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Introducing the new 2021 Ducati Motorcycle Guide. New Bike Reviews, Huge Photos, Full Specifications. Get it all at Total Motorcycle with the 2021 Ducati Motorcycle Guide. Engine – 2021 Ducati V4 Granturismo – New […]

2021 BMW Motorcycle Guide

Introducing the new 2021 BMW Motorcycle Guide. New Bike Reviews, Huge Photos, Full Specifications. Get it all at Total Motorcycle with the 2021 BMW Motorcycle Guide. Sport – 2021 BMW M1000RR – New model – […]

Falken Tires Named Official Light Truck Tire of American Flat Track

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today its newest addition to its family of partners – Falken Tires – naming the automotive titan The Official Light Truck Tire of American Flat Track. For over […]

DECOTIS BACK ON PACE AT ATLANTA SUPERCROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 2. JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s Jimmy Decotis put in impressive lap times on his Suzuki RM-Z250 during an exciting night at round nine of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL SUSTAINS ACL INJURY

DUVALL SET TO UNDERGO SURGERY TO REPAIR TORN LIGAMENT The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team has confirmed that GNCC title contender Thad DuVall has sustained a torn ACL and damage to the meniscus in […]

New 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike

The new 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike is raw, minimalistic and best of all comes with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine! How much? The new Softail Standard is $13599 USD/$15699 […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team Wins 3rd and 5th at Phillip Island circuit Australia

The first round of the 2020 WorldSBK season, which took place at the Phillip Island circuit (Australia), ends with an excellent result for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team thanks to Scott Redding’s third consecutive […]

JED BEATON FINISHES FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN

JED BEATON FINISHES FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 RACER KICKS OFF 2020 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGN WITH 2-6 RESULTS AT MATTERLEY BASIN Jed Beaton has claimed Rockstar Energy […]

2020 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix Canceled due to Covid-19 Coronavirus

March 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

QATAR GP CALLED OFF AMID CORONAVIRUS CRISIS Team Suzuki Press Office – March 1. The FIM, IRTA, and Dorna Sports have this evening announced that the 2020 Qatar Grand Prix will not be held for […]

RJ HAMPSHIRE CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT ATLANTA SX

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire continues to make his presence known in the 250SX East Championship fight after claiming a season-best runner-up finish at Saturday’s Atlanta Supercross for Round 9 of the 2020 […]

Difficult Sunday at Phillip Island WorldSBK for BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

March 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The first Sunday of the 2020 FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) at Phillip Island (AUS) did not go as planned for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Tom Sykes (GBR) finished the morning’s Superpole […]

Scott Redding notches up his first podium finish in WorldSBK

The 2020 World Superbike season began today with a spectacular race at the Phillip Island circuit (Australia) as Scott Redding took his first podium with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati while Chaz Davies made a great […]

Nationwide URAL Motorcycles Demo Day – March 21 2020

2020 National Ural Demo Day Saturday, March 21st – Snow, Rain or Shine! Come out to your nearest and favorite Ural dealership on March 21st for demo rides and coffee. The temperatures may still be low, […]

ZACH OSBORNE INJURED DURING A PRACTICE CRASH THIS WEEK

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM RIDER SET TO MISS UPCOMING ROUND OF SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne was injured during a practice crash in Florida this week following Round 8 […]

Team Classic Suzuki swaps its XR69 and RG500 for modern GSX-R1000 at Isle of Man TT debut

TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI TO MAKE ISLE OF MAN TT DEBUT Team Suzuki Press Office – February 28. Team Classic Suzuki will swap its XR69 and RG500 machinery for modern GSX-R1000 kit when it makes its […]

2020 FIM World Superbike Championship WorldSBK started with a bang by BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) started with a bang by the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. In Saturday’s Superpole qualifying of the season opener at Phillip Island (AUS), Tom Sykes (GBR) rode […]

Mr. Daytona Scott Russell Named DAYTONA TT Grand Marshal

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 28, 2020) – American Flat Track is thrilled to confirm that “Mr. Daytona” himself, Scott Russell, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the season-opening DAYTONA TT on March 14 at Daytona International Speedway. Perhaps no motorcycle racing […]

Scott Redding goes quickest in Friday’s WorldSBK practice sessions at the Phillip Island Circuit

Scott Redding starts in the best possible way his first season in WorldSBK with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati finishing the #AusWorldSBK free practice in first place. Chaz Davies makes significant progress in terms of race […]

Inspiration Friday: Royal Enfield North America to race in American Flat Track

Royal Enfield is going to be racing with the big boys in American Flat Track Racing. Let that sink in a bit. While there is no question Royal Enfield will be the underdog in AFT […]

2020 Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival – Scout Bobber Speed Record Attempt

Appaloosa v2.0 to be unleashed at 2020 Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival Highly modified Scout Bobber to make its comeback on the deepest lake on Earth BELGIUM (February 28, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle […]

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Munich. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. After eight grueling days, and over 2500km travelled over both the North and South islands of New […]

10 days of winter testing in Spain Portugal and Australia Ducati ready for 2020 WorldSBK season

After 10 days of winter testing – in Spain, Portugal and Australia – and the team presentation held in the beautiful surroundings at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola (Italy), now it’s time […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA SET FOR 2020 MXGP SEASON START

