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Yamaha confirms current Dakar champion Despres for 2014
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Yamaha confirms current Dakar champion Despres for 2014

Frenchman joins 'men in blue' on two-year deal.

Coppins to contest local race in New Zealand this weekend
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Coppins to contest local race in New Zealand this weekend

JCR team manager back on the bike to ensure Yamaha presence at South Island event.

Team HRC presents 2014 Dakar squad at Mugello MotoGP round
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Team HRC presents 2014 Dakar squad at Mugello MotoGP round

Five riders selected to pilot factory-built bike prior to its production release.

Cachia to feature in fifth installment of the Moto film series
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Cachia to feature in fifth installment of the Moto film series

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Josh Cachia is scheduled to be featured in the upcoming Moto 5 movie, the next instalment in the international film series.

Wilson's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in doubt following practice crash
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Wilson's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in doubt following practice crash

Following a freak practice accident this week, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Dean Wilson announced via his Twitter account that he has been sidelined once again with a possible shoulder injury.

Long confirms switch to KTM-backed privateer outfit
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Long confirms switch to KTM-backed privateer outfit

Dylan Long has confirmed to MotoOnline.com.au today his plans for the remainder of the year after his unexpected mid-season departure from the Choice Motorsports KTM team.

Wilson and Dinsdale to make wildcard MX2 appearances at Conondale
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Wilson and Dinsdale to make wildcard MX2 appearances at Conondale

GYTR Yamaha Racing Team riders Jay Wilson and Joel Dinsdale will join the MX2 ranks in a wild card appearance for this weekend's Conondale round five of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

TM Racing Australia poised for Conondale MX Nationals comeback
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TM Racing Australia poised for Conondale MX Nationals comeback

Following an onslaught of injuries to their team riders, TM Racing Australia is gearing up to make their Monster Energy MX Nationals comeback this weekend at Conondale in Queensland.

Youthstream to propose capacity reduction for MX1 World Championship?
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Youthstream to propose capacity reduction for MX1 World Championship?

Youthstream president Guiseppe Luongo has revealed plans to propose a capacity reduction for the MX1 category in the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Stewart targets outdoor race wins as Suzuki makes progress
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Stewart targets outdoor race wins as Suzuki makes progress

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart believes he has his bike dialled in and the time has come to start winning races as the third round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, looms near.

Knee injury rules Dale out of MX Nationals season remainder
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Knee injury rules Dale out of MX Nationals season remainder

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ford Dale has confirmed that he'll undergo knee surgery next week, forcing him out of the final six rounds of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Ballard's Motorex team takes AORC double in Victoria
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Ballard's Motorex team takes AORC double in Victoria

Gardiner and Ballard sweep rounds five and six at Corner Inlet.

Dack celebrating historic first AORC round win for CDR Yamaha
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Dack celebrating historic first AORC round win for CDR Yamaha

Craig Dack's off-road effort has secured its first ever Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) round win, and the subsequent championship lead, at the hands of Daniel Milner.

Yamaha teams to adopt special livery this weekend at Conondale
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Yamaha teams to adopt special livery this weekend at Conondale

Yamaha's Australian Motocross teams will feature a special one-off livery for the fifth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Conondale, Queensland, this weekend.

Hollis under injury cloud following AORC round five
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Hollis under injury cloud following AORC round five

Following an unusual injury during round five of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC), Motorex KTM Off-Road Racing's Chris Hollis is currently under an injury cloud at this point in time.

Suzuki GP regulars Desalle and Strijbos impress during AMA return
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Suzuki GP regulars Desalle and Strijbos impress during AMA return

FIM Motocross World Championship MX1 regulars Clement Desalle and Kevin Strijbos both landed themselves impressive top 10 overall finishes in their first of two appearances in the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Green and Milner split wins for Yamaha at Corner Inlet AORC
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Green and Milner split wins for Yamaha at Corner Inlet AORC

The 2013 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) ventured down to Hedley, around 200km from Melbourne in Victoria on 25-26 May for rounds five and six of the 12-round series.

Villopoto continues streak, Tomac wins 250 Class in Colorado
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Villopoto continues streak, Tomac wins 250 Class in Colorado

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has continued his 450 Class domination at round two of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, over the weekend in Colorado.

CDR Yamaha boss Dack in support of Broadford track preparation
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CDR Yamaha boss Dack in support of Broadford track preparation

CDR Yamaha's Craig Dack has defended the track preparation process in the lead-up to Broadford's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Long confirmed out, Winston in at Choice Motorsport KTM team
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Long confirmed out, Winston in at Choice Motorsport KTM team

Choice Motorsports KTM has confirmed that it has opted to part ways with MX2 rookie Dylan Long following the Broadford round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Gibbs reflects on confidence-inspiring Broadford MX1 podium
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Gibbs reflects on confidence-inspiring Broadford MX1 podium

Motorex KTM's Kirk Gibbs has taken a lot of confidence from his maiden MX1 podium, captured last weekend at Broaford's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Villopoto and Roczen lead American Motocross into Thunder Valley
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Villopoto and Roczen lead American Motocross into Thunder Valley

2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship moves on to Colorado this weekend.

Motorex KTM confirms Braico in place of injured champion Price
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Motorex KTM confirms Braico in place of injured champion Price

Former AORC E3 champion Geoff Braico will join the Motorex KTM team when the Australian Off-Road Championship continues this weekend at Corner Inlet, Victoria.

Ferris featured on cover of May 2013 Motocross Illustrated
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Ferris featured on cover of May 2013 Motocross Illustrated

Strijbos and Desalle to ride upcoming American Motocross rounds
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Strijbos and Desalle to ride upcoming American Motocross rounds

Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 grand prix regulars Kevin Strijbos and Clement Desalle will contest the Thunder Valley and Muddy Creek rounds of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series in the US.

International line-up confirmed for Manjimup 15,000 in WA
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International line-up confirmed for Manjimup 15,000 in WA

The prestigious Manjimup 15,000 will take place in Western Australia on 8 June, featuring a host of international and national riders for the 2013 running.

Dinsdale taking calculated approach during rookie MXD campaign
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Dinsdale taking calculated approach during rookie MXD campaign

Fresh from his maiden overall victory in the MXD ranks of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, GYTR Yamaha rising star Joel Dinsdale is glad to see the team's strategy beginning to pay off.

Rutledge to complete WMX world titles with Rockstar Bud Racing Kawasaki
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Rutledge to complete WMX world titles with Rockstar Bud Racing Kawasaki

Kawasaki Australia has announced that Meghan Rutledge will complete the 2013 FIM Women's Motocross World Championship.

Dale's MX Nationals season in doubt following serious knee injury
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Dale's MX Nationals season in doubt following serious knee injury

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ford Dale could miss the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, after further damaging an existing knee injury at Broadford's fourth round on Sunday.

Marmont targets turnaround following tough three-round streak
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Marmont targets turnaround following tough three-round streak

Four-time MX1 Monster Energy MX Nationals champion Jay Marmont is adamant that he can turn his season around following a difficult three-round streak outside the top 10 overall.