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Silk Way Rally organisers were advised not to enter the country

Jul 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing have successfully completed stage three of the Silk Way Rally with Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides placing second and fourth respectively. With the event now shortened to just five stages, […]

High Demand Leads Motorcycle Sales up 74% YoY

Jul 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Motorrad. BMW Motorrad reported a strong second-quarter finish, with the month of June securing the title of Motorrad’s strongest month ever. The two-wheeled brand delivered 1,012 motorcycles to enthusiasts in Q2, an increase of 73.6 […]

From Russia to Mongolia 2021 Silk Way Rally Results Stage Two

Jul 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Silk Way Rally 2021 – Stage Two Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has put in another strong performance at the 2021 Silk Way Rally, racing to fourth place on the relatively short timed […]

Ross Branch Takes The Lead At Silk Way Rally

Jul 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has taken the overall lead at the 2021 Silk Way Rally following the conclusion of stage two. Securing his second consecutive runner-up finish, Ross now enjoys a near […]

Technically demanding Silk Way Rally Stage Two

Jul 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR ON THE PACE IN RUSSIA Skyler Howes has finished third fastest on the 581km stage two at the Silk Way Rally. Clocking in less than one minute behind the […]

Having never ridden Donington Park WorldSBK rider ended Friday fastest

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Gerloff Tops Opening Day on Donington Park Debut The FIM Superbike World Championship returned to Donington Park for the first time since 2019, and despite having never ridden at the legendary British venue, GRT […]

KTM DOUBLES-DOWN FOR THE YOUTH AT MICHELIN GRAND PRIX OF STYRIA

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The ‘DOUBLE-UP’ campaign is aimed at welcoming the youth back to the track after months of being confined to watching racing from the couch. Building on the hype of welcoming back spectators to the Red […]

Yamaha WorldSBK Shows Promise at Donington Park

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Top Three in Free Practice, as Locatelli Shows Promise at Donington Park Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was third quickest during Friday Free Practice, while teammate Andrea Locatelli showed promise […]

READY TO GO OUT AND RIDE? THE WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK STARTS

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A true celebration of motorcycle riding, THE WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK begins Monday, July 5th and will run until Sunday July 11th. The main goal is to complete 1,000 km or more of riding in seven […]

New Two-Year Contract with Yamaha in WorldSBK

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce a new two-year contract extension for FIM Superbike World Championship title contender and multiple race-winner Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. After a strong first season aboard the Yamaha R1 in […]

Siberian forests mark 2021 Silk Way Rally Stage One

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have successfully completed stage one of the 2021 Silk Way Rally in eighth and 10th place respectively. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders faced an opening timed special of […]

Rally Team Enjoys Positive Start To Silk Way Rally

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team consisting of Ross Branch, Adrien Van Beveren, and Andrew Short, have all successfully completed the opening stage of the 2021 Silk Way Rally. With Ross claiming second and Adrien […]

Distal phalanx fracture forces rider to withdrawl Donington Park WorldSBK

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Kohta Nozane has been forced to withdraw from the FIM Superbike World Championship round at Donington Park, due to a distal phalanx fracture on his middle finger (right hand) sustained at […]

STRONG START OF 2021 SILK WAY RALLY STAGE ONE

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Marking the second round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Silk Way Rally is the longest on the calendar, totaling over 5,400km. Easing the riders into the mixed terrain event gently, day […]

Scorching weekend of MotoAmerica Supersport race action

Jul 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 1. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 -1-1 Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 3-6 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 7-8 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 2 – DNF Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer […]