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Solid Third Overall for Janis Reisulis at EMX250 Round 11 in Sweden

August 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has finished third overall at the 11th round of the 2025 EMX250 Championship in Sweden. Placing second in both races underlined the series leader’s speed and […]

Strong Weekend in Sweden Rewards Thibault Benistant Fifth Overall

August 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has enjoyed a positive weekend of racing at the Swedish Grand Prix to secure fifth overall. Rick Elzinga claimed 10th following two consistent race results, with Karlis […]

Andrzejewski wins YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in Sweden

August 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Tymon Andrzejewski of Poland fought back from a first lap crash to take victory in the 2025 Yamaha YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in front of a packed crowd at the MXGP of […]

GARCIA CHARGES TO SUNDAY WIN IN SWEDEN TO EXTEND ENDUROGP CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered an impressive performance at round three of the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, securing a hard-fought runner-up EnduroGP result on Saturday before racing to victory on Sunday. The […]

Sweden to Host the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Infront Moto Racing are excited to announce that the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale will take place in Uddevalla, Sweden, running alongside the 16th round of the FIM […]

Hardpacked and rugged edgy race surface at MXGP Uddevalla Sweden

August 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi Impresses at MXGP Round 16 With Seventh Overall Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Andrea Bonacorsi has placed seventh overall at the MXGP of The Netherlands in Arnhem. Despite a costly fall in Race One, […]

Tenth MXGP podium in-a-row for Jeffrey Herlings with 3rd place in Sweden MXGP

August 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing started another back-to-back Grand Prix stint with two more trophies at Uddevalla and the annual trip to Sweden. The fifteenth MXGP fixture of the year took place in sunny, warm […]

Ivano Van Erp Wins EMX250 Round Eight in Sweden!

August 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Ivano van Erp has won the eighth round of the 2024 EMX250 series after charging to two runner-up finishes at the historic Uddevalla circuit in Sweden. Van Erp’s teammate, Gavin […]

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Launched!

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Arrive!

June 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bold new 2025 Triumph Motorcycles have arrive at Total Motorcycle! A baker’s dozen new Roadsters, Modern Classics and Adventure bikes with bright and exciting new colors such as Roulette Green, Kingfisher Blue and Cosmic Yellow. […]

Honda Announces Winners of 2023 Yūshū Recognition Scheme

March 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yūshū allows Honda to celebrate its top performing European retailers in Customer Experience Expanded for 2023 to include Automobile Sales across Europe as well as Motorcycle Sales in the UK, with a total of 57 Winners […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

August 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

Winning a GP always feels good says Yamaha at MXGP Sweden

August 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer Sprays Victory Champagne in Sweden Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer powered to a scintillating Grand Prix victory at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. At the […]

Phenomenal career-best performance at FIM MX2 World Championship Uddevalla Sweden

August 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Celebrates Career-Best Finish in Sweden Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga put in a phenomenal performance at the 15th round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. The young Dutchman tied […]

Sensational double-race win and sprayed victory champagne at MXGP Sweden

August 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Reisulis & Bonacorsi Extend European Championship Leads in Sweden MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis and Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi both edged closer to their respective European Championship titles in Uddevalla, Sweden. […]

MXGP hard-packed and stony Uddevalla circuit boasts rich history

August 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer & Coldenhoff Aim for Podium Success in Sweden After a brief yet well-deserved break, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the 15th round of the FIM Motocross […]

$9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Competing Manufacturers Provide More Than $9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship OEM Contributions Strengthen Historic Purse Structure for Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship Season MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 9, 2023) – MX […]

MXGP JUNIORS READY TO RACE FOR 2023 EMX MOTOCROSS

February 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The newly formed ‘VRT KTM Factory Juniors’ have unveiled their livery for the 2023 racing season as the team embarks on its objective to help develop the next line of KTM MXGP stars. The France-based […]

2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title decided this weekend at Magny-Cours

September 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Set for 2022 Title Showdown at Magny-Cours The 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title will be decided this weekend at Magny-Cours, in support of the FIM Superbike […]

Riders Fired Up for MXGP’s Return to Finland

August 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Factory and Official motocross teams have travelled approximately 900 kilometers east of Uddevalla, Sweden, for the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkaa, Finland, this weekend. The MXGP of Finland also […]

Speedy Dutchman claims 1-3 finish at Sweden EMX250 Championship

August 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Van Erp Secures Second EMX125 Victory in Sweden as Elzinga Tightens Grip on EMX250 Championship MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano van Erp was back on top at round eight of the EMX125 Championship in Uddevalla, […]

Crucial Grand Prix win at FIM Motocross World Championship Uddevalla Sweden

August 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts held off his main title rival to claim a crucial Grand Prix win at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. As a […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated fifth double podium of 2022

August 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated its fifth double podium of 2022 at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. Jeremy Seewer sprayed victory champagne for the third […]

