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[ Aug 7, 2026 ] TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] Four Aprilias in the top five on Friday at Silverstone News
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[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Vespa: Beauty on Two-Wheels is more than Performance Numbers 2027 Motorcycle Models
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Pirelli heads to Silverstone with new rear tires for Moto2 News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] MX2 podium performance by Laengenfelder at demanding MXGP of Flanders as Adamo also pushes to the top five News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Grand Prix of the Flanders MXGP R14 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] MXGP of Flanders: De Wolf charges to home podium at LommelWood News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Aprilia RS 660 claims victory at Mid-Ohio in MotoAmerica News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Karlis Reisulis Impresses Again with Fourth Overall at MXGP of Flanders While Teammate Janis Finishes Fifth News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Tim Gajser Returns to the MXGP Podium with Third Overall in Belgium News
[ Aug 2, 2026 ] Jarne Bervoets Secures Sixth Overall After Strong Showing at EMX250 Round Nine News
[ Aug 1, 2026 ] RECORD-EQUALLING SEVENTH RED BULL ROMANIACS WIN FOR MANI LETTENBICHLER News
[ Jul 31, 2026 ] Husqvarna Factory Racing extends with Nestaan and Kay de Wolf News

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Aprilia keeps the momentum in BSB at Knockhill

Jun 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ALFIE DAVIDSON (APRILIA IN COMPETITION) TRIUMPHS IN RACE 2 AND SECURES A PODIUM IN RACE 1. HARLEY MCCABE (FIBRE TEC APRILIA-BY MLAV RACING) ALSO PERFORMS WELL, BRINGING THE SECOND APRILIA RS 660 TO THE […]

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Kay de Wolf focused on recovery after MXGP of Italy setback

Jun 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Following further medical evaluations, the decision has been made for the Dutchman to focus on his recovery before returning to competition. As a result, de Wolf will sit out upcoming rounds of the FIM Motocross […]

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New challenge for Aprilia Racing in the Netherlands

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

TENTH GP OF THE SEASON FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN AT THE HISTORIC TT CIRCUIT ASSEN After the recent Grand Prix of Czechia, Aprilia Racing is back on the track at the TT Circuit […]

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Marc Márquez confirmed with the Ducati Lenovo

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez will continue to wear the colors of the Ducati Lenovo Team for the next two years in the MotoGP World Championship In 2025, in his debut year with the Ducati Lenovo Team: […]

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Pirelli completes MotoGP™ 2027 tyre test

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

All five Manufacturers took part in the test, each choosing the riders who would test out the tyres, on both the prototypes of the 850 cc bikes that will debut in 2027 and on current […]

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Korie Steede extends with fifth-consecutive American National Enduro round win

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing enjoyed a strong weekend of off-road competition, with Korie Steede extending her unbeaten start to the 2026 American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) with a fifth-consecutive win in Ohio, while Ryder […]

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“80 Years of an Icon”: the exhibition celebrating Vespa’s 80th anniversary

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

CURATED BY GIACOMO BRETZEL, THE EXHIBITION CHRONICLES THE HISTORY AND GLOBAL CULTURAL IMPACT OF THE VESPA BRAND THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGES AND UNIQUE MODELS THE SHOW IS A HIGHLIGHT OF “VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 […]

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Victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the third round of the Italian Motorally in Gioia dei Marsi

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THOMAS MARINI WINS THE OVERALL STANDINGS ON DAY 2 WHILE MARCO MENICHINI TAKES THIRD IN CLASS The Italian Motorally Championship resumed in Gioia dei Marsi, Abruzzo, which hosted the third round of the season […]

Reliable Dominance: New 2027 Yamaha Supersport & Off-Road Competition range

Reliable Dominance: New 2027 Yamaha Supersport & Off-Road Competition Range

Jun 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

When vehicle shoppers think of reliable, they think Honda or Toyota for 4-wheelers, but not always known for performance. But what if you wanted both reliable and performance? While Toyota isn’t in the motorcycle game, […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take a phenomenal victory at Brno

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team was victorious in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Czechia with Marc Márquez, who put together the perfect race at Brno. Francesco Bagnaia secured the 63rd podium finish of his […]

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Three Aprilias in top ten at Brno

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARTÍN NINTH, BEZZECCHI DNS. ANOTHER PODIUM FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA, FERNÁNDEZ SEVENTH Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Brno Circuit in the Czech Republic was a mixed feeling. Starting from ninth on the grid, […]

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Top ten for Bastianini at hot and demanding Czech MotoGP™

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Round nine of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship played out through the 14 flowing curves of the Autodrom Brno and Enea Bastianini steered his Red Bull KTM to a fourth top-ten result of the campaign. […]

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MXGP Italy: Everts narrowly misses podium at Miravalle

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing returned from the MXGP of Italy with strong MX2 momentum as Liam Everts secured fourth overall at the historic Miravalle circuit in Montevarchi, narrowly missing the podium after two impressive rides […]

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JOSEP GARCIA STRENGTHENS ENDUROGP TITLE CHARGE WITH PERFECT WEEKEND IN PORTUGAL

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered a flawless performance at round five of the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Fafe, Portugal, claiming the overall EnduroGP and Enduro1 victories on both days of competition. […]

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Double Italian MXGP podium spoils for the Coenens

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

More double category trophies for Red Bull KTM this season at Montevarchi and the Italian Grand Prix. Sacha Coenen won the MX2 class for the second event in a row with the KTM 250 SX-F […]

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