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Win a Harley-Davidson One-Off Livewire Custom Charity Auction during NFL Draft Picks Season

In addition to our foundation’s gift to the United Way Relief Fund, we’re aiming to raise more in a way only H-D can. Up for auction will be a very special edition LiveWireTM: custom painted, […]

Sim Racing: Virtual Formula E: BMW i Andretti Motorsport ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge

Munich. This Saturday, BMW i Andretti Motorsport drivers Maximilian Günther (GER) and Alexander Sims (GBR) will compete in the opening round of the ‘ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge’. Last weekend’s dress rehearsal for […]

#HockeyAtHome With Honda on NHL Platforms Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Premiere and NHL.com

April 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

April 23, 2020 — NEW YORK Nearly 50 NHL Players to Represent All Teams in Head-to-Head Series of EA SPORTS™ NHL®20 Game Play NBCSN to Broadcast Opening Night Matches as Tkachuk Brothers Face Off on Thursday, […]

Rider Inspiration: WorldSBK Racer Fitness Tips and Physical Training Program. Stay Fit!

Staying Fit is difficult these days with gyms closed, fitness equipment scarcity, parks and tracks closed. So what do you do and how to you inspire yourself? Yamaha’s riders show you what they are doing, […]

Great Scott! Piaggio 2-Wheel Robot Servant Butler Wins Awards

April 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

More than 6,500 submissions from over 60 countries make the Red Dot Awards one of the world’s top product design events and honours Milan – 24 April 2020 – Gita, the revolutionary robot designed, developed […]

Ducati Dealers Reopen to Welcome their Customers and Fans Again

The Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer launches “Ducati Cares,” a program allowing its fans and customers to safely return to Ducati dealerships Thanks to the digitalization process initiated by the company in recent years, Ducati is […]

Ducati Corse Racing Talk Live Show Thursday Here

After welcoming the riders and the management of the Ducati Team and the official World Superbike riders of the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati team, the LIVE show “Ducati Corse Racing Talk” will also continue in […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli Talks About Lockdown at Home

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli is keeping busy during lockdown, due to the crisis, with alternative projects and helping look after his five children. “It’s […]

Moto Guzzi Promotion 0% APR for 48 Months on Select 2017-2019 Models & $1500 cash

April 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Spring is almost here and so are our great promotions on Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Take advantage of fantastic financing offers as low as 0% APR for 48 months1 on select MY17-MY19 models AND up to $1,500 customer cash! […]

MV AGUSTA READY FOR PHASE 2 LOCKDOWN EASING AND GETTING BACK TO WORK

Schiranna, Varese, April 22, 2020 – After MV Agusta announced a temporary halt in its production activities on March 26, it is now ready to gradually return to “business as usual”, or rather to “new […]

Piaggio Group Sales up +9.5% and Announces Resumption of Production Operations

April 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Milan, 22 April 2020 – The Annual General Meeting of Piaggio & C. S.p.A., chaired by Roberto Colaninno, was held today in Mantua, attended by 69.9% of the share capital, exclusively through proxies conferred on Spafid […]

Free Netflix Alternative: BMW’s Reclaim the Future Series

April 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Since October 2019, the FUTURE FORUM by BMW Welt has been a new meeting place and a modern dialog platform for movers and shakers with an innovative spirit. From a series of keynote speeches and […]

Sim Racing: Next weekend sees the first competitive race in the new virtual Formula E season

April 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) has celebrated the first win of a sim racing career that is still in its infancy. The BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver won the opening event of the digital Formula E […]

Sim Racing: BMW eSports Partner in League of Legends Tournaments #UnitedInRivalry

April 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. A perfect illustration of what #UnitedInRivalry means – the weekend saw three BMW esports partner teams competing in two League of Legends tournaments. All three teams made it through to the final. The LoL European Championship […]

Rider Stimulus: Check out the Top 2021 Motorcycle Models!

April 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Stimulus Check on the way? Are you looking for a way to stimulate the economy while being environmentally conscious on Earth Day 2020? I might just have the answer for you… Exciting New 2021 Motorcycles […]

Big Changes Announced for Honda Motor Europe, Spain and Portugal

April 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Miu Kato joined Honda in 2000 Throughout his career at the company, he has held positions of responsibility in countries such as Russia and the United States. The until now vice president of Honda Spain […]

Sim Racing: Maximilian Günther wins the opening event of the Formula E season

April 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) has celebrated the first win of a sim racing career that is still in its infancy. The BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver won the opening event of the digital Formula E […]

Sim Racing: BMW Finishes Top 2 at Nürburgring Nordschleife After 3 Hours of Racing

April 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Z4 GT3 secured two podium spots at the third race in the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO on Saturday. BMW M Motorsport Customer Racing Team Walkenhorst Motorsport claimed second place […]

