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Rider reunited with Yamaha R1 during an emotional ceremony at Misano

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Gifted His 2021 Title-Winning Yamaha R1 in Misano The 2021 FIM Superbike World Champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, was reunited with the Yamaha R1 on which he won the world title during an emotional ceremony […]

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MXGP & MX2 Ready to Go for Gold in Germany

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Ready to Go for Gold in Germany After an impressive display of speed, heart and determination in Latvia, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are […]

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Fantastic yet frenetic atmosphere at Misano WorldSSP

Jun 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: An Emotional Weekend of Gratitude and Successes in Misano Round five of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” was an emotional one for Yamaha Racing with plenty of […]

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Most eagerly awaited events for all Italian fans: MotoGP Italy

Jun 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP arrives in Italy. The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle its home GP at Mugello After a three-week break, the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track for one of […]

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Perfect at Hangtown for Second Win of 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

Jun 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (June 3, 2023) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, continued with its second California round, this time in the northern half of the state in the shadow of […]

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Hat trick for Pirelli on celebratory WorldSBK weekend

Jun 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Hat trick for Bautista on the Pirelli celebratory weekend During the weekend when Pirelli celebrated its 20 years as WorldSBK Sole Tyre Supplier, the Ducati rider wins it all; in WorldSSP Manzi takes his second […]

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Strong weekend Harley-Davidson King of the Baggers team

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER KYLE WYMAN FINISHES 1-3 AND EXTENDS KING OF THE BAGGERS POINTS LEAD AT ROAD AMERICA Vance & Hines Racer James Rispoli Goes 3-2 for 2nd in Points MILWAUKEE (June 5, 2023) – […]

First Look: Updated 2024 Honda Motorcycle Line-up!

First Look: Updated 2024 Honda Motorcycle Line-up!

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top motorcycle manufacturer, Honda, has officially releases their new and updated models for 2024! New Honda Scrambler line for the U.S. Market based on 1960’s heritage with the new Honda SCL500, to the finally updated […]

Biker Fest 2023 features American Hot Rods

Biker Fest 2023 features American Hot Rods

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

28th U.S. Car Reunion: more than 400 American cars rev up in Lignano for the Italy’s biggest stars and stripes meeting The four-wheelers of the U.S. Car Reunion were the co-stars of the 37th Biker […]

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First two-time winner of season at 2023 Mason-Dixon GNCC

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong became the first two-time winner of season 2023 in Round 8 of the Grand National Cross Country Series at the Mason-Dixon GNCC, taking charge of the points-lead on a […]

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Yamaha announces participation in “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team to Race as Yamaha’s Top Team at 44th “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team currently […]

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Nothing Held Back at Road America MotoAmerica for Ducati

Jun 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin takes pole position and dominates race two for his debut win of the season Forés retains perfect season with another double win Sunnyvale, Calif., June 4, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Ducati NYC duo […]

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was twice the “bridesmaid” at Red Flagged WorldSBK

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

All-Silver Sunday for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK as Razgatlıoğlu Denied Misano Victory Chance in Red-Flagged Superpole Race Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was twice the “bridesmaid” finishing second in the Superpole Race and Race 2 at Misano World […]

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WorldSBK riders display fighting spirit on a tough weekend in Misano

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misano. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK riders displayed fighting spirit at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli (ITA) as they attempted to cope with challenges during a weekend of adversity. On Sunday, Garrett Gerloff (USA) from […]

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Astonishing Recovery to Take Fifth Podium Finish in Latvia

Jun 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant showcased his unwavering spirit and grit at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. Despite the challenging weather conditions and an unlucky crash […]

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