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Double Podium at Bol d’Or to Lift the EWC Manufacturers’ Title

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The KM99 Yamaha EWC Supported Team today claimed their first FIM Endurance World Championship podium finish, after crossing the line in second position after 24 hours of racing at the Bol d’Or. The Belgian squad […]

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Trevor Bollinger and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing return to GNCC podium

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger charged to his first Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series podium of the 2024 season at The Mountaineer this weekend, while over in the Caliente round of the […]

New Evel Knievel Triumph Bonneville and Rocket 3 models!

New Evel Knievel Triumph Bonneville and Rocket 3 models!

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

You know the legendary name Evel Kvievel, his story, his controversies and for those he is one of the greatest daredevils of all time! Now New Evel Knievel 2025 Triumph Bonneville and Rocket 3R models! […]

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1-2 Finish as Nestaan Husqvarna Dominates MX2 Championship

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The race is truly on for an incredible finish to the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship, with both Lucas Coenen and Kay de Wolf going bar-to-bar for the top honours in MX2. One thing is […]

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back on the box with 3rd place at steaming MXGP Chinese Grand Prix

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing journeyed to a hot and demanding Shanghai for the second-ever Grand Prix of China and to the impressive Shanghai International Off-road Circuit where Jeffrey Herlings jumped back onto the MXGP […]

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Texas sets Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing up for SMX Final

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

It wasn’t Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s day at Texas Motor Speedway in Playoff 2 of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), but the countdown is on for the Las Vegas SMX Final next weekend, where […]

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2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season at Texas Motor Speedway

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FORT WORTH, Tex. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton won the second 450SMX moto and claimed P2 overall in Playoff 2 of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season at Texas Motor Speedway, as […]

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International GS Trophy 2024 in Namibia

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ultimate Off-Road Challenge: An Adventure of a Lifetime Over six days, 22 teams from around the globe — 16 men’s and 6 women’s — will navigate a challenging 1,350-kilometer route through Namibia’s incredible landscapes. […]

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Yamaha R7 Endurance Series Launched at the Bol d’Or

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe, in partnership with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe, is delighted to announce the all-new 2025 Yamaha R7 Endurance Series, which will be a part […]

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JOSEP GARCIA AND KTM WIN 2024 ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has won the 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship following a dominant ride on day one in France. Taking seven test wins out of a possible nine today, the KTM 250 […]

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Benistant Seventh as Reisulis Fights to Eighth at MXGP of China

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has placed seventh overall at the penultimate round of the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship in China. Karlis Reisulis finished eighth, tied on points with Benistant, while Rick […]

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Ural DEMO DAYS SPECIAL: COFFEE & DONUT GET TOGETHERS at participating dealers

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SATURDAY September 21st SATURDAY September 28th SATURDAY October 5th Coffee & Donuts Enjoy some coffee and donuts on us or whatever treats your dealer has to offer. Bring your friends, family and four-legged companion! On-Site […]

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Lotte van Drunen Makes History as Youngest Ever WMX World Champion!

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The MXGP of Turkey was a special event for Yamaha, as its young powerhouse Lotte van Drunen clinched the 2024 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship crown, officially earning her title as the fastest girl on […]

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Jeremy Seewer and Ducati in 2025 – 2026 MXGP World Championship

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jeremy Seewer and Ducati together in the 2025 – 2026 MXGP World Championship Jeremy Seewer will be one of the two official Ducati riders who will take part in the 2025 MXGP World Championship with […]

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Victor Lehmann Crowned the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale Winner

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lennox Lehmann timed his charge to perfection in the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale Race 2 at the Bol d’Or, with the victor of Race 1 hitting the front just before the second race was […]

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