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What was the strategy for the Phillip Island race? It’s been a very difficult weekend, due to the unstable weather that made things very complicated. On the grid, Marc and Dani decided to start the […]

Joe Wasson Returns To The Hare And Hound Series

The eighth round of the AMA National Hare and Hound series took place in Lucerne Valley, California. This was Joe Wasson’s first Hare and Hound series race coming back from a serious wrist injury. […]

Jordan Ashburn Takes 2nd Place In Round 8 of The Sprint Enduro

Round 8 of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro series took place in Young Harris, GA. Riding conditions were great, and racers battled to secure positions knowing the series is coming to an end. Jordan […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has Challenging Race One at Jerez

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

Podium Slips Away from Nakagami on Penultimate Lap

IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami staged a thrilling race, running 2nd in today’s Australian Grand Prix. A seemingly guaranteed podium was not to be, as he fell on the penultimate lap and retired. […]

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) scored one of the most important victories of his stellar career at Phillip Island this afternoon. The reigning MotoGP World Champion used all his skill and bravery to escape […]

Honda Neo Sports Café Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

TOKYO, Japan, October 25, 2017 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced/exhibited the following information and products at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Summary of speech by Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director Honda […]

Wild card starter Markus Reiterberger dominates the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at Jerez on his BMW S1000RR

The circuit of Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain saw plenty of race action at the weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its penultimate round at the Andalucian track. At the […]

Marino Cruelly Denied Chance to Fight for STK1000 Title at Jerez

Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team’s Florian Marino suffered from the worst luck imaginable as he attempted to win the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at the final round of the season in Jerez. Trailing […]

Suzuki Motor Corporation – MXGP and all Japan MX Statement

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23. Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend the FIM World MXGP Championship and All Japan Motocross activities from 2018. Suzuki Motor Corporation, having reviewed its Motorcycle operations to […]

Caricasulo Enjoys Perfect Weekend in Jerez as Mahias Extends Championship Lead

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team had an incredible Sunday at a hot and sunny Jerez for the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo had the ‘perfect’ weekend, starting from […]

Danny Mccanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WRAPS UP ENDUROGP SEASON WITH A WIN AND A RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ZSCHOPAU Ensuring a highly positive end to his 2017 Enduro 2 World Championship campaign, Rockstar Energy […]

Lowes Just Misses Out on Race 2 Podium in Jerez

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rounded off a superb weekend in Jerez by completing another double top-six finish in a dramatic restarted Race 2, on a gloriously sunny Sunday at the penultimate round of […]

Jamie McCanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

Rounding out the 2017 Enduro World Championship season in the best possible way, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team’s Jamie McCanney has secured Enduro 2 class victory on the second and last day of racing at […]

Spanish Round draws to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the penultimate event of the 2017 World Superbike season, with Takumi Takahashi and Davide Giugliano 15th and 17th, respectively, at the end of the shortened second […]

Van der Mark to ride for Monster Yamaha Tech3 at Sepang

World Superbike front-runner Michael van der Mark will jump on the Monster Yamaha Tech3 YZR-M1 to replace the recovering Jonas Folger at the Malaysian GP. The young Dutch rider rose through the ranks of the […]

Phenomenal Zarco Finishes Spectacular Australian GP in 4th – Parkes Perseveres to Complete Home GP

Johann Zarco narrowly missed out on a podium finish after battling at the front of the field for the entire Australian Grand Prix. The French star kicked off the race from 3rdand after slipping back, […]

Movistar Yamaha Persistence Pays Off with Double Podium on Phillip Island

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were front-runners in a fierce Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Phillip Island circuit. With seven riders fighting aggressively for a place on the podium, the […]

6th And 8th Place For Iannone And Rins at Phillip Island

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Andrea IANNONE: P6 – +3.871 Alex RINS: P8 – +12.208 A solid race at the Phillip Island circuit allowed Team SUZUKI ECSTAR to achieve a favourable result, with […]

