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Yamaha Motor has announced its eventual withdrawal from the snowmobile market , with sales in Japan to end with remaining 2022 model year inventory , in Europe in 2024 , and in North America in 2025 . Having sold its first snowmobiles in 1968 , Yamaha was an early adopter of environmentally friendly fourstroke models . However , it has concluded that it will be difficult to continue a sustainable business in the snowmobile market . Going forward , Yamaha will concentrate management resources on current business activities and new growth markets .
BMW Motorrad has marked production of its 1,000,000th GS model with a boxer engine at its Berlin-Spandau factory - a BMW R 1250 GS . BMW motorcycles have been manufactured in Berlin since 1969 and the BMW Motorrad GS models with boxer engines since 1980 .
Replacing the cancelled Argentina season finale , the Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto will host a rearranged 12th and final round of the 2023 WorldSBK season on October 27th- 29th . The Spanish venue has hosted 21 WorldSBK races in its history , with the latest held in September 2021 . The WorldSBK and WorldSSP seasons will conclude at Jerez at the end of October ; the WorldSSP300 season will finish as planned with the Pirelli Portuguese Round at Portimao from the 29th September to 1st October .
Reuters reports that car sales in Russia rose 151.8 % year-onyear in June 2023 , despite ' western ' sanctions . This continues a rebound seen there from a dramatic -59 % car industry slump in 2022 . Russia ' s auto industry had been heavily reliant on investment , equipment and parts from overseas and in response to the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine , many foreign automakers withdrew from the Russian market entirely .
The Goodwood Festival of Speed , a summer spectacular set in the grounds of the famous Goodwood House in West Sussex in the UK , this year hosted its largest ever celebration of MotoGP - in recognition of the recent 1000th FIM Grand Prix , and before 2024 sees the 75th anniversary since the very first World Championship in 1949 .
DGR 2023 sets fundraising record
On Sunday 21st May 2023 , riders from across the globe " dressed dapper " to take part in the 2023 Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride ( DGR ). The 2023 edition saw 104,000 riders in 893 cities unite to ride their classic and vintage-style motorcycles , focused on a common cause for good . 2023 marked the 10th year of Triumph Motorcycles ' partnership with the DGR " with the aim to make the 2023 event the biggest and most successful to date ". When fundraising closed on June 5th , it marked another record-breaking year for the Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride . In total , US $ 7.4m had been raised to support men ' s health . This total is an increase of 24 % compared to 2022 - " an incredible achievement by the DGR community despite the current economic climate ". USA results included 165 rides made up of 13,850 riders , totalling over US $ 2.6m raised . In Canada , 29 rides from 1,998 riders brought in US $ 541,897 for the DGR . Since the first edition in 2012 , more than 500,000 riders have gathered in 121 countries to raise more than US $ 44m for men ' s health . Triumph became the official motorcycle partner of the DGR from 2014 , providing financial support and resources to help raise the profile of the DGR globally . " To mark the huge milestone of the 10th year of Triumph Motorcycles ' partnership with the DGR , Triumph created 250 exclusive Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride Limited Edition motorcycles , with number 001 reserved to reward the highest fundraiser of the 2023 event ". In addition , to further celebrate the 10th year of the partnership , Triumph revealed an all-new limited-edition range of lifestyle clothing designed in collaboration with the DGR to raise additional funds for men ' s health . " The entire Triumph community , from
our network of dealers and fans across the world to our staff , designers and engineers are committed to continuing to grow the reach and impact of the DGR . The record year in 2023 represents the hard work and commitment of the Triumph and DGR community in support of this incredible cause for good ". Mark Hawwa , founder and director of The Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride , said : " When I first started The Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride in
2012 , it was a unique way to challenge the stereotypes associated with motorcyclists . " It was an opportunity to transform the classic motorcycle community into a force for good , raising funds and awareness for causes that desperately needed our attention . Today , this event signifies our global commitment to a community where mental health is prioritised , social connections are strengthened , and where no one feels alone in their struggle . " This is a community of generous , compassionate and determined riders that after 12 years has achieved our strongest year yet , raising US $ 7.4m for men ' s health . Together with Triumph Motorcycles , the DGR has become a symbol of unity , resilience and passion . We are extremely proud of what we have achieved together ." Paul Stroud , Chief Commercial Officer at Triumph , said : " 2023 marks Triumph Motorcycles ' 10th year supporting the Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride , and it ' s incredible to see the 2023 DGR event has broken all previous years ' records , with more riders , more cities hosting a DGR , and even more funds raised . " To celebrate Triumph ' s 10th year of the DGR , we released the Bonneville T120 Black DGR Limited Edition and the limited-edition range of lifestyle clothing to raise funds for men ' s health . It ' s such an honour to contribute towards the incredible fundraising results of the DGR , and the entire Triumph community worldwide is enormously proud of our partnership ."
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