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[ 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
[ May 21, 2026 ] LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND RED BULL KTM SIGN MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION News
[ May 21, 2026 ] MXGP stars to eye AMA Pro National Motocross selected appearances this summer News
[ May 21, 2026 ] Yamaha Stars Set Sights on French Success as MXGP Resumes in Lacapelle-Marival News
[ May 21, 2026 ] CL26 sponsored by Bikesure returns to The NEC from 21–29 November News
[ May 20, 2026 ] Comments: 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship Autodrom Most Czech Republic News
[ May 20, 2026 ] Italian round of the European Baja Championship News
[ May 20, 2026 ] Worldwide success for the Aprilia RS 660: historic first Sportbike 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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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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LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND RED BULL KTM SIGN MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce that Luciano Benavides has signed a new multi-year contract extension with the team, reaffirming the Argentinian’s long-term commitment to KTM ahead of round three of the 2026 FIM […]

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MXGP stars to eye AMA Pro National Motocross selected appearances this summer

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MXGP and MX2 Grand Prix winners, Lucas and Sacha Coenen, are planning three race outings in the 2026 AMA Pro National Motocross championship, part of the SuperMotocross (SMX) series. Lucas […]

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Yamaha Stars Set Sights on French Success as MXGP Resumes in Lacapelle-Marival

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The wait is finally over! After a rare four-week break, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are recharged and ready for a relentless run of three consecutive MXGP rounds. The action […]

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CL26 sponsored by Bikesure returns to The NEC from 21–29 November

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

🏁 MCL is BACK! 🏁 MCL26, sponsored by Bikesure, returns to The NEC from 21–29 November and it’s going to be massive. Adventurer or cruiser, track-day hero or courier, we all need to stay safe […]

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Comments: 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship Autodrom Most Czech Republic

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

While the final results did not always reflect Yamaha’s potential, there were encouraging indicators throughout the paddock heading into an important period of testing and development. In WorldSBK, qualifying proved to be a decisive factor, […]

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Italian round of the European Baja Championship

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

PRESS RELEASE 20 May 2026 Historic victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing with a production-based Tuareg Rally in the Italian round of the European Baja Championship SUCCESS FOR JACOPO CERUTTI AND THE STOCK TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE IN […]

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Worldwide success for the Aprilia RS 660: historic first Sportbike

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MATTEO VANNUCCI AND THE REVO-M2 TEAM DELIVER APRILIA’S FIRST-EVER WIN IN THE SPORTBIKE CLASS AT MOST HANK VOSSBERG’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES IN THE TWINS CUP, TAKING BOTH VICTORIES AT BARBER A POSITIVE WEEKEND ALSO FOR […]

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