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Team Suzuki Press Office – February 26. Enjoy the latest video from Team SUZUKI ECSTAR with some great action from Chang International Circuit at Buriram, Thailand, after the first MotoGP visit to the circuit. Check […]

BMW S1000RR racers get their global racing season underway in Australia

The winter break is over: The BMW S 1000 RR racers, together with the BMW Motorrad Motorsport experts, got their 2018 global racing season underway at the weekend. The first races of the year took […]

HILL 6TH IN RM-Z450 DEBUT AT TAMPA SUPERCROSS

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Justin Hill #46 – 450 Class – 6th Malcolm Stewart #27 – 450 Class – 8th Jimmy Decotis #47 – 250 East Class – 10th Weston Peick #34 […]

Triple M Honda World Superbike Team Makes Solid WorldSBK Start

The new Triple M Honda World Superbike Team and rookie rider Patrick ‘PJ’ Jacobsen took part in their first WorldSBK race weekend together at Phillip Island in Australia this weekend, with Jacobsen finishing 16th and […]

Camier sixth in epic Race 2 battle at Phillip Island

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Leon Camier took sixth place in Race 2 of the Australian WorldSBK round as the British rider completed an impressive competitive debut on the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. For […]

Pata Yamaha Battle for the Podium in Race 2 Thriller at Phillip Island

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in an encouraging performance on Sunday at Phillip Island, the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, with both riders on podium pace in an enthralling […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM MAINTAINS DUAL POINTS LEAD WITH SOLID PODIUM FINISHES FROM ANDERSON AND OSBORNE IN TAMPA

It was a solid night for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team who made their first visit to Tampa, Florida’s Raymond Jones Stadium for the eighth round of AMA Supercross. Saturday’s racetrack proved to […]

Mahias Gets WorldSSP Title Defence to the Perfect Start in Phillip Island

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias got his title defence off to the best imaginable start at the opening round of 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship on Sunday at Phillip Island. The reigning champion […]

Mahias Secures Stunning Pole in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed an amazing qualifying on Saturday despite strong winds and grey skies at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship at Phillip Island. Reigning champion Lucas […]

Pata Yamaha Show Fighting Spirit in Race 1 at Phillip Island

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a spirited performance despite suffering from tyre degradation problems in Race 1 at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, at an overcast and […]

Camier fights to seventh place in Race 1 at Phillip Island

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team scored a double points finish in Race 1 at Phillip Island, as Leon Camier fought his way into seventh place and Jake Gagne came home in twelfth at […]

BMW Motorrad USA, M&C Saatchi LA Team Up To Produce the Someday Ride

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 23, 2018… Young and old, aspiring and experienced, female and male: everyone has an adventure that they dream of taking someday. To inspire people to seize the moment, BMW Motorrad […]

Tech3 and Yamaha to Part Ways for 2019

Yamaha and Tech3 announce that 2018 will be their last season as partners in the FIM Grand Prix MotoGP World Championship. After 20 mutually successful years of partnership, Tech3 have informed Yamaha that they will […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND MXGP AGREEMENT WITH ICEONE RACING

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that the IceOne Racing team, run by Finnish former Grand Prix racer Antti Pyrhönen, will continue as Husqvarna Motorcycles’ official MXGP representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Following […]

Pata Yamaha Progress in Tricky Conditions on Friday at Phillip Island

Mixed weather greeted the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team on Friday at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship and the team were forced to deal with mixed fortunes throughout the day. […]

Camier off to a flying start on opening day at Phillip Island

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team got off to a flying start at the 2018 WorldSBK season opener as Leon Camier set the second fastest time and Jake Gagne finished in eleventh place overall […]

Illinois Bicentennial Route 66 Motorcycle Ride

News From The Illinois Office of Tourism Transmitted by PR Newswire for Journalists on February 22, 2018 12:08 PM GMT State of Illinois Celebrates Bicentennial Year in 2018 CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The […]

GSX-R1000 – CHAMPIONS TALK ITS POTENTIAL – VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 22. Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters, MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Toni Elias and Isle of Man Senior TT winner Michael Dunlop give their views on the new production GSX-R1000 Suzuki […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continues partnership with ETS Racing Fuels for 2018 WorldSBK season

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has extended its technical partnership with ETS Racing Fuels for the 2018 FIM World Superbike (WorldSBK) season. The innovative fuel company will continue to be the exclusive supplier […]

GRT Yamaha Ready to Kick Off Title Defence Down Under

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team, who completed a clean sweep of titles on offer in 2017, have concluded their preseason testing at Phillip Island in encouraging fashion to head into the opening round of […]

