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ALEX RINS TEST RIDES NEW V-STROM 1050XT IN SPAIN

January 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. SUZUKI held the world test ride for the new V-STROM 1050XT at Malaga in Spain – and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins was taking part. Major press representatives […]

The 2020 Mission Winnow Ducati Team presented in Bologna

January 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali: “Ducati is an advanced technological incubator, a showcase for Italian intelligence and technology, and an incredible component of passion for all the Ducatisti”. Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager: […]

All nine: BMW Motorrad enters the new decade with its ninth consecutive sales record

January 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In 2019 as well, BMW Motorrad has sold more motorcycles and scooters than ever before. Compared to the strong previous year, deliveries increased by a further 5.8%. As of December 2019 a total of 175,162 […]

SUZUKI MotoGP TESTING RESTARTS IN SEPANG

January 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is getting ready for its third test ahead of the 2020 MotoGP™ season with Suzuki staff in Japan working hard throughout the winter break from […]

MJC YAMAHA OFFICIAL EMX125 SIGNS 3 EXCITING YOUNGSTERS FOR 2020 EMX125 SEASON

December 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team will field an all new, young and exciting three-rider line-up for the 2020 EMX125 Championship. The team has recruited Kay Karssemakers and […]

Shell and Ducati mark 21st year together with renewal of winning Technical Partnership

November 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Shell and Ducati today announced an extension of their Technical Partnership. The iconic partnership has run for over 20 years, starting in 1999 at the World Superbike Championship before expanding into MotoGP when Ducati joined […]

YXZ1000R European Cup racers prepare for SuperFinale in Portalegre

October 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The twelve national champions of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup are gearing up to contest the season-ending SuperFinale in Portalegre, Portugal on 24-26 October. Featuring twelve drivers and their co-drivers from the seven nations contesting […]

bLU cRU Masterclass rider line-up announced

October 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an enthralling weekend of racing in the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Assen, the line-up of young Yamaha riders picked to take part in […]

Inspiration Friday: 20000km Madrid to Mongolia 790 Adventure

August 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing quite like the smell of a new motorcycle, the sound when you first start it up and ride out. What is even better is sleeping under the stars in a foreign land […]

British MotoGP: 7th for Danilo Petrucci – Andrea Dovizioso crash at Turn 1

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci concluded this afternoon’s British GP at the Silverstone circuit in an overall seventh place. The Ducati Team rider from Terni, Italy, who started from row 4, lost a few positions in the early […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN RUNNER-UP AT MXGP OF ITALY

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 15 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship was held on the Imola track, nestled inside the famous road racing circuit in Italy. Claiming two second places, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 rider […]

Seewer Celebrates From the Second Step of the Podium as Paulin Ties for Third

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship from the second step of the podium in Imola, Italy, which was a season best result for the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Introduces New Factory Organization and 2020 Team Structure

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe held a press conference at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola, Italy, ahead of the fifteenth round of the MXGP World Championship to officially announce its strategic racing plan […]

Massimo Tamburini’s 916 at the Ducati Museum

August 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 1 August 2019 – As part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Ducati 916’s production launch Ducati Museum now features a new, incredible piece of its history: Massimo Tamburini’s […]

Inspiration Friday: 12 Inspiring Inline-4 Bikes seen at WHEELS AND WAVES 2019

Inspiration Friday: 12 Inspiring Inline-4 Bikes seen at WHEELS & WAVES 2019

June 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Presents 12 inspirational custom inline-4 bikes to get your motor running! Honda Motor Europe this week returns to the Wheels & Waves 2019 festival to celebrate 50 years of Honda’s inline-four heritage, since […]

Ventura Begins Italy Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup Campaign with Dominant Victory

June 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first round of the Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup Italy kicked off last weekend at the Maggiora Offroad Arena in Piedmont, which jointly hosted the second stage of the Italian Rallycross Championship alongside the Yamaha side-by-side […]

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Weekend Action June 1-2

June 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. The first weekend of June has started in practice today for Round 6 of the MotoGP™ championship at Mugello, Italy with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins finishing this […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Misano

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano Adriatico. Before heading to the sixth round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed two days of testing at Misano, Italy. […]

