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  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] RECALL OF 2025-2026 KTM 390 ADVENTURE R, ADVENTURE X, ENDURO R AND SMC R News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] BETA USA WELCOMES OFF-ROAD ICON SCOT HARDEN AS BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR 2026 News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] New Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP bikes unveileds with Marc Márquez Francesco Bagnaia News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] Announcing The 2026 Liqui Moly Beta Supercross Team News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] Daytona International Speedway Unveils Course Design for 2026 DAYTONA Supercross News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] All-new Ducati Off-Road Contingency Program News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] Cameron Beaubier Joins Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law for 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] NBC SPORTS AND THE SMX LEAGUE ANNOUNCE 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE News
  • [ Dec 25, 2025 ] 2026 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Dates Announced News
  • [ Dec 22, 2025 ] Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Total Motorcycle! News
  • [ Dec 19, 2025 ] Ducati presents the Panigale V4 Márquez 2025 World Champion Replica and celebrates its sporting successes with the exciting parade of its riders in Borgo Panigale News
  • [ Dec 18, 2025 ] Registration is now open for the DRE Academy: a 2026 full of unforgettable experiences News
  • [ Dec 18, 2025 ] Alessandro Lupino and Tony Cairoli protagonists of the Olympic torch relay News
  • [ Dec 18, 2025 ] Third consecutive title for UniBo Motorsport, the University of Bologna team supported by Fondazione Ducati News
  • [ Dec 18, 2025 ] Moose Offroad Partners with Liqui Moly Beta Racing 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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RECALL OF 2025-2026 KTM 390 ADVENTURE R, ADVENTURE X, ENDURO R AND SMC R

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Valid for all markets KTM announces a proactive safety measure to ensure rider protection and uncompromising quality across its model range. Customers are requested to visit an authorized KTM dealer for replacement of the side […]
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BETA USA WELCOMES OFF-ROAD ICON SCOT HARDEN AS BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR 2026

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Beta USA is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Harden Offroad and its founder, off-road racing legend Scot Harden. Beginning with the 2026 season, Harden will serve as an official Brand Ambassador for […]
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New Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP bikes unveileds with Marc Márquez Francesco Bagnaia

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  • The new Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes will be unveiled in the Dolomites – on January 19th – with Marc Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia, and the entire team management   Bologna, December 23rd, 2025 – […]
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Announcing The 2026 Liqui Moly Beta Supercross Team

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is proud to announce its official lineup for the 2026 AMA Monster Energy Supercross season, marking the manufacturer’s third year competing in the series. Benny Bloss and Mitchell […]
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Daytona International Speedway Unveils Course Design for 2026 DAYTONA Supercross

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Daytona International Speedway Unveils Course Design for 2026 DAYTONA Supercross Supercross legend Ricky Carmichael returns to design course for 19th year in a row   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Daytona International Speedway today unveiled the highly […]
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All-new Ducati Off-Road Contingency Program

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Introducing the all-new Ducati Off-Road Contingency Program built for riders who push the limits, on and off the trail This new off-road race contingency program was created to support and reward privateer racers competing on […]
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Cameron Beaubier Joins Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law for 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The team will return to a two-rider lineup for 2026 with the addition of Benjamin Smith Sunnyvale, Calif. — Ducati North America and Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law are proud to announce that reigning MotoAmerica Superbike […]
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NBC SPORTS AND THE SMX LEAGUE ANNOUNCE 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
NBC SPORTS AND THE SMX LEAGUE ANNOUNCE 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPTM MEDIA SCHEDULE Regular Season and Postseason Races to be Presented Across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN Peacock to Stream All Races, Qualifying and Heats Live […]
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2026 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Dates Announced

Dec 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (December 11, 2025) – The road to the 45th Annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL officially begins now, as MX Sports proudly announces the full 2026 Area Qualifier […]
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Like you, I’m sitting here, listening to Christmas music, looking around at classic decorations, an Xmas tree and falling snow outside. While it’s cold, it’s a wonderful time of the year. A time for getting […]
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Ducati presents the Panigale V4 Márquez 2025 World Champion Replica and celebrates its sporting successes with the exciting parade of its riders in Borgo Panigale

Dec 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Ducati celebrates Marc’s MotoGP victory and the 2025 sporting successes with its employees, in a unique event that saw the riders take centre stage in a historic parade at the Borgo Panigale factory Marc unveiled […]
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Registration is now open for the DRE Academy: a 2026 full of unforgettable experiences

Dec 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The Ducati Riding Experiences are back: special days aboard Ducati motorcycles, with programmes for every riding level. The new Panigale V4 R, Hypermotard V2, and Monster are among the highlights of the fleet of […]
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Alessandro Lupino and Tony Cairoli protagonists of the Olympic torch relay

Dec 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Ducati Off-Road riders Alessandro Lupino and Antonio Cairoli protagonists of the Olympic torch relay. Lupino opens the Milan-Cortina Olympic torch relay in Rome, while Cairoli lights the Olympic cauldron in Palermo before a large […]
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Third consecutive title for UniBo Motorsport, the University of Bologna team supported by Fondazione Ducati

Dec 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Ducati, the University of Bologna, and the students of the UniBo Motorsport Team recount their third consecutive victory in the MotoStudent International Competition. The UniBo Motorsport project is part of the ecosystem of activities […]
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Moose Offroad Partners with Liqui Moly Beta Racing

Dec 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The Liqui Moly Beta Race Team is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Moose Offroad, naming the industry giant as the Official Gear Company for the factory off-road squad. Beginning this season, […]

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