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  • [ Dec 8, 2025 ] YZ BLU CRU Cup Gains Rapid Momentum with 430 Early Entries for 2026 News
  • [ Dec 8, 2025 ] KTM celebrates 28 championship titles in 2025 News
  • [ Dec 8, 2025 ] Latest 2024 to 2026 Motorcycle Recalls: Is Your Bike Listed? News
  • [ Dec 3, 2025 ] HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS 2026 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS News
  • [ Dec 3, 2025 ] Laengenfelder transitions to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026 MX2 title defence News
  • [ Dec 3, 2025 ] 2026 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY TO CHASE THE ULTIMATE IN UMBRIA News
  • [ Dec 3, 2025 ] Jeffrey Herlings: An appreciation of a memorable MXGP alliance News
  • [ Dec 3, 2025 ] 2025 FIM Awards – Lausanne to host annual ceremony News
  • [ Dec 3, 2025 ] Indian Motorcycle France and Venum join forces to unveil the Indian Challenger Venum News
  • [ Dec 1, 2025 ] 2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone! 2026 Motorcycle Models
  • [ Nov 29, 2025 ] Yamaha Extends Partnership with VHR and Move for Mano Faure & Jarne Bervoets in 2026 News
  • [ Nov 26, 2025 ] JONNY WALKER SECURES 2025 ENDUROCROSS SERIES WIN FOR TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING News
  • [ Nov 26, 2025 ] INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ENTERS MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VANCE & HINES MOTORSPORTS News
  • [ Nov 26, 2025 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND DHL EXPRESS EXTEND ENDURO PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2028 News
  • [ Nov 26, 2025 ] LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING FOR THE 2026 KTM 990 RC R CUP 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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YZ BLU CRU Cup Gains Rapid Momentum with 430 Early Entries for 2026

Dec 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The 2026 Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup is off to a flying start with an impressive 430 entries already confirmed. Registration remains open until midnight CET on March 2nd, 2026 – the […]
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KTM celebrates 28 championship titles in 2025

Dec 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard
A season of dedication and teamwork delivered 28 major racing championships worldwide through a spread of disciplines in 2025 – including 16 international rider crowns, and 12 FIM manufacturer titles. The unprecedented accumulation represents a […]
2024 to 2026 Motorcycle Recalls: Is Your Motorcycle Affected?
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Latest 2024 to 2026 Motorcycle Recalls: Is Your Bike Listed?

Dec 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Do you own or ride a KTM, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Honda, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati or Triumph motorcycle? Well, you better take the 2 minutes to read this. Total Motorcycle put together the latest 2024 to 2026 […]
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS 2026 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS

Dec 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Harley-Davidson Offers More Than $600,000 to Harley-Davidson Racers in MotoAmerica® Mission Foods King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan Series and Progressive American Flat Track Mission AFT SuperTwins and AFT AdventureTrackers™ Classes   MILWAUKEE (Dec. […]
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Laengenfelder transitions to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026 MX2 title defence

Dec 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
IM MX2 World Champion Simon Laengenfelder will steer his KTM 250 SX-F from the confines of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the Austrian set-up for 2026 as teammate to Andrea Adamo. The 21-year-old German […]
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2026 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY TO CHASE THE ULTIMATE IN UMBRIA

Dec 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The days and destination of the 2026 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY have dropped. One of the most unmissable Adventure experiences for KTM owners will run through 7-11 September 2026 and will roam the magical landscape […]
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Jeffrey Herlings: An appreciation of a memorable MXGP alliance

Dec 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wishes to thank and extend best wishes to five-times FIM World Champion Jeffrey Herlings as the 16-year association between the team and the Dutchman reaches a close. Herlings was drafted […]
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2025 FIM Awards – Lausanne to host annual ceremony

Dec 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The 2025 FIM Awards Ceremony takes place on Saturday 6 December with guests travelling from around the world to Lausanne as Switzerland, the FIM’s home country, stages the annual celebration for an historic first time. […]
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Indian Motorcycle France and Venum join forces to unveil the Indian Challenger Venum

Dec 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Indian Motorcycle France and Venum, a global leader in combat sports equipment, announce an exclusive and groundbreaking collaboration. Embodied by the Indian Challenger Venum, this limited-edition model is synonymous with the strength, boldness, and conquering […]
2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter and Monumental Milestones!
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2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Dec 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard
For 2026 Royal Enfield roars into its 125th year of Pure Motorcycling with monumental milestones and a bold new chapter unveiled at EICMA 2025. Fuelled by legacy yet charged for the future, the brand showcased […]
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Yamaha Extends Partnership with VHR and Move for Mano Faure & Jarne Bervoets in 2026

Nov 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Yamaha Motor Europe is thrilled to announce the extension of its successful partnership with VHR, with VHR continuing to operate the Yamaha Official EMX250 team through the 2026 racing season.   Since the start […]
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JONNY WALKER SECURES 2025 ENDUROCROSS SERIES WIN FOR TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING

Nov 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Triumph Factory Racing Enduro Team has concluded a remarkable campaign in the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Championship, with Jonny Walker securing the overall series win aboard the TF 450-E. Across six intense rounds, Walker delivered his […]
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ENTERS MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VANCE & HINES MOTORSPORTS

Nov 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Partnership to Commence with 2026 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Factory Race Team, with 2024 Champion Troy Herfoss, 2023 Champion Hayden Gillim, and Rising Star Rocco Landers to Pilot All-New Vance & Hines-Built Indian Challenger […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND DHL EXPRESS EXTEND ENDURO PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2028

Nov 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is pleased to announce the extension of its long-standing partnership with DHL Express, continuing a successful collaboration that began in 2008. The renewed agreement extends DHL’s role as Official Logistics […]
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LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING FOR THE 2026 KTM 990 RC R CUP

Nov 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Following the recent pre-launch of the KTM 990 RC CUP, more than 50% of the spots have already sold out leaving very limited seats left for the full season. With only 35 spots in total, […]

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