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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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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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VMOTO TO LAUNCH THREE MOTOGP EDITION ELECTRIC SCOOTERS UNDER GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard
• Vmoto will launch three MotoGP edition electric scooters under a worldwide agreement with MotoGP Sport Entertainment Group • The agreement provides strong validation of Vmoto’s electric vehicle offering from the world’s highest class of […]
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BAUMAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R TAKE THIRD CONSECUTIVE AFT SUPERTWINS VICTORY AT BUDDS CREEK HALF MILE

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  MILWAUKEE (May 17, 2026) – Super.com/Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus rider Briar Bauman ran his Mission AFT SuperTwins winning streak to three races with a dominating performance aboard a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle at the […]
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P1 for Acosta as Red Bull KTM get back to the grind at Barcelona MotoGP™ test

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The final test for current MotoGP machinery took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya; the day after round six of the championship at the same venue. Pedro Acosta ended a weather disputed session with the […]
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Craig DeLong and Korie Steede race to Powerline Park GNCC podium results

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Craig DeLong earned an impressive runner-up finish at Round 7 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, on a weekend where teammate Korie Steede claimed her seventh WXC […]
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Simone Mancini on the box at the Italian Prestige MX2 Championship in Fermo

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  • Alessandro Lupino grits his teeth and narrowly misses the podium in MX1 • MX2 – Second place in race two for Ferruccio Zanchi in MX2 The third round of the Italian Pro Prestige Motocross […]
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Yamaha EmPowers Luna Rossa chase fleet for 38th America’s Cup

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
We’re pleased to share news of a major new partnership for Yamaha Motor Europe.   Yamaha has been appointed Official Supplier to Luna Rossa for the 38th America’s Cup campaign (2026–2027), supporting the team’s chase […]
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Bou and Abellan extend title leads on day two of TrialGP of Japan

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Defending champion Toni Bou (Montesa) tightened his grip on the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship when he continued his domination of the premier TrialGP class with another pair of victories on day two of […]
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Stunner 6-cylinder 2027 BMW Vision K18: We Are Ready For Blastoff!

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard
“For us, the inline six-cylinder is far more than an engine; it is a statement.” The BMW engineers must have woke up on the RIGHT side of the bed and released that the gas engine […]
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Petrucci injured: String of bad luck continues at Most

May 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Most. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team endured their second difficult weekend in a row in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). During the fifth round of the season at Most […]
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Top seven for Brad Binder after chaotic Catalan MotoGP

May 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The second of back-to-back MotoGP Grands Prix circulated the low-grip asphalt of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and after two red flags and a half distance affair, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the […]
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Ducati Lenovo Team take third place in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya

May 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Fabio Di Giannantonio is victorious with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing Team. The all-Ducati podium is completed by Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Racing Team), second, and by Bagnaia in third  The Ducati Lenovo Team has […]
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Aruba.it Racing – Ducati: Bulega takes his nineteenth successive win in WorldSBK

May 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The fifth round of the 2026 WorldSBK season concludes with another triumph for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. At the Most circuit (Czech Republic), Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona were once again the standout […]

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