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[ Nov 6, 2026 ] The Piaggio Group sold 388800 vehicles worldwide led by V7 in first 9 months 2026 News
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[ Nov 4, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team faces the Sepang challenge News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Husqvarna Mobility to support multiple 250 teams for 2027 SMX season News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Ducati makes history at Suzuka: the first non-Japanese manufacturer to claim News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Beta USA hosted its first-ever Divisional Trial Event News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] BMW MOTORRAD INVESTS IN E-MOBILITY STARTUP VENNA News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] FIM North America fields strong team for 2026 Goiás FIM Intercontinental Games News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Alex Márquez finishes second with the Ducati of Gresini Racing MotoGP News
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[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Holgado and Quiles take pole in Sepang’s heat 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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Nicolai Skovbjerg, factory Ducati rider in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship

Oct 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• In 2027, the Danish rider will partner Ferruccio Zanchi in MX2. As the 2026 EMX250 European Championship runner-up—competing in his third season following two years in EMX125—Danish rider Nicolai Berg Skovbjerg (born August […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Ready for Penultimate Round in Estoril

Oct 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team pairing of Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi will return to action this weekend, 9–11 October, at the Autodromo do Estoril in Portugal, for the penultimate round of the 2026 […]

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Manzi and Gardner Return to Action on Estoril Friday

Oct 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action on Friday at the Autodromo do Estoril in Portugal, completing the first day of free practice ahead of the penultimate round of the 2026 FIM Superbike […]

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FIM Grand Prix World Championship heads to Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit Lombok

Oct 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli takes on the Mandalika heat with a new Moto2™ soft tyre The F0515 rear specification will make its debut at the Indonesian GP: it features the SC0 compound with a new structure designed to […]

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Happy to be racing here in Indonesia. Mandalika is a track I really like

Oct 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing renews its challenge at the Indonesian GP JORGE MARTÍN AND MARCO BEZZECCHI READY FOR THE SEVENTEENTH GP OF THE SEASON Just a few days after the Motegi race, Aprilia Racing returns to action […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong wins the Mason-Dixon GNCC

Oct 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong raced to victory in Round 11 of the 2026 Grand National Cross Country Series at the Mason-Dixon GNCC on Sunday, as teammate Ryder LeBlond opened his 2026 AMA […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Head to Estoril for the Penultimate Round of the Season

Oct 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After a weekend off, Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge return to action for the double-header that will bring the season to a close, beginning with Round 11 of the 2026 FIM Superbike […]

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GARCIA AND VERONA SET FOR 100TH FIM 6DAYS ENDURO OF NATIONS IN PORTUGAL

Oct 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona are READY TO RACE the landmark 100th edition of the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations. Taking place in Grândola, Portugal, from October 12-17, Garcia will […]

New 2027 Suzuki Motorcycles Arrive but so does 50% Bike Tariffs!!

New 2027 Suzuki Motorcycles Arrive but so does 50% Bike Tariffs!!

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Well, well, well. They say those who know history are doomed to repeat it by those who don’t. Welcome to 1983 all over again. TMW warned readers multiple times over the past two years motorcycle […]

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Double podium for Aprilia Racing in the Japanese GP

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

HISTORIC FIRST PODIUM FOR APRILIA AT MOTEGI WITH JORGE MARTÍN SECOND AND MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD. FERNÁNDEZ FIFTH AND OGURA SIXTH FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing ended the Motegi weekend with a double podium […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team conquer the Grand Prix of Japan

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

· Ducati celebrates its 100th MotoGP win under Luigi Dall’Igna as Ducati Corse General Manager The Ducati Lenovo Team came out victorious in the Grand Prix of Japan with Marc Márquez, who was the […]

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4th for Bastianini and only fractions of a second from the podium at Japanese MotoGP

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A demanding and enduring Japanese Grand Prix proved to be another satisfactory round of 2026 MotoGP for Red Bull KTM as Enea Bastianini unveiled his best performance of the season to capture 4th place. The […]

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Record-breaking performance with Pirelli as Guevara and Almansa claim victory

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

On the new Motegi asphalt, Moto2™ cuts more than 35 seconds off the race time and 1.3 seconds off the lap record. Moto3™ improves the race distance by over 24 seconds and the fastest lap […]

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2026 Motocross of Nations – Race Day

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Positive debut for the Desmo250 MX at the Motocross of Nations with Ferruccio Zanchi • Italy finishes sixth overall in the 2026 edition of the Chamberlain Trophy The FIM Motocross of Nations, held […]

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Victory for Team Belgium & the Coenen brothers at packed MXoN in France

Oct 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 79th FIM Motocross of Nations drew a huge record crowd of 105,000 to the ‘amphitheater’ setting of the Ernee circuit in northern France where Red Bull KTM’s Lucas and Sacha Coenen contributed to Team […]

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