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This week’s Supercross action in Indianapolis among toughest this season

March 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Conditions for this week’s action in Indianapolis were among the toughest seen this season, with a rut-filled soft terrain challenge awaiting the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team.   450MX Christian Craig has been consistent […]

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Back-to-Back Pole Positions For Ducati at Daytona 200

March 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin banks an early flyer to take P1 in the 2023 Daytona 200 Time Attack Sunnyvale, Calif., March 10, 2023 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) put his number one Ducati Panigale V2 […]

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Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023

March 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Are you ready to hear the rumble?! Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023 is coming in bigger and better than ever before with the season opening at Daytona International Speedway this weekend for Daytona […]

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Dodge RAM 1500 trucks renew KTM breath-taking experience

March 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND RAM EXTEND EXCITING PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2023 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and RAM are pleased to announce an extension to their global partnership. The exciting and already successful collaboration, […]

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Very close to first race of MotoGP season: Portimão

March 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to the track in Portimão (Portugal) for the last two days of preseason testing Preparations for the new season resume on the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, where in […]

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Track action as 2023 Daytona 200 Kicks Off

March 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin top of The Pile As The 2023 Daytona 200 Kicks Off Herrin leads after Thursday’s track action with Xavi Fores an impressive ninth on his Daytona debut Sunnyvale, Calif., March 9, 2022 — […]

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MX2’s title protagonists revved up for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship opening round

March 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team Poised for Powerful MX2 Title Campaign Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s title protagonists, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant and Rick Elzinga, are revved up for the opening round of the […]

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All-new YZ450FM for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team

March 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Targets MXGP World Title in 2023 After a productive off-season spent testing and developing the all-new YZ450FM, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team and its trio of MXGP title […]

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Bring the heat: Daytona International Speedway’s high banks in Daytona Beach

March 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York To Return To Daytona With a Two-Rider Line-Up Xavi Forés and reigning MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Josh Herrin, head an all-star line-up for the 2023 Daytona 200 Sunnyvale, Calif., March […]

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MXGP 2023 TAKES OFF WITH ARGENTINA OPENER THIS WEEKEND

March 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After several productive pre-season international race meetings, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are now set for the 2023 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship with the first of nineteen rounds taking place at Neuquen this weekend […]

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New 2023 Ducati: Next Gen Freedom

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Almost 50 new 2023 Ducati models await those who dare to pay to push the limits. New 2023 Ducati: Next Gen Freedom. Ducati attempts to rewrite history by introducing the most expensive MSRP lineup ever […]

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SECURE A PLACE ON THE START LINE OF THE PIONEERING E-MOTORSPORT SERIES

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES SUPPORTED EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES SECURE A PLACE ON THE START LINE OF THE PIONEERING E-MOTORSPORT SERIES Husqvarna Motorcycles is excited to announce that registration for the 2023 European […]

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Season Best at AMA National Grand Prix Championship NGPC Glen Helen

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A convincing charge to fourth position was earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton in the AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round at Glen Helen, followed by Dalton Shirey in a […]

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Historic Weekend for Yamaha in Indonesia WorldSBK

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: Historic Weekend for Yamaha in Indonesia Round 2 of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship proved to be one to remember for Yamaha, with the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Official Team securing their […]

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Going Wild Boar GNCC Big Buck season-opener

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It was a solid podium finish for Craig Delong and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in the second round of the 2023 Grand National Cross Country Championship (GNCC) at the Wild Boar GNCC, elevating him […]

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What a Sunday in Indonesia! After Ducati WorldSBK & WorldSSP crash

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

What a Sunday in Indonesia! After a crash in SPR Bautista starts tenth and wins Race 2. Rinaldi leads for 14 laps but finishes P4. Bulega on the podium (P3) in WorldSSP A crazy Sunday […]

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Pre-season preparation for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship complete

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing squad finalised their pre-season preparation for the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship at events in The Netherlands and France today. Kay de Wolf lined up at the historic circuit of […]

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Astonishing seventh place from back grid in WorldSBK Race 2 Mandalika

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Superb Recovery for Gardner in Mandalika Race 2, Aegerter Scores Points GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Remy Gardner finished in an astonishing seventh place from a start position at the back of the grid in […]

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Wretched day with misfortune in WorldSBK races and injuries

