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Plessinger Scores First 450 Supercross Podium in Daytona Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Aaron Plessinger got the podium finish he was looking for, putting in a great ride Saturday night to finish third at the […]

Interview with MotoGP Team Suzuki Ecstar Project Director Shinichi Sahara

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 7. Team Suzuki Ecstar Project Director Shinichi Sahara talks about the new management in place for 2021 and the way Suzuki plans to move forward with Suzuki’s World Championship-winning […]

Ducati fine-tuning their bikes at Losail International Circuit

Miller closes in second position the first 2021 MotoGP pre-season test in Qatar. Ninth Bagnaia The Ducati Lenovo Team continues its preparations for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship at Losail International Circuit in Doha (Qatar) […]

New 2022 Suzuki GSX-RR engine tested today

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 7. Joan Mir: 8th – 1’54.515 (+ 0.575) Alex Rins: 10th – 1’54.658 (+ 0.718) Sylvain Guintoli: 26th – 1’56.762 (+ 2.822) Sunday saw Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders take […]

Daytona International Speedway is known for being one of the most challenging supercross tracks

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper overcame challenges to finish just shy of the podium Saturday night at Round 2 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jarrett […]

Strong start to 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Florida

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL OUT WITH INJURY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong is off to a strong start in the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series after scoring his […]

Vespa and Aprilia moves into Nepal after India

The first scooter to be marketed is the Aprilia SXR 160, already established as a benchmark in the premium two-wheeler segment in India Pontedera – Kathmandu, 08 March 2021 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), which has been […]

Impressive first-ever MXGP MX1 450cc race win for Husqvarna Rider

March 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a great start in the day’s MX1 moto, a confident Kjer Olsen quickly made a number of passes to move into fourth place during the opening lap. As the race unfolded, the Dane charged […]

MotoGP Suzuki GSX-RR chassis suspension and electronics reworked

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’54.980 (+ 0.293) Alex Rins: 8th – 1’55.198 (+ 0.511) Sylvain Guintoli: 25th – 1’57.460 (+ 2.773) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders enjoyed the launch […]

Explosive performance in Daytona Florida

March 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a weekend off from racing, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made their way to Daytona International Speedway on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship. It was a […]

2021 MotoGP season opener Losail International Circuit of Doha Qatar

March 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pirro opens the 2021 MotoGP season at the Shakedown Test in Qatar. Miller and Bagnaia to debut tomorrow with the Ducati Lenovo Team’s Desmosedici GP bikes on the first day of official testing at Losail […]

New Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP World Championship Bike Unveiled

March 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially launched its 2021 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship campaign with the unveiling of the team line-up and livery. Since 2019 the rider combination has […]

Inspiration Friday: Spring Riding Season

March 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Warmer weather, longer days, cool breezes, more sunshine. What more could you ask for? The feel and sound of a motorcycle rumbling down the road. Your motorcycle. Your ride. Your day is today. Welcome to […]

APRILIA UNVEILS 2021 APRILIA RS-GP

March 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

LEIX ESPARGARÓ AND LORENZO SAVADORI ARE THE FACTORY RIDERS: A DECISION FOR CONTINUITY TO CONFIRM THE PROGRESS AND WORK DONE AT THE END OF 2020 ROMANO ALBESIANO: “WE WORKED HARD OVER THE WINTER TO ADVANCE […]

Exciting 2021 start for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams

March 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The month of February has been a busy and exciting start to 2021 for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. Both squads made their annual trips south, to the island of Sardinia […]

2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Guide

2021 Indian Chieftain Elite : OUR MOST EXCLUSIVE ELITE YET. Introducing the 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite… Today, Indian Motorcycle pays homage to its 120-year legacy with the introduction of its most exclusive ‘Elite’ model […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION – March 6th

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 3. The first weekend in March sees the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship move from the Orlando double-header in Florida to Daytona Beach for Round 9. Max […]

PREPARED AND WAITING FOR THE START OF THE 2021 MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf have successfully completed their pre-season testing and are continuing their preparations ahead of the 2021 MX2 World Championship start. Following a productive winter spent […]

Motion Pro Expands $25000 American Flat Track Contingency Program

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 3, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track is proud to announce an extension with Motion Pro to continue as the Official Tools and Cables of Progressive AFT. A long-time and […]