Final four rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship Sweden

August 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the final four rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship as the series gets set to make a welcomed return to Scandinavia […]

EMX250 Championship in Lommel Belgium

July 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s duo of front runners, Rick Elzinga and Andrea Bonacorsi, tied on 40-points for second overall at the seventh round of the EMX250 Championship in Lommel, Belgium. As a result, Elzinga […]

MV AGUSTA TEST-RIDE TOUR 2022

May 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In May, dealers around Europe are opening their doors to the brand’s enthusiasts wanting a hands-on experience of the latest MV Agusta models. Varese, May 10 2022 – MV Agusta is offering its fans an […]

Three Prototypes enter world’s most prestigious Dakar Rally event

January 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With the start of the 2022 Dakar Rally now just hours away, Yamaha Motor Europe are pleased to confirm the entry of three YXZ1000R Prototypes into the world’s most prestigious rally event, prepared and run […]

Airbags for powered two-wheelers and scooters

November 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

(Stockholm – Sweden, Pontedera – Italy, 04 November 2021) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and the Piaggio Group, one of the leading manufacturers of scooters and motorcycles, […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Long title for Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021 this week but it is two great inspiring motorcycle events happening at the same time you may not know about! The 2021 […]

Most Countries Visited in 24 hours on a Motorcycle World Record Attempt

June 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice of June 21st, MV Agusta, together with journalist Valerio Boni, will attempt to beat the record of the most countries visited in 24 hours on […]

2021 European Cup Set to Kick-Off

April 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of the YXZ1000R European Cup will kick off at the Andalucía Rally in the Cadiz region of Spain. The Rally, which will take place […]

Situation Forces Cancellation of 2020 Yamaha YXZ1000R SuperFinale

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Due to the ongoing crisis situation, Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s YXZ1000R SuperFinale event, which was scheduled to take place during the Baja Portalegre in Portugal in October. […]

MotoGP Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir at British GP Silverstone

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir will be on the start line at the British GP at Silverstone this weekend for the Michelin® Virtual British Grand Prix. This fifth […]

Virtual MotoGP – Live British GP Silverstone Circuit Follows Moto2 & Moto3

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This weekend, 31st May 2020, starting at 3 PM (Italian Time), MotoGP riders, but also some protagonists of Moto2 and Moto3, will return to compete with the MotoGP 20 videogame during the Virtual British GP, […]

Sim Racing: 4th MotoGP Virtual Race Live on Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube and Twitch

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro set to take part in the fourth MotoGP Virtual Race scheduled for this Sunday, 17th May 2020, at 3:00 PM (Italian time) After the extraordinary success of the first Virtual Grand Prix, this […]

MJC YAMAHA OFFICIAL EMX125 SIGNS 3 EXCITING YOUNGSTERS FOR 2020 EMX125 SEASON

December 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team will field an all new, young and exciting three-rider line-up for the 2020 EMX125 Championship. The team has recruited Kay Karssemakers and […]

Looking back at the 1959-1966 Iconic MX Season

October 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

bLU cRU Masterclass rider line-up announced

October 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an enthralling weekend of racing in the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Assen, the line-up of young Yamaha riders picked to take part in […]

Febvre Sustains Broken Femur at Swedish Grand Prix

August 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a heavy fall in the final race at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has suffered a broken left femur. After […]

Seewer Remains Consistent at Challenging Swedish Grand Prix

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A challenging 16th round of the MXGP World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden, saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer make the most of a ‘tough day’ to finish fourth in the Grand Prix classification, […]

Seewer Celebrates From the Second Step of the Podium as Paulin Ties for Third

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship from the second step of the podium in Imola, Italy, which was a season best result for the […]

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 […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]

BILLY BOLT MOVES TO THE TOP OF WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S BILLY BOLT FINISHES THIRD AT HAWKSTONE PARK CROSS-COUNTRY IN GREAT BRITAIN Continuing his recent run of good form, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt once again showed his class […]

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 […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing All-Set For Thrilling Wess Season

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following months of preparation, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will kick off their participation in the multi-discipline World Enduro Super Series on May 11 in Portugal. Featuring an exciting mix of highly experienced and up […]

American Flat Track and Öhlins USA Renew Partnership for 2018

March 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 28, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to announce that Öhlins USA will continue its partnership with the series for a third consecutive season in 2018. The global motorsport […]

BMW Group announces construction of new proving ground in the Czech Republic

December 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Prague. Representatives of the BMW Group, the Czech government and the Karlovary Vary region announced construction of a new proving ground today in Prague. The roughly 500-hectare property will be developed in Sokolov in the […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles To Participate In World Enduro Super Series 2018

December 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TO COMPETE IN NEWLY ESTABLISHED, MULTI-DISCIPLINE ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that they will officially participate in the 2018 World Enduro Super Series, which begins in May […]