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MXGP victory for Herlings in Turkey as Red Bull KTM win both classes once more

September 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXGP entered the final three weeks and last three fixtures of the 2025 season with a trip to the flat, hardpacked Afyon circuit hosting the Grand Prix of Turkey. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey […]

MXGP & MX2 Set to Close 2025 Season with Triple-Header in Turkey China and Australia

September 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the final stretch of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship with a three-race swing across Asia and Australia. Round 18 takes […]

Interactive Friday: Giving Thanks for Engines and Fossil Fuels!

November 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Are you enjoying Thanksgiving and the Black Friday/Cyber Monday festive weekend? Are you overly stuffed with Turkey? Ham? Roast Beef? Maybe too much gravy or cranberry sauce? Had too much apple, pumpkin and pecan pie? […]

Billy Bolt excited to return to FIM Hard Enduro World Championship

September 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Five-time world champion Billy Bolt is all set to return to racing at Sea to Sky, held in Kemer, Turkey, for round six of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship on October 10-12. After […]

Lotte van Drunen Makes History as Youngest Ever WMX World Champion!

September 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The MXGP of Turkey was a special event for Yamaha, as its young powerhouse Lotte van Drunen clinched the 2024 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship crown, officially earning her title as the fastest girl on […]

Lotte van Drunen is the 2024 WMX World Champion!

September 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen has been crowned the 2024 WMX World Champion today at the seventh and final round of the series in Turkey. Arriving in Afyonkarahisar with a healthy […]

Runner-up at 2024 EMX250 Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

September 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Stunning Second for Ivano van Erp at Penultimate Round of EMX250 VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Ivano van Erp has finished as runner-up at the 10th round of the 2024 EMX250 Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. […]

Defending back-to-back victories at TransAnatolia rally in Turkey

August 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready to Defend TransAnatolia Title The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team is aiming to secure back-to-back victories at the TransAnatolia rally in Turkey after completing a 1-2 in the 2023 edition, with […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Adventure Roads

July 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda Adventure roads isn’t just about reaching the destination; it’s about the transformative journey that lies in-between. The 2025 edition of Honda Adventure Roads starts in Rome, Italy and finishes in historic Istanbul, Turkey. Experience […]

Inspiration Friday: Lest We Forget

November 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the Israel War on Palestine (Gaza & West Bank) reaching genocidal levels with over 4412 children killed, the War in Ukraine claiming over 400,000 lives and with more NATO war clouds on the horizon […]

Superb fighting spirit with tricky weather-affected fourth day at TransAnatolia Rally Turkey

September 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Podium for Ténéré World Raid Team on Challenging Day 4 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, showed superb fighting spirit on a tricky weather-affected fourth day […]

Superb third day at TransAnatolia rally Turkey with two more stage podiums

September 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Powers into Overall Lead on Day 3 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés enjoyed a superb third day at the TransAnatolia rally in Turkey, with two more stage podiums […]

Incredible Return to MX2 Motocross Podium in Turkey

September 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Makes Incredible Return to MX2 Podium in Turkey Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated his 10th podium finish of the 2023 season after a gritty performance at the 17th round of the […]

Stunning victory at penultimate European Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi has secured the 2023 EMX250 Championship title with a stunning victory at the ninth and penultimate round of the European Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. Bonacorsi’s outstanding EMX250 title […]

Full-strength lineup for Yamaha in TransAnatolia Rally

September 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Botturi & Tarres Reunited to Take on TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, has its full-strength lineup of Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi back together to tackle the […]

Inspiration Friday: Fascinating TransAnatolia Rally

September 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Have you ever wanted to do something so inspirational in motorcycling but never had the money resources to do it? For under $3000 now you can! Introducing Inspiration Friday: Fascinating TransAnatolia Rally, from September 2-9th […]

MXGP and MX2 teams gearing up for last FIM Motocross World Championship rounds

August 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the last three rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 17th round of 19 will take place in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, this […]

Final stage of 2023 Hellas Rally in Greece Results

May 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Secures Superb Class Victory at Hellas Rally The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés gave it absolutely everything on the final stage of the 2023 Hellas Rally in Greece to secure the overall […]

Caprock National Enduro in Turkey Texas Results

March 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA’S CRAIG DELONG TURNS IN SOLID FOURTH-PLACE FINISH AT TOUGH CAPROCK ENDURO DELONG’S TEAMMATE TREVOR BOLLINGER GRINDS OUT EIGHTH-PLACE FINISH Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong turned in a solid fourth-place finish […]

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 […]

Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures

February 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits! Welcome to our huge Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures week #231 of rider inspiration. Ever wanted to ride in Morocco? Greece? Turkey? Tunisia? France? Wales? How about a […]

