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Inspiration Friday: 20000km Madrid to Mongolia 790 Adventure

August 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing quite like the smell of a new motorcycle, the sound when you first start it up and ride out. What is even better is sleeping under the stars in a foreign land […]

NIKEN teams up with Spain’s prestigious La Vuelta

August 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Sport runs deep in Yamaha’s DNA and the company’s passion for competition perfectly complements the philosophy of the Grand Tour cycle race promoters ASO and RCS. As part of a 3-year partnership agreed between ASO […]

Delgado wins Stock title in YXZ1000R Cup Spain at Baja Aragón

August 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup Spain returned to action last weekend for Round 4 at Baja Aragón on 27-28 July. The side-by-sides delivered another round of thrilling off-road racing that saw Pedro Delgado crowned champion in the Stock category […]

MEET TEAM USA. Interviews with the GS Trophy 2020 Riders

June 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an incredible qualifier in California, two women and three men are moving on to compete for the International GS Trophy. Later this year the USA women’s finalists will be competing in Spain for a spot […]

Inspiration Friday: 12 Inspiring Inline-4 Bikes seen at WHEELS AND WAVES 2019

Inspiration Friday: 12 Inspiring Inline-4 Bikes seen at WHEELS & WAVES 2019

June 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Presents 12 inspirational custom inline-4 bikes to get your motor running! Honda Motor Europe this week returns to the Wheels & Waves 2019 festival to celebrate 50 years of Honda’s inline-four heritage, since […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA ALL SET FOR WESS ROUND FOUR

June 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

JARVIS, BOLT AND GOMEZ HEAD TO SPAIN TO CONTEST HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO Led by Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble winner Graham Jarvis, the three-man Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team head to Aguilar de Campoo in the […]

Dovizioso seizes second row Grand Prix of Catalunya for Ducati

June 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Montmeló (Spain) for the qualifying session of the Grand Prix of Catalunya, the seventh round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. In sunny weather conditions – […]

Weekend Motorcycle Racing Action: June 15-16: MotoGP – AMA – WorldSBK – BSB

June 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 12. The third weekend of June will see Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir in action at the Catalunya MotoGP in Spain for round 7 of […]

Ducati team SBK World Championship – Spain Jerez de la Frontera

June 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the last rounds at Assen and Imola, where only two of the three Superbike races on the schedule were held because of the appalling weather conditions, World SBK is back in action this weekend […]

Superb win by Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci at the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix

June 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team enjoyed a Sunday to remember at the Mugello Circuit with Danilo Petrucci claiming the win at the Italian Grand Prix – his maiden victory in MotoGP – in a sprint […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA STAR JARVIS WINS ERZBERGRODEO 2019

June 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Securing a record-equalling fifth victory at the world’s toughest one-day hard enduro, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has secured what is arguably the biggest win of his career by topping the 25th running […]

Project Triumph TE-1 Embarks on 2-Year Electric Motorcycle Strategy

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO wants electric motorcycles. Project Triumph TE-1, a 2-year project focused on developing electric motorcycle capabilities and providing input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle strategy. Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Grand Prix Engineering, Integral […]

Team Suzuki Weekend Action May 18-19

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. The third weekend of May sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in action for the fifth round of the 2019 MotoGP™ Championship at Le Mans in France, with Alex Rins […]

10 things to know about the French GP at Le Mans from Ducati

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After finishing with both its riders in the top five at Jerez (Spain), the Ducati Team is ready to resume action at Le Mans (France) for the fifth round of the year, scheduled for May […]

SHINICHI SAHARA TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR BLOG

May 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 10. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Project Leader Shinichi Sahara talks about the team performances so far this year in MotoGP™, that sees Alex Rins just one point off the series […]

Busy Weekend for Suzuki with 4 Suzuki Race Teams in Action

May 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. The first weekend of May sees four Suzuki race teams in action in Spain, America and the UK for MotoGP™, AMA MotoAmerica Superbikes and AMA/ FIM World Supercross […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain from Ducati

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After reconquering the top spot in the Riders (with Andrea Dovizioso) and Constructors rankings in the GP of the Americas, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume action at Jerez de la Frontera […]

Renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Opens its Doors for 7th Edition

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and the VR46 Riders Academy are all set to return with a renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp in May. The seventh edition rider line-up includes both fresh faces and the programme’s […]

MotoGP is back to Europe: the Mission Winnow Ducati team on track at Jerez

May 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After leaving Austin (United States) with the lead in the Riders, Constructors and Team rankings, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to begin the long, intense European phase of the calendar, with eleven races […]

Aruba.it Ducati becoming partner of the factory team in 2019 MotoGP

April 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The company’s investments continue in the world of bike racing, representing Italian excellence in innovation and technical research on a global level Aruba S.p.A. (www.aruba.it), global leader in data centre, cloud, web hosting, e-mail, PEC […]

2019 Honda Garage Dreams Contest Europe Final

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There is a custom building motorcycle contest in Europe few North Americans know about called Honda Garage Dreams. Take a new Honda CB1000R, a budget of €3,000 and each artist competes to create the ultimate […]

HAKUBA MOTOR IS PROCLAIMED WINNER OF THE 1ST EDITION OF THE HONDA GARAGE DREAMS CONTEST!

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The three finalists of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest , the first motorcycle personalization contest in the history of the brand, in which dealers from Spain and Portugal participated, gathered at the Live the Motorcycle Show in […]

COLTON HAAKER CROWNED SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPION

April 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR CLINCHES 2019 FIM SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT BILBAO FINALE Securing his third world crown, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has won the 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship […]

Yamaha NIKEN motorcycle is the Official Support unit of 3 famous bicycle races

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Confirms Three-Year Technical Partnership for the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta Yamaha is pleased to confirm a strategic new 3-year partnership with A.S.O. and RCS Sports, organisers of Europe’s three major […]

NEW BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM CONCLUDES SPANISH TEST

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

HAAKER MAINTAINS SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

February 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR PLACES THIRD AT PENULTIMATE ROUND TO RETAIN POINTS LEAD Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has maintained his position at the top of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship […]

2019 MOTO GUZZI V85 TT: 8,000 TEST RIDES AND COUNTING

February 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Production began yesterday, available from dealers by the end of February Milan, 07 February 2019 – Excitement is mounting about the Moto Guzzi V85 TT: more than 8,000 devotees from all over Europe have already […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. In its preparation for the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed a double test. On Wednesday and Thursday, the team took it […]

COLTON HAAKER WINS SUPERENDURO ROUND THREE

January 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has delivered a winning performance at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Madrid, Spain to move to the top of the series standings. Adding to […]

Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Almeria. The countdown to the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) has started: the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has completed a successful first test with the new BMW S 1000 RR in […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the names of the six riders selected to contest the 2019 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, which will be fought out over the 9 rounds of the FIM […]

Promising Start for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team in Valencia

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Malaysian outfit complete first test as a MotoGP team with excellent feeling, as Franco Morbidelli laps 6th fastest and Fabio Quartararo 17th after first two days of 2019 preseason. After an exciting first day yesterday, […]

GRT Yamaha Step Up to WorldSBK with Melandri and Cortese in 2019

November 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Marco Melandri and Sandro Cortese that will see the two riders campaign race proven, factory supported Yamaha YZF-R1 machines for the […]

KIWI SUZUKI RIDER HURLEY WINS WORLD VETERANS MX

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Daryl Hurley – 1-1- 1st overall Multi-talented New Zealand motocrosser Darryl Hurley took his Suzuki RM-Z450 to victory in the over-40 Pro class at the 2018 edition of […]

Successful title defence: BMW racer Carmelo Morales crowned champion again in Spain.

