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[ Jul 23, 2026 ] Loket Looms as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Look to Build Momentum News
[ Jul 23, 2026 ] Romain Febvre joins Ducati as official 2027/2028 MXGP rider News
[ Jul 22, 2026 ] Hubner Dominates the West! 2026 NATC Rounds 5 & 6 Recap News
[ Jul 22, 2026 ] GMG – Moto Guzzi World Days 2026 Events
[ Jul 22, 2026 ] Iker Lecuona continues with Ducati Team for 2027/2028 WorldSBK seasons News
[ Jul 22, 2026 ] ONE CLICK CLOSER TO THE DREAM: EXPLORE RIDE KTM News
[ Jul 21, 2026 ] HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDES WITH YOU TO THE 86TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY News
[ Jul 21, 2026 ] Aprilia RS 660’s winning streak in the British Superbike Championship continues News
[ Jul 21, 2026 ] Josep Garcia is EnduroGP and Enduro1 World Champion for the third consecutive year News
[ Jul 21, 2026 ] DRE Racetrack: the Ducati Academy returns to Misano News
[ Jul 21, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Great Britain MXGP R12 2026 Race Day News
[ Jul 20, 2026 ] New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom News
[ Jul 19, 2026 ] MXGP of GB: Everts stars in MX2 at Foxhills thriller News
[ Jul 19, 2026 ] Laengenfelder brings home more silverware with 2nd place at packed MXGP British Grand Prix News
[ Jul 19, 2026 ] JOSEP GARCIA CROWNED 2026 ENDUROGP AND ENDURO1 WORLD CHAMPION News

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Loket Looms as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Look to Build Momentum

Jul 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are ready for the second stop of another triple-header, arriving in the Czech Republic for Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. After a […]

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Romain Febvre joins Ducati as official 2027/2028 MXGP rider

Jul 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• The reigning MXGP World Champion will ride the Ducati Desmo450 MX for the next two seasons, continuing his incredible career. Ducati Corse Off-Road is pleased to announce that Romain Febvre will ride for the […]

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Hubner Dominates the West! 2026 NATC Rounds 5 & 6 Recap

Jul 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At NATC Rounds 5 & 6 in Howard, Colorado, the Beta USA Trials Team delivered a standout performance amidst the high elevation and rocky, technical terrain of Turkey Rock. Cole Cullins swept the Expert class […]

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GMG – Moto Guzzi World Days 2026

Jul 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

FROM 3 TO 6 SEPTEMBER, HISTORY WILL BE MADE IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO: · MOTO GUZZI CELEBRATES ITS 105TH BIRTHDAY WITH THE OPENING OF ITS NEW FACILITY · THE NEW MOTO GUZZI MUSEUM IS INAUGURATED, […]

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Iker Lecuona continues with Ducati Team for 2027/2028 WorldSBK seasons

Jul 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team is pleased to announce the renewal of its agreement with Iker Lecuona, who will continue to defend the italian team’s colours for the next two WorldSBK seasons aboard the factory Ducati Panigale V4R machine. The […]

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ONE CLICK CLOSER TO THE DREAM: EXPLORE RIDE KTM

Jul 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

RIDE KTM has been the touchpoint for many motorcyclists’ first (or continued) taste of ‘orange’ thanks to the wide range of experiences on offer. In 2026, as the diverse scheme nears almost 35-years of existence, […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDES WITH YOU TO THE 86TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Jul 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Public Debut of the all-new Deadwood Motorcycle, Five Demo Ride Locations, Harley-Davidson Performance Bike Displays & More MILWAUKEE (July 21, 2026) – Harley-Davidson will Ride With You to the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August […]

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Aprilia RS 660’s winning streak in the British Superbike Championship continues

Jul 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia shines again in BSB at Brands Hatch VICTORY FOR HARRISON MACKAY (ARMADA SC31 RACING TEAM). GREAT PERFORMANCE FROM ALFIE DAVIDSON (INCOMPETITION APRILIA), BRINGING THE SECOND APRILIA RS 660 TO THE PODIUM Aprilia RS […]

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Josep Garcia is EnduroGP and Enduro1 World Champion for the third consecutive year

Jul 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

By dominating the GP of France, Garcia claims both world titles with one round to spare. Andrea Verona retains the Enduro2 lead, while Thibault Giraudon wins his home GP in the Junior category Since […]

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DRE Racetrack: the Ducati Academy returns to Misano

Jul 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Two unique days aboard Ducati supersport bikes, September 22nd and 23rd at the Misano World Circuit The new Panigale V4 R will be the star of the one-to-one courses, offering an unforgettable experience supported […]

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Grand Prix of Great Britain MXGP R12 2026 Race Day

Jul 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• A tough day for Ducati riders in Great Britain • Zanchi top player in the early stages of MX2 Race 1 The British Grand Prix kicks off the final run of European races […]

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Jul 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson’s new Deadwood cruiser embraces and honors not only the spirit of rebellion and individualism the brand has been legendary for but also the freedom and excitement soldiers were seeking returning home WWII. Starting at […]

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MXGP of GB: Everts stars in MX2 at Foxhills thriller

Jul 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Liam Everts battles the steep climbs, hardened ruts and relentless heat of the British Grand Prix to secure fourth overall in MX2. The iconic Foxhills circuit hosted the MXGP of […]

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Laengenfelder brings home more silverware with 2nd place at packed MXGP British Grand Prix

Jul 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM raced around the hallowed rutty slopes of Foxhill for the twelfth round of 2026 MXGP. MX2 world champion Simon Laengenfelder posted his sixth podium result of the season with 2nd place overall […]

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JOSEP GARCIA CROWNED 2026 ENDUROGP AND ENDURO1 WORLD CHAMPION

Jul 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has been crowned the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Champion after securing a dramatic victory on day two of the GP of France in Saint-Agrève. The Spaniard also successfully defended his […]

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