JONASS, JASIKONIS, KJER OLSEN AND BEATON WELL-PREPARED FOR 2020 MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass, Arminas Jasikonis, Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton are all set for the much-anticipated opening […]

Cardo Systems PACKTALK Bold flying high with the Red Devils

Cardo Systems is proud to provide the PACKTALK Bold as the communications device of The Red Devils – the iconic parachute display team of the British Army and the Parachute Regiment. See Total Motorcycle’s Review […]

PIAGGIO GROUP: DRAFT BUDGET 2019

In 2019 the Piaggio Group performed significantly better than the previous year, the growth of all the main income statement indicators, the increase in net profit, greater investments and the reduction of debt. Consolidated revenues […]

Öhlins USA and AFT Renew Partnership for Fifth Consecutive Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2020) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to announce that Öhlins USA has renewed its partnership with the series for a fifth consecutive season in 2020. After another season of invaluable […]

Exclusive Look into 2020 WorldSBK with BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) gets underway on Phillip Island, Australia, this weekend. For the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, this will be their second season in the elite class of near-production […]

Moto Guzzi Sales and Revenues up 75% YoY Thanks to New V85TT Model

Piaggio Group Full Year 2019 Financial Results Highlights: EMEA & Americas 2 Wheelers demand posted diverging dynamics: ▪ European 2 Wheelers, despite the backdrop of economic uncertainty, posted healthy demand trend across all product […]

New XRide suit by BMW Motorrad combines extensive rider protection and maximum comfort

Munich, 26 February 2020. With the XRide suit, BMW Motorrad demonstrates how maximum comfort can be combined with comprehensive protection and a stylish, sporty look. The close fit and striking design make for an exciting look. […]

Piaggio Group reports significant 19% improvement in profits

In 2019, the Piaggio Group reported a significant improvement in performance from the previous year, with progress on all the main earnings indicators, an increase in net profit, higher capital expenditure and a reduction in […]

Faster lap times with the right racing brake pads – Find the right brake pads with new SBS Booklet

All SBS racing compounds are developed with SBS Partners in Racing and have enjoyed great popularity among top-level teams and riders in World Superbike, Moto 2 and 3 GP, World Endurance and TT Road Racing […]

2020 season opener of the FIM Superbike World Championship with BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Phillip Island. The countdown is on for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: This weekend (28th February to 1st March) sees the team start its second season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) on Phillip […]

SUZUKI RM-Z450 WINS ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. Suzuki’s RM-Z450 claimed a fifth Arenacross championship title with SR75 Suzuki’s Charles Le Francois winning the 2020 Pro 450 Championship at the SSE Arena in London, UK at […]

TOUGH FIGHT FOR SUZUKI IN TEXAS SUPERCROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. The JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing team fought hard in Arlington, Texas where round eight of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series hosted the second Triple […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE WINTER TESTING ON TOP FORM

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. Alex Rins: 4th – 1:54.068 (+ 0.210) Joan Mir: 6th – 1:54.129 (+ 0.271) Monday saw the final day of testing before the 2020 season commences, and Team […]

ProBEAM® by Custom Dynamics to Support Latus Motors Racing in 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 24, 2020) – Latus Motors Racing proudly announced today an addition to its family of team partners – ProBEAM® by Custom Dynamics® – will be backing LMR and rider James Rispoli for 2020. An industry […]

Crash for Ducati at WorldSBK testing concludes Phillip Island

Two days of official WorldSBK testing for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, ended today at the Phillip Island Circuit (Australia), with Scott Redding and Chaz Davis in 6th and 11th position respectively. Scott Redding […]

The Ducati Team concluded the last MotoGP preseason test in Qatar

The final 2020 MotoGP preseason test concluded this evening at Losail, in Qatar. The same race venue, situated just a few kilometres away from the capital city of Doha, will host the opening Grand Prix […]

2020 Zero SR/S Guide

2020 Zero SR/S : EFFORTLESS POWER. Introducing the 2020 Zero SR/S. SR/S TECHNOLOGY Inspired by cutting edge aerospace design, the new look of the SR/S is rooted in its all-new aerodynamic fairing. Like all things […]

2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard Guide

POSSIBILITY COMES STANDARD. 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard: Raw, stripped-down bobber style. A blank canvas for customization. This is more than a motorcycle. It’s an iron invitation to join the custom revolution. The new Softail® Standard […]

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Exciting New 2020 Norton Motorcycles but End of the Road with Norton Insolvency?

With a heavy heart I post this week’s cover story; Norton Motorcycles maybe at an end. Many other websites are going with the fear angle, I am not and waited to get the full story. […]

AUSTIN WALTON CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT SECOND ROUND OF WORCS

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton had a standout performance on Sunday, securing a career-best second-place finish in the Pro class at Round 2 of the 2020 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Taft, […]

CONFIRMATION AND CONSISTENCY THE KEY ON QATAR TEST DAY 2

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Alex Rins: 2nd place – 1:54.200 (+0.162) Joan Mir: 4th place – 1:54.464 (+0.426) The second day of the 2020 Qatar Test went smoothly for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s […]

TOUGH DAY FOR THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM AT GNCC SEASON OPENER

The 2020 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series kicked off on Sunday in Union, South Carolina and Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team’s Thad DuVall had a tough start to the day as he suffered a […]

The Ducati Team were back in MotoGP Qatar action ahead of the 2020 season opener