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[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Yamaha Motor Europe Thanks 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion Albert Arenas News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede wins Buckwheat 100 GNCC finale News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Raced with a still-fractured wrist and still Jorge Martín finished in seventh place News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Top five for Bastianini after exciting Acosta duel at Qatar MotoGP News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Crucial podium finish in the 2026 Riders’ Championship battle News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] First victory for Aprilia Racing in Qatar News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Holgado and Almansa shine under Qatar’s stars News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Escrig claims a historic pole for Forward and breaks the all-time lap record by over a second News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Third place for Aprilia Racing in Qatar sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia sufferes fractures from Qatar crash. Will undergo surgery News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit News

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Manzi Extends Championship Lead with Close Fought Victory at Donington Park

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The opening FIM Supersport World Championship race at Donington Park saw Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing rider, Stefano Manzi, claim his fifth victory of the season aboard the Yamaha R9, extending his championship lead to […]

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Remy Gardner delivered a determined performance in Race 1 at Donington Park

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Battles to Seventh in Donington Race 1, Solid Comeback from Gardner The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders, Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner, delivered a determined performance in Race 1 at Donington Park, […]

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Positive sensations for Aprilia Racing in Germany

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SEVENTH ON THE SACHSENRING TO GO STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2. LORENZO SAVADORI CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT OF THE RS-GP25 The first day of practice on the Sachsenring Circuit ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing. […]

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Third place for Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team in Sachsenring Practice

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio, with the Ducati machine of the VR46 Racing Team, sets a new outright lap record (1’19.071) to finish first ahead of the Desmosedici GP of Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing Team) The Ducati […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Adapt to Unusual Donington Park Temperatures in Free Practice

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea got to work today in Friday’s Free Practice at the team’s home event at Donington Park, for Round 7 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. With […]

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Day 1 at Donington despite Ducati’s crash in FP2

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Friday at Donington ends with Nicolò Bulega in first place. Alvaro Bautista finished eleventh, half a second behind his teammate. However, it was a rather tricky Friday for the Italian rider, who had to deal […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Builds Race Pace on Opening Day at Donington

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team kicked off Round 7 of the 2025 WorldSBK season at Donington Park, Great Britain, with Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner focusing on race pace in the opening day to […]

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First Pole Position of 2025 for Manzi at Donington Park

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi will line-up on pole position for the first FIM Supersport World Championship race of the weekend at Donington Park, with the Yamaha R9 riders well within the mix throughout a positive day […]

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BMW Motorrad rocks the Alps at BMW Motorrad Days 2025 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After the successful return of the BMW Motorrad Days to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2024, the Hausberg became once again in 2025 the international hotspot of BMW Motorrad lifestyle and pure motorcycle culture for over 40,000 fans […]

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT: RED BULL RIDER TRIUMPH AMBASSADOR & DAKAR CHAMPION SAM SUNDERLAND

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT: RED BULL RIDER TRIUMPH AMBASSADOR & DAKAR CHAMPION SAM SUNDERLAND

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

AROUND THE WORLD IN 19 DAYS: DAKAR CHAMPION SAM SUNDERLAND ANNOUNCES WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT Two-time Dakar Rally Champion Sam Sunderland reveals attempt to claim the record for fastest circumnavigation of the world on a motorcycle […]

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Special Livery to Celebrate Yamaha’s 70th Anniversary at MXGP of Finland

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team Unveils Special Livery to Celebrate Yamaha’s 70th Anniversary at MXGP of Finland In celebration of Yamaha’s 70th anniversary, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team today unveiled a […]

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Seventh round 2025 WorldSBK season at Donington

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 WorldSBK season has just passed the halfway point. The seventh round will take place at Donington Park (England), with Nicolò Bulega leading the world standings and Alvaro Bautista just one step away from […]

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Safety isn’t optional – just ask Nic von Rupp and ATVEA

Jul 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Safety isn’t optional – just ask Nic von Rupp Whether it’s riding a wave or an ATV, professional big wave surfer and Yamaha ambassador Nic von Rupp knows the thrill of the ride—and the […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MAKES IT EASIER THAN EVER TO RIDE: NEW HERO CASH

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MAKES IT EASIER THAN EVER TO RIDE: NEW HERO CASH OFFERS AND LOWER PRICES ON SELECT TOURING AND CRUISER MODELS Recognizing Those Who Serve with a Goal of Donating up to $1 Million to […]

Indian Motorcycle unveils custom Chieftain PowerPlus built by Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg for Ryan Sheckler

Indian Motorcycle unveils custom Chieftain PowerPlus by Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg for Ryan Sheckler

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle, America’s FirstMotorcycle Company, today released the latest episode of the Forged video series where pro skateboarder and adrenaline junkie Ryan Sheckler gets his first look at a bike that’s as bold and relentless […]

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