2021 Honda NC750X DCT Guide

2021 Honda NC750X DCT: DO IT ALL, AND BETTER THAN EVER. Introducing the 2021 Honda NC750X DCT… Specialization may be fine for something like golf clubs, but we think great motorcycles should be able to […]

2022 Honda ADV150 Guide

2022 Honda ADV150: YOUR DAILY FILL OF ADVENTURE. Introducing the 2022 Honda Grom ABS… The Honda ADV 150 is proof that scooters can be more than capable city commuters. Fully embracing Honda’s “City Adventure” concept, […]

2022 Honda Grom Guide

2022 Honda Grom: THE NEW GROM. LONG LIFE THE GROM. Introducing the 2022 Honda Grom… Honda’s Grom—the undisputed King of Fun and the model that put the popular miniMOTO concept on the map—gets an extensive […]

2022 Honda Grom ABS Guide

2022 Honda Grom ABS: THE NEW GROM: EVEN MORE GROMITUDE. Introducing the 2022 Honda Grom ABS… You’ve seen them everywhere, but you’ve never seen one like this. Check out the all-new 2022 Honda Grom, probably […]

2021 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SCHEDULE

Date – Race – Time (ET) , March 20 – Volusia Half-Mile I – Noon , March 20 – Volusia Half-Mile II – 1 p.m. , May 2 – Atlanta Super TT – 10:30 p.m. […]

Maxxis Internazionali d’Italia Series Motocross and MX Race Results

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND ✔️ 2nd place finish for Valerio Lata in the 125cc ✔️ 3rd overall for Andrea Rossi in the 125cc ✔️ 4th place for Jeremy Van Horebeek in the MX1 and Supercampione The long winter break ended with the start of the Internazionali d’ItaliaSeries, which opened the international motocross season […]

Piaggio Group Full Year 2020 Financial Results Sales up 26%

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The Piaggio Group closed 2020 with substantially stable results, on both the European and the Asian markets. Overall, the figures reflect the efficacy of the Group’s response to the […]

BMW Conducts an In-Home Auto Show Experience

Richmond Hill, ON. What does a premium auto show experience look like during a pandemic? For BMW, it remains something to enjoy with the entire family; it continues to provide access to the hottest, most in-demand […]

Cruise into 2021 with 0% for 60 months or $1500 cash on Moto Guzzi’s

Now that 2020 is behind us it’s time to start the new year off on the right foot. With financing offers as low as 0% APR for 60 months1 OR up to $1,500 Customer Cash on select MY20 […]

Reimagined and Redesigned 2022 Indian Motorcycle Line

Reimagined and Redesigned 2022 Indian Motorcycle Line bringing back the glory days of American motorcycling. Combining iconic, American V-twin with modern performance and technology with simplistic and aesthetic styling. Introducing the head turning 2022 Indian […]

HUSQVARNA IMPRESSES AT MXGP INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA ROUND ONE

SUPER-FAST DANE ENJOYS HIGHLY POSITIVE 450 DEBUT WITH PODIUM FINISH IN ITALY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has enjoyed a highly-successful start to his 2021 season, claiming a pair of podium results […]

Transition to electromobility for Honda KTM Piaggio and Husqvarna

Honda announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent with KTM AG, Piaggio & C SpA and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. to set up a Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and Light […]

Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and Light Electric Vehicles

Mattighofen, March 1, 2021 – KTM AG announces today that the company has signed a Letter of Intent with Honda Motor Co., Ltd, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd and Piaggio & C SpA to set up […]

Yamaha Honda KTM and Piaggio Sign Consortium Agreement

IWATA, March 1, 2021 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that the company has signed a Letter of Intent with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. , KTM AG and Piaggio & C SpA to set up […]

Paris Climate Agreement and Piaggio Motorcycles

February 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pontedera, 01 March 2021 – Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent with KTM AG, Honda Motor Co., Ltd, and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, to set up a Swappable Batteries […]

Sim Racing: ABB FIA Formula E World Championship did not go as expected for BMW

Diriyah. The opening weekend of Season 7 in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship did not go as expected for the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team and drivers. Accidents during Saturday’s race in the […]

Cory Texter and G&G Racing Team Up for Third Consecutive Season in Progressive AFT

February 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

YUCAIPA, Calif. (February 26, 2021) – G&G Racing and Cory Texter will team up for the third consecutive season in Progressive American Flat Track and will contend the AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & […]