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mandalika. Round two of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2023 (WorldSBK) at Mandalika, Indonesia, began with promising results on Saturday. In Superpole qualifying, Loris Baz (FRA) of the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team landed his […]

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First ever team 1-2 in frenetic WorldSBK Superpole Race this morning at Mandalika

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Superpole Race 1-2 for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK as Razgatlıoğlu pushes to P2 in Race 2 Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli flew to their first ever team 1-2 in a frenetic Superpole Race this […]

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WorldSSP Federico Caricasulo is back to his winning ways

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

One win each for Toprak Razgatlioglu on Yamaha and Álvaro Bautista on Ducati on the second day of racing at the Indonesian Mandalika circuit. The Turkish rider took the Superpole Race held in the morning, whereas in Race 2, […]

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Second round of WorldSSP FIM Supersport World Championship Mandalika Indonesia

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Manzi Continues Podium Performance for Yamaha on WorldSSP Weekend in Mandalika The second round of the FIM Supersport World Championship in Mandalika, Indonesia, brought mixed fortunes for Yamaha’s supported riders, but Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP […]

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Top 250 riders race in 450 class at AMA Supercross Daytona International Speedway Bike Week

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It’s not uncommon to see experienced 250 riders make a guest appearance in the 450 class when the AMA Supercross series moves to Daytona International Speedway for Bike Week. This time around it was RJ […]

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Round 8 – AMA Supercross Championship Daytona Results

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA, Florida – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb has maintained pressure in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship 450SX title race, scoring his fourth-consecutive podium finish with second place at Daytona, as team-mate Aaron Plessinger […]

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Mission Super Hooligan Team to race in Moto America season

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Long Beach, CA – The Roland Sands Design Indian Motorcycles King of the Baggers (KOTB) and Mission Super Hooligan (Mission SHNC) race team is excited to announce their participation in the upcoming Moto America season, […]

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Bad start Ducati crash for Ducati in Indonesia

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates with perfect Race 1 in Indonesia. Rinaldi crashes at first corner. Bulega (WorldSSP) gets a bad start from pole but scores a P5 finish Alvaro Bautista conquers his fourth consecutive victory in the […]

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Ducati gambles on the softest Pirelli tyres to win WorldSSP

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With an unconventional decision, the Spaniard chooses the SCX development tyre in B800 specification for the rear and the SC1 at the front; WorldSSP Race 1 goes to Oncu     Yet another victory, his […]

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Historic 1-2 Superpole in Race 1 at Mandalika WorldSBK

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Podium for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK after historic 1-2 Superpole Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli delivered an impressive double podium with a two-three finish in Race 1 at Mandalika, following a dominant qualifying for […]

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Fantastic push at end of race one in Indonesia WorldSBK

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Comeback in Mandalika for Aegerter on his 300th Career Start GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Dominique Aegerter secured a solid eighth-place finish with a fantastic push at the end of race one in Indonesia, […]

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Internazionali d’Italia MX championship Vertex Results

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

VERTEX PISTONS CHAMPIONS OF THE ITALIAN MX INTERNATIONALS The start of the international motocross season immediately brought the Vertex Pistons products to the fore, which already last year had won nine world titles in motocross, […]

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Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales!

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle and Scooter sales numbers are in for 2022 and they are not only the best results ever, setting new records for all indicators! Welcome to week #235: Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales! 2022 was […]

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Ended best possible way for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSBK

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Super Friday in Indonesia with Rinaldi first in both FP1 and FP2. Bautista second in the overall. Bulega also on top in WorldSSP Free practices for the Indonesian Round, the second leg of the 2023 WorldSBK season, […]

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Colliding Jerusalem Israel 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has taken his fourth straight overall win of the 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship with an outstanding display of riding at round four in Jerusalem, Israel. The Brit now heads […]

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2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Opening fifth and final stage

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed second place at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Opening the fifth and final stage, Benavides was able to lose the minimum of time to the chasing riders, […]

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‘Road Sweeping’ on Day One in Mandalika WorldSBK

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter ‘Road Sweeping’ on Day One in Mandalika GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action on March 3rd at the Mandalika International Street Circuit, with both […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 5 Results

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered an outstanding ride on the fifth and final day of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, taking the stage win to secure himself a third-place overall […]

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Very few WorldSBK riders to complete race in Indonesia

