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Honda has won the Constructors Title in the 2017 FIM* MotoGP World Championship. On October 29, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) finished 4th in the Malaysian Grand Prix, giving Honda a sufficient points-lead to […]

Honda Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal First Half Ended September 30, 2017

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first half ended September 30, 2017. Consolidated sales revenue for the fiscal first half (April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017) amounted to […]

Ducati to Showcase its Vision for the ‘Connected Motorcycle’ at Dreamforce

One of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers uses Salesforce as its core platform for digital innovation, creating a 360-degree view of every customer and their bike With Salesforce, Ducati can create more socially engaging and […]

Ben Watson Strengthens Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 in 2018

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to strengthen Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s line-up with the addition of the 2017 British MX2 Champion Ben Watson. The team will place a Yamaha YZ250F in the capable hands of […]

Talviku Wins the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

Following the success of the 2017 bLU cRU Masterclass, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 15-year-old Jörgen-Matthias Talviku has been carefully selected as the winner of the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup. As […]

Ice, Ice, Baby!

Ice, Ice, Baby Story by Aaron Heinrich. In states north of the Mason-Dixon line, Fall is starting to slowly give way to Winter. And as the days grow shorter and the cold lasts longer, the […]

Jordan Ashburn Finishes 8th Overall In The GNCCc Series In Round 5 Of Endurocross

The last race of the GNCC series took place last weekend in Crawfordsville, IN. This 13 race series ended with a bang as racers competed for final positioning. The weather at the event was […]

Josep Garcia & KTM Win 2017 Enduro2 World Championship Title

Josep Garcia put in a worthy championship winning performance during the eighth and final round of the FIM Enduro World Championship to secure the title in only his first season in the senior ranks. The KTM […]

KTM Unveils New Freeride E-XC And Announces Future E-Mobility Plans

The powerful and agile KTM FREERIDE E-XC is now even better. Powered by a state-of-the-art electric motor with a peak of 18 kW fitted into a re-designed composite frame that provides even better stability, this […]

Pata Yamaha Aiming to End Season on a High in Qatar

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are relishing the opportunity to perform at the final round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship in Qatar this weekend. Having gone from strength to strength throughout the […]

Giugliano and Gagne to take on season finale in Qatar

The final act of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship takes place this week at the Losail International Circuit with a slight change in the schedule compared to previous editions – which now sees the […]

Mahias Hunting for WorldSSP Glory in Qatar

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias heads to the final round of the season in Qatar this weekend leading the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship by 20 points. The 28-year-old French rider knows the […]

Motorcycle Live 2017 – under three weeks away!

A full-powered Youth AX Experience makes its debut at Motorcycle Live with two mini-AX dirt tracks suitable for novice and intermediate riders aged between four and 12. Partnered with electric bike manufacturer, Kuberg, the limited-edition […]

Win In Las Vegas Puts Krawiec On Verge Of Fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship

Harley-Davidson Street Rod Takes Krawiec to Seventh Win of the Season LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 29, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec took a big step closer to securing the […]

Young Riders Impress at First Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Masterclass in Latina, Italy

The inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Masterclass saw 11 young riders given the chance to learn from their heroes as they attempted to secure a coveted slot in the 2018 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, […]

Inspiring Masterclass for the YZ125 bLU cRU Cup Finalists

The 2017 edition of the bLU cRU Masterclass that took place on October 26th, 27th & 28th in Latina, Italy, was one for the memory bank. For the first time ever, Yamaha Racing put together […]

Innovative technology for safety in the pinnacle of motorcycle racing: the new BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car.

