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  • [ Mar 30, 2026 ] Simone Mancini takes the Desmo250 MX to the European podium News
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  • [ Mar 30, 2026 ] MXGP Switzerland: Everts storms to podium as de Wolf charges the premier class 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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INTENSE BATTLES AND HISTORY MADE AT BAGGER WORLD CUP OPENER IN AUSTIN

Mar 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  AUSTIN, Texas (March 29, 2026) — The opening round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered intense on-track battles and dramatic moments at the Circuit of the Americas, as the new global championship in partnership […]
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OPENING ROUND OF THE 2026 ITALIAN MOTORALLY

Mar 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
THOMAS MARINI WINS ALL THE STAGES OF THE WEEKEND IN THE G-1000 CLASS. MARCO MENICHINI TAKES SECOND IN CLASS ON DAY 2 Milan, 31 March 2026 – The Italian Motorally Championship got underway in Alassio, […]
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Korie Steede scores third-place finish in WXC at Camp Coker Bullet GNCC

Mar 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede has earned her fourth-consecutive podium in the 2026 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, finishing third in the WXC Class at the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC.   Grand […]
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Introducing the Beta 80 Cup – Win a New Trials Bike

Mar 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
All GNCC, off-road, and youth motocross riders are invited to try the sport of trials! Developed in collaboration with the AMA/NATC National Series and NEXT GEN Regional Youth events, the Cup offers young riders a […]
Good Luck, Have Fun & Don't Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!
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Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
How does 365 free online games sound to you? Pretty darn sweet right? Well, today’s your lucky day then as after many years since Adobe Flash was retired and our games section went down, I […]
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Aprilia Racing makes history in the USA with another one-two

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI TAKES HIS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE WIN AND THIRD OF THE SEASON, JORGE MARTÍN SECOND The weekend on the Circuit of the Americas comes to a close with a historic result for Aprilia Racing, taking […]
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Final day of the Grand Prix of the United States at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the final day of the Grand Prix of the United States at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas. Marc Márquez finished the race in fifth position, while Francesco Bagnaia was tenth […]
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2026 Grand Prix of the United States was red-flagged

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
In Moto2™, Agius claimed victory and the Pirelli supersoft rear made a convincing first appearance on the American circuit; in Moto3™, Pini secured his maiden win. New race lap records were set in both classes · The Moto2™ race […]
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Portimão becomes an Oliveira party: Triple podium with the BMW M1000RR

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Portimão. It was the perfect stage for Miguel Oliveira’s first successes in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and with the #88 BMW M 1000 RR of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. At his home […]
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Simone Mancini takes the Desmo250 MX to the European podium

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
• Top 10 in MXGP for Vlaanderen in wet Frauenfeld The Swiss Grand Prix, the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, was held today at the historic Schollenholz circuit in Frauenfeld, 40 kilometers […]
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No Superbike team ever finished three races with both riders in first and second places

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team has gone down in Superbike history thanks to Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona, who capped off a perfect weekend by taking first and second place respectively in the Superpole Race and Race 2, following […]
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MXGP Switzerland: Everts storms to podium as de Wolf charges the premier class

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing overcame brutally demanding conditions at round three of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, as the MXGP of Switzerland delivered a classic race-day of cold, muddy and technical racing at Frauenfeld. […]
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Laengenfelder speeds through Swiss mud for MX2 Grand Prix victory

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing maintained their victory streak in the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship as Simon Laengenfelder ruled the MX2 class in Switzerland for the second time in three events this season. The […]
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Stunning hat-trick in Portugal by winning all WorldSBK races

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
After winning Saturday’s Race 1 of the WorldSBK Pirelli Portuguese Round, the Italian Ducati rider also dominated both races held today using DIABLO™ Superbike rear tyres in soft and supersoft compounds. Debise (ZXMOTO) doubles up […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart lands Detroit 450SX podium

Mar 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Malcolm Stewart and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing earned an impressive third-place result at Round 11 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Detroit tonight, marking his first 450SX podium finish of the 2026 season.   […]

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