Caricasulo on Pole as Mahias Secures Second Row Start in WorldSSP at Jerez

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team continued to dominate proceedings in Jerez on Saturday at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo secured his first pole position of the season […]

Pata Yamaha Battle Hard for the Podium in Jerez Race 1

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team highlighted their recent progress, following on from their double rostrum in Magny-Cours, as both riders were once again in the podium mix during a restarted Race 1 on Saturday […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has challenging race one at Jerez

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

Zarco Stars to Qualify on Front Row at Phillip Island. Parkes Ready for Home GP Challenge

Johann Zarco produced a dazzling performance to qualify in 3rd for the round 16 fight tomorrow. The rapid rookie began the day with a highly confident display in mixed conditions to complete FP3 in 2nd, […]

Movistar Yamaha Pile on Pressure in Phillip Island Qualifying

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team faced an eventful second day at the Phillip Island circuit, with changing conditions throughout and Valentino Rossi having to take part in Q1, but they confronted the challenge head-on. Maverick […]

Second Row For Andrea Iannone In Australia’S Qualifying

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21. Andrea IANNONE: P4 – 1’28.937 +0.551 Alex RINS: P13 – 1’29.824 (Q1) A stirring qualifying session ended with Andrea Iannone classified in 4th place for tomorrow’s grid at […]

BMW Motorcycles Of Daytona Showcases The New K 1600 B Bagger And Offers Demo Rides At Biketoberfest

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 20, 2017…A static model of the new BMW K 1600 B Bagger made its debut in March at Daytona Bike and now the same retailer is bringing a live production […]

Giugliano and Takahashi with some work to do after opening day at Jerez

Day one of the Spanish WorldSBK Round of 2017 has drawn to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team, with Davide Giugliano and Takumi Takahashi 17th and 20th, respectively, in the combined […]

Pata Yamaha Show Potential on Friday in Jerez

October 23, 2017 Eric Leaverton

After securing a sensational double podium last time out in Magny-Cours the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team once again demonstrated their competitiveness as they enjoyed a great start to the penultimate round of the 2017 […]

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“Asphalt & Dirt – Life on Two Wheels” by Aaron Heinrich

Asphalt & Dirt Book Review by Eric Leaverton. One of the things you learn early on when you get involved with motorcycles as a hobby is that there are as many ways to enjoy motorcycles as […]

Yamaha Riders All-Set For EnduroGP Season Finale In Germany

Entering the eighth and final round of the 2017 EnduroGP World Championship this weekend in Zschopau, the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team duo of Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney will look to complete their season […]

Kiara Fontanesi Lines Up Against the Men in Japan

After a challenging yet highly rewarding season of WMX racing where she claimed her fifth FIM Women’s Motocross World Title and etched her name into the history books as the most successful female motocross rider […]

Solid Improvements On Day 1 At Phillip Island

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 20. Andrea IANNONE: P7 – 1’29.604 (+0.379) Alex RINS: P15 – 1’30.085 (+0.860) Sunny yet bracingly cold weather welcomed Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on their first day of […]

Rapid Zarco Begins Phillip Island Challenge – Solid Opening Performance by Parkes

Johann Zarco commenced the Australian Grand Prix with instant speed after powering to 8th at the close of the first day. He kicked off the weekend by rocketing to 2nd in Free Practice 1 and […]

Movistar Yamaha Commence Australian Campaign

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit today during the first free practice sessions of this weekend’s Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The teammates worked […]

Japan Track Report: What was the strategy for the Motegi race?

