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  • [ July 18, 2025 ] Promising start for Aprilia Racing in Brno News
  • [ July 18, 2025 ] Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team have enjoyed an excellent start to the Grand Prix of Czechia News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] Dates Announced for 2026 H-D Homecoming Festival News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] Custom Indian Chieftain PowerPlus crafted for country music star Tyler Hubbard News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 7 – Donington Park News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] Pol Espargaro to substitute Maverick Viñales at 2025 Grand Prix of Czechia News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] Cardo’s PACKTALK EDGE is the Communicator Of Choice For This Year’s Red Bull Romaniacs News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to race at the historic Automotodrom in Brno News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S AARON PLESSINGER RULED OUT OF WASHOUGAL NATIONAL News
  • [ July 16, 2025 ] TOM VIALLE SIDELINED FOR WASHOUGAL ROUND OF PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP News
  • [ July 14, 2025 ] Pirelli takes on the new Brno asphalt with two development rear tyres for Moto2 News
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  • [ July 14, 2025 ] Josh Herrin extends his championship lead following an eventful weekend at Laguna Seca News
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"Mr. Totalmotorcycle". Owner and Founder of Total Motorcycle, the World’s Largest Motorcycle Site with over 425 million readers since 1999. Total Motorcycle is my pride and joy and being able to reach 425 million people has been incredible and I could not have done it without the support of my visitors, readers and members...thank you so much! We are all making a difference to millions of riders worldwide.
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RED BULL KTM ONE-TWO ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SEVEN

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders claimed his fourth stage win on stage seven of the 2025 Dakar Rally, extending his overall lead to over 15 minutes – the largest margin so far. Rally2 standout Edgar […]

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Malcolm Stewart leads Rockstar Energy Husqvarna into Anaheim 1 top 10

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart put a dramatic Heat Race crash behind him to take a top 10 resulti in the opening round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim 1. […]

JACOPO CERUTTI AND APRILIA TUAREG RACING WIN THE 2025 AFRICA ECO RACE
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Aprilia Tuareg Rally Queen of Africa for the second year in a row

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI AND APRILIA TUAREG RACING WIN THE 2025 AFRICA ECO RACE Jacopo Cerutti and Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing write another memorable page of Africa Eco Race history. With an extraordinary win in the eleventh […]

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Heartbreak for Botturi as Bad Luck Costs Him Victory at Africa Eco Race

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), missed out on the overall victory by just 25 seconds after a dramatic finish to the […]

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FIFTH PLACE FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered a strong performance on stage six of the 2025 Dakar Rally, finishing fifth on the 605-kilometer timed special and moving up to sixth overall in the standings. Teammate Daniel Sanders overcame […]

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RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE WEEK TWO AT 2025 DAKAR RALLY

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With the first week of the 47th Dakar Rally complete and the team enjoying a well-deserved rest day in Saudi Arabia, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing now looks ahead to the second half of the […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

EXTRAORDINARY VICTORY FOR CERUTTI AND THE TUAREG RALLY IN THE PENULTIMATE TIMED SECTION Jacopo Cerutti and Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing took home an extraordinary win in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race. […]

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Ducati and Troy Lee Designs join forces in the AMA Supercross paddock to prepare for the Desmo450 MX’s arrival in North America

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The partnership marks the first step in preparing for the arrival of the Ducati Desmo450 MX in the American market ahead of its upcoming racing debut in the AMA Championship Starting with the first round […]

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Africa Eco Race Set Up for Dramatic Finale as Botturi Secures Second on Stage 10

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Africa Eco Race Set Up for Dramatic Finale as Botturi Secures Second on Stage 10 The 2025 Africa Eco Race is on a knife edge after the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership […]

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Yamaha Motorcycles & Scooters now backed by three-year factory warranty

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor UK is proud to announce an enhancement to its customer aftersales offering. Effective immediately, all Model Year 2025 Yamaha road-going motorcycles and scooters, including the versatile NEO’s electric scooter and its batteries, will […]

Interactive Friday: Buying Electric in 2025? Slow Speeds & Shocks!
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Interactive Friday: Buying Electric in 2025? Slow Speeds & Shocks!

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Here at Total Motorcycle my heart goes out to those affected by the California wildfires. I wanted to share some incredible imagery you wouldn’t see on the news. What better media to use than motorcycles […]

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
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2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL FEATURES HEADLINING ACTS CHRIS STAPLETON AND HANK WILLIAMS JR

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL TO FEATURE HEADLINING ACTS CHRIS STAPLETON AND HANK WILLIAMS JR. Advanced Ticket Sales Begin January 17, 2025   MILWAUKEE (January 9, 2025) – The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival will be headlined […]

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LUCIANO BENAVIDES WINS STAGE FIVE AT DAKAR 2025

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed an impressive stage win on the final day of week one at the 2025 Dakar Rally, his first victory of the event, moving him up to seventh overall […]

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Announcing the 2025 Liqui Moly Factory Beta Off-Road Team

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Off-Road Team is excited to announce its official lineup for the 2025 season, showcasing a roster of exceptionally talented and determined riders. The West Coast Off-Road Team returns two champions, […]

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TRIUMPH RACING ENTERS A1 WITH JORDON SMITH AND STILEZ ROBERTSON COMPETING IN 250SX WEST

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With Jalek Swoll suffering an unfortunate pre-season injury in the lead up to the 2025 AMA SuperMotocross World Championship season, Triumph Racing will now be represented by Jordon Smith and Stilez Robertson at the opening […]

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METZELER TT VILLAGE is back in spotlight at the Isle of Man TT 2025

January 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The campsite, which in the past has hosted motorcyclists and fans from all over the world in the heart of the Isle of Man, is renewed with high-level services, opening registrations for the 2025 event […]

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Race Husky in 2025 with Contingency and Trackside Support Programs

January 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc. has announced details for the 2025 Husqvarna Motorcycles Contingency Support Program, which is proud to continue offering over $6 million in possible rewards for amateur and professional racers across a […]

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Victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in eighth stage of Africa Eco Race 2025

January 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FRANCESCO MONTANARI CLAIMS FIRST STAGE WIN, CERUTTI WEAKENED BY GASTROINTESTINAL VIRUS Francesco Montanari and the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team enjoyed a great day as Montanari claimed victory in the eighth stage of the Africa Eco […]

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Botturi Increases Overall Lead on Stage 8 of the Africa Eco Race

January 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), managed to extend his lead in the general classification to nine minutes and 49 seconds after […]

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DANIEL SANDERS TOPS THE TIMESHEETS ON DAKAR STAGE FOUR

January 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has delivered an outstanding performance on stage four of the 2025 Dakar Rally, claiming his third full stage win of the event and extending his overall lead to 13 minutes. […]

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First and second place for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in seventh stage of Africa Eco Race 2025

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI LEADER IN NEUTRALISED STAGE IN MAURITANIA The seventh stage of the Africa Eco Race 2025, from Benichab to Amodjar in Mauritania, concluded with Jacopo Cerutti in first place, closely followed by Francesco Montanari […]

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Botturi Retains Overall Lead of Africa Eco Race After Curtailed Stage 7

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), remains in the overall lead of the 2025 Africa Eco Race, despite a navigational error costing […]

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TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE THREE

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered an impressive fifth-place finish on stage three of the 2025 Dakar Rally, maintaining his sixth-place position in the overall standings. Edgar Canet showed blistering pace on the 327-kilometer timed […]

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Commanding Lead for Botturi After Stage 6 Victory at Africa Eco Race

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), blasted through the dunes to claim victory on Stage 6 of the 2025 Africa Eco Race […]

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Sweden to Host the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Infront Moto Racing are excited to announce that the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale will take place in Uddevalla, Sweden, running alongside the 16th round of the FIM […]

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Demanding day for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in sixth stage of Africa Eco Race 2025

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

POSITIVE STAGE FOR MARCO MENICHINI IN SIXTH PLACE, CHALLENGES FOR CERUTTI The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team faced a challenging day in the sixth stage of the Africa Eco Race 2025, from Dakhla to Benichab, in […]

Unleash the Thrills: First 2025 Harley-Davidson Bikes Roar onto the Scene!
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Unleash the Thrills: First 2025 Harley-Davidson Bikes Roar onto the Scene!

