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Dean Ferris will not participate at the MXGP of The Netherlands in Valkenswaard this weekend as a result of a minor knee injury he sustained at the MXGP of Great Britain five days ago. Ferris […]

INTRIGUING OPENING DAY IN ARGENTINA AS RINS AND MIR GET TO GRIPS

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 29. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:39.451 (+ 0.270) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:39.946 (+ 0.765) • Alex Rins building speed at one of his favourite tracks. • Joan Mir […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Motogp Find Form On Friday In Argentina

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had a testing start to this weekend’s Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina but changed it all around in the afternoon. Wheelspin prevented riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren Set For Merzouga Rally 2019

Returning to rally competition for the first time since the 2019 edition of the Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren will take to the start of the Merzouga Rally on Sunday, March […]

Second-place finish for Roczen at Seattle Supercross

After posting top-five finishes at the first nine AMA Supercross rounds of the 2019 season, only to slip to a pair of eighth-place results at the last two races, Ken Roczen was pleased to turn […]

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD DELIVERS AN ELEMENTAL TOURING EXPERIENCE

Harley-Davidson has announced a new addition to the Touring range of motorcycles. The new Electra Glide® Standard is a salute to the authentic Harley-Davidson touring experience. Inspired by the unrivalled heritage of the Electra Glide® […]

New Harley-Davidson LiveWire performance figures and preorder date revealed

LiveWire™, Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, and three lightweight concept EV have debuted at the first prestigious automotive event of 2019, the Geneva International Motor Show. 2019 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Guide Traditionally a stronghold for all-things four-wheels, […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR 2020 MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGN

NEW TEAM TO RUN AND MANAGE THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME STARTING FROM 2020 Husqvarna Motorsports are pleased to announce that the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team will […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI READY FOR MOTOAMERICA SBK OPENER

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 28. Toni Elias and Josh Herrin are looking to build on Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s winning legacy when the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike season kicks off the Suzuki Championship at […]

Yamaha NIKEN Wins 2019 Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award for Design

Yamaha Motor Co. announced that its flagship Sports LMW*1 NIKEN has been chosen as the “Best of the Best” in the globally-renowned Red Dot Award*: Product Design 2019 competition. The Company has received the Red […]

10 things to know about the Grand Prix of Argentina

After a thrilling start of the year in Qatar, where Andrea Dovizioso won the opening race, the 2019 MotoGP World Championship is ready to visit Argentina for the second round. Here are 10 key stats […]

Mission Winnow Ducati team ready for Argentina MotoGP World Championship

After achieving a spectacular win in the opening race of the year with Andrea Dovizioso in Qatar, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume action in Argentina for the second round of the […]

Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Named Title Sponsor of Texas Half-Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 28, 2019) – In the weeks leading up to the highly-anticipated third round of its 2019 season, American Flat Track announced today that Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda will be the Entitlement Sponsor […]

Austin Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is back on April 12th-14th

What are the show dates and event times for 2019? The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show MotoGP Weekend 2019 – April 12-14, 2019 Austin American Statesman 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 HANDBUILT SHOW KICKSTART PARTY […]

0% APR FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS ON ALL 2018 BMW MODELS

THE BMW MOTORRAD 0 TO 60 EVENT ENDS SOON Get your hands on a brand new bike before the BMW Motorrad 0 to 60 Event is gone. Until March 31st, get 0% APR for up […]

ANDREW SHORT GEARING UP FOR ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

With the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship kicking off in the United Arab Emirates from March 30 to April 4, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short is all-set to take on the five-stage […]

Fontanesi Withdraws From WMX Title Defence Due To Illness

Yamaha Motor Europe regrets to announce that due to health complications the defending WMX World Champion, FontaMX Yamaha WMX’s Kiara Fontanesi, will not be lining up at the opening round of the FIM Women’s Motocross […]

FAST CORNERS AND GOOD MEMORIES AWAIT RINS AND MIR IN ARGENTINA

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 27. The second round of the 2019 MotoGP season sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR head to Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in Argentina, following a thrilling race in Qatar last […]

