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FAR OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. 2020 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled: The Desert Sled comes directly from the deserts and mountains of California and offers a fresh take on the off-road bikes of the ’60s and […]

2020 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Guide

THE SLEEK STYLE. 2020 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer: The Ducati Scrambler Café Racer is the Scrambler interpretation of the legendary ’60s bikes that triggered a motorcycling revolution of free spirit and style. With its Silver […]

2020 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle Guide

LET’S GET DIRTY. 2020 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle: The black and yellow tank. The side number holders. The racing style rear. Inspired by the Super Hooligan rider, Frankie Garcia, the new Scrambler Full Throttle embodies […]

2020 Motorcycle Models

2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark Guide

PAINT IT BLACK. 2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark: Unconventional but fashionable, elemental yet juicy. The new Icon Dark brings all the fun and freedom of the Land of Joy in a brand new guise. Inspired […]

2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon Guide

MORE STYLISH, SPICY AND FUN. 2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon On the Scrambler, modern yet authentic materials are combined to perfection. The aluminium of the, beefier side panels matches the steel of the teardrop tank and […]

2020 Ducati Monster 1200 Guide

I AM A MONSTER. 2020 Ducati Monster 1200: When Ducati designers started working on the Monster 1200, they drew their inspiration from the basics behind that ground-breaking 1993 model: the concept of a “sport naked […]

2020 Ducati Monster 821 Stealth Guide

UNIQUE CHARACTER. MATTE BLACK STYLE. 2020 Ducati Monster 821 Stealth: NEW: ABS Bosch 9.1 MP, DTC, DQS, LED position light and tail light, USB power socket, flyscreen, passenger seat cover, TFT colour display. 25 years […]

2020 Ducati Monster 821 Guide

THAT’S WHY #WELOVEMONSTER 2020 Ducati Monster 821: NEW: TFT colour display and passenger seat cover, Ducati Traction Control (DTC). 25 years of Monster The Monster 821 pays homage to the legacy of the Monster 900, […]

2020 Ducati Monster 797 Guide

LET’S HAVE FUN. 2020 Ducati Monster 797: The Monster 797 is even more unmistakeable. The Monster 797 boasts a distinctive look, thanks to standard equipment that includes the front fairing and the passenger seat cover, […]

2020 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition Guide

THE RIDDEN COLLECTOR’S ITEM. 2020 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition: With the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, Ducati pays tribute to the twin-cylinder engine that has made Superbike World Championship history. From Marco Lucchinelli’s […]

2020 Ducati Panigale V4R Guide

PURE RACING ADRENALINE. 2020 Ducati Panigale V4R: The new Panigale V4 R embodies the maximum expression of Ducati values: style, sophistication, performance. It is the maximum expression of Ducati’s racing DNA, similar to a racing […]

2020 Ducati Panigale V4S Guide

RACE READY. 2020 Ducati Panigale V4S: Adding Suspension and steering damper with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 system, Öhlins NIX-30 forks with new calibration, Öhlins TTX 36 shock with new calibration, Öhlins steering damper, Marchesini forged […]

2020 Ducati Panigale V4 Guide

THE SCIENCE OF SPORT. 2020 Ducati Panigale V4: The 2020 version of the Panigale V4 boosts performance even further and takes track riding to the next level for amateurs and pros alike. A series of […]

2020 Ducati Panigale V2 Guide

RED ESSENSE. 2020 Ducati Panigale V2: The twin-cylinder Panigale has been given a thorough makeover. Renamed the Panigale V2, it takes a totally new design, it features sophisticated electronics based on a 6-axis inertial platform […]

2020 Ducati SuperSport S Guide

THE SPORTY SIDE OF SPORT. 2020 Ducati SuperSport S: In terms of equipment, the S takes things to another level: even more sport, even more design and more technology to accentuate the sportiest side of […]

2020 Ducati SuperSport Guide

SPORT, MADE LIGHT. 2020 Ducati SuperSport: Versatile sport performance. The SuperSport blends comfort with versatility thanks to solutions that make it perfect for everyday road riding – but without ever compromising its sporting spirit. Sporty […]

