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[ May 3, 2026 ] Billy Bolt battles injury at Extreme XL Lagares to finish fifth News
[ May 3, 2026 ] LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS EXTREME XL LAGARES TO TAKE HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Pole position and victory in race two at Maggiora for Ferruccio Zanchi News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Balaton Park: Podium celebrations and a black Sunday News
[ May 3, 2026 ] JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS DOUBLE ENDUROGP CLASS WIN AT HOME GP News
[ May 3, 2026 ] 4th consecutive triple win and new records at Balaton Park Circuit News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Twelfth win of the 2026 WorldSBK season News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Gardner and Manzi Secure Top-10 Finishes at Balaton on Sunday News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Not Fulfilled for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Balaton Park’s Hungarian WorldSBK News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Victory at Balaton Park as Yamaha R9 Locks Out Podium in WorldSSP News
[ May 3, 2026 ] ELI TOMAC AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING RETURN TO 450SX PODIUM IN DENVER News
[ May 3, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco races to Denver podium News
[ May 2, 2026 ] Perfect Saturday for Bulega and Pirelli in Hungary News
[ May 2, 2026 ] Bulega goes into the record books with 14 consecutive wins in Superbike News
[ May 2, 2026 ] Arenas Takes WorldSSP Championship Lead in Balaton Park Thriller News

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High-profile check an item off bucket list

Sep 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 9, 2022) – Five-time Great American Hillclimb champion Austin “Superfly” Teyler will line up with Suzuki factory support in both the premier and 450 classes for the remaining rounds of the […]

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2022 WorldSBK season was compromised by intermittent rain

Sep 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rain hampers free practices for the Pirelli French Round at Magny Cours Friday at the Pirelli French Round, the seventh round of the 2022 WorldSBK season, was compromised by intermittent rain that fell during FP1: […]

Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events

Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

#213 Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events. The variety of news and information on Total Motorcycle is astounding. One week, it’s about Harley-Davidson‘s new El Diablo inspired by the Four Horseman and Revelation, this week […]

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Going Going Gone: Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini Sold Out

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), September 9, 2022 – All the units of the numbered and limited-edition series of 630 + 63 Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini have been allocated in a few hours. The new model born […]

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Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Title Rivals Speak Ahead of Magny-Cours Final

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After five rounds and 10 races, the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title showdown commences this weekend at Magny-Cours, with Enzo Valentim and Devis Bergamini both looking to take the crown, and with […]

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Magnificent surrounds of Piazza San Carlo in Turin for MotoGP

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 8. The Misano Test, which followed directly on from the San Marino GP, gave Alex Rins and Kazuki Watanabe the opportunity to stay in Italy and join Suzuki Italia […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 5

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 5. Location: Himare, Albania Weather: Sun, 34º Course: 210km: Farma Sotira to Himare Terrain types: Tarmac 130km, mountain trails 80km Tests: SP1: SENA Motoball Trial, SP2: SUP Water Showdown Top three male […]

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Intense week of activity for 2023 MotoGP at San Marino

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two warm days of testing action brought an end to an intense week of activity for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams in San Marino. Miguel Oliveira was highest […]

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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli Testing

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Positive feedback for the Ducati Lenovo Team riders in the two days of post-race testing at Misano The two days of post-race collective testing concluded this afternoon at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, stage […]

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Long summer break draws to close WorldSBK Pirelli French Round

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The long summer break draws to a close. After five weeks, Alvaro Bautista, Michael Rinaldi and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team will be back on track tomorrow in the free practice for the Pirelli […]

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Four races with 100 points up for grabs MotoAmerica Superbike

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two Rounds Remaining and Full Speed Ahead for Danilo Petrucci and Ducati Four races with 100 points up for grabs and one point separating Danilo Petrucci and championship leader Sunnyvale, Calif., September 7, 2022 – […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 4

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Recap of Day 4. Location: Farma Sotira, Albania Weather: Sun, 26º dropping to 18º in the mountains Course: 125km: Farma Sotira Loop Terrain types: Tarmac 45km, mountain trails 125km Tests: SP1: Farma Sotira Trial Relay, […]

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2022 AMA Pro Motocross Series with a top 10

Sep 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 7. Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 10-12 Marshal Weltin: RM-Z450 – 14-12 BarX/Chaparral Suzuki’s Carson Mumford finished out the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Series with a top 10 moto and […]

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Enjoying a new experience trying the Suzuki GSX-RR

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. Alex Rins: 12th – 1’31.936 – +0.644 Dominique Aegerter: 27th – 1’33.907 – +2.615 Team Suzuki Ecstar completed the Misano Test on Tuesday with positive steps found for […]

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Final round of FIM EWC Bol d’Or 24h race Circuit Paul Ricard

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul has named its riders for the final round of the FIM EWC at the Bol d’Or 24h race at Circuit Paul Ricard […]

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