Middle East

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

Mar 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

With oil and gas prices surging pump costs is this the break motorcycle manufactures were looking for to lift sagging sales? Will we see more new riders on the road? Will this instead be the […]

Inspiration Friday: BMW Motorrad Days 2024 & GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

Jul 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The world’s largest BMW Motorrad event will return to Europe in July and America in October! An unadulterated motorcycle culture, a party atmosphere and unique riding experiences await riders who want the ultimate inspirational motorcycle […]

CHASE THE NIGHT AT QATAR TEST: ROLL ON 2024 MOTOGP

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP moved from Asia to the Middle East and from Malaysia to Qatar for the second pre-season test of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder logged the 9th fastest effort through the two seven-hour sessions across […]

Dakar Rally 2022 – Preview

Dec 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Celebrating its 44th edition in 2022, this year’s Dakar Rally will be held in the Middle East for the third consecutive year and cover a grueling total distance of 8,106 kilometers. Split into 12 full […]

Moto3 Doha GP sees renewed race speed by Husqvarna Motorcycles

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A hot and windy climate and dusty track conditions continued to afflict the MotoGP paddock as the world championship remained in the Middle East and registered a second consecutive Grand Prix at the Losail facility. […]

Quick and relentless back-to-back MotoGP races Middle East

Mar 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Oliveira opens Red Bull KTM Factory Racing chapter with three points – Binder 14th after vibrant start but affected by front tire wear – Lecuna just misses out on first MotoGP points at Qatar […]

Latest Materials Science Enable Significantly Smaller and Lighter Drivetrains

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DENVER, March 09, 2021 — Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions – and a pioneer in belt-driven personal mobility – introduces the new Carbon Drive Moto X9™ […]

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. After eight grueling days, and over 2500km travelled over both the North and South islands of New […]

Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Castlepoint, New Zealand. Today’s stage of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is best described as a long push south along coastal trails. The Pacific Ocean glistened an azure blue under an unrelenting sun, […]

BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020 GUIDE

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the exception of the Australian team, arriving here has been a matter of long haul flights for all participants so there’s been the matter of coming to terms with jet lag. As well there’s […]

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

Feb 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 […]

Almost five years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

5 years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

Apr 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Equipped with a KTM 1190 ADVENTURE and the burning desire to travel, Ukrainian Anna Grechishkina set out on a journey. She is now almost breaking records and is nearly five years in the saddle. This […]