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2022 KTM 690 Enduro R: ACE OF ALL SURFACES. Introducing the 2022 KTM 690 Enduro R… Ride from home and feel the adrenaline build while chasing tarmac curves towards your favourite offroad location. No trailer […]

2022 KTM 690 SMC R Guide

2022 KTM 690 SMC R: STREET SLAYER. Introducing the 2022 KTM 690 SMC R… The KTM 690 SMC R raises the bar in the supermotos stakes, thanks in part to a lightweight chassis, a legendary […]

2022 KTM 390 Duke Guide

2022 KTM 390 Duke: THE CORNER ROCKET. Introducing the 2022 KTM 390 Duke… The KTM 390 DUKE is a pure example of what draws so many to the thrill of street motorcycling. This Corner Rocket […]

2022 KTM 890 Duke Guide

2022 KTM 890 Duke: THE SCALPEL. Introducing the 2022 KTM 890 Duke… The KTM 890 DUKE redefines the word ‘sharp’ by adding an extra edge. Powered by an 889 cc parallel-twin nestled into one of […]

2022 KTM 890 Duke R Guide

2022 KTM 890 Duke R: THE SUPER SCALPEL. Introducing the 2022 KTM 890 Duke R… Still agile, but with more punch, the KTM 890 DUKE R takes all the things we love about the KTM […]

2022 Brabus 1300R Guide

2022 Brabus 1300R: HEART OF A REBEL, SOUL OF A GENTLEMAN. Introducing the 2022 Brabus 1300R… Although based on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO, the BRABUS 1300 R maintains its strict identity and […]

Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return!

15 women, 6 MotoAmerica Superbike tracks and 1 hot year. “This whole experience is a dream come true”. Total Motorcycle is proud to bring you this week’s Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return for 2022! […]

APRILIA 2022 “APRILIA RACERS DAYS” TRACK PROGRAM DATES ANNOUNCED

COVERING PREMIERE CIRCUITS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, APRILIA RACERS DAYS BRINGS PREMIUM MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE TO THE TRACK, MADE POSSIBLE WITH INDUSTRY LEADING TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPS FROM PIRELLI, DAINESE, AND AGV CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS WILL INCLUDE […]

New MotoGP Mandalika circuit layout is unbelievable

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Alex Rins: 4th – 1’33.058 (+ 0.592) Joan Mir: 8th – 1’33.244 (+ 0.778) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders were raring to go in Indonesia, ready to try the […]

Lifelong dream as Josep Garcia races prestigious GNCC series

After showing incredible speed throughout the 2021 season on his way to claiming both the Enduro2 world title and the overall win at the International Six Days Enduro, Josep Garcia will take on a new challenge early […]

New 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Fresh-N-Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing team

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is pleased to announce the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing team, which will head its efforts in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship aboard the Attack Performance Yamaha R1s for the next […]

1901 Triumph Prototype to be ridden for the first time in 100 years

On Saturday 12th March 2022 we will be hosting a special evening at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience in Hinckley. Triumph fans will have the unique opportunity to see the 1901 Triumph Prototype ridden in […]

Intense work for Ducati 2022 at Portimao

Two days of intense work for Bautista and Rinaldi in the first testing of the 2022 at Portimao. Bulega already at ease with the PanigaleV2 The first two-days testing for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team […]

Standing Construct & Husqvarna Join Forces in MXGP

HIGHLY RESPECTED TEAM SET TO COMPETE IN FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH PAULS JONASS AND BRIAN BOGERS ABOARD FC 450 MACHINERY Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce that Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing will officially […]

SPORTIEST TIRE OF THE DIABLO ROSSO FAMILY LAUNCHED

PIRELLI UNVEILS THE NEW DIABLO ROSSO IV CORSA THE SPORTIEST TYRE OF THE DIABLO ROSSO FAMILY, AVAILABLE IN THE CELEBRATORY EDITION OF PIRELLI’S 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Ideal for riders who want performance upgrades for their […]

New rider for Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike team

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 9. Christian Iddon will race a Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike in the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship alongside former Moto3 World Champion Danny Kent, who remains with the team for […]

288 laps with Brixx WorldSBK Kickstart 2022 Testing Portimão

The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK squad completed a successful first pre-season test for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve today, with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli completing 288 […]

