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Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Powerful 2019 MXGP Lineup

February 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a buoyant period of testing, development and preparation, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is poised for success with two high profile MXGP teams and four exceptional riders spearheading its 2019 MXGP World Championship campaign. Monster […]

2019 Gettysburg Bike Week Books QUEENSRŸCHE at Battlefield Harley-Davidson Kickoff Party

February 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Gettysburg, PA (February 13, 2019) – Back for its 19th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA, Gettysburg Bike Week is proud to feature Queensrÿche for its premier Saturday night headlining spot. Festivities kick off Thursday, […]

American Honda Richie Morris Racing Partner for American Flat Track

February 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2019) – More than 25 years after earning the most recent of its five AMA Grand National Championships, American Honda Motor Co. is returning to flat track racing for the […]

2019-Kawasaki-VulcanS-Total Motorcycle Ride & In-Depth Review

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019 In-Depth Review

February 13, 2019 Eric Leaverton

The 2019 Vulcan S offers cruiser style blended with sport bike handling and technology. The low-slung seat and long trail provide cruiser attitude, while the parallel twin motor, digital fuel injection, and offset rear shock inject the […]

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2019

February 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle has not only dominated AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competition since its dramatic return to American Flat Track in 2017, it has also been a staunch supporter […]

Suzuki 2019 MotoGP World Championship test high temperatures and humidity pushing both bike and rider to the limits

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Walled by a forest of palm trees, the Sepang International Circuit, in Selangor (Malaysia), designed by the world-renowned engineer Hermann Tilke, is the circuit that serves as the […]

TOP-5 FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT MINNESOTA SX

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Alex Martin [250 Class, 4th Place] Chad Reed [450 Class, 7th Place]: Kyle Peters [250 Class, 10th Place]: The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team began their trip […]

Wiseco Confirmed as Official Piston of American Flat Track for 2019

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is excited to continue its partnership with Wiseco as the series’ Official Piston for the 2019 season. Wiseco has been an integral player in powering many of the finest in […]

HAARUP PLACES SECOND IN 2019 INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP

February 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At the 2019 Internazionali d’Italia MX finale that took place at the Mantova circuit in northern Italy, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup has claimed an eighth-place result in the MX2 category. After […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CAPTURES TOP-TEN FINISHES IN MINNEAPOLIS

February 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson scored a top-ten finish in the 450SX class on Saturday with eighth-place at Round 6 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The […]

2019 Paris Rétromobile Exhibition: 100+ motorcycles from MV Agusta up for auction

February 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Privately owned, it is possibly the largest classic MV Agusta motorcycles’ collection in the world, and it will be up for auction at the prestigious Rétromobile exhibition in Paris. As true pieces of motorcycle art, […]

The 2019 Toronto Motorcycle Show is Around the Corner!

February 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWS ARE HERE Fuel your passion at this year’s motorcycle show in Toronto. The Yamaha Motor Canada booth is one you won’t want to miss to get your fix of new 2019 models […]

DAINESE BECOMES OFFICIAL SAFETY PARTNER FOR ESTENSON RACING

February 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

COSTA MESA, Calif. (February 7th, 2019) – Dainese, the world leader in protective wear for dynamic sports, today announced its team sponsorship with Estenson Racing that includes dual-discipline racer, JD Beach, for the 2019 American Flat […]

Ducati team concludes the first MotoGP tests of 2019 with Petrucci in 1st position

February 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team archived the first official MotoGP tests of 2019 at Sepang (Malaysia). In the third and last session, all riders tried to set their fastest time in the morning – with cooler […]

Get ready to “Ride the Lighting” with the 2019 Super Hooligan National Championship

February 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Los Alamitos, CA (Feb 7, 2019) – Roland Sands Design (RSD) today announced the return of the Super Hooligan National Championship (SHNC) powered by Indian Motorcycle for 2019. The SHNC, in its third full season, is the true north of […]

JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOVE UP AT SAN DIEGO SX

February 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Jimmy Decotis #64 [250 Class, 3rd Place] Chad Reed #22 [450 Class, 5th Place] Enzo Lopes #67 [250 Class, 19th Place] Justin Hill #36 [450 Class, Did Not […]

2019 DAYTONA TT Circuit to Utilize Tri-Oval Asphalt and Make History

February 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2019) – On March 14, 2019 at legendary Daytona International Speedway (DIS), American Flat Track will host what will arguably be the most unique and anticipated professional flat track race in […]

Petronas Yamaha SRT ready to Relaunch 2019 Preseason at Home Track

February 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After initial tests at Valencia and Jerez last year, Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo will kick off the first session of 2019 at the Sepang International Circuit tomorrow. It will be home territory for the […]