2021 Aprilia RS 660 to race in MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship

February 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

THE CLASS CONTENDER MEETS HOMOLOGATION REQUIREMENTS AND BALANCING SET BY MOTOAMERICA, NOW APPROVED FOR THE STARTING GRID IN APRIL NEW YORK, NY – 26 FEBRUARY, 2021 – Piaggio Group Americas is pleased to confirm […]

Sim Racing: Racers sliding into crash barriers at Formula E season-opener in Diriyah

February 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Diriyah. BMW i Andretti Motorsport drivers Maximilian Günther (GER) and Jake Dennis (GBR) have missed out on the points in the opening race of Season 7 in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in […]

Inspiration Friday: Women of Speed

What do you get when you combine Fast, Fashion and Foxy Females? This week’s Inspiration Friday: Women of Speed! Women Racers are empowering our motorcycling culture, they love riding, love motorcycles and want to compete in […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Rider Jeremy Martin Injury Update

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin dislocated his shoulder in a crash on the opening lap of the 250SX West Main Event in Orlando, Florida. The two-time Pro Motocross 250MX Champion met with his […]

Get ready for Team Suzuki Ecstar’s new 2021 team launch

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Get ready for Team Suzuki Ecstar’s new 2021 team launch next week on Saturday March 6th at 12:00 pm at the Losail International Circuit. The Livestream Presentation will […]

Update on BMW Motorrad Days 2021 Event Canceled till 2022

Munich. In light of current developments and the associated extensive measures to contain the crisis, not to mention our duty of care towards our guests and staff, it is with a heavy heart that the […]

Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha Confirms Maria Herrera for WorldSSP

Yamaha Confirms Female Rider for WorldSSP Biblion Motoxracing Team

The Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha team has announced Maria Herrera as their rider for the 2021 FIM Supersport World Championship campaign, in which the team will receive support from Yamaha to become the Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha […]

MotoGP Speed technology and teamwork as Frecciarossa joins Ducati Lenovo Team

Frecciarossa and Ducati Corse meet to give life to an important partnership that sees two Italian excellences together in sport.As it was already last year, the Frecciarossa logo – the flagship of Trenitalia’s fleet – […]

LOOK AHEAD TO THE MXGP FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

THOMAS KJER OLSEN AND ARMINAS JASIKONIS LOOK AHEAD TO THE FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MXGP class competitors Thomas Kjer Olsen and Arminas Jasikonis have both enjoyed highly positive, but very […]

Anticipation builds for 2021 American Flat Track Season Start as Teams Confirm Riders

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 24, 2021) – As the anticipation ahead of the 2021 season of Progressive American Flat Track continues to mount, Coolbeth-Nila Racing confirms that Sammy Halbert will return as the team’s Mission SuperTwins presented […]

Massive Mission Foods-Backed Rider Lineup for 2021 American Flat Track

DALLAS, TX. (February 24, 2021) – Roof Systems Racing excitedly announced today a plethora of strong developments in its race program for 2021. Most notably, the nation’s leading manufacturer of tortillas, wraps and tortilla chips […]

MV Agusta is announcing a sell-out campaign

TIME FOR MV AGUSTA 2021 EARLY DEALS MV Agusta is launching commercial initiatives on Euro 4 bikes available at dealers. Varese, February 23rd, 2021 – MV Agusta is announcing a sell-out campaign, focusing on its […]

Daytona Beach Get On! Moto Fest Announced

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 23, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track announced today an exciting development in its plans for its May 22 showcase at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. The newly-branded Mission Foods® Texas […]

S&S Cycle presenting sponsor for the world’s most prestigious two-wheeled dirt track class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 23, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track is proud to announce that S&S Cycle has further increased its involvement for 2021 and will serve as both the presenting sponsor for the […]

Sim Racing: BMW Motorsport Media Guide ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

BMW i Andretti Motorsport is set to contest its third season as a works team in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which has achieved official FIA World Championship status for the first time […]

Media Guide track facts and key factors: BMW i Andretti Motorsport ahead of the Diriyah E-Prix

Munich. The opening round of Season 7 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship sees BMW i Andretti Motorsport return to successful ground. This weekend’s Diriyah E-Prix (KSA) features the first two night races […]

Famous MotoGP Team Manager Dies from Pandemic

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Today, February 23rd 2021, is a very sad day for the MotoGP family, as it has been announced that Fausto Gresini has lost his battle with the pandemic. […]