Marc showed a really good pace during all the weekend, so the strategy was to push from the beginning of the race to stay in the leading group to fight for the win! He did […]

Nakagami 6th in Motegi Rain, Pawi 23rd

Rd.15 MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Weather: Wet Ambient: 14℃ / Track: 15℃ IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami finished 6th at the Japanese Grand Prix today. Malaysian Teammate Khairul […]

Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

The most thrilling battle for a MotoGP crown in more than a decade enters its final stages in Australia this weekend. Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the magical Phillip Island circuit is the 16th of […]

Long-selling Super Cub 50, Super Cub 110, Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro Revamped

Honda announced the all-new Super Cub 50 and Super Cub 110, popular with customers for business and personal use, and the Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro, equipped with large front baskets […]

Morgan Tanke Takes 2Nd Place In Round 4 Of Endurocross

MORGAN TANKE TAKES 2ND PLACE IN ROUND 4 OF ENDUROCROSS The fourth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Everett, Washington marking the halfway point for the series. Morgan Tanke rode exceptionally well on […]

Celebrate Biketoberfest’s 25th Anniversary October 19 – 22, 2017

Biketoberfest® 25th Chrome Anniversary, October 19-22, 2017 #25YearsBold The coast is clear, the beach is as beautiful as ever and the 25th anniversary of Biketoberfest® is on! Pass it on! Be in Daytona Beach October […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. With no time to rest, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is enjoying the good feeling after the advantageous race in Motegi while travelling onwards to Australia, for the second of […]

Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

Fresh from the gruelling Japanese Grand Prix, Johann Zarco confidently eyes up the second back-to-back race at the legendary Phillip Island circuit. The high-flying rookie had a strong weekend in Japan, where he clinched his […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had little time to rest after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates arrived in Victoria, Australia, just a few days later for the second race of […]

Pata Yamaha Ready for STK1000 Showdown in Jerez

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are ready for the season finale at Jerez this weekend, the final round of the 2017 STK1000 European Championship. Florian Marino heads to Spain second in the overall […]

Suzuki & Motul Celebrate 30th Anniversary At Motegi

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Suzuki and Motul celebrated 30 years of collaboration at their home MotoGP at Motegi in Japan over the weekend, where Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex […]

Giugliano and Takahashi ready for more WorldSBK action at Jerez

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has reached the south of Spain to take part in the penultimate event of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, which takes place this weekend at the ‘Circuito […]

Match Point to Mahias in WorldSSP at Jerez

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias arrives at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Jerez this weekend with a chance of being crowned champion. The 28-year-old French rider leads […]

Beta USA re-signs of Max Gerston for two more years

Next January will mark Beta’s 7th year anniversary with Gerston on the race team. Max will be competing in the AMA EnduroX series as well as other extreme events across […]

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Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results U.S. Market Share Up, Improved U.S. Dealer Inventory PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) third quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased to $0.40 from $0.64 in […]

Pata Yamaha Hunting for Podiums at Jerez

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team will be pushing hard to secure more podiums in Jerez this weekend at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship after recording their first ever double […]

Broc Parkes to join Tech3 for Australian Grand Prix

Experienced Australian rider Broc Parkes will fill in for the recovering Jonas Folger in front of his home crowd this weekend at Phillip Island. Folger returned to his native Germany before the Japanese Grand Prix […]

Bennetts Suzuki GSX-R1000 Wins Superstock At Brands

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 15. Richard Cooper – 1st – SST Sylvain Guintoli – DNF/ 12/ 11 – BSB Richard Cooper – 10/ DNF/ 10 – BSB Bennetts Suzuki signed-off the 2017 MCE […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker Finishes Third At Everett Endurocross

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker went to battle at the Everett EnduroCross, the fourth round of the 2017 EnduroCross Series, on Saturday in Everett, Wash. Haaker had his work cut out for him […]

Three podiums for Tyco BMW to wrap up the 2017 BSB season

The 2017 season of the fiercely contested British Superbike Championship (BSB) has ended with another successful weekend for the BMW riders. The final round was held at Brands Hatch (GBR) and saw three podium finishes […]

Krawiec Extends NHRA Championship Points Lead With Big Pro Stock Motorcycle Win In Dallas

Harley-Davidson Street Rod Carries Krawiec to His Sixth Win of the Season ENNIS, Texas (October 15, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stretched his Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead in the […]

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