The Ducati Team arrives at Phillip Island for the Australian Grand Prix

Less than one week after the GP of Japan, held last Sunday at Motegi, the MotoGP World Championship continues non-stop with another classic event on the calendar at the Phillip Island circuit, the scene for […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI CELEBRATES TITLE VICTORY AT BRANDS FINALE

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Richard Cooper: SST 1000 – 2nd- 2019 Champion Bradley Ray: BSB – 15-14-14 – 11th Overall Luke Stapleford: BSB – 14-16-17 – 13th Overall The Bennetts British Superbike […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR HEADS TO THE ISLAND FOR ROUND 17

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23 After Suzuki’s home GP in Japan, in which the team enjoyed time with employees from the factory, fans, and special guests such as the President of the company, […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for floodlit finale in Qatar

Munich. The debut season for the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) reaches its grand finale in Qatar. This weekend, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and its riders […]

Yamaha Launch R3 bLU cRU FIM European Cup for Young Road Racers

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the launch of a new road race series aimed at providing a path to the world stage for young riders. The Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM European Cup, a collaboration […]

YXZ1000R European Cup racers prepare for SuperFinale in Portalegre

October 22, 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 […]

BMW Motorrad Season finale BSB 2 podium finishes for Alex Barros in Brazil

British Superbike Championship: Grand finale at Brands Hatch. The 2019 season of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) drew to a close with the grand finale on the Grand Prix Circuit at Brands Hatch (GBR). The […]

Yamaha Announces MotoAmerica Superbike Team

October 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is pleased to announce a partnership with Attack Performance to field a two-rider team in the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. The new Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing team will […]

Pata Yamaha Riders Revved up for Third Place Fight in Qatar Season Finale

October 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Rizla WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, both have their sights set firmly on third place in the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship standings, as they head to the […]

Young Guns Caricasulo and Gerloff to Step up to WorldSBK in 2020

October 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK Team will field an exciting new international rider line-up for the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship season, with Italian Federico Caricasulo joining […]

Barcia Scores Sixth-Place Finish in Challenging Conditions at Monster Energy Cup

October 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia ended the night sixth overall in an all-new three-race format that presented challenges at the 2019 Monster Energy Cup (MEC) Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium in […]

COLTON HAAKER CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT DENVER ENDUROCROSS

October 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker fought his way through a chaotic night of racing on Saturday to claim a runner-up finish from Round 2 of the 2019 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Denver, Colorado. […]

DEAN WILSON SUSTAINS HIP INJURY AT MONSTER ENERGY CUP

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson will miss Saturday night’s Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas after suffering a hard crash during the second qualifying session of the day. Wilson was immediately transported […]

RINS AND MIR MAKE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH IN MOTEGI

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 20. Alex Rins: 7th (+ 9.306) Joan Mir: 8th (+ 10.695) Sylvain Guintoli: 20th (+ 50.235) • Alex Rins keeps pushing on to take 7th. • Joan Mir continues […]

Motegi masterclass makes Quartararo Rookie of the Year

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team rider Fabio Quartararo has taken the 2019 MotoGP Rookie of the Year title, securing the award in style with a sensational sixth podium finish of the season at the Grand […]

Andrea Dovizioso 3rd at MotoGP Motegi as Danilo Petrucci finishes 9th

Andrea Dovizioso was back on the podium again in the GP of Japan at the end of a great comeback race that saw him fight his way through from the third row at the start […]

Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci 7th and 8th Motegi MotoGP Qualifying

Both the Ducati Team riders will start from the third row of the grid in tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Japan at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit.Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci obtained seventh and eighth quickest […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE IN NORTH AMERICA

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to launch the new EE 5 – an electric Minibike that continues the brand’s pioneering motocross journey and delivers a complete and fully adaptable, five-kilowatt machine. Perfect for pure beginners and […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION – OCTOBER 19-20th

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. The third weekend of October sees MotoGP™ in Japan for round 16 of the series at Motegi, plus in the UK the 12th and final round of the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Make it a Double Top 5 on Opening Day at Motegi

