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MXGP and MX2 teams back in action again at Maggiora Italy

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Less than one week after a pivotal Grand Prix in Great Britain, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back in action again this weekend in Maggiora, Italy, for the third […]

Riders back in action at 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship Italy

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Just one week on from the tough opening event of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship, riders were back in action at an equally challenging round two, held in Edolo, Italy. Following Friday evening’s short […]

Hugely impressive rides at round two of Italy 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered two hugely impressive rides at round two of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship. Following a dominant performance on the event’s Friday evening Super Test, the […]

Top Ten Finish for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Trio at Matterley Basin

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin in the Winchester district of Great Britain produced some close and intense racing as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer, Glenn Coldenhoff […]

Impressive EMX250 Winchester England debut

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi made an impressive EMX250 debut finishing seventh overall at the opening round of the 2021 European Championship, which took place at the immaculate Matterley Basin circuit in […]

2021 FIM Enduro World Championship Edolo Italy Round 2

June 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a successful debut EnduroGP appearance last year at the final round of the series in Portugal, Manuel Lettenbichler showed that he has impressive classic enduro pace, and the skills to mix it with the […]

Warm 2021 EnduroGP World Championship Marco de Canaveses gets underway

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following a short Super Test on Friday evening, the first round of the 2021 EnduroGP World Championship got underway at a warm and dry Marco de Canaveses venue. As promised by the organizers, the special […]

EXCEPTIONAL DAY FOR MOTOGP RED BULL KTM GERMANY

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland was a memorable eighth round of 2021 MotoGP for KTM as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira finished runner-up for his third trophy in a row, teammate […]

Most Countries Visited in 24 hours on a Motorcycle World Record Attempt

June 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice of June 21st, MV Agusta, together with journalist Valerio Boni, will attempt to beat the record of the most countries visited in 24 hours on […]

MXGP 2021 Preview

June 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Russia will be staged at the sweeping Orlyonok hard-pack circuit for the fourth time, and the first meeting of the season opens a busy flurry of events with visits to Britain, […]

ITAWorldSBK World Superbike Championship returns to Italy

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The wait is over: after a year of absence, the WorldSBK paddock returns to Italy, at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, which will host 5000 fans for each of the three days of track […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to happy hunting ground

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After the double-header in Spain and Portugal, BMW Motorrad Motorsport is now heading to the third round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2021 (WorldSBK) at Misano, Italy. The circuit on the Adriatic coast […]

WINNERS IN FRANCE FOR FINAL SHAKEDOWN RACE AHEAD OF MXGP 2021

June 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ernée, a Grand Prix venue and former Motocross of Nations circuit, entertained the opening fixture of the French national series and the hard-packed and rough terrain welcomed a wide gathering of MXGP athletes eager for […]

2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup

June 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This is the 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup The highly anticipated Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup will kick off with the first round at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy, in […]

WorldSBK Estoril 3 BMW M1000RRs in top 10

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. BMW Motorrad Motorsport rounded off the second race weekend in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Estoril (POR) with a solid Sunday: three BMW M 1000 RRs were among the top nine […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – MAY 29-30TH

May 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. The final weekend in May sees Suzuki action taking place from Italy and also America as the Mugello Circuit hosts the sixth round of the 2021 MotoGP™ World […]

Mugello MotoGP in Picturesque Tuscan hills Florence

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 26. The sixth round of the MotoGP™ World Championship will take place at the ever-popular Autodromo di Mugello in Italy, as the series returns after skipping a year at […]

2021 European Cup Set to Kick-Off

April 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of the YXZ1000R European Cup will kick off at the Andalucía Rally in the Cadiz region of Spain. The Rally, which will take place […]

HUSQVARNA BIKE RENTAL RACE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS PACKAGES AVAILABLE

March 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce full details of the Bike Rental, Race Service and Spare Parts packages that will be offered during this year’s International Six Days Enduro in Italy. Kicking off on August […]

Tough Year for Ducati with 48k motorcycles delivered in 2020

March 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Proves to be a Solid and Profitable Company with a Positive Cash Flow Even in a Complex Year like 2020 48,042 motorcycles delivered, € 676 million in turnover and € 24 million in operating […]