Project Triumph TE-1 Embarks on 2-Year Electric Motorcycle Strategy

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO wants electric motorcycles. Project Triumph TE-1, a 2-year project focused on developing electric motorcycle capabilities and providing input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle strategy. Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Grand Prix Engineering, Integral […]

Yamaha reveals 11 new stunning Yard Built projects at The Reunion 2019

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As the weather turns warmer and the season of outdoor fun begins, Yamaha is getting ready to bring real Faster Sons flavour to the 2019 The Reunion custom bike event in Monza, Italy on 17-19 […]

Yamaha Riders Ready For MXGP Season To Recommence

May 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a 5-week break in the MXGP calendar, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s duo of Gautier Paulin and Arnaud Tonus will be back in action this weekend […]

Next stop Imola: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for the fifth round of the WorldSBK 2019

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is approaching after a four-week break. The fifth event of the season is taking place this coming weekend (10th to 12th May) at Imola, […]

Renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Opens its Doors for 7th Edition

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and the VR46 Riders Academy are all set to return with a renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp in May. The seventh edition rider line-up includes both fresh faces and the programme’s […]

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP Celebrates Best Grand Prix in Trentino

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP celebrated its best Grand Prix yet at the fourth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Trentino, Italy, after Gautier Paulin secured a place on the third-step of the […]

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN BATTLES THROUGH MXGP ROUND FOUR TO MAINTAIN MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ahead of the five-week break in the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer-Olsen has maintained his overall lead in the MX2 World Championship standings following a tough MXGP of […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Tamburini and Fabrizio on the podium in Italy

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Italian Superbike Championship: Roberto Tamburini on the podium at season opener. The 2019 Italian Superbike Championship (CIV) season got underway at Misano (ITA) at the weekend with a podium for the BMW S 1000 RR. […]

Blended Emotions At Dutch Grand Prix

April 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer’s performance in the final race at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship on the rough and rugged circuit of Valkenswaard is telltale sign that his […]

Ferris Withdraws From Next Two MXGP Rounds

March 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Dean Ferris will not participate at the MXGP of The Netherlands in Valkenswaard this weekend as a result of a minor knee injury he sustained at the MXGP of Great Britain five days ago. Ferris […]

Yamaha NIKEN motorcycle is the Official Support unit of 3 famous bicycle races

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Confirms Three-Year Technical Partnership for the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta Yamaha is pleased to confirm a strategic new 3-year partnership with A.S.O. and RCS Sports, organisers of Europe’s three major […]

HAARUP PLACES SECOND IN 2019 INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP

February 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At the 2019 Internazionali d’Italia MX finale that took place at the Mantova circuit in northern Italy, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup has claimed an eighth-place result in the MX2 category. After […]

2019 MOTO GUZZI V85 TT: 8,000 TEST RIDES AND COUNTING

February 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Production began yesterday, available from dealers by the end of February Milan, 07 February 2019 – Excitement is mounting about the Moto Guzzi V85 TT: more than 8,000 devotees from all over Europe have already […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

January 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ducati continues safety-related research and experimentation Multistrada 1260 used in the first American demonstration of the ConVeX (Connected Vehicle to Everything) project at Consumer Electronics Show® 2019 Ducati, Audi AG, and Ford Motor Company together […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the names of the six riders selected to contest the 2019 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, which will be fought out over the 9 rounds of the FIM […]

Kevin Brumann Wins A Place on The MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team as the Winner of the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

November 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful display of speed, skill and determination, paired with a fantastic attitude off the track at the 2018 bLU cRU Masterclass, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 14-year-old Swiss rider Kevin Brumann is the […]

MV AGUSTA HAS COMPLETED AN IMPORTANT CAPITAL INJECTION TO SUPPORT ITS GROWTH

November 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 2nd November 2018 – MV Agusta, the iconic motorcycle company, leader in the production of premium motorcycles, has completed a capital injection of approximately Euro 40 ml in order to strengthen the company resources […]

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR SUZUKI IN THE NETHERLANDS

September 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Jett Lawrence – EMX250 -Suzuki RMZ250 – 1st Larissa Papenmeier – WMX – 5th Team Suzuki Germany rider Jett Lawrence won both races of the EMX250 European Championship […]

Heart-break for WMX Championship Leader Courtney Duncan, Forced Out Of The Final Two Rounds