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales made a very positive start to the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, taking first place in FP1 and following it up with a second position in FP2 and the […]

Flying Fabio fastest on Friday at Motegi

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team duo Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli made a flying start at the Grand Prix of Japan, finishing the day first and sixth on the timesheets at the Twin Ring Motegi. […]

Double front row for PETRONAS Yamaha SRT at Japanese GP

October 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team team-mates Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo will line up together on the front row of the grid for the third time this season at the Grand Prix of Japan, after […]

SUZUKI COMPLETES STEADY DAY ONE IN MOTEGI

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. Joan Mir: 9th – 1:45.641 (+ 0.877) Alex Rins: 11th – 1:45.730 (+ 0.966) Sylvain Guintoli: 20th – 1:46.803 (+ 2.039) • Joan Mir finds good rhythm from […]

Barcia and Plessinger Ready to Battle at the Monster Energy Cup

October 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger head to Las Vegas looking for a top result aboard the 2020 Yamaha YZ450F this Saturday, October 19, at the 2019 Monster Energy Cup […]

Andrea Dovizioso fourth and Danilo Petrucci eighth at the end of day 1 of practice for the GP of Japan at Motegi

October 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At the end of the first day of practice for the GP of Japan, to be held this weekend at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit, both Ducati Team riders were classified inside the provisional top […]

Event: 2019 Moto Beach Classic

The Moto Beach Classic returns to Bolsa Chica Saturday, October 26th The Moto Beach Classic returns to Bolsa Chica Saturday, October 26th for a day of exciting motorcycle racing, vibey live music sets, surf competition, […]

New 2020 Yamaha MT-125: Step into the Dark Side

The Dark Side of Japan When Yamaha launched the revolutionary MT-09 in 2013, a whole new world was created along with it. The MT craze has taken Europe by storm and fired the imagination of […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP of Japan

This weekend one of the most fascinating races in the calendar – the Grand Prix of Japan – will take place at the Twin Ring Motegi, the sixteenth appointment of the season for the Ducati […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Oceania 2020

Munich. With the shipping date fast approaching, BMW Motorrad is busy finalizing the preparations on 140 BMW motorcycles that will be shipped to New Zealand for the Int. GS Trophy Oceania in February 2020. Such […]

Ducati Team ready for MotoGP of Japan Twin Ring Motegi circuit

The MotoGP World Championship arrives in the Land of the Rising Sun this weekend for the GP of Japan, the sixteenth round of the season, and the second on Asian territory following the one in […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH DEAN WILSON

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dean Wilson has signed a one-year contract extension with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. Wilson is set to compete in the 2020 AMA […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES´ OFFICIAL MX2 TEAM TO BE MANAGED BY NESTAAN-MX

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the signing of a multi-year agreement with Nestaan-MX, who will manage and run the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team from 2020 onwards. Based in Belgium, the team […]

DAYTONA TT and DAYTONA 200 Combine for 2020 Doubleheader Event

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 15, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) announced today another big evolution of its jaw-dropping DAYTONA TT season opener by moving to a weekend date on Saturday, March 14. The 2020 running of this Bike Week […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH DEAN WILSON

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Dean Wilson has signed a one-year contract extension that will see him continue to race for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. The 27-year-old is set to compete in […]

SUZUKI’S HOME SOIL IN JAPAN FOR ROUND 16

October 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 16. Following a short break of 10 days, MotoGP is back on track this weekend in Japan. Round 16 will be a special one for many teams in the […]

ANDREW SHORT FIGHTS HARD IN DUSTY WORCS CONDITIONS

Following an incredible career-first win at the Rally Du Maroc, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Andrew Short looked to keep the momentum rolling at Round 10 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in […]

Cluzel Victorious in Argentine Supersport Thriller

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, secured his third race win of the season with a dominant performance in a thrilling WorldSSP race at Circuito San Juan Villicum today. The Frenchman, who celebrated his […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s hard work goes unrewarded in San Juan

San Juan. BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s hard work went unrewarded in the Sunday race of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in San Juan (ARG). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished in ninth place on his BMW […]