Innovative high-performance cars for safety at the highest level of motorcycle racing: the BMW M GmbH has remained true to this principle throughout nearly 20 years of partnership with the MotoGP organizer Dorna Sports, and […]

BMW rider Carmelo Morales is crowned Spanish champion

The BMW Motorrad Motorsport community can celebrate the eighth title win for a BMW rider in the successful 2017 season: Carmelo Morales (ESP) was crowned champion in the Spanish Championship (CEV). After a total of […]

Sensational Zarco Braves Wet Weather to Storm to 3rd in Malaysia

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team rider Johann Zarco produced a superb display today in Malaysia to blaze to 3rd and seal the second podium in his rookie season. The notable French star leapt forward from 2nd […]

Determined Movistar Yamaha Finish Seventh and Ninth in Drenched Sepang

All eyes were on the skies at the Sepang International Circuit today as Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales lined up their bikes on the grid minutes before the start of a drama-filled […]

Unlucky Race For Team Suzuki Ecstar In Malaysia

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 29. Andrea Iannone: P17 – +58.391 Alex Rins: DNF After two positive races in Japan and Australia, rain arrived right before the Malaysian GP began and heavily affected a […]

Remarkable Zarco Soars to 2nd in Malaysian GP Qualifying – Van der Mark Primed for Debut Race

Johann Zarco showed his sublime talent by clinching his third consecutive front row start today in Malaysia. The rapid French rookie blazed to a lap time that left him first in the final moments of […]

Movistar Yamaha Teammates Secure Second Row Start in Sepang

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales enjoyed a full-on second day of MotoGP action at the Sepang International Circuit. Today in FP3 and FP4 they continued working on their YZR-M1s in dry conditions. […]

Third Row For Both Iannone And Rins In Sepang Qualifying

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 28. Alex Rins: P8 – 1’59.992 +0.780 Andrea Iannone: P9 – 2’00.119 +0.907 The Malaysian heat has been blazing down on the Sepang circuit today, forcing riders to make […]

Suzuki Launches New VR Experience At Eicma 2017

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 27 Suzuki Motor Corporation will have a new Virtual Reality Experience at the EICMA 2017 Show in Milan, Italy on November 9-12th. This unique attraction consists of two menus: […]

BMW Motorrad at EICMA 2017. Four world premieres to start the 2018 season

October 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad provides an initial exclusive look ahead to the 2018 season at the Milan motorcycle trade show EICMA with a presentation of four world premieres. The unveiling takes place from 9:30 am to 10:00 […]

Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2018: Custom Buildoff

Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings: Custom Buildoff 2018 – the original manufacturer custom competition is back and bigger than ever! Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings: Custom Buildoff 2018 returns but the action starts now and […]

Cool Wall Week #348: 2018 Yamaha NIKEN

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! RIDE THE REVOLUTION. 2018 Yamaha NIKEN Review on Total Motorcycle: This large-displacement Leaning Multi-Wheeler (LMW) is powered by a […]

Marquez Prepares For First 2017 ‘Match Point’ In Malaysia

Fresh from a stunning victory in Australia last Sunday, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) goes into this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, which offers the first ‘match point’ of the year for the Spaniard. Marquez’s […]

Video: The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Remarks by CEO Takahiro Hachigo

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for taking time from your busy schedules to join us at the Honda booth. Passion of Honda Honda has strengths in producing a broad range of […]

BETA USA 2018 Xtrainer – First Look

Following the success of the first model, the new Xtrainer 300 is now on the market. Its many new features include a fully updated engine. Engine updates that were introduced in the 2018 RR 2-stroke […]

Zarco Begins Hard Work at Sepang – Van der Mark Makes Positive Start

Johann Zarco leapt into action today in the searing heat at the Sepang International Circuit. The French star began the weekend with a strong run to 3rd in the opening shakedown on the wet but […]

Movistar Yamaha Start to Find Form in Friday’s FP Sessions in Sepang

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi faced the hot and especially humid conditions on the first day of the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend. The riders had to show some patience in the […]

Tough Day In Tricky Conditions In Sepang

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 27. Andrea Iannone: P13 – 2’01.740 +1.069 Alex Rins: P22 – 2’04.381 +3.710 The first day at the Malaysian Grand Prix was dominated and affected by the weather. Rain […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Sign Mitchell Harrison

UP AND COMING YOUNGSTER SET TO RACE HUSQVARNA’S FC 250 MACHINE IN THE 2018 AMA SUPERCROSS & AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES Mitchell Harrison – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are […]