National Enduro Sumter National Wedgefield & Super Enduro World Championship GP Hungary Results

National Enduro Sumter National Wedgefield, SC February 6th, 2022 The National Enduro Series kicked in South Carolina for the Sumter National. This enduro is known for being hard to tame. Pair that with the conditions […]

MX2 Results – LaCapelle-Marival France

The complete Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing squad ventured south to LaCapelle-Marival, France, for their first appointment of the new term this past weekend. The technical layout provided Kay de Wolf and Roan Van De Moosdijk […]

New Strong partner for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

Munich. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team takes on the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022 with a strong partner at their side; Champion Lubricants is the new Technical Partner of BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in […]

Rough night for Suzuki at State Farm Stadium Glendale

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 17-17-13 Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 19-16-14 Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 22-22-DNS Suzuki competed in the first of three Triple Crown events of the 2022 […]

Honda Scores King of the Hammers Win

Honda Off-Road Factory Racing driver Bailey Cole tops UTV Stock NA class First win for Talon 1000R in the hugely popular off-road event The Honda Off-Road Factory Racing team is off to a strong 2022 […]

SUZUKI USA ANNOUNCES NEW RIDER TEAM FOR 2022

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has today revealed the continuation of Team Hammer as its official road racing partner for the 2022 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing […]

Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black Talks Track

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black spent the winter break training in the gym, cycling, riding flat track and motocross. He spent a few days on his personal bike […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team officially launch new racing season

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to embark on its 20th MotoGP season For the first time in MotoGP, the livery of the factory team’s Desmosedici GP 22 bikes will be in the original “Ducati […]

Ready 4 Red Ducati 2022 tour

The Ready 4 Red tour is back! We’re touring the country showcasing our incredible new products. Get an exclusive, up-close preview of the new bikes before they hit showrooms. Meet the Ducati North America team […]

2022 Kawasaki Big 5-0 Bikes Arrive!

Oh, I have to admit Kawasaki has found a weak spot in my armor as I’m a sucker for the UJM retro bike look and the new 2022 Kawasaki Big 5-0 Bikes Arrive now at […]

2022 AMA National Enduro Series Sumter National South Carolina Results

The Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team had a successful start to the 2022 AMA National Enduro Series claiming two top-five overall finishes from the Sumter National in Wedgefield, South Carolina. Craig DeLong led the team’s […]

250SX West Championship Triple Crown event Arizona

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig earned two main event wins and executed an inspired comeback to score second overall (1-4-1) at last night’s first Triple Crown event of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

First AMA Supercross two-time winner of 2022 season

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac became the first two-time winner of the 2022 season, taking home top honors at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship’s first Triple Crown race of the season. He […]

Yamaha Outlines Test Plan Ahead of 2022 WorldSBK Season

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s pre-season preparations get underway this week at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, serving as the first of four tests for reigning WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and last year’s rookie sensation […]

This MotoGP track has been absent from MotoGP calendar for 2 years returns

Enea Bastianini is the fastest (new unofficial Sepang record) with the Desmosedici GP bike of the Gresini Racing team Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller concluded the first MotoGP pre-season test of 2022 at Sepang International […]

Unstoppable in Lodz at the SuperEnduro opener

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt is fit and raring to get back to FIM SuperEnduro World Championship action, with round two of the 2022 series getting underway this Saturday, February 5, in Budapest, Hungary. Bolt […]

2022 MOTOGP SEASON KICKS OFF IN SEPANG

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1’58.471 (+ 0.100) Joan Mir: 7th – 1’59.067 (+ 0.696) Sylvain Guintoli: 26th – 2’01.390 (+ 3.019) A day after Team Suzuki Ecstar launched […]

2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Hungary Results

Billy Bolt has taken the win at round two of the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Hungary. The Husqvarna Factory Racing rider qualified fastest before claiming SuperPole and two race wins from three […]

First-ever podium for a Triple Crown and Malcolm Stewart beyond stoked

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart made his first podium appearance of the season on Saturday with an impressive performance at Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Glendale, Arizona. Scoring 3-2-4 finishes, Stewart maintained […]

