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Harley-Davidson Price Cuts & Tariffs Increases Motorcycle Prices!

Harley-Davidson Price Cuts & Tariffs Increase Motorcycle Prices!

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Let’s simplify what’s happening with the tariffs, prices and the economy for motorcyclists: First the good news! You can now buy a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle for under $10k (56%* higher in Canada) thanks to just […]

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New fastest laps significantly faster in Argentina than previous all-time lap records

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With Pirelli, wins and new best race laps for Dixon in Moto2™ and Piqueras in Moto3™ The new fastest laps were significantly faster in both classes than those set in 2022, and even than previous […]

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Spanish points haul for Red Bull KTM through Castilla-La Mancha MXGP mudfest

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Top five results for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team as MXGP reconvened for the first of three 2025 Grand Prix dates on the Iberian Peninsula. Simon Laengenfelder was highest placed with 4th in […]

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Challenging Spanish Grand Prix for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team has endured a seriously muddy second round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship, with Maxime Renaux faring best for the squad, securing 10th overall. Calvin Vlaanderen impressed in […]

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Top seven for determined Binder after 2025 Argentine Grand Prix

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP™ rounded the overcast Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for the second round of the season and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the highest classified racer after 25 laps by taking his […]

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A dark Sunday for Aprilia Racing at Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI CRASHES ON THE FIRST TURN, LORENZO SAVADORI OUT DUE TO A LEFT SHOULDER INJURY The race in Argentina turned out to be particularly difficult for the Aprilia Racing riders: Marco Bezzecchi crashed out […]

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MXGP Grand Prix of Castilla – La Mancha Results

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Both Desmo450 MX machines finished the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha in the top 15, proving their reliability • Mattia Guadagnini took a top 10 in race two despite the challenging track conditions The […]

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Marc Márquez and Ducati triumphant at Argentine MotoGP

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc is the first ever rider in the sprint era to take pole position, sprint and Sunday race wins in the first two events of the season. He is also the first Ducati rider to […]

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MXGP of Castilla La Mancha: 1-2 MX2 Podium Lockout

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In extreme contrast to the scorching heat of the 2025 season opener in Argentina, temperatures at Spain’s Cózar Motor Ranch circuit took a dramatic plunge on Sunday, dropping to a frigid 3°C. Adding to the […]

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Jarne Bervoets wins EMX125 in Spain to lead 2025 championship!

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team’s Jarne Bervoets has kicked off the 2025 EMX125 campaign with a stunning overall victory aboard his GYTR-kitted YZ125 in Cozar, Spain. Across two incredibly challenging races due to persistent rain, […]

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Marc Márquez and Ducati keep winning streak alive in Argentine MotoGP

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez, second, completes an all-Ducati podium with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team have won the 12-lap, Argentine Grand Prix sprint race, in what […]

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Sixth place for Aprilia Racing in the sprint race at Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH AFTER A COMEBACK RIDE, LORENZO SAVADORI HAS A DNF DUE TO A LEFT SHOULDER INJURY The sprint race at the Grand Prix of Argentina ended with a positive performance for Aprilia Racing […]

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Acosta sprints to 9th place in first taste of MotoGP speed in Argentina

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta rode to 9th position in the second Sprint of 2025 around the curves of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in northern Argentina. The Spaniard had qualified 5th […]

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MXGP Castilla La Mancha

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• A challenging first day of the Castilla-La Mancha Grand Prix for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team • The Desmo450 MX proves reliable and easy to handle in the deep Spanish mud, despite […]

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Pirelli completely rewrites the records at the Argentine circuit

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Second consecutive pole for the riders with race number 18, new all-time lap records with improvements of over 1.6 seconds in Moto2™ and as many as 2.4 seconds in Moto3™ · Even in the Grand Prix of Argentina, the […]

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