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  • [ May 11, 2026 ] New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for ’27! News
  • [ May 11, 2026 ] Top five again for Acosta as Red Bull KTM sign-off French MotoGP News
  • [ May 11, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing writes a new page of history with a podium lockout in Le Mans News
  • [ May 11, 2026 ] Historic hat trick for Aprilia racing in Le Mans News
  • [ May 11, 2026 ] The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya low grip and long high-speed turns News
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team forced into early retirement due to a crash News
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] Four wins and twelve podiums for Metzeler at North West 200 News
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light News
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] Successful double surgery for Marc Márquez in Madrid News
  • [ May 9, 2026 ] Victory and podium for Aprilia Racing in Le Mans sprint News
  • [ May 9, 2026 ] Best result for Red Bull KTM in France for 2026 MotoGP world championship News
  • [ May 9, 2026 ] Ducati second place in Le Mans Sprint unfortunately Marc Márquez crashes News
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  • [ May 9, 2026 ] Walker on the XC2 Podium, Strang with a 7th place XC1 Finish in Monterey News
  • [ May 9, 2026 ] DeMartile Conquers Washougal with Wire-to-Wire Win in Washougal 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.
New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for '27!
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New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for ’27!

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
A lot of riders when they want a new motorcross, cross country, enduro, dual sport or supermoto check out Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki. I feel kike KTM, Husqvarna is for those in the know, […]
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Top five again for Acosta as Red Bull KTM sign-off French MotoGP

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Round five of 2026 MotoGP circulated the popular site of Le Mans and in front of another sold-out crowd of more than 112,000 spectators on Sunday and over 300,000 for the Grand Prix. Pedro Acosta […]
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Aprilia Racing writes a new page of history with a podium lockout in Le Mans

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
JORGE MARTÍN WINS HIS FIRST RACE ON THE RS-GP IN A COMEBACK RIDE, MARCO BEZZECCHI SECOND. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S AI OGURA COMPLETES A HISTORIC ALL-APRILIA PODIUM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TOP CLASS The weekend […]
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Historic hat trick for Aprilia racing in Le Mans

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Mon, 11/05/2026 – 08:20 Jorge Martín wins his first race on the RS-GP in a comeback ride, Marco Bezzecchi second. A comeback ride, Marco Bezzecchi second. Trackhouse motogp team’s Ai Ogura completes a historic all-Aprilia […]
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The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya low grip and long high-speed turns

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
For the sixth round of the season, in addition to the standard SC0 tyre, Moto2™ riders will also have a second soft option available: the F0298 development specification, designed to improve stability and performance consistency […]
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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team forced into early retirement due to a crash

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the Grand Prix of France at Le Mans. Francesco Bagnaia, after an encouraging performance, crashed out while running in second place. Following a less-than-perfect start from pole position, Bagnaia found […]
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Four wins and twelve podiums for Metzeler at North West 200

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Metzeler confirms its status as the reference tyre brand in road racing with victories in Superbike, Superstock and Supertwin/Sportbike secured by newcomer Storm Stacey, legend Jeremy McWilliams and Glenn Irwin The Metzeler brand successfully opened the road […]
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard
BREAKING NEWS  Photos show the motorcycle suspended above the roadway from an overhead traffic signal pole following the crash. Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light. Police say a motorcyclist was […]
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Successful double surgery for Marc Márquez in Madrid

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The rider of the Ducati Lenovo Team underwent two surgeries this morning one on his right foot and another on the right shoulder.   Madrid, Spain – Marc Márquez is currently recovering at the Ruber Internacional […]
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Victory and podium for Aprilia Racing in Le Mans sprint

May 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
JORGE MARTÍN WINS UNCHALLENGED. MARCO BEZZECCHI FINISHES THIRD TO COMPLETE AN APRILIA DOUBLE PODIUM. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S AI OGURA SEVENTH. The sprint race at the Circuit Bugatti in Le Mans ended with victory for Jorge […]
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Best result for Red Bull KTM in France for 2026 MotoGP world championship

May 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Pedro Acosta delivered the best result for Red Bull KTM today in France for round five of the 2026 MotoGP world championship. The Spaniard rode to 4th position in the Sprint after qualifying in 5th […]
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Ducati second place in Le Mans Sprint unfortunately Marc Márquez crashes

May 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team scored a second-place finish in the fifth Sprint of the season at Le Mans courtesy of Francesco Bagnaia. Marc Márquez was forced out of contention on the penultimate lap due to […]
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TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL DEMO DAYS

May 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
FIVE WEEKENDS TO RIDE   Five Themed National Demo Weekends Invite Riders to Experience Triumph’s Category Leading Lineup Registered demo riders receive a complementary Triumph branded item while supplies last Riders can find participating dealers and […]
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Walker on the XC2 Podium, Strang with a 7th place XC1 Finish in Monterey

May 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Monterey, TN Round Six May 3rd, 2026 Walker on the XC2 Podium, Strang with a 7th place XC1 Finish   Round Six of the 2026 GNCC series at The Old Gray provided a demanding test of grit […]
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DeMartile Conquers Washougal with Wire-to-Wire Win in Washougal

May 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Washougal, WA Round Five May 3rd, 2026 DeMartile Conquers Washougal with Wire-to-Wire Win Dare DeMartile delivered a commanding performance at Round 5 of the 2026 WORCS series, securing a wire-to-wire victory in the Pro 450 class at […]

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