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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
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Registration is now open for the DRE Academy: a 2026 full of unforgettable experiences News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Alessandro Lupino and Tony Cairoli protagonists of the Olympic torch relay News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Third consecutive title for UniBo Motorsport, the University of Bologna team supported by Fondazione Ducati News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Moose Offroad Partners with Liqui Moly Beta Racing News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] STRONG RESULTS FOR LETTENBICHLER AND GARCIA AT SUPERENDURO ROUND ONE News
[ 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
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] LETTENBICHLER FIRED UP FOR 2026 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine! 2026 Motorcycle Models
[ 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
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[ 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

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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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RAM & Dodge Brands Europe Power KTM MXGP Drive

Mar 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Power, dependability, and a cool image certainly won’t be in short supply around the MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in 2024 thanks to a third year of association with […]

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KTM’s Hubert Trunkenpolz marks start of new chapter in MV Agusta

Mar 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In a landmark move marking the start of a new chapter in its history, MV Agusta, the iconic Italian motorcycle brand known for its blend of cutting-edge performance and unparalleled craftsmanship, announces significant changes to […]

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1!

Mar 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

26 years of street Yamaha YZF-R1 sportbikes and is that it…Stick a fork in it, it’s done? 2024 will be the last of street YZF-R1 unfortunately as “Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the decision that […]

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing thanks two-time Dakar Rally Champion Toby Price for

Mar 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing would like to thank two-time Dakar Rally Champion Toby Price for the many achievements and results he earned with the team over the past nine seasons, as his contract concludes. […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams arrive in Spain for FIM Motocross World Championship

Mar 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Stars Set to Shine in Spain The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Madrid, Spain, ready to give their all at the second round of the […]

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Michael’s Reno Powersports Will Serve as Title Sponsor for 55th Annual Hangtown Motocross Classic

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (March 19, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in conjunction with the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club, has announced that Michael’s Reno Powersports will serve as title sponsor of the 55th Hangtown […]

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Progressive The One Motorcycle Show – 1 Month to go!

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YEAR 15 CELEBRATION T-MINUS ONE MONTH ONE Month from today marks the start of Year 15 of the BEST show ON EARTH! We’re counting down the days until The One Motorcycle Show, Friday, April 19th […]

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2024 WorldSBK: BMW Motorrad Motorsport aims to build on promising start at Barcelona

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. Following the season opener in Australia, the FIM Superbike World Championship has returned to Europe. Next weekend (22nd to 24th March), BMW Motorrad Motorsport is gearing up for the second racing event of the […]

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Frustrated there are few affordable, standard, do-it-all motorcycles left in the market? Want more color choices than one or two? Does two modern premium 648cc standards starting at $6149 and available in several colors interest […]

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WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions at Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the first European round, WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions already tried in testing: an SC1 front and an SCX for the rear Following the two testing days on Thursday and Friday last […]

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Momentum in the Indianapolis 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Mar 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

An encouraging run of consistent finishes saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart claim eighth place overall in Indianapolis at the second Triple Crown round of the year. Stewart continues to build momentum […]

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TRIPLE CROWN PODIUMS IN INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS

Mar 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton and Tom Vialle both earned podium results in tonight’s 10th round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at the Indianapolis Triple Crown, with Sexton racing to […]

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MV AGUSTA RELAUNCH PLAN NOW COMPLETE

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

IMUR SARDAROV: MV AGUSTA RELAUNCH PLAN NOW COMPLETE PIERER Mobility AG acquires majority stake and initiates next industrial phase Varese, March 15, 2024 – Timur Sardarov announces the successful completion of the 5-year plan to […]

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Nice to jump back on the bike after first round of WorldSBK season

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Build Confidence at Barcelona Test Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action with a two-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, ahead of the second round of the season next […]

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Alvaro Bautista crashes during time attack at Catalunya

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega tops the timesheet of Barcelona tests. Bautista crashes during time attack. In one week the Pirelli Catalunya Round. The Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya hosted two days of official Dorna testing during which Nicolò Bulega […]

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