain! The order came down “Just do it!”. Thus, the new 2024 Honda […]

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Sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion

November 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A sunny and sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing closed the book on a twenty-round season with fierce competitiveness at the Gran Premio de la […]

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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati 2023 MotoGP World Champions

November 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati 2023 MotoGP World Champions   For the second consecutive year the Ducati Lenovo Team rider confirms himself as World Champion thanks to a win in the Valencia GP History repeats itself: […]

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Limits exist to be exceeded. Challenges to be overcome. Records to be broken. Ducati dominates

November 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati dominates the world of racing with Francesco Bagnaia confirmed as MotoGP World Champion Ducati domination: Francesco Bagnaia and the Desmosedici GP of the Ducati Lenovo Team are confirmed as MotoGP World Champions for the […]

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Ranking 1st at Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana and MotoGP season closer

November 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

  Plaudits and celebrations were the post-race scenes for LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna IntactGP at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit for the twentieth and last round of 2023 MotoGP as Ayumu Sasaki completed his best ever season […]

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Tough start to Manuel Lettenbichler’s SuperEnduro campaign now looks ahead to Krakow

November 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has ended round one of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in France in sixth overall. With the event marking the recently crowned FIM Hard Enduro World Champion’s return to indoor […]

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DOMINANT OVERALL WIN STARTS 2024 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN IN FRANCE

November 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unbeatable in France, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a dominant performance at round one of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Making it three wins from three starts inside the Arena Stade couvert […]

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Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season

November 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season around the flat and winding Circuito Ricardo Tormo, and the resurfaced asphalt staged a searing charge by Brad Binder as the […]

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2023 MotoGP crown will now go right down to the wire in Valencia GP finale

November 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia finishes fifth in Valencia GP Sprint race, Bastianini seventeenth Francesco Bagnaia took the chequered flag in fifth place in the final Sprint race of the year, held today at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in […]

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Let’s go…to Motorcycle Live 2023 this weekend + Free Parking

November 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY! Not been to #MotorcycleLive yet? With the final weekend brimming with World Champions, celebrities, global bike launches, opportunities to ride, plenty to buy and trips to plan – there’s plenty to immerse […]

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Outstanding season filled with exceptional talent and intense competition at YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

November 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, following an outstanding season filled with exceptional talent. In the face of intense competition, 16-year-old Italian Giorgio […]

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2023 MotoGP season finale held this weekend at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste

November 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP | Round 20 – Valencia GP 2023 | Friday 24 November 2023 Bastianini and Bagnaia set the eleventh and fifteenth fastest times respectively at the end of Friday’s free practice for the Valencia GP […]

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Winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

November 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Reveals 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Winners Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, following an outstanding season filled with exceptional […]

Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!
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Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I bet you didn’t know it was the 400th Anniversary of Thanksgiving here in the USA? If you did, well done and extra helping of Pumpkin Pie for you! If not, did you know today’s […]

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Manuel Lettenbichler Signs Hard Enduro multi-year contract extension with KTM

November 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce the signing of a multi-year contract extension with Manuel Lettenbichler. The agreement will see the recently crowned FIM Hard Enduro World Champion remain with the team […]

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Wilseyville finale of the West Hare Scrambles season wrapped

November 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 8 Wilseyville, CA November 19th, 2023 Roberts on the Podiums at WHS The finale of the West Hare Scrambles season wrapped in Wilseyville, CA. Conditions were perfect from rain the area received days leading […]

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Final round of the Endurocross season in Reno Results

November 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Walker Finishes EX Season in Second   The final round of the Endurocross season was in Reno, NV. Going into the round Jonny Walker was hanging on to a seven-point lead in the championship, needing […]

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The fate of the MotoGP World Title will be decided here

November 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It will be the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste (Valencia, Spain) to host the final act of the 2023 #MotoGP World Championship, and once again, this year, the fate of the World Title will be […]

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Stand-Out Successful Winter Test of Yamaha R1 in Jerez

November 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Complete Stand-Out Successful Winter Test in Jerez Yamaha’s official WorldSBK riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea completed an extremely positive two-day test at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, as the […]

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Update on Alvaro Bautista’s condition: Cervical spine MRI review

November 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Update on Alvaro Bautista’s condition after the MotoGP wild-card in Malaysia In the week following the MotoGP Grand Prix in Malaysia, Alvaro Bautista underwent examinations by Dr. Angel Villamor in Madrid. After medical specialist consultation and […]

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First official 2024 testing with Pirelli for Moto2 and Moto3

November 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On the Monday following the final Grand Prix of this year, in Valencia riders and teams will carry out the first official test with the tyres they will use starting from 2024 At the end […]

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Manuel Lettenbichler ready to take on 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship!

November 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY TO RACE SUPERENDURO 2024 Enduro announcement Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship! The recently crowned 2023 Hard Enduro World Champion will soon […]

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Fantastic result for BMW Motorrad at Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

November 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Macau. The motorsport world turned its attention to Macau last weekend. As part of the 70th Macau Grand Prix, the 55th edition of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix took place, and the race on the […]

2024 Yamaha Line: Stunning Sport Heritage Range
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2024 Yamaha Line: Stunning Sport Heritage Range!

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

#MotorcycleLive is rocking and so is #TotalMotorcycle! TMW presents 76 new 2024 Yamaha‘s!! Introducing the 2024 Yamaha Line: Stunning Sport Heritage Range, amazingly rich in history and high performance! Plus dozens of new MT hyper […]

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Top six for Husqvarna Motorcycles at the Lusail International Circuit: Moto2 Moto3 MotoGP

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sasaki heads to 2023 season finale aiming for Moto3™ silver medal after tense Qatar Grand Prix Top six for Husqvarna Motorcycles at the Lusail International Circuit and round 19 of 20 in MotoGP means the […]

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Triumph Adventure Experiences at NEC MotorcycleLive

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TAE AT THE NEC We will be attending Motorcycle Live at the NEC Birmingham from the 18th-26th November. Pop by the Triumph stand and talk to us about the range of training and experiences that […]

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Triumph Try-Ride Day – Book now to experience life on two wheels

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Experience a taste of life on two wheels, in a safe and friendly way under the guidance of a Hinckley Motorcycle Training School Instructor, here at the Triumph Factory, Hinckley on Saturday 25th November. During […]

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YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Crowns a Remarkable Season

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Crowns a Remarkable Season In a thrilling conclusion to this year’s 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, Yamaha Motor Europe hosted its two-day Masterclass at the picturesque […]

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