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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 Racing and Monster Energy sign a multi-year sponsorship agreement

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE AGREEMENT, ANNOUNCED DURING THE GRAND PRIX OF ITALY, LAUNCHES THE PARTNERSHIP FROM 2026 Aprilia Racing and Monster Energy announce a new, multi-year partnership which, beginning from the 2026 Grand Prix of Italy, sees the […]

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Challenging Conditions at Aragon on Friday for Pata Maxus Yamaha as Temperatures Soar

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge started work in Friday Free Practice for what will prove to be the hottest race weekend of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship so far at MotorLand Aragon today, refining […]

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Arenas Claims Home Pole at Aragon by 0.015 Seconds

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

WorldSSP championship leader Albert Arenas will start Race 1 at his home round at MotorLand Aragón from pole position after narrowly securing top spot in Superpole by just 0.015 seconds. After finishing ninth in Friday’s […]

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Scorching Opening Day at MotorLand Aragón for GYTR GRT Yamaha

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed a hot opening day at MotorLand Aragón, Spain, for Round 6 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, with Remy Gardner concluding 16th overall, while Manzi finished 19th […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Ready to Rebound at MXGP of Germany!

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After a hard-fought weekend in France, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are eager to bounce back as they head to Teutschenthal, Germany, for round seven of the FIM Motocross World […]

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Walker Showcases Elite Speed Despite Setback at Cherokee Enduro

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Greensboro, GA Round Four May 24th, 2026 Walker Showcases Elite Speed Despite Setback at Cherokee Enduro Round four of the National Enduro brought premium, high-traction conditions to the deep ruts and flowing trails of the Georgia […]

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Roberts Secures Hard Fought Podium at Technical Glen Helen WHS

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Four May 24th, 2026 Roberts Secures Hard Fought Podium at Technical Glen Helen WHS Round four of the AMA West Hare Scrambles Regional Championship Series brought a grueling, highly technical challenge to Glen […]

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VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS OF AN ICON

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

HE ETERNAL CITY WELCOMES THE CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF A TIMELESS ICON FROM JUNE 25 TO 28, FOUR DAYS OF FESTIVITIES AND EVENTS OPEN TO ALL: MUSIC, EXHIBITIONS, GAMES, SPECIAL GUESTS, AND ENDLESS […]

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Gelabert takes RTL Electric to next level in TrialGP class

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

History was made on day one of the TrialGP of Japan – the opening round of the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship – earlier this month when an electric motorcycle was used for the […]

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Ducati and Jeremy Seewer part ways

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Jeremy Seewer announce that they have mutually agreed to end the collaboration between the Swiss rider and the Red Bull Factory MXGP Team, with immediate effect. Ducati’s factory team in the MXGP […]

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Boughen leads 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship into round two

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

With the established stars of the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship forced onto the back foot following a outstanding debut from series newcomer Ashton Boughen (VRX Dirt Store Ducati) at the series opener in […]

TRIUMPH ORIGINALS RETURNS FOR 2026

TRIUMPH ORIGINALS RETURNS FOR 2026

May 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

SEVEN COUNTRIES COMPETE TO BUILD A CUSTOM SCRAMBLER THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME Triumph Originals returns for 2026, challenging teams to build the ultimate Scrambler inspired by a defining era in its history […]

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Pirelli confirms SCX as the Superpole tyre for Aragón

May 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Following the resurfacing carried out in summer 2024, the Spanish circuit now features a rather abrasive surface, and Pirelli has decided to rely on the new standard SCX and SC0 solutions used last year as […]

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Home race for Aprilia Racing in Mugello

May 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

SEVENTH ROUND OF THE SEASON FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN AT THE GP OF ITALY Aprilia Racing is gearing up to experience a special weekend at the Mugello Circuit on the seventh round of […]

Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!

Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer with beautiful weather, parades, concerts and commemorations. Shift up a gear for Memorial Day as Retro Rules are in the Royal Enfield house! With retro superbike-inspired […]

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