2019 American Flat Track Schedule

February 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track 101. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport as well as the guardian of the Grand National Championship series, formally established in 1954 but with roots reaching back to the original […]

PROGRESS FOR HAARUP AT ROUND TWO OF INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX

February 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Taking place at the sandy Ottobiano track, round two of the 2019 Internazionali d’ Italia MX series saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup put in two strong moto performances to claim seventh […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN BATTLES THROUGH ADVERSE CONDITIONS AT SAN DIEGO SX

February 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Coming off a career-best finish one week ago, Michael Mosiman and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took on an extremely wet and muddy Round 5 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

February 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 2,352 vehicles for the month of January. This result represents a decrease of -12% compared to 2018. BMW. The BMW […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 USA Sales

February 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.8 percent in January 2019 for a total of 18,102 compared to 19,016 vehicles sold in January 2018. Top performers for the […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]

Cluzel Leads the Yamaha Charge to Top the Timesheet in Portimão

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Jules Cluzel who fired the opening shots in what promises to be an intriguing battle for the 2019 Supersport World Championship title, as the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider posted the fastest time […]

2019 Colorado Motorcycle Expo – Feb 2-3, 2019

January 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days left until the 41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex! We’ve got the country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet with nearly 800 Booths, combined with one of the […]

Honda Solidifies 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

January 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2019) – Honda announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $79,050 – offering Honda-mounted athletes 16% more in payouts than 2018. The per-race and championship contingency payouts […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Extended WorldSBK Line Up For 2019

January 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official line up for the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team will once again lead the way as Yamaha’s reference team, but this […]

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team concludes its first test of 2019 at Jerez

January 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a positive start yesterday, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team successfully concluded its first tests of 2019 at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain). Alvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies clocked 103 and 58 laps respectively, […]

Strong Start to 2019 Season for Yamaha WorldSBK Riders

January 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes got his 2019 WorldSBK campaign off to a flying start in the first test of the new season in Jerez this week. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider finished the two-day test second on […]

Yamaha Announces 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

January 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 24, 2019) – Yamaha announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $440,500 – the largest contingency announcement for the 2019 season thus far. The per-race contingency payouts are […]

Kawasaki Confirms 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

January 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 23, 2019) – Kawasaki announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $424,850 – boasting a 19% increase over its 2018 program. The per-race and championship contingency payouts are available […]

Voting for Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019 is now open

January 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The world’s biggest custom competition just hit the accelerator with more categories to compete in and more countries taking part. Our Custom Kings have been designing, building, crafting and fine tuning to create bikes that […]

Moto Guzzi Launches Pre-Order Website For 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT In USA and Canada

January 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BOOKING BEGINS FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2019 MODEL, WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THOSE WHO PRECEDE DEALERSHIP ARRIVAL WITH DEPOSIT THE NEW V85 TT IS THE ALL-TERRAIN MOTO GUZZI, FOR EVERY ROAD AND EVERY JOURNEY, PACKED WITH […]

Production of the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 begins in Bologna

January 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first Ducati Diavel 1260 rolls off the production line at Borgo Panigale Eagerly awaited new bike to arrive at dealerships in mid-February Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 21 January 2019 – The Borgo Panigale plant has begun […]

The 2019 Mission Winnow Ducati team presented at Neuchâtel

January 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PMI President Science and Innovation Miroslaw Zielinski: “The team’s determination to improve race after race and to continuously push the boundaries of technology perfectly exemplify Mission Winnow” Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali: “We want […]

Introducing the new 425hp V8 2019 Yamaha F375 XTO

January 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s astonishing 425hp V8 XTO, launched only a few months ago, set new standards that got the world talking – not just by harnessing previously unreachable technologies, but by enhancing the user experience in ways […]

BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Paris. Paris will become the city of love for classic cars for five days. At the Rétromobile 2019 exhibition, fans and potential purchasers of classic cars and motorcycles will find everything their hearts desire from […]

TOP FIVE RESULTS FOR QUINTANILLA & SHORT AT 2019 DAKAR RALLY

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS SECURE FOURTH & FIFTH RESPECTIVELY AT THE 2019 EDITION OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY Crossing the finish line of the 2019 Dakar Rally today in Lima, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

Positive End To Xavier De Soultrait’s 2019 Dakar Rally Campaign

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Bringing their participation in the 2019 Dakar Rally to a close on Thursday, the Yamalube Yamaha Rally team saw WR450F Rally mounted Xavier de Soultrait secure a highly positive sixth place result in the rally’s […]

