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250 World All-Stars Lineup at SuperMotocross World Championship Final in Los Angeles

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 21, 2023) – As the sport of off-road motorcycle racing prepares for a historic full-circle moment with the highly anticipated and climactic return to the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the SuperMotocross […]

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KTM announces off-road motorcycle engineer Andreas Hölzl now leader of all KTM AG Rally Teams

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KTM AG is pleased to announce that experienced off-road motorcycle engineer Andreas Hölzl will take over the leadership of all KTM AG Rally Teams with immediate effect having previously held the role of Husqvarna Factory […]

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New impetus to BMW Motorrad Design as Alexander Buckan takes over

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Alexander Buckan will take over from Edgar Heinrich as the new head of BMW Motorrad Design, effective 1 January 2024. Buckan will be responsible for the design of all BMW Group two-wheeled vehicles, rider’s equipment […]

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Revved Up & Ready for MXGP Grand Finale in Great Britain

Sep 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the 19th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which will take place this weekend at the spectacular Matterley Basin […]

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WorldSBK paddock preparing to join “double-header” after Australia and Indonesia

Sep 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorland Aragon to host the tenth round of the 2023 WorldSBK and WorldSSP season. The WorldSBK paddock is preparing to join the second “double-header” of the season after Australia and Indonesia. The Tissot Aragon Round, infact, will kick […]

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Beta Motorcycles Demo Program Schedule Released

Sep 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Demo Program Schedule Released Beta Motorcycles has released its preliminary Demo Program schedule for the 2024 Models (more dates to come as events are added). These demo events are hosted by Beta dealers. Find the dealership and […]

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Fall Riding Season Special – URAL special offers

Sep 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Now through October 15th a very special promo from us to you! Save up to $2,850 in combinable incentives Instant $1,000 Savings: On new 2022 and 2023 Urals. Let’s go! Trade In Rebate up to […]

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New BMW plans for FIM Superbike World Championship 2024 (WorldSBK) are continuing to take shape

Sep 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Plans for the FIM Superbike World Championship 2024 (WorldSBK) are continuing to take shape for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. A new allocation for the four BMW Motorrad factory riders in the two BMW teams is […]

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Final stretch of 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship gains momentum

Sep 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aragon Awaits Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK for Round 10 Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Andrea Locatelli and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK head to the Spanish mountains as the final stretch of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship gains […]

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Return to action at Motorland Aragon for 2023 FIM World Superbike Championship this weekend

Sep 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 10 Rolls Around for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner will return to action at Motorland Aragon for the tenth round of the 2023 FIM World Superbike Championship this weekend […]

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MotoGP takes on first Indian GP in MotoGP history

Sep 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team ready to tackle the first MotoGP Indian GP The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to the track this weekend to take on the first Indian GP in MotoGP history. The event […]

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Donner Hard Enduro USHE Finale Norden Results

Sep 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Donner Hard Enduro Norden, CA Sept 17th, 2023 Donner Hard Enduro, USHE Finale The finale of the US Hard Enduro took place at the Donner Ski Resort in Norden, CA. The qualifying race was a […]

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WORCS Round 7 Vernal Utah Results

Sep 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 7 Vernal, Utah Sept 17th, 2023 DeMartile Podiums at First Race Back The WORCS series was also back this weekend from a summer break. Dare DeMartile returned to the series for the first time […]

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GNCC XC2 The Mountaineer Beckley Results

Sep 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ohnson Earns First GNCC XC2 Win! After a summer break, the GNCC series was back in action in Beckley, West Virginia for the Mountaineer GNCC. Rain leading up to the event made for a proper […]

2024 KTM Duke Combat: Flying Fists of Fury!

2024 KTM Duke Combat: Flying Fists of Fury!

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

All-new single-cylinder DUKE models 2024 KTM 390 Duke, 2024 KTM 250 Duke, and 2024 KTM 125 Duke bring more punching power, improved handling, and clear differentiation of attitude between the displacements! Get the Ultimate execution, […]

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