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[ Aug 16, 2026 ] MXGP of Sweden: Everts takes second overall as de Wolf progresses in Uddevalla News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sacha Coenen back on top with comprehensive Swedish MX2 Grand Prix victory News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] JORGE PRADO CHARGES TO SECOND OVERALL AT UNADILLA NATIONAL News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Top-five results at Unadilla National earned by RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Gasjer and Renaux Battle Adversity in Sweden for Fifth and Ninth Overall News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Reisulis Brothers Score Vital Championship Points with Janis Fifth and Karlis Seventh in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sleny Goyer Claims Fifth EMX125 Podium of the Season with Runner-up Finish in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden MXGP R15 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 15, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden Round 15 MXGP 2026 News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING RE-SIGNS JORGE PRADO IN MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Lucas Coenen to miss Swedish MXGP to continue hip recovery News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Zach Osborne to Compete in Final Three Pro Motocross Rounds News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Roberto Garcia to Remain with GMT94 Yamaha for 2027 WorldSSP Campaign News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered excitement at Silverstone News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING’S GUILLEM FARRES STEPS UP TO THE MXGP CLASS FOR 2027 AND BEYOND News

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FIM EWC Bol d’Or: Pole position race lead and fighting spirit

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. At the season finale of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the 24-hour Bol d’Or race at Le Castellet (FRA), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team experienced all the highs and setbacks […]

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Drama at nail-biting EWC finale at FIM Endurance World Cup Teams and Manufacturers titles

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Double delight for Honda Superstock teams with National Motos Honda FMA taking the FIM Endurance World Cup 2024 title and Chromeburner-RAC 41-Honda as a runner-up Honda seal the World Cup Manufacturers’ crown in season finale […]

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A clean GS is a dirty shame: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia Day 1

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ai Aiba, Namibia. The 9th BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy began with a beautiful African sunrise. After breaking camp, the riders packed their gear into bags, which were later transported to the next camp. As is […]

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Double Podium at Bol d’Or to Lift the EWC Manufacturers’ Title

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The KM99 Yamaha EWC Supported Team today claimed their first FIM Endurance World Championship podium finish, after crossing the line in second position after 24 hours of racing at the Bol d’Or. The Belgian squad […]

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Trevor Bollinger and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing return to GNCC podium

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger charged to his first Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series podium of the 2024 season at The Mountaineer this weekend, while over in the Caliente round of the […]

New Evel Knievel Triumph Bonneville and Rocket 3 models!

New Evel Knievel Triumph Bonneville and Rocket 3 models!

Sep 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

You know the legendary name Evel Kvievel, his story, his controversies and for those he is one of the greatest daredevils of all time! Now New Evel Knievel 2025 Triumph Bonneville and Rocket 3R models! […]

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1-2 Finish as Nestaan Husqvarna Dominates MX2 Championship

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The race is truly on for an incredible finish to the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship, with both Lucas Coenen and Kay de Wolf going bar-to-bar for the top honours in MX2. One thing is […]

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back on the box with 3rd place at steaming MXGP Chinese Grand Prix

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing journeyed to a hot and demanding Shanghai for the second-ever Grand Prix of China and to the impressive Shanghai International Off-road Circuit where Jeffrey Herlings jumped back onto the MXGP […]

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Texas sets Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing up for SMX Final

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

It wasn’t Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s day at Texas Motor Speedway in Playoff 2 of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), but the countdown is on for the Las Vegas SMX Final next weekend, where […]

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2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season at Texas Motor Speedway

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FORT WORTH, Tex. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton won the second 450SMX moto and claimed P2 overall in Playoff 2 of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) post-season at Texas Motor Speedway, as […]

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International GS Trophy 2024 in Namibia

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ultimate Off-Road Challenge: An Adventure of a Lifetime Over six days, 22 teams from around the globe — 16 men’s and 6 women’s — will navigate a challenging 1,350-kilometer route through Namibia’s incredible landscapes. […]

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Yamaha R7 Endurance Series Launched at the Bol d’Or

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe, in partnership with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe, is delighted to announce the all-new 2025 Yamaha R7 Endurance Series, which will be a part […]

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JOSEP GARCIA AND KTM WIN 2024 ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has won the 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship following a dominant ride on day one in France. Taking seven test wins out of a possible nine today, the KTM 250 […]

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Benistant Seventh as Reisulis Fights to Eighth at MXGP of China

Sep 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has placed seventh overall at the penultimate round of the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship in China. Karlis Reisulis finished eighth, tied on points with Benistant, while Rick […]

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Ural DEMO DAYS SPECIAL: COFFEE & DONUT GET TOGETHERS at participating dealers

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SATURDAY September 21st SATURDAY September 28th SATURDAY October 5th Coffee & Donuts Enjoy some coffee and donuts on us or whatever treats your dealer has to offer. Bring your friends, family and four-legged companion! On-Site […]

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