Yamaha Riders Set for Sandy Grand Prix in Valkenswaard

The podium champagne Gautier Paulin sprayed at the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship has barely had time to dry as the Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP plan for action in Argentina

March 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are ready to fight again at the upcoming second Grand Prix of the 2019 MotoGP season, held in Argentina this weekend. Rossi was just 0.6s off […]

DECOTIS & SUZUKI PODIUM AT SEATTLE SUPERCROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 26. Jimmy Decotis #64 [250 Class, 3rd Place] Enzo Lopes #67 [250 Class, 9th Place] Justin Hill #46 [450 Class, 12th Place] Chad Reed #22 [450 Class, DNF] The […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S FTR750 SWEEPS PODIUM AT ATLANTA SHORT TRACK

March 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

WOODSTOCK, GA. (March 25, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, showcased dominance once again, as the FTR750 swept the Atlanta Short Track podium. In his first year piloting the FTR750, Indian […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Podium finish in Brazil

March 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is in full swing. This season, a total of 26 championship classes in 21 racing series all around the world are counted towards the Race Trophy ranking. Week after […]

Motorcycle Spring Riding Tips on Getting You and Your Bike Ready

March 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Spring riding. Nothing is more exciting than getting your motorcycle out after winters nap, starting the engine, putting your gear on, shifting it into gear and feeling the wind upon your face. But wait, you […]

Aprilia ignites Mugello with passion

More than ten thousand at Aprilia All Stars, the celebration of the brand from Noale. With Iannone and smith, the MotoGP team presented the new RSV4 1100 Factory and the special 225 HP X version […]

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN TAKES MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH BRITISH GP VICTORY

Enjoying a perfect weekend at the impressive Matterley Basin track, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Kjer-Olsen has claimed a deserved overall MX2 class victory following two controlled MX2 class moto wins in the […]

Paulin Delights with Podium Performance at British Grand Prix

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin celebrated his first podium of the season at the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Winchester, England, with a stunning third place finish. The result […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL UNVEILS 2019 ALL JAPAN SBK TEAM

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 24. Yoshimura Suzuki MOTUL racing will field Yukio Kagayama and Kazuki Watanabe for 2019 All Japan Road Race Championship JSB1000 class aboard the GSX-R1000R. It is the second consecutive […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CLAIMS THREE TOP-TEN FINISHES IN SEATTLE

March 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was a solid night for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for Round 12 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship at CentryLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Michael Mosiman had a stellar ride […]

Tough Night For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team At Seattle

Round 12 of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington, was a tough event for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Supercross Team. Justin Barcia finished 17th in the […]

Robinson Overhauls Mees To Win Atlanta Short Track

March 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 23, 2019) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Kennedy Racing/Armbruster Racing Indian FTR750) accomplished what few riders have in recent American Flat Track history in Saturday night’s thrilling Yamaha Atlanta Short Track […]

2019 Urals Now Available at US Dealers and $2100 Spring Savings

March 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2019 Urals Now Available at US Dealers! After a long awaited journey, the 2019 line up has officially hit dealers’ floors. This new Ural represents the culmination of countless late nights and endless hours spent […]

Honda Environmental Leadership Program Wins 2019 Climate Leadership Award

March 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Mar 22, 2019 – TORRANCE, Calif. Program to Reduce its Dealers’ Energy Footprint wins 2019 Climate Leadership Award Announces Platinum-level award for Honda of North Carolina Adds new Energy Efficiency Leader recognition Recognizing Honda’s efforts […]

Effective Immediately American Flat Track Changes 2019 Championship Points

March 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Technical Bulletin #2019-01 To: American Flat Track Community Issue Date: 3/22/2019 Effective Date: Immediately Subject: 2019 Championship Points Note: The following rules overwrite and supersede any previously published versions of the rules. Text in red, […]

