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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.
Total Motorcycle Top 10: Best 2026 Motorcycles You Need to Ride!
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Total Motorcycle Top 10: Best 2026 Motorcycles You Need to Ride!

Feb 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The 2026 season is a landmark year for motorcycling. From the return of retro legends to the refinement of electric power, here is the definitive list of the top 10 best motorcycles for 2026 from […]
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Foot injury sidelines Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire

Feb 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire has been sidelined with a foot injury sustained while training ahead of Round 6 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Seattle this weekend.   Hampshire – […]
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Podium results for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna in GNCC opener and West Hare Scrambles

Feb 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Third place in the WXC Class was a convincing start to the 2026 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series for defending champion Korie Steede, with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Craig DeLong claiming fourth […]
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WorldSBK paddock moves to Australia

Feb 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
After a winter marked by bad weather that effectively compromised European testing, the WorldSBK paddock moved to Australia, where intense sunshine lit up the first day of activity at the Phillip Island circuit. Nicolò Bulega finished first in both the morning […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND ELI TOMAC BACK ON TOP IN SEATTLE

Feb 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
SEATTLE, Wash. – Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing returned to the top step of the AMA Supercross podium at Round 6 in Seattle tonight, as the two-time 450SX Champion raced to a convincing […]
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Evan Renshaw will represent the Moto Anatomy X Royal Enfield Team in 2026

Feb 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
EVAN RENSHAW TAKES THE REINS FOR MOTO ANATOMY X ROYAL ENFIELD Former AFT Rookie of the Year Leads Moto Anatomy Effort as Royal Enfield Invests in the Future of American Flat Track MILWAUKEE, (February 12, […]
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MV AGUSTA CONFIRMS FULL ELECTRONIC PACKAGE AS STANDARD ACROSS THE ENTIRE LINEUP

Feb 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard
MV Agusta reaffirms its commitment to uncompromising performance, innovation, and rider-centric design by delivering the complete electronic package as standard equipment across its entire 2026 motorcycle lineup. From three- to four-cylinder models and across all […]
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SDI RACING ENTERS THE 2026 KING OF THE BAGGERS SEASON WITH TYLER O’HARA

Feb 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Two-time MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara joins SDI Racing for the 2026 championship season.   San Francisco, CA (February 11, 2026) – SDI Racing, LLC proudly announces the signing of two-time MotoAmerica […]
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Walker finishes despite being under the weather at American National Enduro

Feb 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Sumter, SC Round One February 7th, 2026 Walker finishes fourth despite being under the weather   Jhak Walker had a tough start to the season in Sumter, fighting a nasty illness that kept him in […]
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Indian Motorcycle Sold Now What? Q&A With CEO Mike Kennedy!

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Breaking News: Total Motorcycle just got off a call with new Indian Motorcycle CEO Mike Kennedy and we can share some juicy insider information about what’s coming down the road for the new Indian Motorcycle! […]
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Substantial performance in sunny hot conditions at Glendale Supercross

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Sunnyvale, CA, February 8, 2026 — The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Team delivered a substantial performance in sunny, hot conditions at the Glendale Supercross, a race defined by the longest start straight of the […]
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Korie Steede and Craig DeLong achieve strong results at National Enduro opener

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
It was an encouraging start to the 2026 American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing pairing Korie Steede and Craig DeLong on Sunday, both achieving podium results at the Sumter National […]
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Internazionali d’Italia Motocross Championship Round 2 Mantova

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard
• Ferruccio Zanchi narrowly misses the championship bronze with the Desmo250 MX Ferruccio Zanchi was just one point away from repeating his excellent result from the previous week in Alghero and once again climbing onto […]
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JORGE PRADO CONTINUES 450SX PROGRESSION WITH GLENDALE TOP-FIVE

Feb 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard
GLENDALE, Ariz. – A top-five result for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado marked another impressive performance at Glendale’s fifth round of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, with the Spaniard topping the 450SX qualifying timesheets, […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder DiFrancesco races to P5 in 250SX at Glendale

Feb 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco delivered a measured ride to claim fifth position in 250SX West at Round 5 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Glendale, Arizona, with the result elevating him […]

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