First Triple Crown Saturday for Round 5 AMA Supercross Championship Glendale

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team took on the first Triple Crown of the season on Saturday for Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Glendale, Arizona. With three Main Event scores […]

Rain storms cut Sepang International Circuit MotoGP track time

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Alex Rins: 4th – 1’58.261 (+ 0.130) Joan Mir: 12th – 1’58.529 (+ 0.398) Sylvain Guintoli: 26th – 1’59.996 (+ 1.865) The second day of testing at the […]

2022 KTM MotoGP effort swings into action first time this year

The 2022 KTM MotoGP effort swung into action for the first time this year with a comprehensive week of work at the Sepang International Circuit. The opening appointment of the racing calendar represented the first […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life

“I believe they’re the best kind of transportation given to mankind. Riding a motorcycle makes life that much more wonderful” and what an inspiring way to start off this week’s Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life! […]

Masters of Motocross is back for first time since 2020

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing continue their schedule and programme for the 2022 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship as MX2 title contender, Tom Vialle, makes his first competitive appearance of the year this weekend in […]

Positive Return to Normal with Investments in new technologies and products

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The preliminary figures examined by the Piaggio Group Board of Directors today show that we are gradually moving out of the deterioration that developed during the pandemic, despite persisting […]

First pre-season test of 2022 MotoGP

Pirro concludes positive “Shakedown” Test at Sepang International Circuit Ducati Lenovo Team riders Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller are ready to return to the track after the long winter break, which began last November at […]

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship LaCapelle-Marival

KAY DE WOLF AND ROAN VAN DE MOOSDIJK SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE PRE-SEASON TESTING AHEAD OF THEIR FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR LaCapelle-Marival, France, will be the setting for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2’s first competitive outing […]

Start of a new 2022 MotoGP season just around the corner

February 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 4. With the start of a new MotoGP season just around the corner, preparations are well underway for Team Suzuki Ecstar as they prepare to tackle 2022 with Joan […]

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica adding King Of The Baggers

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica, adding King Of The Baggers lubricant sponsorship for the 2022 season Cypress, Calif. (Feb 3, 2022) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in 1853, announces its return […]

From Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup to WorldSSP300

February 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Last week, the 19-year-old confirmed the next step in his racing career, as he joined the Viñales Racing Team in WorldSSP300. Although he, like the three other graduates, champion Iker Garcia Abella, Greece’s Ioannis Peristeras […]

MXGP WORLD CHAMPION JEFFREY HERLINGS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL FOOT SURGERY

The reigning MXGP World Champion, who claimed victory in the opening round of the Spanish national championship the day beforehand as part of his warm-up preparations for the forthcoming 2022 MXGP season, was unseated on […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce extension

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce an extension to its highly successful partnership with leading clutch component manufacturer, Rekluse. The renewed agreement will see Husqvarna Factory Racing continue to benefit from the US manufacturer’s high-quality […]

Rebrand of American Hillclimb Series

DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (February 1, 2022) – AMA Pro Racing is excited to announce the official rebranding of the all-new American Hillclimb series – formerly known as AMA Pro Hillclimb. The rebranding and associated logo […]

AMA Supercross Anaheim “best I’ve ridden this year”

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 1. Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 8th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 12th Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 14th Carson Mumford and his BarX/ Chaparral Suzuki RM-Z250 charged to another top-10 finish […]

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Brand-new partnership in BSB British Superbike

February 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing UK is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Motul, as they challenge the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as well as making their long-awaited return to the Roads at the International North […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PARTNERS WITH BRISK

LEADING SPARK PLUG MANUFACTURER TO SUPPORT HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING IN ALL MOTOCROSS AND ENDURO RACING ACTIVITIES THROUGH 2022 Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce a new technical partnership with leading spark plug manufacturer, BRISK. The […]

Only Days Left to Enter 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

February 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The first month of 2022 has flown by in the blink of an eye, and you know what that means! The deadline for submissions to join the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup is […]

2022 Kawasaki KLX230SE Guide

2022 Kawasaki KLX230SE: LIGHTWEIGHT DUAL-SPORT FOR ON-AND OFF-ROAD FUN. Introducing the 2022 Kawasaki KLX230SE… Purpose-built for serious fun on the trails and tuned for on-road versatility, the KLX®230 motorcycle can take you to new adventures […]