October 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Celebrations for the Graphenano EasyRaceSBK Team: Carmelo Morales (ESP) has successfully defended his titlein the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV). Morales was crowned championfor the second time in a row on his […]

Another top-three lock-out for BMW riders in the IDM – more wins and podiums in Great Britain, Spain and the US

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW racers have completed another successful weekend.They celebrated a top-three lock-out in the International German Championship (IDM) and a total of five podium finishes. It wasdecision time in the British Superbike Championship (BSB): PeterHickman […]

Yamaha Tracer 700 Official Motorcycle of La Vuelta

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has been appointed as one of the new official suppliers of La Vuelta, Spain’s largest cycling event Since its first edition in 1935, La Vuelta has become the top race in Spain’s national cycling […]

Victories for BMW racers Carmelo Morales and Federico D’Annunzio in Spain and Italy

June 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the third race of the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV) at Navarra (ESP), defending champion Carmelo Morales (ESP) celebrated his second win of the season. The BMW racers also enjoyed success at Imola, Italy, […]

Ride the Revolution at the NIKEN Demo Tour

June 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s finally time to get the word out about the next leap forward in motorcycle technology The time has come for NIKEN to get out into the world and start making headlines. Featuring Yamaha’s unique […]

Joan Mir to Debut in MotoGP with Team Suzuki eCSTAR for 2019 and 2020

June 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. Suzuki Motor Corporation is happy to announce Joan Mir as a factory rider in MotoGP with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, partnering Alex […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Motivated for Mugello Match

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The stakes are getting higher for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP at round six of the MotoGP World Championship. The team aim to bring their A-game to Italy for their first home Grand Prix of the season, […]

Johansson Yamaha & Albin Elowson Part Company By Mutual Consent

May 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team have, with immediate effect, officially ended their working relationship with Albin Elowson – the team’s representative in the Enduro Junior class of the EnduroGP World Championship. Following a […]

Movistar Yamaha Score 5th and 7th at Drama-Packed Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales’ persistence earned them valuable points for the championship today. They pushed to the fullest at a hot and slippery Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing fifth […]

Strong Start For Suzuki In Sunny Spain – Updated

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 4. Andrea Iannone: 4th – 1:38.709 (+ 0.095) Alex Rins: 13th – 1:39.575 (+ 0.961) • Iannone fast with a very good feeling with the GSX-RR. • Alex Rins […]

Suzuki Motorcycle Racing Weekend Action – May 5th and 6th

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 5. The opening race weekend in May sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in MotoGP action at Jerez in Spain for round 4, Yoshimura Suzuki at Virginia International Raceway in […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo is Keen to Kick Off European Season in Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following three exciting rounds for Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin in Qatar, Argentina and Texas, the Grand Prix circuit is heading back to Europe this week for the Spanish GP in Jerez de la Frontera, […]

The Long European Leg Of The Championship Starts In Jerez

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 2. With two podiums, one for each rider, already on the scoreboard in the first three races of the season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR are ready to start the long […]

Jamie McCanney Secures Double Enduro 1 Class Victory In Spain

April 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a dominant performance under changing conditions in Spain, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Jamie McCanney wrapped up round two of the 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship with two Enduro 1 class victories. […]

Yamaha Riders Gear Up For Enduro World Championship GP of Spain

April 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following their positive outings at the season opening GP of Finland in March, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team riders Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney are all set for this weekend’s round two of the 2018 […]

Yamaha Launches Official Riding Schools

April 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s rich history of Grand Prix competition spans six decades, and continues today with our awe-inspiring YZR-M1 Factory MotoGP bikes which gives Yamaha the ability, knowledge and determination to create exceptional machines like the YZF-R1M, […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Cruise to Second and Fourth Place at COTA

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Blistering sunshine at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with blue sky as far as the eye could see, was an omen for a faultless race by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi. […]

One-two win for BMW riders at start of the European Superstock Championship.

April 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW riders pick up further wins and podiums in the various international and national championships. The weekend saw the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship (STK1000) get underway with a one-two victory for the […]

MAX ANSTIE TO MISS MXGP OF PORTUGAL

April 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles regrettably announce that Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie will not compete in this weekend’s MXGP of Portugal as he recovers from the concussion sustained following a crash during warm-up for round […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders Ready to Kick Off Season in Aragon

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The five young Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders are ready to get the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship underway in Aragon, Spain this weekend. Spearheading the attack on the title will be Indonesian […]

Mahias Ready to Return to Happy Hunting Ground in Aragon

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After securing a sensational double podium in Thailand, the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are excited to get back into action at Round 3 of the 2018 Supersport World Championship in Aragon, Spain this weekend. […]

