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[ Sep 9, 2026 ] Harley-Davidson was awarded the 2026 Mission AFT SuperTwins Manufacturer Championship News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] Nicolò Bulega parts ways with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] MotoGP debut with the Ducati Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] MotoGP paddock moves to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] Honda announces Adventure Camp 2026 a unique experience for adventure lovers News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] VIVA Montesa 2026 motorcycle exhibition Events
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] Brad Binder joins BMW Motorrad Motorsport as new WorldSBK factory rider News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] Beta USA signs Derek Kelley to its Inaugural 250SX team News
[ Sep 9, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 9 Magny-Cours News
[ Sep 8, 2026 ] Home Grand Prix for Aprilia Racing in Misano News
[ Sep 8, 2026 ] Bou clinches twentieth TrialGP title as Skelton takes Trial3 Junior crown News
[ Sep 8, 2026 ] Pirelli brings a new Moto2 front tyre to Misano News
[ Sep 8, 2026 ] LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS ABESTONE HARD ENDURO TO STRENGTHEN HEWC TITLE CHARGE News
[ Sep 8, 2026 ] MXGP of Türkiye: Everts claims third consecutive podium at Afyon News
[ Sep 8, 2026 ] ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team falls short of its own expectations 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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Harley-Davidson was awarded the 2026 Mission AFT SuperTwins Manufacturer Championship

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (September 9, 2026) – Harley-Davidson was awarded the 2026 Mission AFT SuperTwins Manufacturer Championship following the final race of the season at the Springfield Mile in Springfield, Ill. The award was presented by AMA […]

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Nicolò Bulega parts ways with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati announces that its collaboration with Nicolò Bulega will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship season. The team would like to thank Nicolò for the extraordinary journey built […]

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MotoGP debut with the Ducati Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the renewal of its agreement with Nicolò Bulega, consolidating a relationship built on growth, results, and mutual trust. Among the key figures of the Superbike World Championship with […]

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MotoGP paddock moves to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP paddock moves to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the 14th round of the 2026 season. A home track, the scene of great duels in the recent past, where the Desmosedici […]

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Honda announces Adventure Camp 2026 a unique experience for adventure lovers

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

On October 10, Honda will bring together Adventure users from all over Spain in an exclusive experience with product tests, technology, training and activities designed to experience adventure in community. Honda will launch the […]

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VIVA Montesa 2026 motorcycle exhibition

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The inauguration will take place on September 29th at 7:00 PM. The exhibition brings together 80 iconic motorcycles to celebrate Montesa’s 80th anniversary. Attendees will also be able to discover the new 2027 Montesa range. […]

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Brad Binder joins BMW Motorrad Motorsport as new WorldSBK factory rider

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Brad Binder (RSA) will join the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team as teammate to Miguel Oliveira (POR) in 2027. After seven years in MotoGP, the South African is taking on a new challenge […]

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Beta USA signs Derek Kelley to its Inaugural 250SX team

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA has signed Derek Kelley on a two-year deal as the first rider in the Liqui Moly Beta Race Team’s expansion into the 250SX class. Hailing from Riverside, California, Kelley turned pro in 2019 […]

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Canepa’s Comments: Round 9 Magny-Cours

Sep 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship resumed this weekend after the summer break, with the sun shining down on the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. The French circuit has traditionally been strong for Yamaha in the […]

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Home Grand Prix for Aprilia Racing in Misano

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN AND MARCO BEZZECCHI RENEW THE CHALLENGE AT THE GP OF SAN MARINO AND THE RIMINI RIVIERA Aprilia Racing makes another stop in Italy, this time at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for […]

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Bou clinches twentieth TrialGP title as Skelton takes Trial3 Junior crown

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Sublime Spaniard Toni Bou (Montesa) rewrote the record books yet again when he clinched an unprecedented twentieth consecutive premier class title on day two of the TrialGP of the Netherlands – the sixth and penultimate […]

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Pirelli brings a new Moto2 front tyre to Misano

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli continues its front tyre development work by introducing the F0749 specification at the San Marino and the Rimini Riviera GP, combining a new structure with the soft compound of the standard SC1 · Focus on […]

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LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS ABESTONE HARD ENDURO TO STRENGTHEN HEWC TITLE CHARGE

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has extended his lead in the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with a dominant victory at round five, Abestone Hard Enduro. Delivering a commanding performance aboard his KTM 300 […]

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MXGP of Türkiye: Everts claims third consecutive podium at Afyon

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship marked the start of the season’s final three-race run, with the 1,725-metre hard-pack Afyon circuit hosting the first of three consecutive rounds in Türkiye, China and Australia. […]

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ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team falls short of its own expectations

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours. The summer break in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is over. The ninth race weekend at Magny-Cours (FRA) marked the start of the final third of the season. Following a promising test […]

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