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Solid Points Silver Lining on Sunday in Cremona for Pata Maxus Yamaha

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Two solid points-scoring finishes for Andrea Locatelli fell short of the podium regular’s high expectations at home on Sunday at Round 4 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Italy. Initially hampered by his third-row […]

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Consistent Race 2 in Cremona Earns Gardner a Solid Top Ten

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner secured a strong top ten finish in Race 2 at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, wrapping up Round 4 of the 2025 WorldSBK season with more valuable points. The GYTR GRT Yamaha duo made […]

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Overall Victories for Janis Reisulis and Mano Faure in Portugal!

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has won a rain-lashed fifth round of the 2025 EMX250 campaign in Agueda, Portugal. Racing in treacherous conditions, the Latvian delivered a perfect 1-1 score to […]

2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity

2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Art of Unexpected. The new 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity right here on Total Motorcycle! A must see collector’s motorcycle inspired by Lamborghini and Ducati, limited to 630+63 numbered examples. […]

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Bulega wins with new rear SCX in Cremona

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati rider won Race1 of the Italian Round, relying on the SC1 front and new E0126 supersoft specification. Manzi succeeds in WorldSSP · Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) was protagonist of the first day of races in the […]

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Superb win for Bulega who battles for 10 laps before breaking away

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

On the first Italian Saturday of the 2025 WorldSBK season, the Italian flag flies on the top step of the podium, with Nicolò Bulega triumphing aboard the Ducati Panigale V4R of the Aruba.it Racing—Ducati team. […]

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Öncü narrowly misses out on third successive pole Manzi on the front row in Cremona

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü narrowly missed out on a third consecutive pole position in the Supersport World Championship as Round 4 of the 2025 season got underway at Cremona. The Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing rider […]

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Locatelli Looks for Podium Pace at Home Race after Promising Friday Free Practice

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea got to work during Friday Free Practice as Round 4 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway at Cremona Circuit in Italy today. For Yamaha’s […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Targets Strong Race Results on Opening Day at Cremona

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team kicked off Round 4 of the 2025 WorldSBK season at Italy’s Cremona Circuit – a special event for the squad as it marks their home race. Free Practice 1 […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Primed for Portuguese Grand Prix

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After a brief break, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and ready to tackle the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, this weekend. […]

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Maxime Renaux Cleared to Race at MXGP of Portugal

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After a thorough medical evaluation and impressive progress in his recovery, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has been officially cleared to compete in the MXGP of Portugal this weekend. Initially taking a […]

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Fighting Gardner Takes Strong Sixth in Cremona Race 1

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner continued his strong recent form in an exciting opening race to Round 4 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship in Cremona, fighting for fourth position throughout to eventually cross the line sixth. […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Potential Unrewarded on Saturday in Cremona

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a disappointing day for Andrea Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha as the home hero’s podium-fighting potential went unrewarded in WorldSBK Race 1 at Cremona Circuit today. Eager to carry momentum from his premier […]

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Home Victory Extends Championship Lead for Manzi

May 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After five consecutive second place finishes, Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) returned to the top step of the podium in emphatic style with victory at home in Race 1 of the fourth […]

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MV AGUSTA EXTENDS WARRANTY TO 5 YEARS IN 2025

Apr 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta is introducing a 5-year factory warranty for the Enduro Veloce, F3 Competizione models, and the entire Ottantesimo Collection. In addition, for all customers who purchased the Enduro Veloce and the LXP Orioli in […]

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