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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram, Thailand, securing 10th and 12th place respectively in today’s rankings. Using his time from yesterday as […]

A POSITIVE END TO FIRST EVER THAI TEST FOR SUZUKI ECSTAR

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 18th. Alex Rins: 5th – 1:30.178 (+ 0.397) Andrea Iannone: 15th – 1:30.718 (+ 0.937) • Team SUZUKI ECSTAR round off a successful test. • Alex Rins effective on […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE BATTLES TO A VICTORY AT ARLINGTON SX!

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team headed east for the seventh round of AMA Supercross, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex. on Saturday. The night marked the opening round of the 250SX East […]

SUPERENDURO PODIUM FOR BILLY BOLT IN SPAIN

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 […]

Enormous Progress for Tech3 Pair on Day 2 in Buriram

Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin both turned up the pace on the second day of testing at the newly introduced Chang International Circuit. Johann Zarco did an amazing job in Thailand’s blistering heat to power […]

Movistar Yamaha Progress on Thailand Test Day Two

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have wrapped up the second day of testing at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales spent the available time fine-tuning their bikes’ settings […]

NEW FAIRING DEBUTED ON DAY 2 IN BURIRAM

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 17th. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:30.446 (+ 0.477) Andrea Iannone: 11th – 1:30.775 (+ 0.806) • Debut of new aerodynamic fairing. • Hard work completed by Alex Rins on […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI UNVEILS 2018 BRITISH SUPERBIKE LIVERY

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The Buildbase Suzuki team has unveiled the new livery of its GSX-R1000 machinery today in the UK ahead of the start of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON BATTLE OF THE KINGS 2018. FINAL 5 LONDON

The Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland Battle of the Kings 2018 customisation contest moves to an exciting climax with the five finalists appearing at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018 this weekend (16-18th February […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR RIDERS MEET BANGKOK FANS – VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins joined Suzuki Fans in a special event this week ahead of the official MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, […]

Zarco and Syahrin Discover New Territory in Thailand

For the first time ever, the MotoGP World Championship went to the Chang International Circuit this week, where Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco immediately found a fast way around the 4.554km long track and Hafizh […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Back To Business at the Buriram Test

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were keen to get reunited with their YZR-M1s today at the start of the Buriram MotoGP Official Test. The teammates were back on track to build […]

LEARNING FAST ON OPENING DAY AT CHANG INTERNATIONAL

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16th. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:30.809 (+ 0.012) Andrea Iannone: 9th – 1:31.235 (+0.438) • Alex Rins sets 2nd fastest time as he quickly gets to grips with new […]

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP testing in Thailand

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The third weekend in February sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP™ testing in Thailand, Suzuki’s AMA/ FIM World Supercross team Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing at round […]

ROOKIES CHALLENGE 2018: STARTING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

The X-BOW BATTLE has, for some years, been considered Europe’s strongest one- make trophy – and the “Rookies Challenge”, run as part of the “BATTLE” since 2015, has become established as the perfect entry level […]

Honda Motor Europe appoints Chris Pike as new WorldSBK Operations Manager

Honda Motor Europe has appointed Chris Pike as its new Operations Manager for the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK). Pike inherits the position vacated by Marco Chini last month and will manage Honda’s operational and […]

Yamaha Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year

MT-10 SP, TMAX DX and XMAX 300 awarded in the product category Yamaha Motor are pleased to announce that its MT-10 SP hyper naked sports motorcycle as well as the TMAX DX and XMAX 300 […]

A WARM AND JOYFUL WELCOME TO THAILAND FOR IANNONE AND RINS

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. On February 13th, just a couple of days ahead of the first ever MotoGP test in Thailand, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins stopped over in […]

VIDEO: 2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to release the official pre-season video of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team, featuring official team riders Gautier Paulin and Max Anstie. Following a solid debut season aboard […]

SUZUKI CHAMPIONS TEST THE MotoGP GSX-RR – VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Ahead of tomorrow’s MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, Suzuki Motor Corporation has today published a new exclusive video taken at the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR private test at […]

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Valvoline Launches Fast Track to Fame Program in Support of Grassroots Racing

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — today announced the launch of its Fast Track to Fame contest celebrating the […]

