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[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati second in Portimão Practice. Nicolò Bulega MotoGP debut News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Pirelli Record pole for Moreira in Moto2 as Kelso fastest in Moto3 News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING EVOLVES U.S. TEAM STRUCTURE News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Returns to Action at Addax Rally News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Harley-Davidson officially reveals new details of highly anticipated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE SHINES IN “SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE” News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Walker Podiums at Final National Enduro of the Year at Stanton News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] DeMartile Wins Back-to-Back WORCS Pro 450 Titles at Twentynine Palms News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Andrea Adamo to make MXGP transition for 2026 News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Jake Harris 2025 National Enduro Beta Cup News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Piaggio Group CEO: Downward trend in consumer propensity to spend News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Reisulis Brothers to Spearhead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s 2026 Campaign News
[ Nov 7, 2025 ] Yamaha Motor Europe to enter inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship with R7 News
[ Nov 5, 2025 ] Double the Profit on Motorcycle Sales for BMW in Q3 2025 News

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KTM HIGH-PROFILE 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – A reenergized Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has formally been launched at RD Field – the official testing grounds of KTM North America, Inc. – today, where returning riders Aaron Plessinger and […]

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Pirelli focuses on soft rears in Moto2 for undulations of Portimão

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In addition to the standard SC0, there will also be the development soft in E0125 specification, allocated for the tenth time this year after its debut at Silverstone • For the Grand Prix of Portugal 2025 the Moto2™ riders will […]

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Portuguese GP for the Ducati Lenovo Team: Nicolò Bulega makes his MotoGP debut

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is heading to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, which hosts the 21st race of the season. Portugal has been a regular round since 2020, and Ducati has achieved two victories here: […]

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Ducati reinforces its presence in the 2026 MXGP World Championship paddock

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The official Ducati MXGP team will be run by Louis Vosters’ Dutch squad, which will enter three Desmo450 MX factory bikes. A new chapter in Ducati’s history gets underway in its second year of participation […]

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Can Öncü to join Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing for 2026 WorldSSP Season

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2025 FIM Supersport World Championship runner-up Can Öncü will join the Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing team for the 2026 season. Öncü first joined Yamaha at the start of 2025 and went on to enjoy […]

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VMOTO presents its global strategy and new electric mobility solutions at EICMA 2025

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

EICMA 2025 represents a key opportunity for VMOTO to showcase its latest innovations and share the company’s global strategy, direction, and vision for the future of electric mobility. This year’s edition marks an especially significant […]

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YAMAHA 2026 Motorcycles and Scooters: 70 years of innovation and excitement

Nov 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2026 Yamaha HIGHLIGHTS: New WR125R entry-point dual-sport Adventure model Upgraded and restyled Ténéré 700 World Raid in two new colours Evocative new race-inspired colour for XSR900 GP TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT now available […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe and Evan Bros Racing to Conclude Partnership

Nov 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe would like to extend its thanks to the Evan Bros Racing team as their successful eight-season partnership in the FIM Supersport World Championship concludes at the end of the 2025 season. […]

Should this new bike exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

Nov 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ok, serious question time. Should This New Bike Exist? The new 2026 Ducati Monster and Monster+ motorcycles are good bikes. Really, they are. New 5th generation Monster offers great updates including new powerful and good […]

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FLYING FLEA ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORE DURING THE PARIS DESIGN WEEK

Nov 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Announced the brand’s first flagship store to be located in Paris- signalling the brand’s long-term commitment to the region Showcased the classic styled FF.C6 and a one-off art bike on the FF.C6 named ‘Motototem’, a […]

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Ducati and Maddii Racing Team conclude their collaboration

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With the Motocross of Nations, which concluded the 2025 racing season on the Ironman track in Crawfordsville, Indiana (USA) on October 4–5, the collaboration between Ducati and the Maddii Racing Team has also come to […]

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Gerston Battles at the Endurocross Doubleheader Idaho Falls

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Idaho Falls, ID Rounds Two & Three October 25th-26th, 2025 Gerston Battles at the Endurocross Doubleheader. The EnduroCross series had two back-to-back races this past weekend for Rounds Two and Three in Idaho Falls. Max […]

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DeMartile Finishes Second in the NGPC Championship Series Laughlin

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

DeMartile Finishes Second in the NGPC Championship Series For Liqui Moly Beta rider Dare DeMartile, the final round of the 2025 NGPC season at the Laughlin Grand Prix proved to be a tough battle for […]

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GNCC Season Concludes at Ironman Crawsfordsville

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Crawsfordsville, IN Round Thirteen October 24th, 2025 The GNCC Season Concludes at Ironman The last race of the GNCC season was held in Indiana for the Ironman GNCC. Beta XC1 rider, Josh Strang, finished in […]

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Winner in First Annual Beta Ironman Fantasy Challenge Announced

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the first year of this event, Ryan Large won the overall prize. Large correctly ranked 5 out of the 9 Beta riders in the morning race against each other. There were nearly 100 entries […]

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