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Positive Barcelona Test for Both GRT Yamaha Riders The beginning of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship season is fast approaching, and the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team was back in action at the Circuit de […]

Great opportunity Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Locatelli Shows Encouraging Pace at Barcelona Test, Razgatlıoğlu Side-lined on Day Two After revealing his new Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK colours earlier this week, team newcomer and class debutant Andrea Locatelli showed impressive form, […]

New Beta 300 RX to Race this Weekend

Dare DeMartile will be riding for Beta Motorcycles at the 2-Stroke Nationals aboard the Beta 300 RX. DeMartile is filling in for Carlen Gardner who rode the 300 RX last year at the 2-Stroke Nationals […]

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Withdrawn from Barcelona WorldSBK

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Withdrawn from Barcelona WorldSBK Test Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was withdrawn from the Barcelona WorldSBK test and placed in isolation by the team this morning, after testing positive in a […]

High-performance BMW model sold out until fall of 2021

BMW Motorrad reported year-to-date sales of 352 units for the first quarter of 2021. Popular models included the S 1000 RR, the R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure. With an increase of […]

This is your chance to test ride the most talked–about bike in the UK

COMING TO A DEALER NEAR YOU FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2021 This is your chance to test ride the most talked–about bike in the UK. Our dedicated test ride fleet will be visiting 21 dealers, […]

Honda reveals finance campaign for halo touring models

Set Yourself Three, a comprehensive finance package, brings a suite of aftersales extras alongside preferential finance rates and a test-ride incentive to the touring rider itching to tackle the open road on a brand-new Gold […]

Opening round Le Mans Bugatti Circuit France Testing Results

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. Yoshimura SERT Motul – GSX-R1000R – 3rd Yoshimura SERT Motul riders Gregg Black, Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Simeon wrapped-up two days of testing at the Bugatti Circuit in […]

Le Mans 24 Heures Motos 2021 schedule

Le Mans. Just a few weeks to go until the ‘24 Heures Motos’ on 17th/18th April at Le Mans (FRA) will see the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team start the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance […]

20th Anniversary Yamaha TMAX Online Reservation System now open

Over the past 20 years the TMAX has been the best-selling Sport Scooter every single year for two decades. It’s achieved iconic status with hundreds of thousands of riders. Now TMAXers all over Europe have […]

Pushing Hard at 2nd round 2021 MotoGP Doha

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track again at the Losail International Circuit (Qatar) to face the first edition of the Doha GP, the second round of the 2021 MotoGP World […]

Red Dot Motorcycle Awards 2021 Winner

New Jazz and Jazz Crosstar models recognised for outstanding balance of functionality, design and safety Forza 750 luxury scooter combines elegant design lines with sporty performance and outstanding versatility Prestigious international Red Dot Design Awards […]

AMA National Hare & Hound Round 3 and Camp Coker GNCC Round 4 Results

AMA National Hare & Hound – Round 3 Murphy, ID Another strong showing in the desert for the Beta Race Team. Each rider on the team earned a podium in their class once again. Zane […]

Higher level of competition at MotoGP Doha Round 2

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. Just one week after an atmospheric and exciting season opener at Losail Circuit, Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP paddock are ready to take to the Qatari track […]

Sim Racing News: GT Cup M2 CS Racing Formula E iRacing and G2 Esports 3/21

BMW Motorsport SIM Racing has an extensive and diverse programme in store for the Esports community in 2021 – from BMW SIM Cups and BMW Motorsport SIM Racing teams to technical innovations. In our monthly […]

2022 Honda CRF450RL Guide

2022 Honda CRF450RL: LICENSE TO EXPLORE. Introducing the 2022 Honda CRF450RL… By its very nature, dual-sport riding demands many things from a motorcycle, a fact that presents challenges for engineers. That’s what makes Honda’s adaptable […]

2022 Honda CRF450X Guide

2022 Honda CRF450X: RULE THE ROOST. Introducing the 2022 Honda CRF450X… From tight trails to soft sands, nothing delivers off-road excellence like the 2022 Honda CRF450X. Bring the Baja champion to your own backyard, and […]

2022 Honda CRF450RX Guide

2022 Honda CRF450RX: TRIUMPH OVER ANY TERRAIN. Introducing the 2022 Honda CRF450RX… When the going gets tough, nothing helps you go the distance like the 2022 Honda CRF450RX. Packed with a lot of the same […]