Soomer and WilSport Racedays Honda win the 2017 ESS Cup

Hannes Soomer and the WilSport Racedays Honda Team have won the 2017 edition of the FIM European Supersport Cup after a thrilling season finale at ‘Circuito de Jerez’ in southern Spain last Sunday. The 19-year-old […]

Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary: Prague 5th – 8th July 2018

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE IN A PLACE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT! 115th BIRTHDAY PARTY No matter what you ride, or even if you haven’t started yet, you are welcome to join the 115th birthday […]

New models destined for Motorcycle Live

This week has seen some of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers unveil brand-new models – all of which will be making their UK debut at Motorcycle Live at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November. Yamaha […]

An interview with Dennis Marschall: BMW Motorsport is incredibly diverse.

Six promising talented youngsters are part of the BMW Motorsport Junior Programme in the 2017 season. They are all at the start of their careers, but already have an interesting background behind them. As […]

2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT

Honda Announces Revolutionized 2018 Gold Wing

All-new advanced performance touring model sets a new standard for Motorcycle Travel MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 24, 2017 /CNW/ – The next chapter in one of Honda’s most storied narratives began today with the unveiling of […]

BLOODHOUND Project 1,000mph World Land Speed Record Attempt Team

LONDON, October 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Project BLOODHOUND will attempt to achieve the World Land Speed Record of 1,000mph, faster than the speed of sound, covering a mile in 3.6 seconds, inspiring the next […]

Charboneau, Lapucci & van de Moosdijk Complete the 2018 ASTES4-TESAR Yamaha Official EMX250 Line-Up

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce Tristan Charboneau and Nicholas Lapucci will join Roan van de Moosdijk on the ASTES4-TESAR Yamaha Official EMX250 team in 2018. The trio of promising young riders are set […]

Colton Haaker To Miss The Remainder Of Ama Endurocross Championship

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WILL TAKE TIME TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM RECENT SURGERY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker will be forced to sit out the final three rounds of the AMA […]

BMW Motorrad USA Heads To SEMA Show Looking For Adventure

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 25, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA will roll into the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center – October 31 through November 3 – with its […]

Redesigned 2018 Honda Gold Wing: Pure Gold

The most radical change to the Gold Wing in 43 years! The Gold Wing maybe the crowning champion of touring motorcycles, but it suffers from perception. Big, heavy, slow, hard to ride. But no more. […]

MotoGP 2017 Track Report: Round 16 Australia

What was the strategy for the Phillip Island race? It’s been a very difficult weekend, due to the unstable weather that made things very complicated. On the grid, Marc and Dani decided to start the […]

Joe Wasson Returns To The Hare And Hound Series

The eighth round of the AMA National Hare and Hound series took place in Lucerne Valley, California. This was Joe Wasson’s first Hare and Hound series race coming back from a serious wrist injury. […]

Jordan Ashburn Takes 2nd Place In Round 8 of The Sprint Enduro

Round 8 of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro series took place in Young Harris, GA. Riding conditions were great, and racers battled to secure positions knowing the series is coming to an end. Jordan […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has Challenging Race One at Jerez

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

Podium Slips Away from Nakagami on Penultimate Lap

IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami staged a thrilling race, running 2nd in today’s Australian Grand Prix. A seemingly guaranteed podium was not to be, as he fell on the penultimate lap and retired. […]

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) scored one of the most important victories of his stellar career at Phillip Island this afternoon. The reigning MotoGP World Champion used all his skill and bravery to escape […]

Honda Neo Sports Café Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

TOKYO, Japan, October 25, 2017 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced/exhibited the following information and products at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Summary of speech by Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director Honda […]

Wild card starter Markus Reiterberger dominates the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at Jerez on his BMW S1000RR

The circuit of Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain saw plenty of race action at the weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its penultimate round at the Andalucian track. At the […]

Marino Cruelly Denied Chance to Fight for STK1000 Title at Jerez

Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team’s Florian Marino suffered from the worst luck imaginable as he attempted to win the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at the final round of the season in Jerez. Trailing […]

