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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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Pirelli goes supersoft, not particularly abrasive

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli goes supersoft at Mugello After the strong appreciation shown for the SCX at the 2025 Italian GP, this year Pirelli will also offer Moto2™ riders a second supersoft option, the F0192, which debuted at […]

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Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• P8 for Andrea Bonacorsi at the French MXGP Grand Prix • Best result of the season in MX2 for Ferruccio Zanchi The French Grand Prix, sixth round of the 2026 FIM Motocross World […]

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Korie Steede and Mateo Oliveira race to offroad wins with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna

May 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Korie Steede and Mateo Oliveira delivered winning results this weekend, as Steede remained perfect with victory at Round 4 of the 2026 American National Enduro Championship, while Mateo Oliveira […]

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MXGP of France: De Wolf and Everts rise to the challenge at Lacapelle-Marival

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Motocross World Championship burst back into life at the MXGP of France after a five-week hiatus, with Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing battling through one of the toughest weekends of the season to secure […]

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LUCAS COENEN PUSHES TO THE MAX FOR 2ND OVERALL AT BRUTAL FRENCH MXGP

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM banked MXGP silverware for the third time in 2026 thanks to Lucas Coenen’s 2nd place in central France. The Belgian posted a 1-2 score in the two motos around a difficult, stony […]

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PERFECT WEEKEND FOR RED BULL KTM AT ENDUROGP OF FINLAND

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona delivered a perfect weekend at round three of the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Finland, locking out the top two positions in EnduroGP on both days of racing […]

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Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 for Ferruccio Zanchi in the MX2 qualifying race After a month-long break, the FIM Motocross World Championship resumes its journey to round 19, first visiting all five continents, before end up […]

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Renaux Places Fifth at Home Grand Prix in France with Gajser Ninth

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux has delivered a strong performance at the MXGP of France in Lacapelle-Marival to place fifth overall. The Frenchman showed great pace in both races to finish sixth […]

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Lotte van Drunen Opens WMX Title Defence with Fourth Overall in France

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen has begun her quest for a third consecutive WMX World Championship with a fighting fourth overall at the MXGP of France. The two-time WMX Champion […]

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Janis Reisulis Impresses with Sixth Overall in France

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has enjoyed a positive MXGP of France after leading much of Race Two on his way to securing sixth overall on the day. The sixth round […]

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Honda UK inspires a new generation of young riders at Reading University

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Students and staff introduced to the world of motorcycling – and Honda – over a full day in May Ride Free test rides very popular, as was a selection of new-rider friendly bikes from the […]

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