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Focus on Competitive Race Pace in Indonesia Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli were two of the very few WorldSBK riders to complete consistent race simulations in Friday Free Practice at the […]

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Arai extends partnership with Honda motorcycle training courses

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The prestigious Japanese helmet manufacturer will continue to guarantee the safety and protection of the participants in the HIS motorcycle training courses   The new Arai SZ-R VAS for asphalt courses, MX-V for off road […]

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Record Number of Riders to Race Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup 2023

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Record Number of Riders to Race Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup in 2023 The popularity of the Yamaha Motor Europe YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup continues to grow apace, with a record […]

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Extraordinary hat-trick scored in Australia WorldSBK

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team already back on track in Indonesia for the second round of the 2023 WorldSBK season. Only a few hours have passed since the amazing weekend at Phillip Island (Australia) […]

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Yamaha to race Indonesian Colours at Mandalika WorldSBK Round

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R1s of the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Team’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli will sport a special livery for Round 2 of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend in Mandalika. The […]

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Piaggio Group Motorcycle Sales up 25% FY2022 for another record year

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

  See Full Year 2022 Financial Results | March 2nd 1. 2023 PIAGGIO GROUP Full Year 2022 Financial Results Full Year 2022 Financial Results | March 2nd 2. 2023 Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding […]

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WorldSBK’s favourite circuits on 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar this week

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Provide New Perspectives on Mandalika Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli return to one of Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s favourite circuits on the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar this week, the […]

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Desert fog creates higher 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed his second stage win of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The FR 450 Rally rider took advantage of his later start position to make up the maximum […]

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WorldSBK ready to get back in Mandalika action

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unpredictable Mandalika Awaits Aegerter and Gardner The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is ready to get back in action on 3rd-5th March at Mandalika International Street Circuit after a thrilling season opener in Phillip Island […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 4 Results

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price endured a challenging day in the desert today, opening the long, 308-kilometer timed special on stage four of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. However, despite battling through a difficult […]

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2024 Honda Pioneer, FourTrax, Foreman, Rubicon and Rancher ATVs Return

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

March 1, 2023 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia Pioneer 520 and 500 side-by-sides deliver impressive performance in small packages FourTrax Foreman, Foreman Rubicon and Rancher ATVs offered in new colors When it comes to four-wheel rec/utility powersports, versatility […]

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Tough day 3 in the desert: 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

March 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THIRD PLACE RESULT FOR SKYLER HOWES ON ADDC STAGE THREE SECOND CONSECUTIVE TOP-THREE STAGE RESULT FOR THE AMERICAN RIDER AS EVENT PASSES HALFWAY POINT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has put in another strong ride […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 3 Results

March 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has claimed victory on stage three of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. After close to four hours of racing, Price completed the timed special just 16 seconds […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 2 Results

February 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has successfully completed the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in eighth place. As the fifth rider to enter the timed special this morning, Price maintained […]

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Tough stage two at 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

February 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has won the tough stage two at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Skilfully mastering the dunes throughout the stage, the Argentinian brought his FR 450 Rally home over one […]

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V-Twin Performance 2023 Indian Sport Chief Unleashed!

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

American V-Twin Performance 2023 Indian Sport Chief Unleashed! For 2023, Indian Motorcycle is raising the Bar with the most aggressive iteration of the iconic Indian Chief with the launch of Sport Chief. At the heart […]

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2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to strong start

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing have got their 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to a strong start with both Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides riding their FR 450 Rally machines to solid top-10 finishes on the […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 1

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has got his 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge underway with a strong ride, placing fifth on the event’s opening stage one. Combined with his third-place result from Sunday’s […]

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Soft vs Extra Soft: Tire solutions that guarantee more grip in the heat

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Compared to 2022, rear allocation has been revised towards softer choices: out goes SC1 and in comes SCQ Pirelli has decided to bring softer rear tyres, compared to those chosen in 2022, for the Indonesian […]

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Debrief: Positive Start to WorldSBK & WorldSSP 2023 Season Australia

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship saw a Yamaha on the podium in all five races at Phillip Island. The weekend proved that the direction taken with the development of the […]

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2023 Hawkstone Park International UK MXGP News

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jeffrey Herlings classified 4th overall at the 2023 Hawkstone Park International in the UK for his first significant meeting since November 2021. The Dutchman took the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 450 SX-F to […]

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Round 7 – AMA Supercross Championship Arlington Results