Positive Conclusion to Pata Yamaha’s Argentine Adventure

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Michael van der Mark, took a hard fought fourth place finish in today’s WorldSBK Race 2 at Circuito San Juan Villicum in Argentina, having caught and passed yesterday’s race winner, Alvaro […]

TREVOR BOLLINGER CLAIMS A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT MOUNTAINEER GNCC

Round 12 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series took place on Sunday afternoon at an all-new venue in Beckley, West Virginia where Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team’s Trevor Bollinger captured a top-five finish […]

WorldSBK San Juan Argentina: Chaz Davies 2nd Álvaro Bautista 5th

October 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider Chaz Davies brought home an excellent second place today in the second race of the Argentinean Round of the Superbike World Championship, held this weekend at the San Juan […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team defies tricky conditions at San Juan

San Juan. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and riders, Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER), defied very tricky conditions in Saturday’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race at San Juan (ARG). Sykes crossed the […]

Both Pata Yamahas in the Top Five in Argentina

October 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK team continued their run of positive form in today’s Race 1 in Argentina, with Michael van der Mark finishing in fourth place and teammate Alex Lowes following him across the line […]

World Superbike in Argentina: Bautista leads the way with Davies fourth for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

After the first two free practice sessions of the Argentinean Round of the Superbike World Championship, which is being held this weekend at the San Juan Villicum Circuit, the provisional standings see Álvaro Bautista topping […]

Looking back at the 1959-1966 Iconic MX Season

Between 1959 and 1966 Husqvarna had conquered four MX championships in the 250cc class. Torsten Hallman had three world titles and Rolf Tibblin one European victory when plans for the 1967 season began. On top […]

The bLU cRU Real Deal: Levi Kitchen

Levi Kitchen was born and raised in Washougal, Washington. Those who follow motocross know that the small town of Washougal hosts one of the best Pro Motocross Nationals on the circuit each year at Washougal […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL TO MISS REMAINDER OF GNCC SEASON

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Thad DuVall suffered a practice crash on Tuesday, resulting in a season-ending knee injury. Following a doctor’s evaluation on Wednesday, it was determined that DuVall would miss the final […]

Treacherous Track Conditions Make for a Tough Opening Day in Argentina

October 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It proved a difficult opening day in Argentina for the Yamaha WorldSBK riders, who had to contend with racing on a track with little to no grip as a result of a fine layer of […]

Inspiration Friday: 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

There Is Greater Joy Yet to Come! The Tokyo Motor Show is one of the most anticipated events of the year for both motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Riders and drivers get a first look at […]

Krummenacher and Caricasulo Ready to Resume Rivalry in Argentina

October 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With only two races remaining and just 10 points separating Randy Krummenacher and Federico Caricasulo at the top of the championship standings, this weekend’s penultimate race at Circuito San Juan Villicum in Argentina could prove […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES THANK JACKY MARTENS

October 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles wish to formally thank Jacky Martens and the JM Racing team for their many years of service as Husqvarna Motorcycles’ officially supported MX2 representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Working with Husqvarna […]

ANDREW SHORT WINS 2019 RALLY DU MAROC

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has won the Rally du Maroc, securing his place as runner-up in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Earning a second consecutive podium result, Pablo Quintanilla finished […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Conclude Rally Du Maroc 2019

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Putting the finishing touches to their participation in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team have today completed a positive yet demanding Rally du Maroc. Using the race to test […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Wild Card Riders to make World Championship Debut in Qatar

The inclusion of wild card riders from Indonesia and the United States of America means that the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge line up for the final round of the 2019 FIM Supersport 300 World […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS THIRD ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE FOUR

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Andrew Short has put in another storming ride at the 2019 Rally du Maroc to finish the day in third position. With teammate Pablo Quintanilla bringing his Husqvarna FR […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team eager to fight for front positions again in Argentina

Munich. In the final spurt of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team is off to South America. The ‘Circuito San Juan Villicum’ in Argentina will host the penultimate round […]

Next Stop Argentina as Yamaha WorldSBK Teams Head for the Southern Hemisphere