January 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Great news, good news, meh news and some bad news. Great news, we have several new 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycles that have been released early for riders! Good news there’s some new awesome colors and graphics, […]

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STAGE TWO VICTORY FOR SANDERS AT DAKAR 2025

January 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the ultra-challenging 48-hour chrono stage, extending his rally lead to over 12 minutes after two stages. Luciano Benavides delivered another strong ride to place sixth, with Kevin Benavides successfully completing the stage […]

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DANIEL SANDERS FASTEST AT MIDWAY POINT OF DAKAR RALLY CHRONO STAGE TWO

January 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has set the fastest time at the midway point of the 2025 Dakar Rally’s grueling 48-hour chrono stage, maintaining his lead in the overall standings. Following a physically demanding second […]

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Brave Botturi Battles Through Sickness to Maintain Victory Charge on Stage 5

January 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), incredibly managed to overcome a fever and a navigational mistake to recover and finish Stage 5 […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing on the podium in the fifth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race 2025

January 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MONTANARI SECOND, JACOPO CERUTTI BACK ON TOP OF THE OVERALL STANDINGS  Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing took home another podium in the fifth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race thanks to Francesco Montanari’s second place […]

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Billy Bolt extends SuperEnduro lead with victory in Germany

January 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has made it two in a row in the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship by claiming a dominant victory at round two in Germany.   Getting his evening in Riesa […]

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BMW of North America Reports -18% drop in Q4 2024 US Sales Results

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2025… BMW of North America today reported Q4 2024 and full year 2024 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW Brand. In the fourth quarter […]

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Top BMW performing sales bikes for 2024 year S1000RR and R1300GS

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad reported sales of 400 motorcycles in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of +19% compared to the same period last year.  For the year, the two-wheeled brand sold 2,678 units, […]

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Great victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the third stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI WINS AND TAKES BACK THE LEAD IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS, FRANCESCO MONTANARI THIRD Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing is back in the lead of the 2025 Africa Eco Race overall standings thanks to Jacopo […]

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Liqui Moly Factory Beta SX Team Official lineup for 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is thrilled to announce its official lineup for the 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross season, marking the manufacturer’s second year competing in the series. Building on the momentum […]

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Piaggio Group Confirmed for MotoCanada’s “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” 2025

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Who: Piaggio Group’s iconic motorcycle and scooter brands — Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa What: MotoCanada’s National “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” When and Where: • Vancouver: January 17-19, 2025 — Tradex in Abbotsford […]

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Fourth consecutive podium for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in Africa Eco Race 2025

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI CLAIMS SECOND PLACE IN FOURTH STAGE OF AFRICAN RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team celebrated another podium finish in the fourth stage in the Africa Eco Race 2025, with Jacopo Cerutti securing the […]

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DANIEL SANDERS WINS STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2025 Dakar Rally 2025 – Stage 1

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has come out swinging at the 2025 Dakar Rally to win stage one in Bisha. Also victorious in the prologue, the Australian now leads the provisional overall standings after the […]

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Botturi Retakes Overall Lead of Africa Eco Race After Stage 4 Win

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), fought through a fever to claim victory in the longest special stage of the Africa Eco […]

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Botturi Powers to Second on Stage 3 of Africa Eco Race

January 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), put in another superb performance to secure second on the third stage of the Africa Eco […]

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!
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Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

January 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! Did you have a good Holiday? If you felt 2024 was a big year of changes, hold on to your hats as 2025 will make 2024 look like […]

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Botturi Wins Stage 2 at the Africa Eco Race to Take Overall Lead

January 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), faced contrasting fortunes during Stage 2 of the 2025 Africa Eco Race as Alessandro Botturi stormed to victory […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the lead for the first stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

January 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI, DEFENDING CHAMPION, DOMINATES AT THE END OF THE FIRST STAGE The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team is off to a brilliant start in the 2025 edition of the Africa Eco Race. After the traditional […]

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Strong Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team on Stage 1 of Africa Eco Race

January 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi and Pol Tarrés, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), finished the opening stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race in second and […]

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Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready for Africa Eco Race

December 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), are primed and ready to take on one of the most challenging rally […]

Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!
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Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!