Extremely positive sensations after two intense days of WorldSBK testing for Ducati

March 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Two intense days of testing concluded at the Misano World Circuit (Italy). Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi lapped consistently and brought home important data for the development of their respective Ducati Panigale V4 R machines.The […]

Iconic 100th Anniversary of Magnificent Motorbikes

March 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

100 years of making motorcycles is quite an achievement. The oldest being Indian Motorcycle at 120 years and Harley-Davidson at 118 years. Now Moto Guzzi joins Indian and Harley-Davidson today with their iconic 100th anniversary […]

Updates to 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar

February 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following the changes made to the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is now set to get underway at Estoril on 7-8 May, with the original opener in […]

Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with Special Models

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It isn’t everyday a motorcycle manufacturer turns 100 and Moto Guzzi celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with special models this year for riders! Introducing the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Centenario, V7 Stone Centenario and V9 […]

Latest 2021 MotoGP Racing Calendar – Rounds Dates Locations

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The first race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship is due to begin on March 28th at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, but initial revisions issued by […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Your Road to WorldSBK Registration Opens

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Close to Maximum Entries, Registration Remains Open With the start of the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup fast approaching, young aspiring superbike riders still have an opportunity […]

Ducati Partners with World’s Best Liqueur for MotoGP

November 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Amaro Montenegro named Ducati Corse Official Partner in the MotoGP Championship until the end of 2022. Two of Bologna’s most famous heritage brands come together in a watershed international partnership. The deal, coming immediately after […]

Results of final race of the 2020 MX2 season for Yamaha

November 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson closed the book on an inspiring MX2 career with a thrilling race win and Grand Prix victory. The Brit was joined on the podium by SM Action M.C. […]

Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin celebrates end of incredible career

November 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Gautier Paulin celebrated the end of an incredible career on the third step of the podium at the 18th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, […]

First-ever MX2 Grand Prix win at Lommel for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Ben Watson

November 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts returned to his winning ways at the 16th round of the MX2 World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy finishing 3-1 for his fifth overall victory of the season. SM […]

Husqvarna MXGP of Trentino “feels great to be back on the podium and win another moto”

November 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

LATE SEASON FORM CONTINUES FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 ACE AS HE PLACES SECOND OVERALL AT MXGP OF TRENTINO Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed a runner-up finish in […]

MXGP first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Pietramurata Italy

November 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s trio of Gautier Paulin, Jeremy Seewer and Arnaud Tonus leave the first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Pietramurata, Italy, feeling optimistic. Paulin and Seewer narrowly missed the podium and […]

2020 WMX World Championship Goes Right Down to the Wire!

November 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ghidinelli Yamaha Racing’s Nancy van de Ven secured the silver medal with an emphatic race win in the final race of the season. The young Dutch rider finished on the same points as the eventual […]

MXGP and MX2 teams ready for Final Showdown in Trentino

October 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are preparing for the final three rounds of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. The last triple-header will see the 16th round of the series take […]

Rent a MV Agusta Motorcycle with Hertz Ride

October 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, Italy, October 13, 2020 – MV Agusta and Hertz Ride are thrilled to announce a new partnership that allows thousands of moto tourism enthusiasts who tour with Hertz Ride every year to have brand […]

Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Riders Motivated for More Podium Celebrations in Madrid

October 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With seven rounds remaining on the MXGP calendar and little time to rest, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are looking forward to racing at an all-new and unknown venue for the […]

Benistant Narrowly Misses the Podium in Mantova

October 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Equipped with a GYTR kitted YZ250F, Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Thibault Benistant has maintained the EMX250 Championship lead after three challenging rounds in Mantova, Italy. The 18-year-old finished fourth overall at the seventh round […]

HUSQVARNA RACER WAKES FROM MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA FOLLOWING MXGP CRASH

October 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to report positive news regarding Arminas Jasikonis’ condition following his crash at the MXGP of Lombardia. Admitted to hospital in Cremona, Italy, on Sunday, September 27, Arminas woke from his medically […]

