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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
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[ 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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Goals for Husqvarna Motorcycles with launch of 2024 Moto3 and Moto2 Grand Prix

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles enters the 21-round campaign with sights narrowed on the Moto3 crown and significant evolution for only its second term in the Moto2 category. Collin Veijer, 19 years old from the Netherlands, and […]

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Surgery yesterday for Billy Bolt after knee injury at 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Germany

Mar 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Billy Bolt is recovering well following surgery yesterday to repair the injury he sustained to his left knee at round three of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Germany. The Husqvarna Factory Racing star […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Qatar for opening Grand Prix of 2024 MotoGP World Championship

Mar 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just days after the announcement of Francesco Bagnaia’s renewal with Ducati for another two seasons, the team returns to the track in Qatar to compete in the first Grand Prix of the 2024 Championship this […]

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Pirelli tires to face MotoGP Lusail with new asphalt and sandy track

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli to Qatar for its racing debut in Moto2™ and Moto3™ Among the challenges that Pirelli tyres will have to face in Lusail are above all the new asphalt and the possible presence of sand […]

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Winning Future Together: Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia Sign Renewal

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Writing a Future Together: Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia Sign Renewal for Another Two Seasons • The Italian Rider, Two-Time World Champion with the Ducati Lenovo Team, Will Ride the factory Desmosedici GP in 2025 […]

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Presence and impact in Moto3 and Moto2 of 2024 MotoGP again in extremely capable hands

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s extensive presence and impact in the Moto3™ and Moto2™ categories of 2024 MotoGP™ will once more lie in the extremely capable hands of the Red Bull KTM Ajo squad this season. The team will […]

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YART Yamaha Riders Ready to Take on Daytona 200

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team riders Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, and Marvin Fritz, will make their debut at the 82nd running of the legendary Daytona 200 in Florida […]

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Piaggio sold 436300 two-wheelers worldwide in 2023

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Two-wheelers: For the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group sold 436,300 two-wheelers worldwide, generating net sales of 1,535,9 million euro (516,200 two-wheelers were sold in 2022, for net sales of 1,683.8 million euro). The […]

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GNCC Series continued with Round 2 at Wild Boar in Palatka Florida

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Grand National Cross Country Championship (GNCC) – Round 2 The GNCC Series continued with Round 2 at the Wild Boar in Palatka, Florida, where deep, sandy conditions made for a challenging day of competition. In […]

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National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 3 at Glen Helen

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 3 Round 3 of the NGPC series at Glen Helen in Southern California saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton rocket to a spectacular second-place […]

Daytona Bike Week 2024 Guide & Calendar of Events

Daytona Bike Week 2024 Guide & Calendar of Events

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Spring is here and the first big motorcycle event is on! Daytona Bike Week returns for 2024 with everything you need and want to your hearts desire. 2024 Official Motorcycle Stunt Show. Total Motorcycle’s Daytona […]

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Fairytale ending to an incredible 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship season

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Stamping his authority on the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has won his fourth consecutive world title with a dominant ride on home soil in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Enjoying a […]

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SuperEnduro 2024 — Newcastle, United Kingdom

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed third overall in the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Putting in a strong close to his season, the German also took third overall at the seventh and final […]

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2024 AMA Supercross Championship Daytona Beach Results

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A season-best seventh position continued Malcolm Stewart’s mid-season uplift at Daytona’s eighth round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider taking his third top-10 result in a row. Stewart […]

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Spectacular first win in AMA Supercross Championship at Daytona International Speedway

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A spectacular first win in the AMA Supercross Championship was earned by Tom Vialle at Daytona International Speedway tonight, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250SX East contender breaking through in challenging […]

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