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[ 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
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[ Dec 15, 2025 ] Billy Bolt wins SuperEnduro season opener in Poland News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] Husqvarna Factory Racing and Polisport announce new partnership for 2026 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.

Inspiration Friday: 300 Weeks of Motorcycle Inspiration!

Inspiration Friday: 300 Weeks of Motorcycle Inspiration!

Aug 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Totalmotorcycle.com is pretty darn amazing when it comes to supporting inquiring, new, veteran and returning riders and so is our weekly Inspiration Friday articles! Over 300 articles, 5.75 years of weekly motorcycle inspiring coverage from […]

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The Rattlesnake National Enduro Pennsylvania Results

Aug 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Cross Fork, PA Round Six July 28th, 2024 The Rattlesnake National Enduro Round six of the NEPG was in Pennsylvania for the Rattlesnake National Enduro. The conditions were ideal, with rain earlier in the […]

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On track at Silverstone for the Monster Energy British GP

Aug 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track at Silverstone for the Monster Energy British GP After attending the World Ducati Week, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders are ready to hit the […]

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Vmoto official electric scooter supplier at World Ducati Week 2024

Aug 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vmoto participates as official electric scooter supplier at World Ducati Week 2024 Vmoto enhance mobility and sustainability at the World’s Premier Motorcycle Event. The limited-edition Citi WDW 2024 scooters were available for customers to test […]

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Her mind-blowing performance in brutal conditions at MXGP of Flanders

Jul 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Known for its brutal sand track, Lommel remains one of the toughest races on the MXGP calendar. This weekend, the illustrious track in Belgium hosted the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, living […]

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R3 bLU cRU World Cup rookie Alessandro Di Persio has been living a double life

Jul 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup rookie Alessandro Di Persio has been living a double life for several years now. His intense focus on racing and love for motorcycles are clear for all to […]

2025 Ducati Panigale Line: Complete Rethink of Design

2025 Ducati Panigale Line: Complete Rethink of Design

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With the new Panigale, Ducati pushes the limits of road super sports bikes even further. Introducing the completely new 2025 Ducati Panigale Line with a Complete Rethink of the Design: 2025 Ducati Panigale V2, 2025 […]

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Record Sales for Moto Guzzi and Aprilia with record 11888 motorcycles in Europe 1H24

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Managing Director – CEO Michele Colaninno: “Once again Piaggio has reported very positive margins, in line with our targets. Our product strategy is proving correct, and our brands continue to strengthen well around the […]

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Allow teams and riders more freedom of choice on which tires to use over the weekend

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

To facilitate the work of teams and riders, Pirelli increases quantities for the front tyres in both classes and the rear tyres for Moto3™ After almost a four-week break, Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders return to the track at Silverstone, […]

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2024 AMA National Enduro Series: Rattlesnake National Enduro

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger finished fourth in the Rattlesnake National Enduro on Sunday, picking up two test wins in the early stages and featuring toward the front of the NE Pro1 Class […]

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The most unforgiving and challenging MXGP motocross circuits in the world

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At what is widely regarded as one of the most unforgiving and challenging motocross circuits in the world, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 rider and current Red Plate championship leader Kay de Wolf delivered a […]

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Legendary circuit of Lommel with slippery surfaced MXGP of Flanders

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Runner-Up at Tough MXGP of Flanders Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga has finished as runner-up at the MXGP of Flanders, round 14 of the 2024 MX2 World Championship. Returning to his early […]

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More trophies and celebrations with continued success in 2024 MXGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

More trophies, more celebrations and continued success in 2024 MXGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as Jeffrey Herlings demonstrated his superlative skill in sandy conditions once again to win a hot and sunny Grand […]

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Hardpack of Loket to soft sand of Lommel the MXGP World Championship weekend

Jul 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sixth for Vlaanderen at Challenging Belgian Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen has finished sixth overall at MXGP round 14 in Lommel, Belgium. Maintaining his impressive mid-season form in Race One to […]

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Record-breaking World Ducati Week 2024 parade

Jul 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia Wins the Third Edition of the Lenovo Race of Champions Ahead of Andrea Iannone and Marc Márquez Misano Adriatico, July 27, 2024 — Francesco Bagnaia dominated the third edition of the Lenovo Race […]

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