Yamaha Wins EMX250 Red Plate as Van de Ven Clinches WMX Championship Lead

September 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SM Action M.C. Migliori’s Hakon Fredrikson kept his cool during two thrilling EMX250 races to celebrate the sixth round of the EMX250 Championship in Mantova, Italy, from second step of the podium for the second […]

Yamaha MXGP Arnaud Tonus sustains minor concussion at the MXGP of Lombardia

September 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Tonus Out for the MXGP rounds of Città di Mantova & Europe. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus will not participate in the next two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship that will […]

Husqvarna MXGP Arminas Jasikonis suffers traumatic brain injury at MXGP of Lombardia

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Following Arminas Jasikonis’ admittance to hospital on Sunday afternoon, September 27, during the second MXGP race at the MXGP of Lombardia, Mantova, Italy, Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to issue the following update on AJ’s condition. […]

Solid recovery from a fall for Yamaha at MXGP Lombardia

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After dominating the opening race at the MXGP of Lombardia, round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer made a solid recovery from a fall in Race 2 […]

Incredible speed and finesse for Yamaha at MX2 World Championship

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The ninth round of the MX2 World Championship was marked by Ben Watson’s incredible speed and finesse onboard his Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 YZ250FM around the sandy Mantova circuit in Italy. The 23-year-old Brit […]

Yamaha Sweeps the EMX250 Podium in Italy

September 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Sweep the EMX250 Podium as Benistant Extends his Championship Lead Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Thibault Benistant continued his impressive form at the fifth round of the EMX250 Championship in Mantova, Italy, with […]

Seewer Banks Vital Championship Points at the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna

September 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer narrowed the gap to the championship top-three after narrowly missing the podium at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Faenza, Italy. The ‘91’ matched […]

1000 spectators as Italy plays host to the MX2 World Championship

September 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The impressive Monte Coralli circuit in Faenza, Italy, played host to the MX2 World Championship for the third time in the space of week with the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship taking […]

MotoAmerica Superbike hits New Jersey Motorsports Park

September 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 11, 2020 – Inclement weather at New Jersey Motorsports Park meant times were down across the board on opening day of action for round six of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, with Kyle […]

Città di Faenza Grand Prix – Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP – Jeremy Seewer

September 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

An exhilarating Città di Faenza Grand Prix saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrate a maiden MXGP race win on his way to third overall at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross […]

Renaux Achieves Three Career Milestones at Italian Grand Prix

September 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SM Action M.C. Migliori’s Maxime Renaux celebrated a trio of career milestones at the sixth round of the MX2 World Championship in Faenza, Italy – the first of three back-to-back rounds at the steep, fast-paced, […]

Seewer Storms to Second Overall at Italian Grand Prix

September 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship and the first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Faenza, Italy, was characterised by scorching hot temperatures and action-packed racing as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s […]

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro 2020 Transanatolia Rally Results

September 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro at the Transanatolia Rally 2020 brought to the race by rider and test driver Andrea Rossi The challenging competition held in Turkey is one of the world’s leading rally raid […]

Inspiration Friday: The Death of Manual Transmission?

August 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The death of manual transmission is a question now facing our industry. As consumers we vote with our dollars. Are you an automatic transmission rider or manual one? Do you like to shift or want […]

New MXGP Calendar Has MXGP & MX2 Teams Raring to Race

July 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With restrictions surrounding the lockdown starting to ease, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing teams are eager for the MXGP season to recommence. After completing two rounds earlier this year, the new MXGP calendar will […]

Exciting Experience to Remember with Grand Opening of New Dealership in Italy

July 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

NEW MV AGUSTA MONO BRAND DEALERSHIP IN BENELUX Motorenga celebrates the opening of its new showroom in La Louvière, Belgium, with a two-days event in grand style. Varese, July 2, 2020 – MV Agusta is […]

Limited Edition Ducati Superleggera V4 starts production

June 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The first Ducati Superleggera V4 comes off the production line of the Borgo Panigale plant. Made in a limited and numbered series of 500 units, the Superleggera V4 is the only motorcycle in the world […]

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