Mechinno and Ducati 2021 MotoGP World Championship partnership continues

Mechinno confirmed as Technical Partner of Ducati Corse also in 2021 For the third consecutive year, Mechinno renews its partnership with Ducati Corse, supporting the prestigious Italian team in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Thanks […]

Best in the Desert Parker 250 and Big Buck GNCC Round 1 results

Best in the Desert – Parker 250 Parker, AZ Best in the Desert had its first event of the year at the Parker 250. Rolling into this event with confidence, Beta Racing looked to keep […]

Suzuki rookie holeshot at Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Orlando

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 22. Max Anstie made his 2021 Supercross debut at the weekend’s eighth-round Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Orlando, Florida with a points-scoring ride aboard his Twisted […]

Harley-Davidson and Vance & Hines American Flat Track $7125 per-race contingency package announced

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 22, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track and Vance & Hines proudly announced today an expanded support program for riders in AFT’s Production Twins Class. Vance & Hines will take the role of presenting […]

BMW Creates 67000 sqft digitalization electrification artificial intelligence and autonomous driving center

Groundbreaking Held During Internal Ceremony with SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. New 67,000 Square Foot Building Will Open in Summer of 2022. Spartanburg, S.C. (February 22, 2021)… Officials of BMW Manufacturing, along with South Carolina […]

Epic 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America Arrives!

Epic 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America Arrives! 3 years in the making Harley-Davidson’s first adventure tourer arrives and what a motorcycle! If DETOURING is your idea of TOURING then you’ll love features like adaptive ride height, […]

2021 Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 1250 Engine Guide

2021 Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 1250 Engine: BUILT FOR ADVENTURE. Introducing the 2021 Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 1250 Engine… All-New Liquid-Cooled V-Twin to Power Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 […]

2021 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Guide

2021 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250: LUXURY BIKE OR SPORT CRUISER. Introducing the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250… The Harley-Davidson® Pan America 1250 model is a rugged, powerful, technologically advanced multi-purpose motorcycle designed for riders ready to embrace […]

2021 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special Guide

2021 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN. Introducing the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan-America 1250 Special… “We (Harley-Davidson) own the North American touring market, we are the market” – Harley-Davidson The Pan America motorcycle is Harley-Davidson’s […]

Crashes red-flags and Restarts Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West season opener

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper won the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West season opener for the second year running. Although not the traditional Anaheim I, Saturday’s victory at Camping World Stadium in […]

Riders came out swinging at Monster Energy AMA Supercross doubleheader in Orlando

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart and Aaron Plessinger crossed the line seventh and ninth, respectively, at the final round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross doubleheader in Orlando, Florida. Their rookie teammate Dylan […]

Unseasonably Cold and Rainy at 2021 Grand National Cross Country South Carolina

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team got off to a strong start in the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series on Sunday as teammates Thad DuVall and Craig DeLong each secured runner-up finishes […]

2021 World Off-Road Championship Series Arizona Round 2 Results

February 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Austin Walton and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made their way to Peoria, Arizona on Sunday for Round 2 of the 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) at Canyon MX. Walton raced his […]

AMA Supercross Jason Anderson made big strides to battle his way back from toe injury

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson made big strides on Saturday for Round 8 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship, earning pole position, a heat-race win and a season-best fifth-place finish in the […]

New Suzuki rider to contest the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing series

February 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 20. Team Hammer has signed-up Sam Lochoff to contest the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing series. The 18-year-old South African will step up to MotoAmerica Supersport […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Announces Exciting American Flat Track Two-Rider Lineup

February 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. (February 19, 2021) – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team is eager to kick off the 2021 American Flat Track Championship next month with an exciting two-rider lineup in the AFT Singles […]

Inspiration Friday: Pushing the Envelope

Today’s Inspiration Friday: Pushing the Envelope is all about striving to be the best, going up against the odds and succeeding in the face of adversity. NASA Perseverance Mars Lander reached for the stars, Rush […]

Updates to 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar

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 […]

$266k Indian Motorcycle Racing Contingency Program for American Flat Track Season Announced

Indian Wrecking Crew Returns with Briar Bauman & Jared Mees, While Bronson Bauman & Bryan Smith Join as Factory-Backed Privateers Indian Motorcycle Racing Commits Over $266,000 in Privateer Contingency, Includes $14,225 Per Race & $25,000 […]

MotoGP partnership between two iconic Italian brands