Suzuki Motor Corporation – MXGP and all Japan MX Statement

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23. Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend the FIM World MXGP Championship and All Japan Motocross activities from 2018. Suzuki Motor Corporation, having reviewed its Motorcycle operations to […]

Danny Mccanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WRAPS UP ENDUROGP SEASON WITH A WIN AND A RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ZSCHOPAU Ensuring a highly positive end to his 2017 Enduro 2 World Championship campaign, Rockstar Energy […]

Lowes Just Misses Out on Race 2 Podium in Jerez

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rounded off a superb weekend in Jerez by completing another double top-six finish in a dramatic restarted Race 2, on a gloriously sunny Sunday at the penultimate round of […]

Jamie McCanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

Rounding out the 2017 Enduro World Championship season in the best possible way, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team’s Jamie McCanney has secured Enduro 2 class victory on the second and last day of racing at […]

Spanish Round draws to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the penultimate event of the 2017 World Superbike season, with Takumi Takahashi and Davide Giugliano 15th and 17th, respectively, at the end of the shortened second […]

Van der Mark to ride for Monster Yamaha Tech3 at Sepang

World Superbike front-runner Michael van der Mark will jump on the Monster Yamaha Tech3 YZR-M1 to replace the recovering Jonas Folger at the Malaysian GP. The young Dutch rider rose through the ranks of the […]

Phenomenal Zarco Finishes Spectacular Australian GP in 4th – Parkes Perseveres to Complete Home GP

Johann Zarco narrowly missed out on a podium finish after battling at the front of the field for the entire Australian Grand Prix. The French star kicked off the race from 3rdand after slipping back, […]

Movistar Yamaha Persistence Pays Off with Double Podium on Phillip Island

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were front-runners in a fierce Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Phillip Island circuit. With seven riders fighting aggressively for a place on the podium, the […]

6th And 8th Place For Iannone And Rins at Phillip Island

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Andrea IANNONE: P6 – +3.871 Alex RINS: P8 – +12.208 A solid race at the Phillip Island circuit allowed Team SUZUKI ECSTAR to achieve a favourable result, with […]

Caricasulo on Pole as Mahias Secures Second Row Start in WorldSSP at Jerez

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team continued to dominate proceedings in Jerez on Saturday at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo secured his first pole position of the season […]

Pata Yamaha Battle Hard for the Podium in Jerez Race 1

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team highlighted their recent progress, following on from their double rostrum in Magny-Cours, as both riders were once again in the podium mix during a restarted Race 1 on Saturday […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has challenging race one at Jerez

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

Zarco Stars to Qualify on Front Row at Phillip Island. Parkes Ready for Home GP Challenge

Johann Zarco produced a dazzling performance to qualify in 3rd for the round 16 fight tomorrow. The rapid rookie began the day with a highly confident display in mixed conditions to complete FP3 in 2nd, […]

Movistar Yamaha Pile on Pressure in Phillip Island Qualifying

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team faced an eventful second day at the Phillip Island circuit, with changing conditions throughout and Valentino Rossi having to take part in Q1, but they confronted the challenge head-on. Maverick […]

Second Row For Andrea Iannone In Australia’S Qualifying

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21. Andrea IANNONE: P4 – 1’28.937 +0.551 Alex RINS: P13 – 1’29.824 (Q1) A stirring qualifying session ended with Andrea Iannone classified in 4th place for tomorrow’s grid at […]

BMW Motorcycles Of Daytona Showcases The New K 1600 B Bagger And Offers Demo Rides At Biketoberfest

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 20, 2017…A static model of the new BMW K 1600 B Bagger made its debut in March at Daytona Bike and now the same retailer is bringing a live production […]

Giugliano and Takahashi with some work to do after opening day at Jerez

Day one of the Spanish WorldSBK Round of 2017 has drawn to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team, with Davide Giugliano and Takumi Takahashi 17th and 20th, respectively, in the combined […]

Pata Yamaha Show Potential on Friday in Jerez