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[ May 9, 2026 ] TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL DEMO DAYS Events
[ May 9, 2026 ] Walker on the XC2 Podium, Strang with a 7th place XC1 Finish in Monterey News
[ May 9, 2026 ] DeMartile Conquers Washougal with Wire-to-Wire Win in Washougal News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team finish Le Mans Friday in third place News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Positive Friday for Aprilia Racing in Le Mans with three RS-GP26 machines in Q2 News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Sustainability to the fore at TrialGP of Japan News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Piaggio Group: First Quarter 2026 takes 30.7% of North American Market News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Royal Enfield to contest 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship News
[ May 9, 2026 ] New all-time lap record set at 2026 French Grand Prix News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Husqvarna Mobility to reposition SMX program following the 2026 season News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Just around the corner for Ducati Lenovo Team at Le Mans News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Ducati makes FIM Flat Track World Championship debut with two-rider team. News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Aprilia shines in the BSB, with the RS 660 winning both races in the Sportbike class News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Update: Injury layoff for Miguel Oliveira – Michael van der Mark to race in Most. News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 4 – Balaton Park News

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Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School

Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School

Apr 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The slide is an art, and once you nail it, it’s hard to get away from that feeling! Slide into this week’s Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School with Royal Enfield‘s new 411cc bike. Flat […]

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6 months gap in supply of new motorcycles & Supply chain issues

Apr 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ural HQ Update, March 31st March 31, 2022 Dear Friends, We have been working on adjusting our operations to the new reality and we’d like to give you an update on the latest. As we […]

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Two seasons since MotoGP paddock last raced in Argentina

Apr 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. It’s been two seasons since the MotoGP™ paddock last raced in Argentina, and this weekend’s return to Termas de Rio Hondo will be exciting for riders and fans […]

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Logistical issues affecting freight for MotoGP World Championship Cancellations

Apr 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. Friday Free Practice sessions at the Grand Prix of Argentina have been cancelled at Termas de Rio Honda due to complications in some freight not arriving for many […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION – APRIL 3RD

Apr 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. The first weekend in April is an unusual one as the opening day of Free Practice for MotoGP™, Moto2 and Moto3 on Friday April 1st have been cancelled […]

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Professional Prospect Program Expands with Inclusion at Motocross Three Nationals

Mar 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (March 30, 2022) – Following a successful debut of the program last season, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the continuation of its Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, for the […]

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2022 Le Mans 264 laps of the 4.185 km Bugatti circuit

Mar 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready for 2022 Le Mans After Topping FIM EWC Test The YART Yamaha EWC Team enjoyed a successful two days of testing at the Bugatti Circuit, as it gears up for the 2022 […]

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Final countdown underway to start 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship

Mar 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France, with the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio, Australian Josh Hook and the new British rider British Gino Rea who has joined the factory Honda team this season, clocked the fourth quickest time, […]

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Honda receives motorcycle and scooter Red Dot Awards

Mar 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda receives Red Dot Awards across all product ranges for the first time All-new Honda HR-V e:HEV recognised for design quality and innovation NT1100 motorcycle and ADV350 scooter receive accolades for design Ground-breaking EU32i generator […]

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Strength and determination 2022 Endurance World Championship title defense

Mar 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 30. The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) Motul lines up for the 2022 Endurance World Championship (EWC) as reigning World Champion. It heads to the opening round at […]

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Ambitions Bugatti Circuit France ahead the 24 Heures Motos

Mar 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 30. Reigning World Champion Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul have been on track at the Bugatti Circuit in France yesterday and today to test ahead the 24 Heures […]

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Return to Argentina for third round of 2022 MotoGP season

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After a two-year absence, MotoGP will finally return to South America to contest the Gran Premio Michelin® de la República Argentina. The third round of the 2022 season will take place this Sunday at the […]

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West Hare Scrambles Round 2 Jacksonville & US Hard Enduro Series Grinding Stone Hard Enduro Results

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

West Hare Scrambles Round 2 Jacksonville, OR March 27th, 2022 This round of the West Hare Scrambles was drastically different from the opener. Round one was a twisty and fast desert-style race. Round two was […]

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Strong night for Suzuki round 12 of 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series Seattle

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 29. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 8th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 10th Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 12th It was a strong night for Suzuki at round 12 of the 2022 […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport evaluated numerous new components and set-up solutions

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport continued is preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP). The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing […]

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