2010 to 2019 Motorcycle Model Guides

Total Motorcycle’s complete guide to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 models and bike manufacturers. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2010 to 2019 Motorcycle Model Guides […]

Ducati Island Ticket Package 2019 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas

Ducati isn’t just a manufacturer, it’s a lifestyle, and there is no better way to celebrate the passion than with the Ducati Island Grandstand Ticket Package. Join Ducati enthusiasts and fans alike as they congregate […]

Inspiration Friday: Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s

Rider Inspiration Friday can come in many forms for both riders and manufacturers and this week’s Inspiration Friday is thanks to Indian Motorcycle, Jack Daniel’s The two iconic American brands have joined forces with Klock […]

Green light for the 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

March 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The privateer BMW racers from around the world will take each other on in a unique competition once again in 2019: The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy enters its sixth season. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will […]

2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Guide

SMOKE ON THE WATER. 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition: The Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Springfield Dark Horse draws its design inspiration from Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select, the brand’s finely-crafted […]

American Flat Track and NBCSN Announce New On-Air Talent

March 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 21, 2019) – Following two years of impressive growth of its NBCSN viewership, American Flat Track announces the newest additions to its on-air talent for 2019. Veteran commentator Jason Weigandt returns to the booth, […]

Josh Grant Stands in for Aaron Plessinger in Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team

March 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger recovers from his broken heel sustained at round 10 of the 2019 Championship in Daytona, the team has announced that veteran racer Josh Grant will fill […]

Yamaha Riders Beaming for British Grand Prix

Following an encouraging display of speed, fitness and determination at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin and […]

Honda UK to supply cars and motorcycles for the 2019 Isle of Man TT

Honda UK returns to the Isle of Man TT as both the official motorcycle and car partner to the world-famous motorcycle road race. In doing so, it will provide a combination of CBR1000RR Fireblade SPs […]

BMW Group sets strategic course for future

Munich. On its way towards the mobility of the future, the BMW Group is taking strategic steps to enhance its operating performance on a sustainable basis. As well as systematically implementing its strategy NUMBER ONE […]

BMW Group Annual Report 2018

Attached please find the Annual Report 2018 for download. Dear Shareholders, In the course of 2018, our company had to tackle a variety of challenges within its business environment. However, we were able to master […]

AFT Readies for Round 2 Rematch at Yamaha Atlanta Short Track

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 19, 2019) – The world’s greatest dirt track racers have barely had a chance to catch their breaths following a dramatic season opener, and they’re already preparing to do battle again […]

SBS Racing Brake Pads winning in Daytona

Not only speed, but also the right brake performance can make a big difference when winning a race. This weekend both Daytona 200 and Daytona TT Flat Track races were won using SBS racing […]

Scorching 205hp 2020 BMW S1000RR Superbike Revealed!

BMW’s new blazing fast superbike has just been revealed and boy does the first 2020 motorcycle model from BMW delivers scorching numbers: 434lbs, 205hp and 37mpg. That’s more fuel efficient (and cooler) than a 2020 […]

2020 BMW S1000RR Guide

THE SUPERBIKE OF SUPERLATIVES. 2020 BMW S1000RR: Always pushing to the limit and in search of the ideal line, you’ve got 205 HP USA /152 kW Europe / 207 HP Canada, beneath you. Unbridled power […]

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Harley-Davidson UK £99 per Month New Bike Promotion

Ride away for less than you think For a limited time only, we’re giving you the opportunity to ride away on a selection of Sportster® motorcycles from £99 per month plus deposit and optional final […]

SUZUKI RIDERS FIGHT HARD AT INDY SUPERCROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Kyle Peters [250 Class, 6th Place] Alex Martin [250 Class, 9th Place] Chad Reed [450 Class, 11th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 14th Place] The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Refines Racing Organization Structure for 2019

As the 2019 road and off-road racing championship get underway, Yamaha Motor Europe has re-structured the Racing Management Organisation to optimize the efforts in racing and deliver a complete support from the bottom to the […]