December 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ever get caught riding into a rain storm? I know I have and if you packed the right gear and ride carefully you’ll be fine… otherwise, prepare to get very, very wet. Storm clouds are […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing ready for the 2025 Africa Eco Race

December 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

AT THE START, DEFENDING CHAMPION JACOPO CERUTTI, FRANCESCO MONTANARI, AND MARCO MENICHINI ASTRIDE THE APRILIA TUAREG RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team gears up to tackle the most eagerly awaited challenge of the year: the […]

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RED BULL KTM SIGNS EDGAR CANET FOR 2025 DAKAR RALLY ASSAULT

December 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Edgar Canet to contest the 2025 Dakar Rally. The promising young talent will join the team to compete in the Rally2 class this coming January. Joining the experienced […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2025 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED
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More Than $582,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

December 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 20, 2024) – Harley-Davidson renews its support of motorcycle racing competitors during the 2025 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $582,000. These funds will be available for qualified H-D racers competing in […]

Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!
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Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!

December 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A Very Merry Christmas to all our readers, supporters, members and visitors! Thank you very much for keeping TMW in business in 2024 by being here and spreading the word about Total Motorcycle in our […]

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KTM PLOTS A PATH TO THE FUTURE AND TO MORE VICTORY

December 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

READY TO RACE is more than a slogan for KTM. It defines our existence. In competition, there are highs and lows, daring and disappointment, and victory and defeat. 2024 has been a year of conquests […]

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Yamaha WorldSBK and WorldSSP Teams Bolster WorldWCR Grid for 2025

December 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The publication of the entry list for the 2025 FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship (WorldWCR) sees a 24-strong grid set to compete aboard identical Yamaha R7s at selected rounds of the FIM Superbike World […]

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16-year-old’s tumultuous season with FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup

December 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Australia’s Cameron Swain joined the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup this season after a wildcard ride in 2023 and the 16-year-old had a tumultuous season with no prior experience of the tracks and […]

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King of the Hammers New “King of the Grand Prix” and “Holeshot King” Events

December 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

JEREMY McGRATH TO BRING TWO NEW TWO-WHEELED EVENTS TO THE 2025 PROGRESSIVE KING OF THE HAMMERS POWERED BY OPTIMA BATTERIES The AMA Hall of Fame Inductee will bring the “King of the Grand Prix” and […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing targets offroad success entering 2025

December 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A sharp new Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing line-up will race into the United States offroad season in 2025, aiming to continue to challenge for championship success with Craig DeLong, Dalton Shirey, Ryder LeBlond and […]

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RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE 2025 DAKAR RALLY

December 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s three-man team of Kevin Benavides, Luciano Benavides, and Daniel Sanders are all set to take on the 2025 Dakar Rally in the RallyGP class. After a strong program of testing and training, the experienced […]

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MotoGP Lorenzo Savadori together with Aprilia Racing for two more years

December 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE ITALIAN RIDER WILL CONTINUE HIS WORK DEVELOPING THE RS-GP FOR THE 2025 AND 2026 SEASONS Lorenzo Savadori renews his commitment to Aprilia Racing, continuing in his role as official tester for the 2025 and […]

New 2025 Yamaha Motorcycles - Manifesting Riding Excitement!
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New 2025 Yamaha Motorcycles – Manifesting Riding Excitement!

December 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha wraps up Christmas for riders with the complete release of all 56 of their 2025 motorcycle and scooter models, what a great holiday gift! (Unless we missed something that is). 27 great new and […]

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Billy Bolt gets 2025 SuperEnduro season off to strong start with victory in Poland

December 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing star takes two wins from three races at round one to claim an early championship lead Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has secured victory at round one of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro […]

Interactive Friday: It's a White Wall Christmas!
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Interactive Friday: It’s a White Wall Christmas!