2022 Kawasaki Z650RS 50th Anniversary Guide

2022 Kawasaki Z650RS 50th Anniversary: RETROVOLUTIONARY. Introducing the 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS 50th Anniversary… A special painting process was developed specially for the Z650RS and Z900RS 50th anniversary editions, replicating the iconic “Fireball” pattern of the […]

2022 Kawasaki Z650 50th Anniversary Guide

2022 Kawasaki Z650 50th Anniversary: ENERGISE. Introducing the 2022 Kawasaki Z650 50th Anniversary… Aggressive meets supernaked with this ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility. Featuring next-level technology and a strong 649cc engine, the […]

2022 Kawasaki Z900 50th Anniversary Guide

2022 Kawasaki Z900 50th Anniversary: FIRECRACKER RETURNS. Introducing the 2022 Kawasaki Z900 50th Anniversary… Kawasaki celebrates the 50th anniversary of its iconic Z motorcycle with the Z900 50th Anniversary model, which has special colors and […]

2022 Kawasaki Z900RS 50th Anniversary Guide

2022 Kawasaki Z900RS 50th Anniversary: TRUE SPIRIT. Introducing the 2022 Kawasaki Z900RS 50th Anniversary… Reigniting the classic style of the original Z1 900 motorcycle, the Kawasaki Z 50th Anniversary Z900RS and Z650RS retro-sport motorcycles feature […]

2022 Harley-Davidson: More Powerful Bikes Arrive!

2022 Harley-Davidson: More Powerful Bikes Arrive! Powerful new 2022 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine with brand new H-D upgraded models are now up on Total Motorcycle… 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Tri Glide Guide, CVO Street Glide […]

Impressive Round 4 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Anaheim California

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac scored his first win aboard the YZ450F to extend his 450SX points lead at last night’s Round 4 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Anaheim, California. […]

Stellar outing at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

January 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig had another stellar outing at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, taking his third victory of the season last night in his home state of California. The win helped […]

Rockstar Energy was smooth and steady all California night

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart is on a roll in 2022 after capturing his third-consecutive top-five finish in the 450SX class at Round 4 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Anaheim, California. Teammate Jalek […]

Ready to rumble in Phoenix Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship

January 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb managed a challenging night of racing in Anaheim, finishing sixth and eighth-place, respectively, at Round 4 of the AMA Supercross Championship on Saturday. Teammate […]

Multi-time race-winner fills role of Team Manager for US SX/MX squad

January 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to announce that Nathan Ramsey will step into the role of Team Manager for its U.S. SX/MX squad beginning this weekend at Round 4 of the AMA Supercross […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 29TH

January 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 29. The fifth and final weekend in January sees Suzuki teams back in action for the fourth round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in […]

Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity

January 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Meet Shinya Kimura, one of the most sought-after motorcycle customizers in the world. From making, from feeling. Without sketches or drawings, blueprints or models, that’s passion and our Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity story this week. […]

2022 BMW R18 The Wal Guide

January 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022 BMW R18 The Wal: CREATED WITH STRENGTH AND GRACE. Introducing the 2022 BMW R18 The Wal… Fuel tanks and jerseys, helmets and tools, calligraphy and photography: the workshop – or rather the wonderful and […]

MXGP podium clean-sweeps & title wins upcoming for KTM

January 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After notable milestones in the last few years such as MXGP podium clean-sweeps, title wins in both categories in the same year, 19 out of 20 Grand Prix triumphs in a single season and being […]

2022 Ducati Superleggera V4 Unica Guide

2022 Ducati Superleggera V4 Unica: NO OTHER IN THE WORLD. Introducing the new 2022 Ducati Superleggera V4 Unica… Ducati announces the creation of Ducati Unica, the new customization program dedicated to those who want to […]

List of Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Graduates 2022 WorldSSP300 Season

Inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup champion Iker Garcia Abella will make the next step in his racing career with Yamaha, contesting the 2022 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship for the Yamaha MS Racing […]

2022 MOTOGP: THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION STARTS HERE

KTM’s sixth season of MotoGP will see Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing take the RC16 into competition for the longest series in the history of the sport. Brad Binder, Miguel […]

2022 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale Host