MotoGP Looks Towards 2021/2022 As Suzuki and Alex Rins Extend Partnership

April 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – Sunday, April 19. Alex Rins will remain an official MotoGP rider for Team Suzuki MotoGP for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The renewal of the contract between Suzuki Racing Company, […]

Beta USA Introducing Build Your Own Beta: Mailed to Your Home Ready to Ride

April 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles Shipped To Your Front Door and Ready To Ride ! Beta USA recognizes the challenges of purchasing a new motorcycle during the crisis so they are offering for a limited time a program […]

Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Rider Gregg Black: How to keep fit and stay optimistic

April 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 17. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team rider Gregg Black talks about lockdown and what he and the SERT team are doing to keep fit and staying optimistic during the crisis. […]

Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Aprilia and Vespa to Green Light and Reopen Motorcycle Production

April 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pontedera 17 April 2020 – The Piaggio Group signed a memorandum of understanding today with the unions setting out guidelines and measures to be implemented to guarantee maximum health protection for workers on the resumption of production […]

Inspiration Friday: Gilead Remdesivir COVID Treatment & Slingshot Nominate a Hero Contest

Today we have two inspirational news stories! An exciting potential COVID-19 treatment, Remdesivir by Gilead, is showing promise in clinical trails ( full reports included). Emergency access to Remdesivir outside of clinical trials for individual […]

Incredible Ducati Offers: 0% APR for 60 months on 2019 and 2020 models +$1500 credit

Special Offers from Ducati Enjoy riding season with Ducati’s current special offers and choose from as low as 0% APR for 60 months on select 2019 and 2020 models. 2019 models have the added benefit […]

Sim Racing: From Laguna Seca to the Nordschleife 3 Big Events Upcoming

Munich. First Laguna Seca (USA), next the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) – and then the virtual Formula E test round: BMW works drivers have three big sim racing events ahead of them over the coming days. During […]

Sim Racing: 1-2-3 shut-out at IMSA iRacing Pro Series Laguna Seca

Munich. The second race of the season has seen the virtual BMW M8 GTE continue its success story in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series. After the opening race in Sebring (USA) in March, drivers this […]

Sim Racing: Interview With Maximilian Günther Talks about Virtual Formula E

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) is contesting his first season for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The 22-year-old, born and bred in the Bavarian Allgäu region where he still lives […]

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BMW’s Iconic European Golf Tournament Cancelled for 2020

April 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Tournament organiser BMW and the European Tour announce cancellation of the BMW International Open 2020 due to the crisis. Sebastian Mackensen, Senior Vice President BMW Group Germany: “Although this decision is very unfortunate for every golf fan […]

Sim Racing United in Rivalry – BMW teams up with world’s leading esports teams

Munich. The BMW brand is currently engaged in a major expansion of its involvement in the world of computer, online and simulation games (esports), a field that’s been continuously growing in popularity, especially among the next-generation […]

Sim Racing: 3 Big Events Coming – Laguna Seca next Nürburgring-Nordschleife then Formula E!

April 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. First Laguna Seca (USA), next the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) – and then the virtual Formula E pre-test: BMW works drivers have three big sim racing events ahead of them over the coming days. During Thursday […]

Difficult to take it all in that Everything Has Stopped: MotoGP Shinichi Sahara

April 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 14. Team Suzuki Ecstar Project Manager Shinichi Sahara reveals his feelings during this tough time and opens up about how 2020 development and plans are on hold, adding ‘I […]

BMW Brings Back 1980s Race Cars with Sim Racing

April 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Sim racing in Romania? Yes, sim racing in Romania! A country that plays a supporting role in traditional racing compared to great nations such as Germany, Italy, England or France is in the fast […]

MotoGP’s Andrea Dovizioso – Lockdown measures, Travel restrictions and Personal Stimulus Checks

April 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“It is hard to be the best, but you need to have this mindset to become like that” As the lockdown continues, the Ducati Team rider explains in this interview how he is spending his […]

Tobacco Riveter Riding Shirt: TMW Reviews!

