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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS SIXTH OVERALL AT SUPERENDURO ROUND SIX

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler delivered another consistent performance at round six of the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Newcastle, United Kingdom, claiming sixth overall in the Prestige class. Racing his KTM 300 EXC, […]

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Pedro Acosta wins stunning Thai MotoGP™ Sprint to open 2026 with a bang

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing won the first Sprint of the 2026 MotoGP season after an enthralling 13-lap race in Thailand. Two KTM RC16s finished in the points with Brad Binder fighting […]

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Three Aprilias in top five in Buriram sprint

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH, MARCO BEZZECCHI OUT AFTER A CRASH WHILE LEADING. PODIUM FOR RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ OF TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM The first sprint of the 2026 season at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand brought […]

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Pirelli opens the Moto2™ and Moto3™ season with new all-time lap records

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™ pole for Agius and track record for Gonzalez with new soft SC0 rear; Almansa sets the record in Moto3™ · In the first two days of the 2026 Grand Prix of Thailand, new all-time lap records were […]

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Opening Sprint of the season with Marc Márquez

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team had a starring role in the opening Sprint of the season with Marc Márquez, who was second at the flag at the Chang International Circuit. Francesco Bagnaia wrapped up the encounter […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team begin the 2026 season

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio is third with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action of the 2026 MotoGP season at the Chang International Circuit in […]

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2026 FIM Superbike World Championship kicked off the new racing season in Australia

Mar 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship kicked off the new racing season in Australia this past weekend, with both the WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes racing at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. 2min read […]

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Barnes on the Hephzibah Podium at Second Round of US Sprint Enduro

Feb 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Hephzibah, GA Round Two February 21st, 2026 Barnes on the Podium at the Second Round of the US Sprint Enduro Round 2 of the 2026 US Sprint Enduro series proved to be a grueling […]

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Roberts Secures Second Place at Round Two of NHHA

Feb 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lovelock, NV Round Two February 21st, 2026 Roberts Secures Second Place at Round Two of NHHA Competing close to home in Lovelock, Zane Roberts claimed a strong second-place finish at the second round of the […]

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ACTION! 2026 MotoGP season kicks off for Ducati Lenovo Team in Thailand

Feb 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The wait is over! This weekend, the first chapter of the new MotoGP season kicks off at the Chang International Circuit. This will be Ducati’s 24th participation with the Desmosedici GP entrusted to two experienced […]

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Aprilia Racing starts 2026 season at Buriram

Feb 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

AFTER OFFICIAL TESTING, MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN ARE READY FOR FIRST RACE OF SEASON After two intense days of official testing at Buriram, Aprilia Racing is ready to take on the opening round of […]

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KTM CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF 6DAYS WITH RACE

Feb 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The landmark one-hundredth edition of the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations will take place in Grândola, Portugal, from 12-17 October, with KTM offering comprehensive race support to privateers for this highly anticipated centenary event. Returning […]

Best Classic Motorcycles Riders Would Buy Today: Top Used Picks!

Best Classic Motorcycles Riders Would Buy Today: Top Used Picks!

Feb 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

While we are still in winter, springtime is just around the corner, as you can start to feel the sun’s afternoon warmth and start to hear the roar of motorcycle engines again in the air. […]

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Ryder LeBlond and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna salvage points in Ultimate Hawaiian Hard Enduro

Feb 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 of the 2026 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Championship in Kauai, Hawaii, delivered demanding conditions as heavy rain impacted the two-day event, where Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond battled the elements to […]

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Chang International Circuit Exclusive Supplier of Moto2 and Moto3 in Thailand

Feb 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

For Buriram, Pirelli confirms the same allocation as in previous editions but with new standard rears for Moto2™, the result of development carried out last year · Same but different allocation. The Chang International Circuit in Buriram […]

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