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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

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

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 […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR READY FOR SEPANG TEST – VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Suzuki Motor Corporation has today released a new video of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR during their recent visit to Suzuki HQ in Hamamatsu, Japan this month. The team was […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Leave Their Mark On Dakar 2018

Demonstrating huge potential in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders have made a strong statement at the 2018 Dakar Rally. Playing a key role in the development of the race, Adrien Van Beveren […]

JUSTIN BOGLE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND AT GLENDALE SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 23. Justin Bogle returns from injury this weekend with the Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team at the fourth round of the AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Glendale, […]

SR75 WORLD TEAM SUZUKI DOMINATES BIRMINGHAM AX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22. Thomas Ramette – SR75 Suzuki – 1st Cyrille Coulon – SR75 Suzuki – 2nd SR75 World Team Suzuki dominated the third round of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross […]

AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI STRONG AT ANAHEIM 2 SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 5th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 11th Phil Nicoletti – 250 Class – 9th Justin Hill – 250 Class – 10th […]

GRAHAM JARVIS FINISHES A FIGHTING SECOND AT ALÈSTRÊM

As defending champion of the Alèstrêm Hard Enduro in France, Graham Jarvis was hungry to secure victory at the fourth edition of the race. Frustratingly, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider damaged his clutch […]

PEICK AND AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 5TH AT ANAHEIM

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. Weston Peick – 5th Malcolm Stewart – 14th For the third week in succession, Autotrader/ Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Weston Peick put together another strong points-scoring ride at […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON FINISHES THIRD AT ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS ON TRIPLE CROWN NIGHT

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. for the second time this season to compete at the third round of 2018 AMA Supercross. This groundbreaking race was the […]

SR75 WORLD SUZUKI 1-2 AT BIRMINGHAM ARENACROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. Thomas Ramette – SR75 World Suzuki – 1st Cyrille Coulon – SR75 World Suzuki – 2nd Cedric Soubeyras – FRO System Suzuki – 6th Evgeny Bobryshev – RFX […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Finish The 2018 Dakar Rally

It’s mission accomplished for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, who saw team rider Rodney Faggotter finish the final stage on Saturday without any issues. With it he ended his 2018 Dakar Rally adventure with […]

QUINTANILLA & SHORT CROSS THE FINISH LINE OF THE 2018 DAKAR RALLY

With the 2018 Dakar Rally coming to an end today in Córdoba, Argentina, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully made it to the finish of this extremely […]

FRO SYSTEMS SUZUKI’S SOUBEYRAS TOPS AX PRO QUALIFYING

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 20. Team FRO Systems RM-Z450 Suzuki rider Cedric Soubeyras topped the timesheets during qualifying at the third round of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross Tour at The Genting Arena […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SEVENTH OVERALL AFTER DAKAR’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

Battling through yet one more demanding stage at this year’s Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has climbed one step higher in the event’s provisional overall standings. With only tomorrow’s last […]

Rodney Faggotter Closer To The Top 15 With One Stage To Go At Dakar 2018

Putting in yet another consistent stage performance in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Rodney Faggotter has moved up to 16th in the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. With just one stage […]

Rodney Faggotter Climbs Up The Overall Standings After Dakar’s Stage 11

Continuing to make progress in this year’s Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Rodney Faggotter wrapped up the opening part of the event’s second and final marathon stage in 16th position. With all eyes […]

BMW Group Leads the Charge at the Montreal International Auto Show

Richmond Hill, ON. After delivering on its promise to deliver 100,000 electrified vehicles to customers around the world in 2017, the BMW Group demonstrated its leadership in the field at press day of the 2018 […]

QUINTANILLA & SHORT ALL-SET FOR LAST TWO STAGES OF DAKAR RALLY

Already in San Juan following the cancellation of Thursday’s stage 12, the duo of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are looking forward to the 2018 Dakar Rally’s two final […]

SUZUKI RM-Z450’s PODIUM AT DORTMUND ADAC SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 18. FRI: Florent Richier (Suzuki) – 2nd SAT: Nicholas Aubin (Suzuki) – 3rd SUN: Yannis Irsuti (Suzuki) – 3rd Suzuki RM-Z450 riders made the podium at the final round […]

AUBIN JOINS POWER MAXED ARENACROSS TOUR WITH RFX SUZUKI

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 17. MXGP rider Nico Aubin will line up for the remainder of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross Tour with RFX Suzuki. He’ll be joining the rest of the battling […]

QUINTANILLA & SHORT CLIMB HIGHER IN DAKAR’S PROVISIONAL STANDINGS

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING DUO BATTLE THROUGH A CHALLENGING STAGE 11 Making the most of a challenging first half of the marathon stage, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short […]

QUINTANILLA & SHORT INSIDE THE TOP SIX ON DAKAR’S STAGE 10

Making the best of a challenging day in this year’s Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both finished inside the top six in stage 10 of the […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Endure Challenging Stage 10 At Dakar

Entering Tuesday’s stage 10 as the provisional overall leader, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has been forced to retire from the 2018 Dakar Rally following a crash just a few kilometres before […]