Yamaha Named Title Sponsor of 2019 Atlanta Short Track

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its newest event sponsor – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. – naming the OEM the Entitlement Sponsor of the 2019 Yamaha Atlanta Short Track […]

Álvaro Bautista Ducati Racing dominates the Thai WSBK at Buriram with 2 wins

The second round of the Superbike World Championship, which took place this weekend at the Buriram circuit in Thailand, saw total domination by Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Álvaro Bautista, who won both races today: The […]

Cluzel Scorches to WorldSSP Race Win in Thailand

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, took an impressive win in today’s thrilling 17-lap Supersport encounter at the Chang International Circuit, after an intense battle with the Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP riders, […]

Triple Podium for Lowes as Yamaha Close the Gap

Two scintillating performances from Alex Lowes today saw the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider add two more podium finishes to the one he achieved in Race 1 yesterday, making it three from three for the 28-year-old […]

Cooper Recoups Losses on Start to Take Podium Finish, Teammate Oldenburg Right Behind in Fourth

Justin Cooper captured a hard-fought third-place finish to get on the podium for the fourth time this season at the sixth round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship with his teammate Mitchell […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team gains further experience with the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in Thailand

Buriram. On race Sunday at the ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continued to collect valuable data with the brand new BMW S 1000 RR. For the two riders, Tom […]

Barcia Gets Top-Five Result at Indy in Supercross Return

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia returned from a two-race hiatus to carry the flag for the bLU cRU at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana tonight. In front of a packed house of […]

ZACH OSBORNE CLAIMS SEVENTH AT INDIANAPOLIS SX

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday for Round 11 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Zach Osborne highlighted the team’s efforts with seventh […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Thailand: Both BMW S 1000 RRs in the points in the first Buriram race

Buriram. The ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand is the second track which sees the brand new BMW S 1000 RR in action in its FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) debut season. In Saturday’s race, […]

4th win of the season for Álvaro Bautista Aruba.it Racing Ducati after a terrific scrap with Rea

Álvaro Bautista continued his winning streak on the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team’s Panigale V4 R when he took the victory in the first race of the weekend at the Buriram circuit in Thailand. The […]

BRIAR BAUMAN WINS 2019 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA TT

Minneapolis (March 15, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, kicked off the start of the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) season with a first-place finish at the Daytona TT. Making his Indian […]

Ferris Stands In For Febvre For Three MXGP Rounds

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome Australian MXGP star Dean Ferris into the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team as a temporary replacement for the injured Romain Febvre. After an exciting start to the […]

NEW BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM CONCLUDES SPANISH TEST

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. The Buildbase Suzuki team’s preparations for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship began in earnest this week, with Bradley Ray, Richard Cooper, and new recruit Luke Stapleford enjoying […]

Lowes Storms to Race 1 Podium in Thailand

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, charged his way to third place and his first podium finish of the 2019 season in a closely fought WorldSBK encounter, run over 20-laps at the Chang International Circuit […]

Álvaro Bautista goes quickest at the Buriram circuit in Thailand

Álvaro Bautista, winner on his debut three weeks ago at Phillip Island, continues to astound at the Buriram circuit in Thailand, where he set the best time in both of Friday’s free practice sessions. The […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Art and the Passion of Riding

Art and riding have something in common. Both have passion and that passion feeds the heart. It is more than just metal, rubber and plastic bolted together, it is a creative synergy of an intangible […]

Yamaha Riders Ready for Another Supersport Showdown in Thailand

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, heads into Round 2 of the FIM Supersport World Championship in Thailand determined to add a race win to his second place in the opening round in Australia. […]

Barcia Back In Action At Indianapolis, Teammate Plessinger Undergoes Surgery

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia will be back in action this weekend March 16th at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, round 11 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Barcia has successfully […]

Bauman, Janisch Dominate DAYTONA TT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2019) – Briar Bauman (No. 14 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) kicked off his 2019 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines championship campaign in front of AFT’s largest crowd at […]

Top Three for Cortese as Yamaha Start Strongly in Thailand