September 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The leader of the 2018 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship, Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan has suffered another heart-breaking injury blow that will put her out of the remaining two rounds of the championship, […]

Kyle Flanagan Makes Enduro Junior World Championship Debut In Italy

September 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team rider Kyle Flanagan has wrapped up his Enduro Junior World Championship debut with a set of 15/17 results at the GP of Italy. Collecting valuable experience during a long […]

Double Podium Delight For Jamie McCanney In Italy

September 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Making light work of a tough round six of the 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship in Edolo, Italy, Jamie McCanney twice finished as runner-up in the highly-competitive Enduro 1 category at the GP of Italy. […]

Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team Welcome Kyle Flanagan

August 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team are proud to announce the signing of Kyle Flanagan, with the young racer set to contest the remaining three rounds of the 2018 FIM Enduro Junior World Championship […]

Names of Riders Set to Contest the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale Are Rolling In

July 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 Yamaha YZ125 bLU cRU Cup has attracted a host of young talent from across Europe to the Yamaha Family and the world of professional motocross racing. The YZ125 bLU cRU Cup offers kids under […]

Victories and records in international championships for BMW riders

July 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship (STK1000), leader Markus Reiterberger (GER) broke one record after another and claimed his fourth win of the season at Misano (ITA). In the British Superbike Championship (BSB […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team claim another double points haul at Misano

July 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team secured another double point scoring result in Race 2 at Misano today, as Leon Camier took tenth place with Jake Gagne back in fourteenth position in what was […]

Double points finish for Red Bull Honda in Race 1 at Misano

July 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team scored a double points finish in Race 1 of the Riviera Di Rimini WorldSBK round, as Leon Camier claimed ninth place and Jake Gagne finished in fourteenth position […]

Victories for BMW racers Carmelo Morales and Federico D’Annunzio in Spain and Italy

June 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the third race of the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV) at Navarra (ESP), defending champion Carmelo Morales (ESP) celebrated his second win of the season. The BMW racers also enjoyed success at Imola, Italy, […]

The Second Half of the MXGP Season Set to Kick Off in Ottobiano

June 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team, and the FIM Motocross World Championship heads to Ottobiano, Italy, this weekend for the third of three back-to-back races, and the eleventh stop of twenty on the 2018 […]

Ride the Revolution at the NIKEN Demo Tour

June 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s finally time to get the word out about the next leap forward in motorcycle technology The time has come for NIKEN to get out into the world and start making headlines. Featuring Yamaha’s unique […]

Double Podium Delight For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna MX2 Riders In France

June 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking place at the hillside circuit of Saint Jean d’Angely in the south of France, round 10 of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship saw the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing duo of Thomas Covington […]

Solid Double Runner-Up Result For McCanney In Estonia

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his strong run of form at this year’s Enduro 1 World Championship, Jamie McCanney has wrapped up a demanding GP of Estonia with two solid runner-up class results. Battling through the pain following a […]

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Weekend Action Schedule June 1-3

May 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. The opening weekend of June sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Alex Rins and Andrea Iannone on track for Round 6 of the MotoGP™ World Championship at the […]

Rodriguez Joins Kemea Yamaha Official MX2

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Anthony Rodriguez has been drafted in to temporarily replace the injured Vsevolod Brylyakov on the Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 Team until Brylyakov is ready to return. After […]

Triple M Honda World Superbike Team collect valuable points In Italy

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After competing in only its fifth WorldSBK round this weekend at Imola, the Triple M Honda World Superbike team saw their American rider PJ Jacobsen qualify as the top Honda rider in Superpole on Saturday […]

Gagne just misses out on points as O’Halloran crashes in Imola WorldSBK Race One

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team narrowly missed out on a points-scoring finish in Race One at Imola, as Jake Gagne came home in sixteenth place, while Jason O’Halloran – brought into the team […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team target improvements after tough first day at Imola

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a tough start to the Imola WorldSBK round, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team are confident that there are improvements to be had over the rest of the race weekend as Jake Gagne […]

Camier and Gagne return to WorldSBK action at Imola

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team is looking forward to welcoming back Leon Camier and Jake Gagne to WorldSBK action this weekend at round 5 of the 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship season at […]

Victories for BMW riders in the BSB, the Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship and the MotoAmerica