Jonas Folger Will Not Race in 2018

One week before the start of the first Official MotoGP test this year, Jonas Folger has decided not to race in the 2018 MotoGP season with the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team, as he doesn’t feel […]

Adrien Van Beveren Injury Update

On Tuesday, January 16, while leading the provisional overall standings of the 2018 Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Adrien Van Beveren suffered a crash shortly before finishing stage 10 of the event […]

SUZUKI RM-Z450 WINS ARENACROSS 2ND ROUND

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 17. Cedric Soubeyras – Team FRO Systems Suzuki – 1st Evgeny Bobryshev – RFX Suzuki – 5th Cyrille Coulon – SR75 World Suzuki – 8th Thomas Ramette – SR75 […]

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 DOMINATES NEW ZEALAND SBK

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 16. Sloane Frost – 1st SBK Former New Zealand Superbike Champion Sloan Frost scored a hat-trick of wins on his Suzuki GSXR1000A at the second of four rounds of […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS LOOKING TO WRAP UP DAKAR 2018 ON A HIGH

Racing more than 4,000km in Peru and Bolivia, the duo of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short now have their eyes set on the third and final part of the […]

SUZUKI’S NEW LINE-UP FOR AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKES

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 15. Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia will return to the racetrack with a two-rider line-up next month in the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship with reigning champion Josh Waters and new […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Set For Dakar’s Final Argentinian Stages

All set to enter the third and final part of the 2018 Dakar Rally tomorrow, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has his eyes set on continuing his stellar run of form. Holding […]

AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI TOP-5 AT HOUSTON SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 15. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 5th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 11th Justin Hill – 250 Class – 10th Phil Nicoletti – 250 Class – 12th […]

2018 Detroit North American International Auto Show, NAIAS BMW

Bernhard Kuhnt: Ladies and gentlemen, good morning and welcome! As we begin 2018, we’re confident it will be another exciting year for the BMW Group. This excitement is driven by a surge of new products […]

Van Beveren Remains In Control After Stage Eight Of Dakar Rally

Reaching the end of the two-day marathon stage in Tupiza, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has managed to retain his lead in the rally’s provisional overall standings. With tomorrow’s special stage cancelled […]

ANDREW SHORT SECURES BEST STAGE RESULT ON DAY EIGHT OF DAKAR

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has enjoyed his best performance to date on the 40th edition of the Dakar Rally, ending stage eight in 17th position. With it the US racer, who is […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON DOMINATES HOUSTON SUPERCROSS

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson wasted no time in showing what his all new Husqvarna 2018 FC 450 Rockstar Edition is capable of by absolutely dominating the competition and taking a massive, come […]

Van Beveren Retakes Overall Dakar Rally Lead Halfway Through Marathon Stage

Putting in a stellar performance today in the Bolivian mountains, Adrien Van Beveren has worked his way back into the lead of the 2018 Dakar Rally. Reaching the end of the first part of the […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECURES TOP FIVE RESULT IN DAKAR’S STAGE SEVEN

Reaching the halfway point of the two-day-long marathon stage without any issues, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing duo of Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short remain focused on their individual goals at this year’s Dakar […]

Dakar Focus: Shaun Kazama & The WR450F Rally Replica Machine

During the 40 editions of the Dakar Rally, the world’s most prestigious rally event has always been synonymous with amateur participation – the ‘give it a go’ racers who pour their heart and soul into […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA BACK INSIDE THE TOP SIX AFTER DAKAR’S STAGE SIX

With the sandy dunes of Peru being replaced by the fast tracks of Bolivia, Pablo Quintanilla put in a solid performance during today’s stage six of the 2018 Dakar Rally. Securing a strong sixth place […]

Two Yamaha Riders Inside The Top Four As Dakar Rally Reaches Its Halfway Point

Following six long and challenging days of racing in South America, the duo of Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait find themselves well-placed inside the top four of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall […]

Yamaha Riders Gear Up For A Thrilling Second Week At Dakar Rally

Enjoying a stellar first week of competition at this year’s Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders remain focused on their ultimate goal of making history for Yamaha in this 40th edition of the […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS LOOK AHEAD TO SECOND WEEK OF DAKAR

Making the best of their day off in the capital of Bolivia, the duo of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are now focused on continuing their solid performances in this […]

Battle of the Kings 2018 – get ready for the biggest custom reveal, Saturday 13th January!

BOTK 2018 – Dealers Battle of the Kings bike reveal is coming to a dealer near you on 13th Jan. Find out who’s participating, and support your king. Posted by Harley-Davidson UK on Tuesday, January […]

24H SERIES SEASON KICKS OFF WITH THE 24-HOUR RACE DUBAI!