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA BRINGS NEW 2019 MOTORCYCLES TO VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

World’s Most Powerful Production Motorcycle, Ducati Panigale V4 R, to be shown for the first time in British Columbia The Land of Joy will be onsite with four new Scrambler Ducati models showcased along with […]

2019 AMA Pro Hillclimb Schedule Released

January 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 15, 2019) – AMA Pro Hillclimb is pleased to announce its 2019 event schedule. The season will host a total of eight events, including two highly-anticipated returns to Laconia, NH and Spring […]

Arai Helmets Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with Arai Helmet, Inc. for 2019, naming the industry leader in head protection as the […]

2019 BMW model spring updates

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW will introduce a wave of enticing additions to standard specification and broaden the array of options available ex-factory in spring 2019, delivering a further boost to driving pleasure and individuality in many of […]

New 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i and 2020 BMW Z4 M40i Roadster

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

New 255 hp and 382 hp BMW TwinPower Turbocharged engines. New sports chassis with a perfect 50:50 weight distribution. New soft top for reduced weight and greatly increased cargo space. Market Launch of the Z4 […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON 2ND AT GLENDALE SX

January 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson earned his first 450 Main Event podium of the season on Saturday at the Glendale Supercross, the second round of the 2019 AMA Supercross series, held at the […]

NAIAS 2019 News – LEXUS LC CONVERTIBLE CONCEPT MAKES WORLD DEBUT IN DETROIT

January 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Lexus LC Convertible concept Makes World Debut in Detroit Open top concept suggests future direction of LC flagship Dynamic design positions LC concept as a halo for the rest of the brand Continues the Lexus […]

Van Beveren Earns Top Five Result On Dakar’s Stage Four

January 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their battles in the Peruvian countryside for a fourth consecutive day, Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait have both enjoyed strong performances during Thursday’s stage four of the Dakar Rally. Reaching the halfway […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE FOUR OF DAKAR

January 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Successfully battling his way through a tough stage four of the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla is holding on to a strong runner-up position in the event’s provisional overall standings. […]

2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show – TMW Reviews

January 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle reviewer, Bruce Ross, was at the 2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show to cover the first 2019 motorcycle show for our readers! Exciting new 2019 motorcycles, major manufacturers, stunt shows and vendors galore make this […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA TAKES CONTROL AT 2019 DAKAR RALLY

January 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla has delivered the goods on Wednesday’s stage three of the Dakar Rally. Securing a close runner-up result on the day’s timed special stage, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider is now the […]

Yamaha’s Xavier De Soultrait Wins Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

January 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Delivering Yamaha their first stage win at the 2019 Dakar Rally, WR450F Rally powered Xavier de Soultrait has secured victory on stage three of the event in Peru. Making today’s stage even more successful for […]

ANDREW SHORT INSIDE THE TOP 10 AFTER STAGE TWO OF DAKAR RALLY

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Taking competitors further towards the south of Peru, stage two of the 2019 Dakar Rally proved to be highly positive for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla. With Quintanilla securing a […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Riders Tackle Demanding Dakar Stage Two

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their 2019 Dakar Rally adventure, the four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have tackled a fast-paced and highly-challenging stage two of the event in Peru. Leading the team’s efforts in South America, Adrien Van Beveren […]

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (Jan. 8, 2019) – Jeff Ward, a seven-time AMA Motocross champion, AMA Supermoto champion, IndyCar and NASCAR racer, Motorcycle Hall of Famer and one of the most versatile and successful competitors in […]

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 8, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is pleased to announce that Motion Pro will continue as the Official Tools, Cables and Controls of American Flat Track for the 2019 season. […]

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Applications for 2019 apprenticeship scheme are now open. – Apprenticeship places available at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall. – Roles in a wide range of areas including maintenance, engineering, IT and business. – BMW Group […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE ONE OF THE DAKAR RALLY

January 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD AFTER OPENING DAY OF RACING IN PERU Making a strong start to the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

2019-Harley-Davidson Electric Concept Type 1

2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Scooter Guide

January 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BORN TO BE A WILD CHILD. 2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Scooter: CES 2019. Harley-Davidson, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, today revealed two new concept electric two-wheelers and announced […]

2019-Harley-Davidson Electric Concept Type 2

2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Bicycle Guide

January 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

CUSTOM CRUISER OF THE FUTURE ELECTRIFIED. 2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Bicycle: CES 2019. Harley-Davidson, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, today revealed two new concept electric two-wheelers and announced […]