American Flat Track and Cycle Gear Continue Partnership for 2018 Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to confirm that Cycle Gear has renewed its commitment to serve as a proud sponsor of the world’s preeminent dirt track championship […]

SUZUKI RM-Z450 WINS ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 21. Cedric Soubeyras – 3rd/ Series – 1st overall Thomas Ramette – 2nd/ Series – 2nd overall Cyrille Coulon – DNS/ Series – 7th overall. In a drama-packed finale […]

ALFREDO GOMEZ SIDELINED WITH KNEE INJURY

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez will likely be out of action for the final two rounds of the 2018 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship due to a knee injury sustained while training in Spain. […]

Global Motorcycle Market Growing at a CAGR of 4.6% During 2017-2025

Persistence Market Research (PMR) has published a new report by the title “Motorcycle Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012-2016) and Forecast (2017-2025).” The report states that the global motorcycle market is expected to witness stable growth over the coming years. […]

Robbie “Bugs” Pearson to run Indian Scout FTR750 for 2018 American Flat Track season

MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2018) – Robbie “Bugs” Pearson has joined forces with former GNC Crew Chief and Tuner Rick Canode of RJ Performance – making the privateer the latest to turn to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s […]

Bonneville to the Himalayas. A journey of rediscovering India

When Polo Arnaiz first toured India in a van he was a timid, uneasy traveller, reluctant to immerse himself in the ways of the people and their culture. He returned to his native Spain with […]

BIKE LAUNCH: 2018 Triumph Speed Triple S and RS

THE ALL-NEW SPEED TRIPLE IN ACTION Take a look at the most powerful and responsive Speed Triples ever – the all new Speed Triple S and range-topping RS. With a major engine development, lighter weight […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 to Compete the 2018 MotoGP Season with Hafizh Syahrin

Following Jonas Folger’s declaration not to contest in 2018, the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 was trying to find the best solution to replace the German, thereby evaluating available riders. Finally, the French-based squad is very […]

Pata Yamaha Primed for Phillip Island Opener

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a positive preseason at the official two-day Phillip Island test on Tuesday and feel ready for the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship at the […]

TAKE A VIRTUAL RIDE ON THE GSX-RR SUZUKI!

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 20. Suzuki Motor Corporation is releasing a series of Virtual Reality (VR) video contents featuring Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP riders, Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins. These two new videos […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES ACHIEVE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING SALES IN GLOBAL SALES & TURNOVER

Enjoying further positive trading results, Husqvarna Motorcycles have ended the 2017 business year with yet more record-breaking sales and turnover figures. With 20% more motorcycles sold during the 12 months to December 31, 2017, the […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team wraps up pre-season testing at Phillip Island

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team ended its pre-season testing programme at Phillip Island today, as another strong performance from riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne ensured the team is ready to go at […]

2018 AMA Pro Hillclimb Schedule Released

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2018) – AMA Pro Hillclimb is pleased to announce its 2018 event schedule, which includes 10 events, four more than in 2017, and two new venues. This unique form of […]

AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI STRONG IN TEXAS

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 19. Jimmy Decotis #47 – 250 Class – 3rd Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 7th Malcolm Stewart #27 – 450 Class – 11th Kyle Peters #76 – […]

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride Annual Open House

OTTAWA, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW/ – The RCMP’s world-famous Musical Ride will be holding its annual Open House. This popular community event gives the public an opportunity to tour the Musical Ride stables and meet […]

MAX GERSTON PLACES 5TH IN THE 2ND ROUND OF THE WEST HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES

The 2nd round of the West Hare Scramble series took place last weekend in Prescott, Arizona. A large winners purse drew in big names and a lot of local riders showed up at the event. […]

Green light for the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

Munich. The fifth season of the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy gets going this weekend. The 2018 scoring period starts with the opening races of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the Australian Superbike […]

PODIUM RESULTS FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS AT LACAPELLE MARIVAL MASTERCROSS

Collecting top three results during the 2018 edition of the Lacapelle Marival Mastercross, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders have wrapped up their pre-season racing activities on a positive note. The ideal warm-up for the […]

Zarco and Syahrin Leave Thailand with Excellent Impressions

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair concluded the Buriram test in outstanding fashion today, as Johann Zarco topped the time sheets for the majority of the day, while Hafizh Syahrin showed a sensational achievement during his […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Thailand Testing

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram, Thailand, securing 10th and 12th place respectively in today’s rankings. Using his time from yesterday as […]

A POSITIVE END TO FIRST EVER THAI TEST FOR SUZUKI ECSTAR

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 18th. Alex Rins: 5th – 1:30.178 (+ 0.397) Andrea Iannone: 15th – 1:30.718 (+ 0.937) • Team SUZUKI ECSTAR round off a successful test. • Alex Rins effective on […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE BATTLES TO A VICTORY AT ARLINGTON SX!

