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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
[ Dec 8, 2025 ] Latest 2024 to 2026 Motorcycle Recalls: Is Your Bike Listed? News
[ 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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BMW Motorrad USA and Backcountry Discover Routes Unveil New Northern California BDR Route

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Third route collaboration between BMW Motorrad USA and BDR. Official Documentary Film Premiere on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Free GPS tracks and map to be available on Feb. 17th. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Feb. 8, […]

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FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship Schedule and Lineup

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For Neila, racing at World Championship level was the obvious next step and, given her experience in the bLU cRU programme and her domination of the Women’s European Championship, a perfect fit for the Crescent-operated […]

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NGPC series Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft CA Results

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Taft, Ca Round Two February 3rd, 2024 Another Podium for DeMartile The second race of the NGPC series was at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, CA. The threat of rain loomed over the event […]

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Supercross season Round 5 out of California and into Detroit Michigan

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Detroit, MI Round Five February 3rd, 2024 Round Five – Detroit For the fifth round of the Supercross season, the series headed out of California and into Detroit, Michigan. The track at Ford Field was […]

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RED BULL KTM MOTOGP POWER TO BE IGNITED BY BRISK

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

KTM have further strengthened their association with spark plug specialists BRISK to include the factory effort in MotoGP for 2024. The two companies have aligned for other fields of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s competitive […]

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World’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting “Year of the GS” from 5 to 7 July 2024

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After two successful BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin in 2022 and 2023, BMW Motorrad will continue the legendary format of the previous events this year. The world’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting will return to Garmisch-Partenkirchen […]

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Fastest of first pre-season test of the 2024 MotoGP season

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia tops the first 2024 pre-season test at Sepang with record-breaking lap time. Enea Bastianini, third. Four Ducatis in total were under the 1:57 mark, with Martín (Pramac Racing Team) second and Alex Márquez […]

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Hot and demanding first test days of 2024 MotoGP season

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Three hot and demanding first test days of the 2024 MotoGP season saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing plough through a wide range of ideas and parts at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Brad […]

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Time to Shine: GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Set Goals for 2024

Feb 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Time to Shine: GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Set Goals for 2024 The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team have today launched its Yamaha R1 machines ahead of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign alongside […]

Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game!

Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game!

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just when you think Kawasaki was done with their new 2024 motorcycle announcements we get 14 more new bikes bringing the total to 90! Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game by adding 3 […]

New Ducati 2024 MotoGP and WorldSBK Motorcycles

New Ducati 2024 MotoGP and WorldSBK Motorcycles

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Riello UPS and Ducati set to join forces in both MotoGP and WorldSBK again in 2024 The successful synergy between the two Italian companies continues in 2024 Bologna/Legnago, 5th February 2024. Ducati and Riello UPS, a […]

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Three days of MotoGP Ducati shakedown Results

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is back on the track at Sepang, Malaysia, for the first pre-season test of 2024 After the Campioni in Pista event and the team presentation at Madonna di Campiglio (Italy), Francesco […]

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National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 2 in Taft California

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 of NGPC saw Pro Class title prospect Walton battle an ultra-rough circuit in Taft, California, with the Rockstar Energy Factory Racing pilot charging his Husqvarna Motorcycles FX 450 to a fourth-place finish after completing […]

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U.S. Sprint Enduro Series – Round 2 Results

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A strong weekend of offroad racing for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Racing Team saw Pro 1 Class rider Craig DeLong take third place at the second round of the 2024 AMA U.S Sprint Enduro Series in […]

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Five victories in-a-row Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt topped the podium in Budapest

Feb 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Making it five overall victories in a row, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt topped the podium at the fifth round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Securing three races wins from three […]

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