2022 Honda CRF450R Guide

2022 Honda CRF450R: THE MACHINE OF CHAMPIONS. Introducing the 2022 Honda CRF450R… Honda’s CRF450R continues to be the powersports industry’s benchmark motocrosser, with the most wins so far in the 2021 AMA Supercross series and, […]

2022 Honda CRF450RWE Guide

2022 Honda CRF450RWE: FACTORY-LEVEL PERFORMANCE. Introducing the 2022 Honda CRF450RWE… For those who demand the absolute best when it comes to motocross performance, the premium CRF450RWE (“Works Edition”) is based on the legendary CRF450R, but […]

2022 Honda CRF450R-S Guide

2022 Honda CRF450R-S: HOLESHOT PERFORMANCE. CHAMPIONSHIP VALUE. Introducing the 2022 Honda CRF450R-S… This year, we’re happy to announce an extraordinary opportunity for motocross riders: The 2022 Honda CRF450R-S, a new machine built to the proven […]

3rd rider added to Honda’s 2021 BSB British Superbike Championship line-up

Honda Racing UK is delighted to confirm a third rider to its 2021 British Superbike Championship line-up, as Takumi Takahashi joins the Louth-based squad alongside Glenn Irwin and Ryo Mizuno to challenge the British series […]

New 2021 WorldSBK Yamaha Livery Unveiled in Barcelona

Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK – New 2021 Livery Unveiled in Barcelona! The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team is delighted to welcome new co-title partner, business modelling software company BRIXX, and to reveal a bright […]

Quick and relentless back-to-back MotoGP races Middle East

– Oliveira opens Red Bull KTM Factory Racing chapter with three points – Binder 14th after vibrant start but affected by front tire wear – Lecuna just misses out on first MotoGP points at Qatar […]

2021 MotoGP World Championship season got underway with an electric atmosphere

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 28. BARWA GRAND PRIX OF QATAR RACE RESULTS: Joan Mir: 4th (+ 1.222) Alex Rins: 6th (+ 3.357) The first race of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship season got […]

Desmosedici GP acceleration at MotoGP Qatar wins Podium Finish

Pecco Bagnaia third on the podium in the Qatar GP at Losail. Jack Miller finishes the race in ninth position Bagnaia takes his second podium in MotoGP in the opening Grand Prix of the 2021 […]

Treacherous 3-hour Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) battle South Carolina

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made its way to Society Hill, South Carolina on Sunday for Round 4 of the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series. Despite difficult conditions, Craig DeLong battled […]

Break-through performance 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) Lake Havasu City Arizona

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Austin Walton had a break-through performance on Sunday, capturing his first podium finish of the season with third at Round 3 of the 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) […]

9-time class race-winner takes emphatic victory at MotoGP Qatar

March 29, 2021 Eric Leaverton

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales delivered a masterclass in the opening round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship at the Losail International Circuit, taking victory after a mid-race charge saw the Spaniard finish +1.092s […]

2021 Slingshot R Redesigned & Improved – TMW First Ride!

In this article, TMW takes a look at how Polaris redesigned & improved the Slingshot R for the 2021 model year. We spent two weeks with a gorgeous Stealth Blue model, and got to speak […]

2021 MOTOGP GETS UNDERWAY WITH EXCITING MOTO3 FARE AT THE LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

18 action-packed Moto3 laps of the flat, fast and dusty Losail International Circuit ensured that the new MotoGP season was launched in captivating fashion in Qatar today. Husqvarna Motorcycles was in the heart of the […]

SUPERB QATAR GP OPENER FOR KTM GP ACADEMY WITH MOTO3

The Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar was the stage for an emphatic showing by the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 team as Jaume Masia triumphed around a sweeping, quick but also dirty Losail International Circuit […]

Suzuki announces new slogan and hashtag for 2021

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 28. With the beginning of a new season, reigning MotoGP World Champions Team Suzuki Ecstar have announced a new slogan and hashtag to accompany the 2021 title campaign; ALL FOR […]

Qatar MotoGP new all-time lap record for Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia

Bagnaia takes his maiden pole position in MotoGP and signs the new all-time lap record at Losail Circuit in 1:52.772. Miller closes qualifying for the Qatar GP in fifth place. Johann Zarco hits 362.4 km/h […]