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team headed east for the seventh round of AMA Supercross, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex. on Saturday. The night marked the opening round of the 250SX East […]

SUPERENDURO PODIUM FOR BILLY BOLT IN SPAIN

Continuing to impress during his debut season of superenduro racing, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt claimed his second podium result of the series with third overall in Malaga, Spain. It was a strong […]

Enormous Progress for Tech3 Pair on Day 2 in Buriram

Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin both turned up the pace on the second day of testing at the newly introduced Chang International Circuit. Johann Zarco did an amazing job in Thailand’s blistering heat to power […]

Movistar Yamaha Progress on Thailand Test Day Two

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have wrapped up the second day of testing at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales spent the available time fine-tuning their bikes’ settings […]

NEW FAIRING DEBUTED ON DAY 2 IN BURIRAM

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 17th. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:30.446 (+ 0.477) Andrea Iannone: 11th – 1:30.775 (+ 0.806) • Debut of new aerodynamic fairing. • Hard work completed by Alex Rins on […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI UNVEILS 2018 BRITISH SUPERBIKE LIVERY

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The Buildbase Suzuki team has unveiled the new livery of its GSX-R1000 machinery today in the UK ahead of the start of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON BATTLE OF THE KINGS 2018. FINAL 5 LONDON

The Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland Battle of the Kings 2018 customisation contest moves to an exciting climax with the five finalists appearing at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018 this weekend (16-18th February […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR RIDERS MEET BANGKOK FANS – VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins joined Suzuki Fans in a special event this week ahead of the official MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, […]

Zarco and Syahrin Discover New Territory in Thailand

For the first time ever, the MotoGP World Championship went to the Chang International Circuit this week, where Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco immediately found a fast way around the 4.554km long track and Hafizh […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Back To Business at the Buriram Test

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were keen to get reunited with their YZR-M1s today at the start of the Buriram MotoGP Official Test. The teammates were back on track to build […]

LEARNING FAST ON OPENING DAY AT CHANG INTERNATIONAL

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16th. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:30.809 (+ 0.012) Andrea Iannone: 9th – 1:31.235 (+0.438) • Alex Rins sets 2nd fastest time as he quickly gets to grips with new […]

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP testing in Thailand

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The third weekend in February sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP™ testing in Thailand, Suzuki’s AMA/ FIM World Supercross team Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing at round […]

ROOKIES CHALLENGE 2018: STARTING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

The X-BOW BATTLE has, for some years, been considered Europe’s strongest one- make trophy – and the “Rookies Challenge”, run as part of the “BATTLE” since 2015, has become established as the perfect entry level […]

Honda Motor Europe appoints Chris Pike as new WorldSBK Operations Manager

Honda Motor Europe has appointed Chris Pike as its new Operations Manager for the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK). Pike inherits the position vacated by Marco Chini last month and will manage Honda’s operational and […]

Yamaha Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year

MT-10 SP, TMAX DX and XMAX 300 awarded in the product category Yamaha Motor are pleased to announce that its MT-10 SP hyper naked sports motorcycle as well as the TMAX DX and XMAX 300 […]

A WARM AND JOYFUL WELCOME TO THAILAND FOR IANNONE AND RINS

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. On February 13th, just a couple of days ahead of the first ever MotoGP test in Thailand, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins stopped over in […]

VIDEO: 2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to release the official pre-season video of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team, featuring official team riders Gautier Paulin and Max Anstie. Following a solid debut season aboard […]

SUZUKI CHAMPIONS TEST THE MotoGP GSX-RR – VIDEO

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Ahead of tomorrow’s MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, Suzuki Motor Corporation has today published a new exclusive video taken at the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR private test at […]

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Valvoline Launches Fast Track to Fame Program in Support of Grassroots Racing

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — today announced the launch of its Fast Track to Fame contest celebrating the […]

J&P Cycles Awards $20,000, Crowns Eight U.S. Vets Kings of Custom Motorcycle Builders

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — J&P Cycles, the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, awarded the title of Kings of Custom Motorcycle Builders to eight U.S. military veterans from Texas. They earned the […]

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