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Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023

Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On May 21st 2023, thousands will ride their classic and vintage style motorcycles in suits to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research in 121 countries. Be Part of It […]

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FMF Racing Celebrates 50 Years and “Power of Fun”

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 3, 2023) – With the countdown to the start of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, well underway MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the return of FMF Racing as the “Official […]

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Sole Supplier to FIM Superbike World Championship until 2026

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli is confirmed Sole Supplier to the FIM Superbike World Championship until 2026 A unique collaboration, in terms of duration, within international motorsports, as the partnership celebrates its 20 year milestone WorldSBK is confirmed as […]

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EXTRA SPECIAL APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE GOES ON TRACK AFTER APRILIA ALL STARS 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE, SUNDAY 28 MAY IN MISANO AN EXTRA SPECIAL APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE GOES ON TRACK AFTER THE APRILIA ALL STARS 2023 A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF FANS, WHO WILL […]

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2-Wheelers revenue upsurge to all-time highs Q1 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The Piaggio Group has closed another record-breaking quarter with the best results to date, the sixth consecutive quarter to report growth1. Net sales rose by 20%, to more than 500 million […]

BMW Motorrad customizing Contest: 2nd Edition

BMW AG Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2023

May 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ladies and Gentlemen, The BMW Group has a strong global footprint. It serves as a local partner in individual regions of the world, contributing positively to industrial economic value in all. We currently have […]

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BMW Motorcycle sells 47935 units in Q1 2023

May 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Statement and Presentation Dr Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2023 Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. As expected, the BMW […]

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Factory MXGP and MX2 teams arrived in Madrid

May 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha MXGP Stars Aim to Shine in Spain With little time to rest, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Madrid, Spain, poised and ready to give their all at […]

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Unveiling never-before-seen BMW at 76th Cannes Film Festival

May 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW is reprising its role as Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 following its debut appearance last year. The Bavarian premium carmaker is supplying the 76th edition of the celebrated festival and […]

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Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Ready to Roar into 2023

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Ready to Roar into 2023 After a successful inaugural year, the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club is pleased to officially announce the four events it will attend in 2023 as it expands […]

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Motivated and looking for redemption at WorldSSP Barcelona

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is ready for the “Home GP” at Barcelona. Rinaldi is motivated and looking for redemption. Bulega to defend leadership in WorldSSP The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at the […]

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Home away from home for riders: Barcelona WorldSBK

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Heads Back to Barcelona for Round 4 Next up on the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar is a return to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which will see Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and […]

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Portuguese Superbike champion stands in for injured Michael van der Mark

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK family has a new addition from Portugal for round four of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Barcelona (ESP) this weekend. Ivo Lopes (POR), who has enjoyed success […]

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Gearing up for 2023 FIM World Superbike Championship at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Spain

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Look for Further Progress at Round 4 in Barcelona Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner are gearing up for the fourth round of the 2023 FIM World Superbike Championship at Circuit […]

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Celebrations did not last long Sunday night in MotoGP Jerez

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The celebrations did not last too long Sunday night in Jerez as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing – Spanish Sprint winners and double Grand Prix podium finishers – eagerly got back to work for 2023 […]

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