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[ Nov 11, 2026 ] INDIAN MOTORCYCLE EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO MOTOAMERICA MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS News
[ Nov 11, 2026 ] Phoenix Racing Honda Sweeps GNCC Crowns News
[ Nov 11, 2026 ] Lorenzo Savadori extends with Aprilia Racing for two more years News
[ Nov 11, 2026 ] Ducati Desmo250 EDX, Ducati’s Enduro-Cross for Cross-Country and Enduro Racing News
[ Nov 11, 2026 ] Successful surgery for Pecco Bagnaia in Turin News
[ Nov 11, 2026 ] BENDA Expands Its Powersports Vision with New ATV and Snowmobile Concepts News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Is the Buell Blast 2.0 Back for 2027 with the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440? 2027 Motorcycle Models
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Yamaha Motor Europe Thanks 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion Albert Arenas News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede wins Buckwheat 100 GNCC finale News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Raced with a still-fractured wrist and still Jorge Martín finished in seventh place News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Top five for Bastianini after exciting Acosta duel at Qatar MotoGP News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Crucial podium finish in the 2026 Riders’ Championship battle News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] First victory for Aprilia Racing in Qatar News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Holgado and Almansa shine under Qatar’s stars News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar 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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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO MOTOAMERICA MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS

Nov 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

· Indian Motorcycle welcomes new manufacturers, encouraging OEMs like Honda, BMW and Ducati to join the evolving Mission King Of The Baggers class. · Offering factory support for 10 teams, including ARO-built Indian Challengers, along with technical […]

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Phoenix Racing Honda Sweeps GNCC Crowns

Nov 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Jordan Ashburn earns XC1 National Championship Hard-fought XC2 class title to Angus Riordan Phoenix Racing Honda riders Jordan Ashburn and Angus Riordan capped the AMA Grand National Cross Country season in impressive fashion this […]

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Lorenzo Savadori extends with Aprilia Racing for two more years

Nov 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

“GIGA SAVA” IN NOALE UNTIL 2028 Lorenzo Savadori is more than a test rider; he is one of the people who best represent the spirit of Aprilia Racing. He is a complete rider who combines […]

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Ducati Desmo250 EDX, Ducati’s Enduro-Cross for Cross-Country and Enduro Racing

Nov 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A Ducati 250cc Enduro-Cross motorcycle designed to meet the needs of professional and amateur riders A lightweight desmodromic engine reaching up to 15,000 rpm, dedicated cross-country suspension tuning, increased fuel capacity, and an 18-inch […]

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Successful surgery for Pecco Bagnaia in Turin

Nov 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team rider underwent surgery this morning on his right foot to fix the fractures sustained in Qatar Francesco Bagnaia successfully underwent surgery this morning to fix the double fracture of the […]

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BENDA Expands Its Powersports Vision with New ATV and Snowmobile Concepts

Nov 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BENDA Expands Its Powersports Vision with New ATV and Snowmobile Concepts BENDA has presented four new powersports products at EICMA, offering a preview of the brand’s future development across the ATV and snowmobile segments. […]

Is the Harley-Davidson Blast 2.0 Back for 2027 with the Sprint 440?

Is the Buell Blast 2.0 Back for 2027 with the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440?

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

There’s a good expression I often use. “Those who know history are doomed to repeat it by those who do not”. The infamous Buell Blast 500 from 2000 to 2009 was the laughing stock of […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe Thanks 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion Albert Arenas

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe extends its thanks to Albert Arenas following confirmation that the 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion will take on a new challenge in 2027. Arenas joined the AS BLU CRU Racing team […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede wins Buckwheat 100 GNCC finale

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede has claimed victory at the 2026 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) season finale, the Buckwheat 100, securing second overall in the WXC standings following a closely contested championship […]

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Raced with a still-fractured wrist and still Jorge Martín finished in seventh place

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THIS IS APRILIA RACING’S NINTH VICTORY OF THE SEASON Jorge Martín finished seventh, having raced with a still-fractured wrist Milan, 09 November 2026 – Aprilia Racing, the Piaggio Group’s (PIA.MI) racing team, finished the MotoGP […]

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Top five for Bastianini after exciting Acosta duel at Qatar MotoGP

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Qatar was notable for two top six results for Enea Bastianini and Pedro Acosta at the epic Lusail International Circuit. The Italian and the Spaniard explored the limits of their KTM […]

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Crucial podium finish in the 2026 Riders’ Championship battle

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team secured second place in the Grand Prix of Qatar, claiming a crucial podium finish in the 2026 Riders’ Championship battle and setting up a new match point […]

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First victory for Aprilia Racing in Qatar

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI WINS THE QATAR GRAND PRIX, JORGE MARTÍN SEVENTH. RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ ALSO ON THE PODIUM, THIRD FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing closed the weekend at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar with […]

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Holgado and Almansa shine under Qatar’s stars

Nov 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The two Spanish riders take home the Moto2™ and Moto3™ races, both significantly faster than previous years’ times · Second win of the season for Holgado. Starting from second on the grid, Daniel Holgado (Kalex) […]

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Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD, JORGE MARTÍN SEVENTH. FERNÁNDEZ FIFTH AND OGURA NINTH FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing closed the opening day of practice at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar with four RS-GP26s in […]

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