Yamaha Presents 2018 Enduro World Championship Line-Up

Introducing a solid line-up of highly-promising riders, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. will see the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team of Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney joined by Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team’s Albin Elowson, […]

SUZUKI’S JUSTIN BOGLE INJURY UPDATE

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 13. Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team rider Justin Bogle, who sustained a broken right arm during the opening lap of the second 450 heat race at the San […]

Ride Supporting Veterans During The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Weekend

CARMEL, Calif., Feb. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Quail Motorcycle Gathering presented by GEICO Motorcycle, a Peninsula Hotels Signature Motoring Event, will partner with “Welcome Home Heroes Foundation” to bring two charitable events to the […]

Bikers Rally with Local Harley-Davidson Dealership to Support Wounded Warrior Project

February 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the Southeast came together at a recent event hosted by Adamec Harley-Davidson® in support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Riders participated in a poker run, […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

The GS Trophy is heading to Mongolia in June 2018 for what will be its biggest challenge yet. With three new teams joining the competition (Australia, India and a second International Female Team) and now […]

New 2018 YZ65. Powering Young Riders into the victorYZone

February 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Commitment to Motocross Racing Yamaha’s range of winning YZ race bikes has been one of the most dominant forces in motocross competition for five decades. Since the brand won its first MX World Championship […]

HILL & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI DOMINATE SAN DIEGO SX

February 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 12. Justin Hill – 250 Class – 1st Weston Peick – 450 Class – 7th Phillip Nicoletti – 250 Class – 11th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 17th […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS EARN TOP THREE RESULTS AT HAWKSTONE INTERNATIONAL MX 2018

Enjoying a solid day of racing at the 2018 edition of the Hawkstone International MX, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing squad saw Gautier Paulin secure a strong third overall in MX1 class, with MX2 […]

GRAHAM JARVIS RUNNER-UP AT HELL’S GATE EXTREME ENDURO

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has earned a strong second place at the 2018 Hell’s Gate extreme enduro. With an all-new format for this year, concluding in a 20-minute sprint race, the event […]

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON AT SAN DIEGO SX!

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team invaded PETCO Park in San Diego, CA for the sixth round of AMA Supercross on Saturday. Jason Anderson dominated the night by taking home another 450 victory and […]

YAMAHA INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW 2018 YZ65 YOUTH MOTOCROSS BIKE

The 65 cc youth MX class has a new combatant in the 2018 Yamaha YZ65. Parents looking to introduce their children to the thrilling world of motorcycle racing need look no further than Yamaha’s new youth […]

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Contest

February 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

WITNESS YOUR WORK RIDE ACROSS THE U.S. IN THIS CELEBRATION OF TWO AMERICAN ICONS NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, a brand born to honor the father of American old school tattooing, […]

Surprising End to First Ever Motorcycle Grand Prix 86 years ago

People in Finland have always had a sweet tooth for motor racing. Through the years they have fostered more than a few world-class motorcycle riders. Looking back through history, it all started in 1932 when […]

SUZUKI BIKE MEET NATIONAL JAMBOREE 2018 VIDEO

February 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 9. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins joined more than 4000 Suzuki riders and fans at the beginning of February for the launch of the new GSX-R150 […]

Gettysburg Bike Week Gears Up For 17th Year, Books Jackyl as Musical Headliner at Allstar Events Complex

Rock ‘n’ Roll Goes South, Down and Dirty at Gettysburg Bike Week 2018 Gettysburg, PA (February 8, 2018) – Gettysburg Bike Week is back in style at the Allstar Events Complex for 2018, and it’ll be celebrating […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Unveil 2018 Road Racing Lineup

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official road racing lineup for 2018, with the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team leading the way as they spearhead the challenge for glory in the FIM Superbike […]

Harley-Davidson recalling 175,000 motorcycles due to faulty brakes

Story credit: Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Feb. 7, 2018 The voluntary recall, which last week Harley-Davidson said would cost it $29.4 million, covers CVO Touring and VSRC bikes — model years 2008 through 2011 — […]

DENSO Sponsors Angie and Matt Smith for 2018 NHRA Season

– Pro Stock Motorcycle couple races on DENSO spark plugs – LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., will serve […]

AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI PODIUM AT OAKLAND SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. Justin Hill – 250 Class – 3rd Weston Peick – 450 Class – 12th Justin Bogle – 450 Class – 17th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 22nd […]