April 13, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We estimate that women make up about 33% of motorcycle riders on the road today. 100% of us women are looking for the perfect riding attire. Tobacco’s products are made by riders for riders with […]

PLAYSTATION NETWORK DOWN? WATCH REPSOL HONDA TEAM RED BULL RING SIM RACING

April 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Sim Racing Game on! After a strong start in the first StayAtHomeGP, both repsolhondateam riders have been honing their skills to impress again at round two on Sunday. Alex Marquez was almost untouchable at the […]

Your Stimulus Check – Ducati’s Win a Motorcycle Contest to Repeat: Enter Today

April 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Given the success of ‘Join Ducati,’ the initiative will be repeated in the coming months. To receive information and access to future competitions, participants must be registered with MyDucati. ‘Join Ducati’: The winner of the […]

Tornado Warning: 2020 KTM Super Duke R Brings Lightning, Power and the Thunder

April 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A new motorcycle for a new decade. The 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R is just the third generation of the LC8-engined ‘BEAST’ since the bike was created in 2014. The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE […]

Happy Easter with Triumph Tiger 1200: Q&A with Head of Engineering

April 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The new Tiger 1200 is here and it’s one of the most tech-packed adventure bikes on the market – but how did it get to that point? FTR caught up with Head of Engineering Stuart […]

Broken Easter Eggs: BRP suspending/slowing all powersports and marine manufacturing operations around the world

April 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Valcourt, Quebec, April 12, 2020 – BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) has announced that, due to the rapid evolution of the COVID-19 situation, we are temporarily suspending or slowing down all our powersports and marine manufacturing […]

Indian Motorcycle Announces Home-Delivery Service – Design Online Ship it to Your Door

April 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CLICK.DELIVER.RIDE PROGRAM New Online Ordering & Home-Delivery Service Aims to Support Dealer Network & Riders Looking to Buy MINNEAPOLIS (April 9, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]

Inspiration Friday: Easter 2020 Message of Hope in a Time of Crisis

We live in interesting times today don’t we? Lockdowns, flattening the curve, social isolation, social distancing and we fear the unknown. Where does hope, family, friends and even religion fit into this predicament? While we […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Extends Warranty Period on All Vehicles

Yamaha Motor Europe Extend Warranty Period in response to Crisis Restrictions With many official Yamaha dealers throughout Europe closing their doors to conform with restrictions designed to stop the spread of the crisis, Yamaha has […]

Suzuki GSX-R600 Rider Richie Dibben has been crowned New Zealand Supersport Champion

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 9. Richie Dibben: GSX-R600 – 1st Supersport Championship. Scott Moir: Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 2nd Superbike Championship. Suzuki GSX-R600 rider Richie Dibben has been crowned New Zealand Supersport Champion after […]

Royal Enfield Motorcycles Extends New Model Warranty for its Customers

In line with the national lockdown, our dealerships have remained closed and our Roadside Assistance and Doorstep Services have also been impacted. Some of you may have missed your periodic free services or warranty extensions […]

You can now order a Polaris Slingshot from your couch and have it delivered it to your driveway!

Times like these require innovation and adaptability – two things Polaris Slingshot has always delivered. That’s why we have created the Click. Deliver. Drive. program. For a limited time, you can receive your new Polaris […]

BSB Buildbase Suzuki New Recruit Keith Farmer Talks About First Test and Life Under Lockdown

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 9. It’s been a false start for everyone involved in racing across the world this year, with all the preparation and anticipation curbed as the world combats the crisis. […]

Talking Isolation MXGP & MXoN with Yamaha’s Gautier Paulin

As we continue to cross days off of the 2020 calendar whilst patiently waiting for the world to defeat the virus that has caused a global pandemic, it is interesting to observe the way each […]

MINI models to be offered with manual transmission again for 2021

April 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Manual Transmissions Return on Range of 2021 Model Year MINIs for Driving Enthusiasts who Enjoy Shifting their Own Gears. Woodcliff Lake, N.J., April 9, 2020. MINI USA is pleased to confirm the latest range of […]

Here is the Revised 2020 MotoGP Calendar (April 9)

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 8. There has been another modification in the 2020 MotoGP World Championship Calendar due to the current crisis, with two more events postponed until further notice. A Statement issued […]

BMW SIM M2 CS Racing Cup and the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series Preperation

April 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Home office is the order of the day in the current global situation, and the BMW Junior Team newly established for 2020 is no exception. Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER) and Neil Verhagen […]

BMW Welt Jazz Award Final 2020 Top 2 Finalists Announced

April 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After exciting concerts of the BMW Welt Jazz Award performed by international ensembles, the jury announced the two finalists: the Adam Bałdych Quartet and the Peter Gall Quintet. With this year’s theme “The Melody […]

MOTOGP BACK-TRACK TO 2019 WITH TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 7. Alex Rins: Qatar 4th/ Argentina 5th – 4th in series Joan Mir: Qatar 8th/ Argentina DNF – 13th in series With motorcycle racing in global lockdown due to […]

BMW Motorrad Race Trophy: No overall ranking for the 2020 season

Munich. The global corona situation is also having an impact on the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. There will be no overall ranking for the 2020 season for BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s customer racing competition. This is […]

BMW Art Journey Artist Shortlist 2020 Announced

Basel/Munich. Art Basel and BMW today announced the 2020 artist shortlist of the BMW Art Journey, a joint initiative recognizing and supporting emerging artists worldwide. Like a mobile studio, the BMW Art Journey can take […]

