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  • [ Nov 9, 2025 ] Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
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  • [ Nov 9, 2025 ] P2 for Acosta and 0.1 of a second from Portuguese MotoGP Sprint victory News
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  • [ Nov 8, 2025 ] Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati second in Portimão Practice. Nicolò Bulega MotoGP debut 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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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS SEA TO SKY TO EXTEND LEAD IN FIM HEWC

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured a commanding victory at round five of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, winning the iconic Sea to Sky in Kemer, Turkey. Delivering an outstanding performance across […]
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Mixed fortunes for Billy Bolt at Turkey’s Sea to Sky hard enduro

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt endured a tough fifth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Turkey’s Sea to Sky, battling illness throughout the three-day event to finish an eventual 11th overall.   […]
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Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. Program Opens Applications for 2026 Season

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The First of its Kind All-Woman Racing Initiative Now Accepting Applications for its Sixth Season   MILWAUKEE, (October 8, 2025) — Royal Enfield has announced its signature Build. Train. Race (BTR) Program will return for […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING THANKS TOM VIALLE FOR WINNING YEARS TOGETHER

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing extends its thanks to Tom Vialle following an illustrious seven years together across both Europe and the United States, achieving two MX2 World Championships and a pair of 250SX East […]
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Kay de Wolf confirmed for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s 2026 MXGP campaign

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to announce that Kay de Wolf, the 2024 MX2 World Champion and double MXoN MX2 winner, will remain with the team as he steps up to the MXGP World […]
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Max Gerston Gears up for his 18th EnduroCross Season

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The gates are about to drop on the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Championship, and fan favorite Max Gerston is set to tackle the challenging series for an incredible 18th consecutive year. He will again compete on a Beta […]
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The Circuito Estoril to host the penultimate round of the 2025 WorldSBK season

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Ten days of intense competition that will decide all the world titles: the WorldSBK season will culminate in a thrilling double-header finale. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at […]
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Rea Resumes Top Six Pace on Opening Day at Estoril for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Rea Resumes Top Six Pace on Opening Day at Estoril for Pata Maxus Yamaha   Jonathan Rea picked up right where he left off from the last FIM Superbike World Championship round with strong […]
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Good Progress for Gardner on Opening Day at Estoril

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Good Progress for Gardner on Opening Day at Estoril   Remy Gardner was back on track with the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at Circuito do Estoril, Portugal, for the opening day of free […]
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Can Öncü Takes Pole Position on Friday at Estoril

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The opening day of action in the FIM World Supersport Championship at Circuito Estoril saw Can Öncü storm to pole position ahead of Race 1 on Saturday.   The Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros […]
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Solid Friday for Nicolò Bulega in first place at Eicma Estoril

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
A solid Friday for Nicolò Bulega, who finished in first place in the combined standings on Friday at the Eicma Estoril Round, the eleventh weekend of the 2025 WorldSBK season. The Italian rider found a […]
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Beta Motorcycles Launches Fantasy Fundraiser at Ironman GNCC Benefiting Road 2 Recovery

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! Get your predictions in and WIN while giving to Road 2 Recovery at the same time! Beta Motorcycles USA is excited to announce a special fan-engagement and charitable initiative: a Fantasy […]
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Impressive ride at Viewfinders Desert Classic Grand Prix Ridgecrest California

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Ridgecrest, CA Round Seven October 4th, 2025 DeMartile Charges into Second Place Liqui Moly Beta’s Dare DeMartile put together an impressive ride at the Viewfinders Desert Classic Grand Prix in Ridgecrest, California, earning a hard-fought […]
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Dominique Aegerter to Miss Estoril WorldSBK

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Dominique Aegerter will sit out of Round 11 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship at Autódromo do Estoril this weekend after sustaining a hand injury in a training accident earlier this week.   The […]
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Inspiration Friday: The Road to Confidence

Oct 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard
I have some great news to share, Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday is back and just in time for the late fall riding season when we could all use more inspiration in our lives! With the […]

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