AX MEN SR75 SUZUKI ARENACROSS VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. Team Suzuki Racing has today published a new documentary-length video of SR75 World Team Suzuki filmed at the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross […]

2018 DAYTONA TT to Feature Trackside Seating

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2018) – America’s most unique motorcycle race – the bigger, better and faster Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys at DAYTONA – is set to dramatically expand its […]

RAMETTE LEADS SUZUKI RM-Z450 1-2 AT DANISH SUPERCROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Thomas Ramette – 1-1 – 1st overall Charles Lefrancois – 2-2 – 2nd overall Reigning Arenacross UK Champion Thomas Ramette dominated the weekend’s Herning Supercross in Denmark, winning […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Models

For 2018, Harley-Davidson spares no quarry and brings down the hammer on the competition! New Milwaukee-Eight 107, Milwaukee-Eight 114 and Milwaukee-Eight 117 engines, new designs, new chassis. Over 45 new 2018 Harley-Davidson models. More big […]

ALFREDO GOMEZ SECURES THIRD AT BASSELLA RACE 1 XTREME 2018

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 […]

Hafizh Syahrin to Test the Yamaha YZR-M1 in Buriram

For the upcoming official MotoGP test in Thailand, Buriram, Monster Yamaha Tech3 calls for the services of Hafizh Syahrin. With just 23 years of age, the Malaysian rider is already looking back on four years […]

ANSTIE & PAULIN ENJOY SOLID FIRST SEASON OUTING IN SARDINIA

Enjoying a highly positive start to the 2018 season at the opening round of the Internazionali d’ Italia Motocross series, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team saw Max Anstie collect two solid runner-up […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON VICTORIOUS AT OAKLAND SUPERCROSS!

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into the Overstock.com Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. for the fifth round of AMA Supercross on Saturday. Jason Anderson put on one of the most impressive battles of […]

OFFICIAL IMAGES & VIDEO – ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING 2018 MX2 TEAM

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to release the imagery and video of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team, featuring official team riders Thomas Covington and Thomas Kjer-Olsen. Placing third and fourth respectively in […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR SEPANG MotoGP TESTING VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 2. Suzuki Motor Corporation has today released a new video from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia earlier this week. The new production […]

AMAZING JAMBOREE WITH IANNONE AND RINS IN INDONESIA

February 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki Racing Press Office – February 4. After completing the first official IRTA test of the season at Sepang International Circuit both Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders, Alex Rins and Andrea Iannone, travelled to Japan for […]

Yamaha Introduces GYTR Performance Products for R-Series bikes

Yamaha’s dedication to win Competition is the very lifeblood of Yamaha, and the dedication to win is deeply embedded within the company’s pure race-bred DNA. The famous ‘triple tuning forks’ brand has been winning since […]

The new Sport Glide is coming to your local dealership 3rd Feb

February 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The new Sport Glide is coming to your local dealership 3rd Feb If you’re looking for a versatile bike and one that could embarrass an average sports bike rider, it seems that the new Sport […]

Still Time To Enter The 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

Yamaha Motor Europe is offering all talented YZ125 riders that were born between 2002 and 2005 an extended chance to enter the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup where he or she could win a professional […]

SR75 SUZUKI CLOSE IN ON ARENACROSS TOUR LEAD

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 31. Thomas Ramette – SR75 World Suzuki – 6-1 Cyrille Coulon – SR75 World Suzuki – 3-DNQ Cederic Soubeyras – FRO Systems Suzuki – 5-4 Evgeny Bobyshrev – RFX […]

17TH CONSECUTIVE RALLY DAKAR WIN FOR KTM WITH MATTHIAS WALKNER

Having covered nearly 9,000 km of the most challenging terrain through Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, Toby Price brought his KTM machine home for a podium finish, placing third having battled to the end following his return […]

Keanu Reeves Surfs a Motorcycle in Squarespace Super Bowl LII Spot

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Squarespace, the leading all-in-one web publishing platform company, today revealed the final creative for its fifth consecutive Super Bowl campaign. The in-game commercial features Keanu Reeves, a Squarespace customer […]

'Maiden Voyage - The Prequel to the Adventure of a Lifetime'

Maiden Voyage takes us on Tim Notier’s journey