Register Now for the 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship

February 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Register Now for the 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship The 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship is rapidly approaching, so take this opportunity to sign up for the third season of the Yamaha R3 […]

Historic season of MX2 racing championship runner-up after breathtaking fight

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended a historic season of MX2 racing as the championship runner-up after a breathtaking fight to second overall at the 18th and final round of the series in […]

Yamaha Clinches MXGP Manufacturer’s World Title in Turkey

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer uncorked his ninth bottle of podium champagne at the 18th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. The Swiss rider, who secured the […]

TURKISH DELIGHT MXGP GRAND PRIX

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM have won their fourteenth MX2 world championship since 2004 after Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle finished 1st overall in the eighteenth and final round of the 2022 MXGP series at Afyonkarashisar in […]

Clinches Maiden WMX World Title in Turkey

September 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nancy van de Ven has been crowned World Champion at the fifth and final round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. The 24-year-old Dutch wonder-woman arrived with a 25-point lead in […]

Grand Prix Victory in France to Maintain MX2 Championship Lead

August 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant showed phenomenal form at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Saint Jean d’Angely, France. The Frenchman finished second overall after a remarkable […]

Women’s Motocross World Championship Spain

May 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano van Erp claimed his first race and round win of the season at the fourth round of the EMX125 Championship in Madrid, Spain. Teammate Karlis Reisulis was a tough challenger […]

MXGP Grand Prix action for the first time this century at LaCapelle-Marival

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of France and round twelve of eighteen in the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle own the MXGP and MX2 classes together […]

FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

September 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux made his seventh podium appearance today at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. The Frenchman finished on the same points as the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Trio Shifts Focus to Next Round after Challenging Day in Turkey

September 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team salvaged as many points as possible at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, after a turbulent day in the office. Jeremy Seewer […]

Eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship Afyon Turkey Results

September 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux celebrated the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyon, Turkey, from the second step of the podium following an emphatic race win in the final […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams All Set to Tackle Turkish Doubleheader

September 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a four-week break in the MXGP calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are excited for the FIM Motocross World Championship to resume this weekend as the series heads to Afyonkarahisar, […]

Renaux Extends Championship Lead with Double Moto Victory as Geerts Takes Second

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux dominated the MX2 Grand Prix of Latvia with a double race win – the first of his career – to extend his championship lead out to 34-points. Jago […]

Enduro GP World Championship Marco & Caprock Canyon National Enduro Turkey Results

November 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Enduro GP World Championship Marco de Canaveses, Portugal Congratulations to the Italian Beta Racing team for their success in at the Enduro GP World Championship. Scott Holcombe was crowned as the Enduro GP Champion on […]

Commanding win at the final round of the 2020 AMA National Enduro Series in Turkey Texas

November 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Just one week after clinching the GNCC XC2 250 Pro Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong put an exclamation point on the season as he secured the National Enduro Pro2 Championship on Sunday […]

New MXGP Calendar Has MXGP & MX2 Teams Raring to Race

July 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With restrictions surrounding the lockdown starting to ease, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing teams are eager for the MXGP season to recommence. After completing two rounds earlier this year, the new MXGP calendar will […]

Sixth & Seventh for Paulin & Seewer in Turkey

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer emerged from the penultimate round of the MXGP World Championship in Afyon, Turkey, in sixth and seventh overall, while Tonus […]

Yamaha Riders Primed for Penultimate MXGP Round in Turkey

September 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With two rounds, four races and 100-points left to race for, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s duo of Gautier Paulin and Arnaud Tonus, are off to Afyon, […]

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 […]

GIXXER CUP RIDERS SET FOR ASIA TALENT CUP SELECTION

September 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18. The hunt is on to find the next stars of MotoGP and some of those stars may well come from the ranks of Suzuki’s Gixxer Cup race class. […]

Three Yamaha’s Inside the Top-Nine In Turkey

September 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

High-spirited performances from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s duo of Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson placed all three riders inside the top-nine at the seventeenth round of […]

Febvre Withdraws From the Turkish Grand Prix

September 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has been forced to withdraw from the seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyon, Turkey, following a heavy fall in the Timed Practice session earlier […]

Yamaha Riders Excited To Race an All-New Track in Turkey

August 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, that will take place in Afyon, Turkey, this weekend, will pose a new challenge for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP […]

GRAHAM JARVIS CLAIMS VICTORY AT SEA TO SKY 2017

October 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Once again delivering the goods exactly when it matters most, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has won the 2017 running of the Sea to Sky hard enduro in Turkey. Powered by his TE […]