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  • [ May 24, 2026 ] MXGP of France: De Wolf and Everts rise to the challenge at Lacapelle-Marival News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] LUCAS COENEN PUSHES TO THE MAX FOR 2ND OVERALL AT BRUTAL FRENCH MXGP News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] PERFECT WEEKEND FOR RED BULL KTM AT ENDUROGP OF FINLAND News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026 News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Renaux Places Fifth at Home Grand Prix in France with Gajser Ninth News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Lotte van Drunen Opens WMX Title Defence with Fourth Overall in France News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Janis Reisulis Impresses with Sixth Overall in France News
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Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!
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Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer with beautiful weather, parades, concerts and commemorations.  Shift up a gear for Memorial Day as Retro Rules are in the Royal Enfield house! With retro superbike-inspired […]
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Pirelli goes supersoft, not particularly abrasive

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Pirelli goes supersoft at Mugello After the strong appreciation shown for the SCX at the 2025 Italian GP, this year Pirelli will also offer Moto2™ riders a second supersoft option, the F0192, which debuted at […]
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Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  • P8 for Andrea Bonacorsi at the French MXGP Grand Prix • Best result of the season in MX2 for Ferruccio Zanchi The French Grand Prix, sixth round of the 2026 FIM Motocross World […]
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Korie Steede and Mateo Oliveira race to offroad wins with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Korie Steede and Mateo Oliveira delivered winning results this weekend, as Steede remained perfect with victory at Round 4 of the 2026 American National Enduro Championship, while Mateo Oliveira […]
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MXGP of France: De Wolf and Everts rise to the challenge at Lacapelle-Marival

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The FIM Motocross World Championship burst back into life at the MXGP of France after a five-week hiatus, with Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing battling through one of the toughest weekends of the season to secure […]
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LUCAS COENEN PUSHES TO THE MAX FOR 2ND OVERALL AT BRUTAL FRENCH MXGP

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM banked MXGP silverware for the third time in 2026 thanks to Lucas Coenen’s 2nd place in central France. The Belgian posted a 1-2 score in the two motos around a difficult, stony […]
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PERFECT WEEKEND FOR RED BULL KTM AT ENDUROGP OF FINLAND

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona delivered a perfect weekend at round three of the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Finland, locking out the top two positions in EnduroGP on both days of racing […]
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Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  • Top 10 for Ferruccio Zanchi in the MX2 qualifying race After a month-long break, the FIM Motocross World Championship resumes its journey to round 19, first visiting all five continents, before end up […]
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Renaux Places Fifth at Home Grand Prix in France with Gajser Ninth

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux has delivered a strong performance at the MXGP of France in Lacapelle-Marival to place fifth overall. The Frenchman showed great pace in both races to finish sixth […]
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Lotte van Drunen Opens WMX Title Defence with Fourth Overall in France

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen has begun her quest for a third consecutive WMX World Championship with a fighting fourth overall at the MXGP of France. The two-time WMX Champion […]
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Janis Reisulis Impresses with Sixth Overall in France

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has enjoyed a positive MXGP of France after leading much of Race Two on his way to securing sixth overall on the day. The sixth round […]
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Honda UK inspires a new generation of young riders at Reading University

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Students and staff introduced to the world of motorcycling – and Honda – over a full day in May Ride Free test rides very popular, as was a selection of new-rider friendly bikes from the […]
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Standout with the orange 2027 Suzuki Suzuki 8R

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki GB has expanded its GSX-8R range, with the introduction of a vibrant Glass Blaze Orange edition.  The eye-catching orange adorns every panel of the 8R, from the fairings to the seat unit, including the […]
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Gardner and Manzi Gather Valuable Data During Two-Day Misano Test

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team wrapped up a productive two-day test session at Misano World Circuit on 20-21 May, with Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi completing valuable mileage ahead of the upcoming rounds of […]
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Bog Standard Aprilia Tuareg Rally wins FIM Europe Baja Championship

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
JACOPO CERUTTI TRIUMPHS IN THE SARDINIAN STAGE OF THE EUROPEAN BAJA CHAMPIONSHIP, COMPETING ON A TUAREG RALLY IDENTICAL TO THOSE SOLD AT DEALERSHIPS AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIMENT THAT CONFIRMS THE TUAREG RALLY AS THE ULTIMATE BENCHMARK […]

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