24H SERIES SEASON KICKS OFF WITH THE 24-HOUR RACE DUBAI! The motorsport season 2018 gets underway next weekend with the traditional 24-Hour race in Dubai, and just as they were in the last two years, […]

BMW Motorrad USA Announces 2018 Race Contingency Program

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 10, 2018… BMW Motorrad USA has expanded its Race Contingency Program for 2018 by offering current and prospective BMW racers incentives to compete on more models and race series than […]

BMW Motorrad USA Outperforms Industry In 2017

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 10, 2018…BMW Motorrad reported sales of 13,546 motorcycles for 2017, down just 1.3% from the 13,730 motorcycles sold in 2016. However, despite the slight downturn, BMW outpaced the rest of […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING 2018 OFFROAD TEAM ANNOUNCED

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to announce their 2018 offroad team featuring Colton Haaker, Josh Strang, Thad Duvall, and newest member Dalton Shirey. Looking to defend his 2017 FIM SuperEnduro Championship and contend […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS BATTLE THROUGH CHALLENGING STAGE FIVE OF DAKAR RALLY

Enjoying a stellar start to his 2018 Dakar Rally adventure, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla made the best of a demanding stage five of the event on Wednesday. Battling his way through a […]

Van Beveren Retains Overall Lead After Dakar Rally’s Stage Five

Putting in a convincing stage five performance, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren remains at the top of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. Living up to the challenges of yet another […]

STEWART TO FILL-IN FOR INJURED BOGLE AT HOUSTON SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 10. AMA 250 Eastern Regional Supercross Champion Malcolm Stewart will join the Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team this weekend at the second round of the AMA/ FIM World […]

DOUBLE PODIUM FOR SUZUKI AT MANCHESTER ARENACROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 9. Cyrille Coulon – 2nd Thomas Ramette – 3rd Cedric Soubeyras – 4th Reigning SR75 World Suzuki Team AX Champion Thomas Ramette and team-mate Cyrille Coulon both raced to […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA POWERS TO SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE FOUR OF DAKAR RALLY

Following yet another solid performance on stage four of the 2018 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla now finds himself placed second in the event’s provisional overall standings. Following a well-calculated […]

Van Beveren Wins Stage Four, Yamaha Takes Overall Dakar Rally Lead

Putting in a brilliant stage performance aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Adrien Van Beveren has won stage four of the 2018 Dakar Rally. In doing so the Frenchman takes control of the event’s provisional overall standings. […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH JASON ANDERSON

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are pleased to announce the four-year extension of Jason Anderson’s contract. He has been successful with the brand since he was signed in 2014, with multiple race wins and podium finishes. Anderson […]

PEICK & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 5TH AT ANAHEIM SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 8. Weston Peick (450 Class) – 5th Justin Hill (250 Class) – 7th Phil Nicoletti (250 Class) – 22nd Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing’s Weston Peick raced his RM-Z450 […]

Yamaha Racing Riders Battle Through Challenging Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

Making the best of a demanding stage three, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Franco Caimi and Xavier de Soultrait all remain within striking distance to the provisional overall leaders of the […]

Coppola Steps up to WorldSSP with GRT Yamaha in 2018

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge winner Alfonso Coppola will make the step up to compete in the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship with the newly […]

The Motorcycle Shows: Calgary Review – New Model Fever!

It is the Motorcycle Show Season! This past weekend the Canadian Motorcycle show season kicked off with a large and well represented show in Calgary Alberta. Calgary is historically the first stop on the Canadian […]

Pablo Quintanilla Inside The Top Five After Stage Two Of Dakar Rally

Making light work of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s first long special stage, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla claimed a solid sixth place result. Two stages into this year’s event and the Chilean […]

Van Beveren Second Overall After Dakar Rally’s Demanding Stage Two

Securing a second consecutive runner-up stage result, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren retains his highly-positive second overall result in the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. Finishing the first long stage of […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Jason Anderson Claims 2nd At Anaheim SX Opener!

The 2018 AMA Supercross season kicked off on Saturday at the legendary Anaheim 1 race held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Multiple format changes are present this season as we say goodbye to the […]

Colton Haaker Claims Runner-Up Result At Superenduro Germany

Bouncing back from a frustrating performance at the opening round of the 2018 SuperEnduro World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has made a welcome return to the SuperEnduro podium with a strong […]

Pablo Quintanilla Makes Strong Start To Dakar Rally 2018

Kicking off this year’s Dakar Rally with a strong performance, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla posted the third fastest time on the short opening timed special. Bringing his FR 450 Rally machine to […]

Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki Ready For Anaheim SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team kicks-off the 2018 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California this weekend. Suzuki’s new Factory […]

Van Beveren Claims Runner-Up Result In Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

Enjoying a highly positive start to the 2018 Dakar Rally, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw three of its riders finish inside the top seven in the provisional overall standings. Headlining the team’s efforts […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards Results: Top 10 Bikes 2017

Our 7th Annual Readers Choice Awards for the Coolest Motorcycle of the Year… Voting! YOU VOTED. YOU DEBATED. AND NOW THE AWARDS. What a great two weeks of voting! With over 50 bikes to vote […]

Piaggio Group Americas Returns to Canada’s The Motorcycle Show

New York, 04 January 2018 – Piaggio Group Americas, the North American importer of iconic Italian scooter and motorcycle brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio and Vespa, returns to Canada’s premiere powersports events The Motorcycle Shows. […]

All Systems Go For Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At 2018 Dakar Rally

Everything is set for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team as they ready themselves for the start of the biggest and most challenging adventure in the annual rally calendar – the Dakar Rally. In Lima, […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2018 DAKAR RALLY