RINS AND MIR TOP 10 FOR SCORCHING MOTOGP SEASON START

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 27. Grid positions for Qatar GP: Alex Rins: 9th – 1’53.490 Joan Mir: 10th – 1’53.682 The first qualifying day of the season saw soaring temperatures during the day, […]

MOTOGP NEGOTIATES FIRST QUALIFICATIONS OF 2021

-Oliveira the fastest of the KTM RC16s around the warm, flowing Losail layout -Two KTM RC4s on the second row of the Moto3™ grid with Jaume Masia sitting 5th -Raul Fernandez to start from P2 […]

Inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship

The Ducati Lenovo Team resumed action today at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar for the first day of free practices for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for this […]

SUZUKI DOWN TO BUSINESS ON FIRST DAY OF THE MOTOGP SEASON

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 26. Alex Rins: 5th – 1’53.623 (+ 0.236) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’53.914 (+ 0.527) Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP field took to Losail Circuit in Qatar on […]

Autogrill is official partner of Ducati Corse in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship

The company, a leader in on-the-move catering, confirms its partnership with Ducati Corse and is the official sponsor of the Ducati Lenovo Team. The Autogrill logo on the team’s apparel all through the MotoGP 2021 […]

Honda paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles (Consortium) has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The […]

Cardo Systems Announced as Official Communications System of Progressive AFT

Cardo’s industry-leading PACKTALK BOLD featuring Dynamic Mesh Communication to provide efficient ‘always on’ comms for Progressive AFT Honda Talon Experience. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March XX, 2021) – Cardo Systems, the global market leader in Bluetooth […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL TO RACE ALL JAPAN SBK OPENER

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 25. Yoshimura SERT Motul are to race the opening round of the 2021 All Japan Superbike Championship on April 3-4th at Motegi. Team rider Kazuki Watanabe and the team […]

KTM GP ACADEMY POISED FOR GRIPPING 2021 MOTO3 & MOTO2 CAMPAIGNS

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing duo Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira have shown the path. Both the South African and the Portuguese have moved through Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, then Moto3 and Moto2 categories […]

ESTRELLA GALICIA HOPS ONTO TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR’S MOTORCYCLE IN 2021

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 25. Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP is very proud and happy to announce that it has reached an agreement with Estrella Galicia to start a journey together from 2021 onwards, […]

Exciting new MotoGP season will kick off this weekend

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 24. As has become tradition, Losail International Circuit in Qatar will once again play host to the opening round of the MotoGP season, which will kick off this weekend. […]

Triumph TE-1 Electric Motorcycle Revolution

With performance results that exceeds anything else on the market the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle is a significant step forward from existing technology giving the rider more power, for longer. With next-generation battery technology, control […]

Prestigious Scooter of the Year Award goes to…

A prestigious accolade for the benchmark scooter in the premium two-wheeler segment Pontedera – Pune, 24 March 2021 – The Aprilia SXR 160 scooter from the Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), the benchmark in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, has […]

First 2021 MotoGP World Championship Race to Start

After the two preseason tests held a few weeks ago, Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia are back in Qatar for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, which […]

Awesome long hill climbs at AMA East Hare Scrambles

The weather conditions were ideal in Martinsville for the second leg of the AMA East Hare Scrambles, hosted by VXCS. There was light rain on Thursday which created the perfect traction for Sunday’s race. A […]

New scoring system and attractive prizes for best BMW riders in the world

March 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is back for 2021 – with a new scoring system and attractive prizes for the best privateer BMW riders in the world. The unique customer racing competition was launched […]

Ducati Team launch their 2021 WorldSBK season

The 2021 World Superbike season of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team has officially kicked off today with the presentation of the two Ducati Panigale V4 R machines of Scott Redding and Michael Ruben Rinaldi.The […]

Career-best 450 class finish Monster Energy AMA/FIM World Supercross Championship Arlington

March 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 22. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 13th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 18th Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki’s Max Anstie took his Suzuki RM-Z450 to his career-best 450 class finish in […]

Gnarly Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship Arlington

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart rebounded from a tough couple of rounds at the AT&T Stadium to finish sixth Saturday night at Round 12 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship. Rookie […]