Daily Sim Racing and Fitness Training for BMW Works Racers During #STAYATHOME

April 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. #STAYHOME – this guideline applies to the BMW works drivers as well. Instead of competing in the various race series, they are currently spending their time at home, but they are by no means […]

Sim Racing: Ducati Corse enters eSport world with MotoGP World Champion AndrewZh

Ducati is pleased to announce the born of the official Ducati Corse team of eSport. The line-up of the new squad will see current World Champion Andrea Saveri, also known as AndrewZh, attempting to confirm […]

FIM EWC with Suzuka 8 Hours and Bol d’Or has modified its 2019-2020 calendar again

April 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 6. Due to the global health crisis, the FIM Endurance World Championship has modified its 2019-2020 calendar again and taken steps to protect the race teams. Championship promoter Eurosport […]

MINI TAKES THE STATES: Legendary Road Rally Postponed Till 2021

April 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, N.J., April 6, 2020. In light of the current crisis, MINI USA announced today the official postponement of MINI TAKES THE STATES. The legendary road rally for MINI owners, which was set to take […]

2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried?

With the launch of the 2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried? Yes. Should you care? Yes. First, the Engine: BMW’s biggest boxer (1802cc) churns out 116 lbs-ft of pure torque at […]

AMA SUPERBIKE MOTOAMERICA REVISES 2020 SUPERBIKE SCHEDULE

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 5. MotoAmerica has cancelled the MotoAmerica AMA Superbike round at Virginia International Raceway on May 1-3rd due to the ongoing pandemic and the Governor of Virginia’s Stay-At-Home order that […]

MotoGP Suzuki Riders Race in the First Ever Live Online Race!

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 5. With the world in lockdown due to the ongoing pandemic, we look at what some of Suzuki’s riders and teams have been getting up to in isolation to […]

BMW Sales China shows first signs of recovery with South Korea trending positive

Munich. During the current coronavirus pandemic, protecting employees and taking responsibility for society are the number one priority for the BMW Group. At the same time, it is important to safeguard the company’s liquidity and secure […]

2021 Honda CRF50F Guide

2021 Honda CRF50F: EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE TEACHER. Introducing the 2021 Honda CRF50F… Based on its popularity (it’s the powersports industry’s number-one 50cc trail bike – by a considerable margin), but also on its features, there’s simply […]

2021 Honda Super Cub C125 Guide

2021 Honda Super Cub C125: THE WORLD’S FAVORITE BIKE. Introducing the 2021 Honda Super Cub C125… Since its 2018 U.S. return, the celebrated Super Cub has won fans with its nostalgic look and friendly performance. […]

2021 Honda CB300R ABS Guide

2021 Honda CB300R ABS: LIGHT, NIMBLE, AND AWESOME. Introducing the 2021 Honda CB300R ABS… Some bikes just hit the sweet spot—light weight, plenty of power, precise handling—and a fun factor that’s off the charts. Plus, […]

2021 Honda ADV150 Guide

2021 Honda ADV150: ADVENTURE COMES IN ALL SIZES. Introducing the 2021 Honda ADV150… What exactly is the ADV150? That’s a fair question, given the unique nature of this new model from Honda, the U.S. leader […]

Sim Racing Podium for BMW works Philipp Eng on Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Munich. The virtual racing season continues to gather speed. Race two of the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO was held on Saturday. BMW works driver Philipp Eng (AUT) finished on the podium in […]

SUZUKI ENDURANCE RACING and 24 Hours of Le Mans August 29-30th

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 4. SERT Team Manager Damien Saulnier gives an update on the situation with the team working from home during the current Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. “Dear friends, partners and fans. […]

Women’s Motorcycle Tours Announces Women’s Motorcycle Conference Online

NORTH CAROLINA, April 2, 2020 — Alisa Clickenger and Women’s Motorcycle Tours (WMT) announce the Women’s Motorcycle Conference Online. The team behind WMT has an everlasting desire to bring women riders together. As a result, […]

Indian Motorcycle Promo Code – No payments until October / $250 FREE accessories, clothing or gear

Hitting the open road to clear your mind is essential. We’ve got you covered with no payments necessary until October*. Time to get out and ride. NOTE: Some dealerships may be experiencing reduced hours or […]

Polaris Slingshot Promo Codes – 0% Interest / No Payments for 60 Months

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Saturday Race 2 Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO

Munich. On Saturday, BMW Motorsport will field a large contingent of BMW drivers in race two of this sesson’s Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO. A total of eight virtual BMW Z4 GT3s are […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Rider Galang Hendra Pratama on his Journey from Indonesia to the World Stage