Pata Yamaha Looking to Carry Momentum to Aragon

April 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from their double podium during Race 2 at the last round in Thailand, the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are looking to carry their form into Round 3 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike […]

Febvre Tied For Third in Spain

March 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In front of an extremely energetic Spanish crowd at the Red Sand MX track, located in the region of Valencia, Spain, round three of the MXGP World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain […]

Yamaha Riders Set for a Sunny Spanish Grand Prix

March 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team‘s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP‘s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson, are ready to tackle new horizons with the third round of the 2018 […]

Yamaha Riders Set For 2018 Enduro World Championship Opener In Finland

March 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team are all-set to begin another exciting season of FIM Enduro World Championship competition in Finland. Following a productive week of testing in real winter conditions, team riders Loïc Larrieu and […]

Lee Johnston positive after debut test with Honda Racing

March 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 campaign started in earnest this week for the Honda Racing roads team as they embarked on their first pre-season test at Monteblanco in Spain, with its new rider line-up of Ian Hutchinson and […]

SUPERENDURO PODIUM FOR BILLY BOLT IN SPAIN

February 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing to impress during his debut season of superenduro racing, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt claimed his second podium result of the series with third overall in Malaga, Spain. It was a strong […]

ALFREDO GOMEZ SECURES THIRD AT BASSELLA RACE 1 XTREME 2018

February 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Starting his outdoors racing season on a high, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez has claimed third overall at the two-hour cross-country style final event of the 2018 Bassella Race 1 in Spain. Demonstrating […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team complete successful pre-season test at Jerez

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team successfully completed their first pre-season test of 2018 at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain. The team’s riders for the upcoming WorldSBK season, Leon Camier and Jake Gagne both impressed […]

Vinales Extends Contract with Yamaha for 2019 – 2020

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announce the re-signing of Maverick Viñales with the Yamaha Factory Racing Team for two further years. The news was made official today, during the 2018 […]

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team Presents its 2018 Colours in Madrid

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Italy-based Yamaha Factory Racing team travelled to Madrid not only to present a new livery, but also to celebrate its strong partnership with telecommunications giant Telefónica Spain. The two companies signed a five-year partnership […]

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited FY17 Results Statement

December 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited has today announced its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2017. The Group manufactures and sells motorcycles, related parts, accessories and clothing merchandise in more than 57 countries across […]

American Flat Trackers Reign Supreme In Superprestigio Practice

December 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BARCELONA, Spain (Dec. 15, 2017) – As riders took to the track at the Palau Sant Jordi for their first practice of the fifth edition of Superprestigio, American Flat Track riders defended their turf with […]

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez MotoGP Test – Iannone Video

December 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 2. Team Suzuki Racing today publishes the second of a three-part video series from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ test at Jerez, Spain. The spotlight of Part 2 features […]

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez Motogp Test – Sylvain Guintoli Video

December 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Racing today publishes the first of a three-part video series from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ test at Jerez, Spain. Part 1 from the test in late-November features 2017 Bennetts Suzuki BSB rider […]

Movistar Yamaha Search for Solution on Second Day in Spain

November 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

An incident-packed last Q2 session of the season, held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit this afternoon, saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi secure seventh place on the grid for the Gran Premio de la Comunitat […]

Solid performance by Jake Gagne in race two to wrap up the season

November 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team wraps up the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship with a solid performance by Jake Gagne, who was twelfth again at the end of the 17-lap, final encounter of […]

Graham Jarvis Wins Hixpania Hard Enduro 2017

November 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Graham Jarvis has claimed victory at the 2017 Hixpania Hard Enduro in northern Spain. Putting in one of his season’s best rides, Graham’s teammate Billy Bolt finished fourth overall. […]

Marquez Fourth As Honda Takes 2017 MotoGP Constructors Crown

November 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) took a safe fourth-place finish in today’s rain-soaked Malaysian Grand Prix. The result gives him a 21-point World Championship lead over title rival and Sepang winner Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) […]

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

October 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

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

October 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

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 […]