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  • [ Jul 3, 2026 ] World Ducati Week 2026: Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebrations get underway at Misano! News
  • [ Jul 3, 2026 ] Honda HRC tops qualifying at the Suzuka 8 Hours News
  • [ Jul 3, 2026 ] Special Troy Lee livery for Tony Cairoli’s American Ducati Desmo450 MX News
  • [ Jul 3, 2026 ] Yamaha Factory Racing Team, YART, and KM99 Qualify for Suzuka Top 10 Trial News
  • [ Jul 3, 2026 ] Indian Motorcycle Offers Exclusive Owner Benefits And The Grand Prize At The 44th Faro Rally News
  • [ Jul 3, 2026 ] New colours for award-winning Suzuki 8S News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup XG750R wins Lima Half-Mile News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] Lenovo becomes Title Partner of the Lenovo V2 Future Champ Academy News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] NEXTGEN TRIALS – Tennessee News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] Roberts Continues His Podium Streak at West Hare Scrambles in Bellingham News
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  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] 2026 MotoAmerica Quad-Lock Superbike Championship News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] PRODAY 2026 BRINGS CHAMPIONS, SPECIAL BIKES AND SHARED PASSION BACK TO MISANO News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] NOELLE STRENGTHENS GRASP ON CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER EVENTFUL RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK News
  • [ Jul 2, 2026 ] Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Ready to Send It in South Africa 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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World Ducati Week 2026: Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebrations get underway at Misano!

Jul 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard
From the early hours of this morning, Friday 3 July, the Misano World Circuit was painted red, kicking off three days dedicated to the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s 100th anniversary This opening day of the event […]
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Honda HRC tops qualifying at the Suzuka 8 Hours

Jul 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The third round of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place in Japan with the 47th edition of the ‘Coca-Cola’ Suzuka 8 Hours from 3–5 July. Known as one of the most physically demanding […]
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Special Troy Lee livery for Tony Cairoli’s American Ducati Desmo450 MX

Jul 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard
• The 9-time World Champion races with an exclusive Troy Lee livery for his return to AMA Pro Motocross. The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing team continues to celebrate a landmark season […]
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Yamaha Factory Racing Team, YART, and KM99 Qualify for Suzuka Top 10 Trial

Jul 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team trio of Katsuyuki Nakasuga, Jack Miller and Andrea Locatelli qualified fifth for Saturday’s Top 10 Trial at the 47th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours, while reigning FIM Endurance World Champions Yamalube […]
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Indian Motorcycle Offers Exclusive Owner Benefits And The Grand Prize At The 44th Faro Rally

Jul 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Indian Motorcycle will be rolling out a welcome for Indian Motorcycle Rider (IMR) members at the Faro Rally, one of Europe’s most anticipated annual motorcycle events, with exclusive benefits when registering before July 13th. […]
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New colours for award-winning Suzuki 8S

Jul 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki’s award-winning 8S gets a colour update for 2026, with a twist on the traditional Suzuki blue, an all-black, and a fresh red and black version now available. The trademark Metallic Triton Blue option gets […]
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FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup XG750R wins Lima Half-Mile

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
BAUMAN RACES HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R TO FIFTH STRAIGHT AFT SUPERTWINS WIN AT LIMA HALF MILE Kopp Puts Harley-Davidson XG750R on Race II Podium and Keeps Series Points Lead   MILWAUKEE (June 28, 2026) – Super.com/Rick Ware […]
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Lenovo becomes Title Partner of the Lenovo V2 Future Champ Academy

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Lenovo supports the development of the next generation of Ducati racing talent through the Lenovo V2 Future Champ Academy – Garage 51 | DUCATI Lenovo’s technology will support the academy in enhancing the riders’ […]
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NEXTGEN TRIALS – Tennessee

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  NEXTGEN TRIALS – Tennessee June 19th-21st   The Next Gen MotoTrials Youth and Women’s Eastern Regional Championship returned to the legendary Trials Training Center in Tennessee two weekends ago, bringing together over 50 riders […]
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Roberts Continues His Podium Streak at West Hare Scrambles in Bellingham

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing’s Zane Roberts put on a stellar performance at Round 6 of the AMA West Hare Scrambles Regional Championship, tackling the tight, technical woods of Hannegan Speedway at the Great Escape […]
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Strang & Walker with Another Collective Top Ten Finish at Snowshoe

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Snowshoe, WV Round Nine June 28th, 2026 Strang & Walker with Another Collective Top Ten Finish   Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing tackled the brutal, rain-slicked slopes of Snowshoe Mountain Resort for Round 9 of […]
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2026 MotoAmerica Quad-Lock Superbike Championship

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
SDK and BMW M 1000 RR capture their 2nd win of the 2026 Superbike season. Six podium finishes in eight races for the OrangeCat Racing team. Jayson Uribe picks up valuable Championship points with heroic 8th place […]
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PRODAY 2026 BRINGS CHAMPIONS, SPECIAL BIKES AND SHARED PASSION BACK TO MISANO

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
At Misano World Circuit, a day filled with track action, legendary figures from the world of motorcycle racing, exclusive bikes, padel, music, partners, and authentic moments. Among those in attendance were Jorge Lorenzo, Loris Capirossi, […]
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NOELLE STRENGTHENS GRASP ON CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER EVENTFUL RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
SHELTON, Washington – July 1, 2026 – The Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. championship delivered another thrilling weekend of competition, with the series showcasing close racing, rider development, and determination in the face of changing weather conditions over […]
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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Ready to Send It in South Africa

Jul 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  After an 18-year hiatus, MXGP returns to Africa for the 11th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, and the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are primed for the challenge. Held […]

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