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ARLINGTON, Texas – A second victory of the season in tonight’s Arlington Triple Crown round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship has moved Cooper Webb to within two points of the red plate, as Red Bull […]

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Crashing Kawasaki ends Yamaha’s Top 5 Contention at Phillip Island WorldSBK

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Shines Bright in Race 2 Podium Performance, as Razgatlıoğlu Removed from Top 5 Contention Both Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Andrea Locatelli and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took third-place podiums during another exciting day of racing […]

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Challenging WorldSBK start for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at Phillip Island

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. After a short but busy winter break, BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicked off the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship with the new BMW M 1000 RR at Phillip Island, Australia. The ROKiT BMW Motorrad […]

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Taken out while fighting for top position at WorldSBK Phillip Island

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Good Late Charge Leads Aegerter and Gardner to Points in Race 2 at Phillip Island GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner showed great potential on Sunday in Australia, securing points […]

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Yamaha continues to climb the AMA Supercross standings at Arlington

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Christian Craig moved up two spots in the championship standings to eighth position after finishing the Triple Crown with a 7-8-8 score for eighth overall.   450MX Steady progress has been the way forward for […]

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First historic “clean sweep” for Ducati

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Perfect Sunday in Australia as Bautista and Rinaldi take double 1-2 victory and Bulega also wins Race-2 in WorldSSP The first round of the 2023 season goes down in the annals of Ducati and WorldSBK. […]

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Double Podium Weekend for Yamaha in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Starting from pole, Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Stefano Manzi secured second in a red-flagged Race 2 in Australia, adding to Nicholas Spinelli’s (VFT Racing Yamaha) second-place finish in Race 1, to cap off […]

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Australian weather enjoyed playing tricks on riders at Superbike World Championship

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista surfing to the win in Race 1 with Pirelli DIABLO Rain Ducati riders protagonists on the first day of racing at Phillip Island; Bulega wins on WorldSSP debut The first day of racing in […]

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Different weather conditions but same results in both WorldSBK and WorldSSP

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Different weather conditions but same results in both WorldSBK and WorldSSP Pirelli slicks and rain tyres for the Ducati sweep At Phillip Island Bautista and Bulega win all the races of the weekend with wet […]

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Ducati Panigale V2 take first-ever win in WorldSSP

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista powers to brillant win in the wet at Phillip Island. Rinaldi finishes 14th. Bulega and the Ducati Panigale V2 take first-ever win in WorldSSP An extraordinary Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. First […]

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Hottest local conditions ever seen in WorldSBK

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlioglu goes from Pole to Wet-Weather Podium in Phillip Island Come-Back Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu delivered a stunning pole position lap in Superpole followed by a third-place podium in the first FIM […]

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First-ever wet WorldSBK Race at iconic Phillip Island circuit

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Wet Race 1 for Gardner and Aegerter after Sensational Superpole Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter completed their first-ever WorldSBK Race in the wet at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, scoring points after finishing 12th […]

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Ducati riders protagonists on first day of WorldSSP racing Phillip Island

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first day of racing in the opening round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship held in Phillip Island, Australia, was dominated by the Ducati riders: Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.It Racing – Ducati) won in the premier class, Nicolò Bulega […]

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Inspiration Friday: Backcountry Discovery Routes

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Open your mind, explore new boundaries, question new perspectives. Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Backcountry Discovery Routes week #234 (that’s nearly 4.5 years of Inspiration Friday’s!) where Total Motorcycle highlights BMW, Oregon and non-profit Backcountry Discovery […]

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Entering 2023 with all-new Yamaha YZ450FM and fresh new look

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team Showcase Powerful New Look! Entering 2023 with the all-new YZ450FM and a fresh new look, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team is fit, fast and ready for the […]

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Extremely convincing indications for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSSP

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista leads the way in Friday free practice at Phillip Island. Positive P4 for Rinaldi. Bulega quickest in WorldSSP The first Friday of the 2023 WorldSBK season closed with extremely convincing indications for the Aruba.it […]

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Official day “back at school” for FIM Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Leads Yamaha Charge to P2 in Friday Phillip Island Free Practice Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK rider Andrea Locatelli set a scintillating pace to finish second overall in combined Free Practice during the first official […]

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EXCITED FOR 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE?

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship competition this weekend with the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. With just under six weeks passing since the Dakar where Skyler placed third […]

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