May 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The BMW racers have extended their 2018 success at the weekend: by four wins and a total of 13 podium finishes in the British Superbike Championship Superstock class, the International Road Racing Championship, the Alpe […]

Movistar Yamaha Score 5th and 7th at Drama-Packed Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales’ persistence earned them valuable points for the championship today. They pushed to the fullest at a hot and slippery Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing fifth […]

Vsevolod Brylyakov Injured at MXGP of Russia

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Vsevolod Brylyakov withdrew from the final race at his home Grand Prix, the MXGP of Russia on Tuesday May 1st, after catching his left leg on a rut and twisting his […]

Big Success Of Suzuki Day In Italy With Iannone And Schwantz Maintains Lead In 450 Championship In Salt Lake City

April 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. Nearly 3000 people gathered at the San Martino del Lago circuit near Cremona in Italy on Saturday for what has been the biggest event of the year for […]

Potential Podium Finishes in Sight at Russian Grand Prix

April 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Having been at the top of the MXGP standings in previous years, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are both extremely motivated to make their returns to the […]

Yamaha Launches Official Riding Schools

April 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s rich history of Grand Prix competition spans six decades, and continues today with our awe-inspiring YZR-M1 Factory MotoGP bikes which gives Yamaha the ability, knowledge and determination to create exceptional machines like the YZF-R1M, […]

Injury to Gagne calls an end to Assen WorldSBK round for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

April 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Jake Gagne has been diagnosed with a spine contusion following a crash in Free Practice 2 yesterday, with the American rider being unable to participate in Race 1 […]

Duncan Leads WMX Championship Following a Perfect Weekend in Portugal

April 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan dominated the second round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship on the rut-strewn clay of Agueda, Portugal to claim her first round victory of 2018 and the WMX […]

MAX ANSTIE TO MISS MXGP OF PORTUGAL

April 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles regrettably announce that Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie will not compete in this weekend’s MXGP of Portugal as he recovers from the concussion sustained following a crash during warm-up for round […]

Yamaha Riders Positive for Portuguese Motocross Grand Prix

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In hunt of their first podium finish in 2018, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team heads to Agueda, Portugal this weekend for the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Romain Febvre […]

PAPENMEIER & SUZUKI WIN ROUND 1 OF MXW IN ITALY

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 10. Larissa Papenmeier – 1-3 -1st overall Larissa Papenmeier won the opening round of the Motocross World Championship of Women in Pietramurata, Italy at the weekend aboard her RM-Z […]

Yamaha MXGP Riders Back on the Gate in Trentino

April 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With three rounds of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship complete, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MXGP is going to Pietramurata, Italy, this weekend – for the fourth round of the MXGP series. Romain Febvre is feeling […]

ROOKIES CHALLENGE 2018: STARTING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

February 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The X-BOW BATTLE has, for some years, been considered Europe’s strongest one- make trophy – and the “Rookies Challenge”, run as part of the “BATTLE” since 2015, has become established as the perfect entry level […]

VIDEO: 2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP

February 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to release the official pre-season video of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team, featuring official team riders Gautier Paulin and Max Anstie. Following a solid debut season aboard […]

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited FY17 Results Statement

December 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited has today announced its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2017. The Group manufactures and sells motorcycles, related parts, accessories and clothing merchandise in more than 57 countries across […]

Vespa Sei Giorni: Paying Tribute to a Race Winner

December 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Back in 1951, Vespa entered 10 “Squadra Corse” (Race Team) scooters into the 26th Sei Giorni Internazionale enduro race, which was held in Varese, Italy.Though the competition was heavy with motorcycles, nine of these […]

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018

November 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful classic automobiles and motorcycles are presented in a cinematic setting on the shores of Lake Como. 15.11.2017 Press Release BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este will present the world’s […]

Young Riders Impress at First Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Masterclass in Latina, Italy

October 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Masterclass saw 11 young riders given the chance to learn from their heroes as they attempted to secure a coveted slot in the 2018 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, […]

Double podium for BMW rider Matteo Ferrari in Italy

October 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Last weekend brought more success for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport community: in the Italian Superbike Championship (CIV), BMW rider Matteo Ferrari (ITA) wrapped up the 2017 season with a double podium at Vallelunga (ITA). Also […]