Oldest and most prestigious offroad motorcycle race calendar

As the 2021 version of the oldest and most prestigious motorcycle race on the Offroad racing calendar roars back into life at the end of August, KTM provides KTM Rental & Race Service packages while additionally […]

Aprilia Racers Days USA and Canada program

APRILIA 2021 “APRILIA RACERS DAYS” TRACK PROGRAM TO COVER US AND CANADA THE INITIATIVE GROWS TO NINE CIRCUITS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, CONTINUING TO PROVIDE THE BEST ON-TRACK EXPERIENCES FOR THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC AND DEMANDING SPORTBIKE […]

HUSQVARNA BIKE RENTAL RACE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS PACKAGES AVAILABLE

March 22, 2021 Eric Leaverton

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce full details of the Bike Rental, Race Service and Spare Parts packages that will be offered during this year’s International Six Days Enduro in Italy. Kicking off on August […]

TMW’s Top 10 Tips for Spring Motorcycle Riding

Welcome to TMW’s Top 10 Tips for Spring Motorcycle Riding. If you’re like us, these recent warm temps and bright sunlight have you ready to get back into the wind! Winter is over and we’re […]

Husqvarna upped the intensity at Texas AMA Supercross World Championship

March 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team closed out a successful week of racing in Arlington, Texas on Saturday with a pair of top-five finishes at Round 12 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship. […]

Cooper Reclaims Points Lead with Perfect Arlington 3

Justin Cooper put on a masterclass performance at last night’s final round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross tripleheader in Arlington, Texas, to take the win and reclaim the points lead in the 250SX West […]

Incredible Triple Bagger at AMA Supercross Championship Texas

March 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ARLINGTON, Texas – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb made it a clean sweep in the Lonestar state this week as he clinched a third-consecutive victory inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday for Round 12 of the […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – March 20th

March 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 12th. The third weekend in March sees American Suzuki Motocross teams at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the third back-to back race and Round 12 of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change

Total Motorcycle invites readers to expand their horizons and minds with our Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change this week. Culture on a global scale. Get ready to blow your mind with singing, dancing, […]

FIERCELY COMPETITIVE MOTO3 WITH BACK-TO-BACK RACES IN QATAR

A double header around the Losail International Circuit lies in store for the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team and the FR 250 GP-mounted rider line-up of Romano Fenati and Adrian Fernandez to launch the 2021 FIM […]

Suzuki jump the jumps Supercross race inside of four days in AT&T Stadium Arlington

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 16th The second Supercross race inside of four days in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas put the riders to the test and Twisted Tea/ […]

Tough Year for Ducati with 48k motorcycles delivered in 2020

Ducati Proves to be a Solid and Profitable Company with a Positive Cash Flow Even in a Complex Year like 2020 48,042 motorcycles delivered, € 676 million in turnover and € 24 million in operating […]

SET FOR THE NEW MXGP SEASON?

The 2021 Grand Prix season sits on the horizon but inches closer every day. The start date of May 23rd in Oss and the Dutch round opening the new racing campaign will see Jeffrey Herlings […]

American Flat Track to Debut Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2021) – Upon the announcement of its 2021 season, one of the most-anticipated additions has become the debut of Progressive American Flat Track at the historic Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS). […]

Latest Materials Science Enable Significantly Smaller and Lighter Drivetrains

DENVER, March 09, 2021 — Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions – and a pioneer in belt-driven personal mobility – introduces the new Carbon Drive Moto X9™ […]

Collaboration enables robots and machines to follow humans and other machines in industrial applications

MILAN, BOSTON and SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 18, 2021 – Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), a leader in smart following technology and subsidiary of the Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a proof-of-concept collaboration […]

2021 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing Series official road racing partner announced

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 17. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has today announced the return of Team Hammer as its official road racing partner for the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road […]

Slick and sketchy Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship AT&T Stadium finish

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Aaron Plessinger brought home another solid result, finishing sixth last night at Round 11 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dylan Ferrandis […]

The Suzuka 8 Hours EWC will have 150% points awarded for the final race

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 17 The Suzuka 8 Hours race in Japan will now be the final round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship following a date switch to plan throughout the ongoing […]

Whoops frustration at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship Arlington

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper bounced back from a crash on his opening lap last night, finishing fifth in challenging conditions at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Although not the result he […]

Aprilia testing new 2021 RS-GP bike