December 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Today being both Friday the 13th and with 12 Days to to Christmas it’s a weird Merrily Day indeed! Welcome to a Motorcycle Christmas at Total Motorcycle and starting it off is our Interactive Friday: […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CHARGING INTO 2025 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

December 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – A returning four-rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team will feature Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger in the 450 Class alongside 250 Class duo Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer in the 2025 SuperMotocross […]

2025 Ducati Motorcycles: Setting new benchmarks for Riders!
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2025 Ducati Motorcycles: Setting new benchmarks for Riders!

December 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Two great news stories today! Ducat’s new V2 engine is a game changer for not only the company but also riders the new 2025 Ducati Motorcycles: Setting new benchmarks for Riders! And Total Motorcycle has […]

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Uber-successful 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship season celebration

December 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL 2024 EWC SEASON Yoshimura SERT Motul continues to celebrate its uber-successful 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship season where it finished on the podium at every round and secured the prestigious championship […]

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The Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma sells out in just 76 days

December 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE SUCCESS OF THE X SERIES WITH THE APRILIA RSV4 X EX3MA CONTINUES: A LIMITED EDITION OF JUST 30 UNITS WITH GROUND EFFECT AERODYNAMICS The Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma, presented on the occasion of the […]

Interactive Friday: Best Gauges, Aftermarket Rumble and Travel Food!
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Interactive Friday: Best Gauges, Aftermarket Rumble and Travel Food!

December 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Who doesn’t like smiling kids and happy motorcycles, thus how can we not add this wonderful photo to TMW’s front page from our survey on aftermarket pipes? (Thanks Stephen). Welcome to Interactive Friday: Best Gauges, […]

2025 Aprilia Motorbikes: Both Fun & Affordable? YES!
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2025 Aprilia Motorbikes: Both Fun & Affordable? YES!

December 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

$6599, new, Italian, motorcycle. Let that sink in. $6899 for the sportbike. In today’s world of ever increasing expenses, inflation pricing and rising public and private debt levels isn’t it nice to get a breeze […]

Interactive Friday: Giving Thanks for Engines and Fossil Fuels!
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Interactive Friday: Giving Thanks for Engines and Fossil Fuels!

November 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Are you enjoying Thanksgiving and the Black Friday/Cyber Monday festive weekend? Are you overly stuffed with Turkey? Ham? Roast Beef? Maybe too much gravy or cranberry sauce? Had too much apple, pumpkin and pecan pie? […]

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KTM ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING PLAN

November 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Austria – 26 November, 2024 – KTM CEO Stefan Pierer and Co-CEO Gottfried Neumeister today addressed the company’s more than 5,000 employees, unveiling a comprehensive plan to navigate the current financial challenges and ensure a robust […]

Circle the wagons! New 2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup Now Starting at $9999
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Circle the wagons! New 2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup Now Starting at $9999

November 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Circle the wagons it’s about to be an Indian Autumn! New 2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup has been spotted over the horizon and will make any cowboy smile. With Thanksgiving here and affordability on the mind, […]

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November 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

NBC SPORTS, PEACOCK, AND THE SMX LEAGUE ANNOUNCE 2025 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPTM MEDIA SCHEDULE All Regular Season and Postseason Races to be Presented Across Peacock, NBC, and USA Network Peacock to Stream All Races, Qualifying and […]

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Lucerne Valley, CA Round Six November 17th, 2024 Zane Roberts Crowned 2024 National Hare & Hound Champion   Lucerne Valley, California was the scene for the sixth and final round of the National Hare & […]

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While weather in North America turns cooler and colder and snow starts to trickle down in some parts this week was hot at Total Motorcycle! Welcome to Interactive Friday: Best Bike Colors, Hottest Rides, Best […]

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2025 Red Bull KTM MotoGP project gets fast at Barcelona test

November 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The future met the present as the 2025 MotoGP line-ups for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 took to a sunny Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for final testing duties in 2024 and […]

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