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  • [ May 24, 2026 ] MXGP of France: De Wolf and Everts rise to the challenge at Lacapelle-Marival News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] LUCAS COENEN PUSHES TO THE MAX FOR 2ND OVERALL AT BRUTAL FRENCH MXGP News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] PERFECT WEEKEND FOR RED BULL KTM AT ENDUROGP OF FINLAND News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026 News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Renaux Places Fifth at Home Grand Prix in France with Gajser Ninth News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Lotte van Drunen Opens WMX Title Defence with Fourth Overall in France News
  • [ May 24, 2026 ] Janis Reisulis Impresses with Sixth Overall in France News
  • [ May 22, 2026 ] Honda UK inspires a new generation of young riders at Reading University Events
  • [ May 22, 2026 ] Standout with the orange 2027 Suzuki Suzuki 8R 2027 Motorcycle Models
  • [ May 22, 2026 ] Gardner and Manzi Gather Valuable Data During Two-Day Misano Test News
  • [ May 22, 2026 ] Bog Standard Aprilia Tuareg Rally wins FIM Europe Baja Championship News
  • [ May 22, 2026 ] Pata Maxus Yamaha Complete Productive Misano Test ahead of Aragon WorldSBK News
  • [ May 21, 2026 ] Strang Claims a Top-Five Finish, Walker Stays in Championship Hunt St Clairsville News
  • [ May 21, 2026 ] DeMartile Fights Hard for Podium Spot at Glen Helen NGPC News
  • [ May 21, 2026 ] Roberts Comes in Second Place at a Dusty Round Five Jericho News
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Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.
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MXGP of France: De Wolf and Everts rise to the challenge at Lacapelle-Marival

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The FIM Motocross World Championship burst back into life at the MXGP of France after a five-week hiatus, with Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing battling through one of the toughest weekends of the season to secure […]
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LUCAS COENEN PUSHES TO THE MAX FOR 2ND OVERALL AT BRUTAL FRENCH MXGP

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM banked MXGP silverware for the third time in 2026 thanks to Lucas Coenen’s 2nd place in central France. The Belgian posted a 1-2 score in the two motos around a difficult, stony […]
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PERFECT WEEKEND FOR RED BULL KTM AT ENDUROGP OF FINLAND

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona delivered a perfect weekend at round three of the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Finland, locking out the top two positions in EnduroGP on both days of racing […]
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Grand Prix of France Round 6 MXGP 2026

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  • Top 10 for Ferruccio Zanchi in the MX2 qualifying race After a month-long break, the FIM Motocross World Championship resumes its journey to round 19, first visiting all five continents, before end up […]
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Renaux Places Fifth at Home Grand Prix in France with Gajser Ninth

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux has delivered a strong performance at the MXGP of France in Lacapelle-Marival to place fifth overall. The Frenchman showed great pace in both races to finish sixth […]
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Lotte van Drunen Opens WMX Title Defence with Fourth Overall in France

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen has begun her quest for a third consecutive WMX World Championship with a fighting fourth overall at the MXGP of France. The two-time WMX Champion […]
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Janis Reisulis Impresses with Sixth Overall in France

May 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has enjoyed a positive MXGP of France after leading much of Race Two on his way to securing sixth overall on the day. The sixth round […]
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Honda UK inspires a new generation of young riders at Reading University

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Students and staff introduced to the world of motorcycling – and Honda – over a full day in May Ride Free test rides very popular, as was a selection of new-rider friendly bikes from the […]
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Standout with the orange 2027 Suzuki Suzuki 8R

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki GB has expanded its GSX-8R range, with the introduction of a vibrant Glass Blaze Orange edition.  The eye-catching orange adorns every panel of the 8R, from the fairings to the seat unit, including the […]
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Gardner and Manzi Gather Valuable Data During Two-Day Misano Test

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team wrapped up a productive two-day test session at Misano World Circuit on 20-21 May, with Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi completing valuable mileage ahead of the upcoming rounds of […]
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Bog Standard Aprilia Tuareg Rally wins FIM Europe Baja Championship

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
JACOPO CERUTTI TRIUMPHS IN THE SARDINIAN STAGE OF THE EUROPEAN BAJA CHAMPIONSHIP, COMPETING ON A TUAREG RALLY IDENTICAL TO THOSE SOLD AT DEALERSHIPS AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIMENT THAT CONFIRMS THE TUAREG RALLY AS THE ULTIMATE BENCHMARK […]
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Pata Maxus Yamaha Complete Productive Misano Test ahead of Aragon WorldSBK

May 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge enjoyed two days of “perfect” weather on the Adriatic Coast to complete a productive performance test at Misano World Circuit for Pata Maxus Yamaha. Warm, sunny temperatures and track conditions […]
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Strang Claims a Top-Five Finish, Walker Stays in Championship Hunt St Clairsville

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard
St. Clairsville, OH Round Seven May 16th, 2026 Strang Claims a Top-Five Finish, Walker Stays in Championship Hunt   At Round 7 of the 2026 GNCC Series at Powerline Park, Josh Strang delivered a characteristically […]
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DeMartile Fights Hard for Podium Spot at Glen Helen NGPC

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Glen Helen, CA Round Six May 15th, 2026 DeMartile Fights Hard for Podium Spot at Glen Helen NGPC   At Round 6 of the NGPC Series at the Glen Helen MotoFest, Liqui Moly Beta’s Dare DeMartile delivered […]
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Roberts Comes in Second Place at a Dusty Round Five Jericho

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Jericho, UT Round Five May 15th, 2026 Roberts Comes in Second Place at a Dusty Round Five At Round five of the National Hare and Hound series in Jericho, Utah, Beta Factory Racing’s Zane Roberts […]

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