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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Escrig claims a historic pole for Forward and breaks the all-time lap record by over a second News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Third place for Aprilia Racing in Qatar sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia sufferes fractures from Qatar crash. Will undergo surgery News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] only two weeks away from MCL26 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] The Piaggio Group sold 388800 vehicles worldwide led by V7 in first 9 months 2026 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] Honda Provides Update on 2026 Pioneer 1000 Elite News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] 17 Rising Stars Selected for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU Masterclass News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing ready for Malaysia challenge News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Apolle Delivers Consistent Pro Performances as Gerston Wins Expert Class News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Walker Gets The Job Done At Ironman For GNCC Round 12 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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Öncü to Launch from Fifth on the Grid for WorldSSP Race 1 in Aragon

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü will line up fifth on the grid for Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at Motorland Aragon on Saturday after narrowly missing out on a front row start. The Yamaha […]

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RJ Hampshire drafted into Team USA for 2025 Motocross of Nations

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Team USA has called upon RJ Hampshire as a late addition to its lineup for the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), to be staged at Ironman Raceway from October 3-5. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Italian Bike Week 2025: Record Attendance

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The event wrapped up the motorcycle summer with a weekend full of emotions. Many foreign visitors highlighted the event’s increasingly international appeal. Great success for the Demo Rides: IBW is one of the very few […]

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European Custom Bike Championship at CUSTOMBIKE SHOW 2025

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

November 28 to 30, 2025, Bad Salzuflen/Germany Exhibition Center The CUSTOMBIKE SHOW has many highlights in store for 2025, including the European Custombike Championship. The winners will receive a total of €12,000 in prize money! […]

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Encouraging start for Aprilia Racing at Motegi

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI LEADS PRACTICE – JORGE MARTÍN THIRTEENTH AND WILL HAVE TO TAKE PART IN Q1 The first practice day at the Mobility Resort Motegi Circuit saw a strong start for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled first day of action at Mobility Resort Motegi

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up opening day at Motegi in the top ten with Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia third and seventh, respectively The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the first day of action at […]

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Roberto Garcia to Continue with GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Team in 2026

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce Roberto Garcia will continue with the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Team in the FIM Supersport World Championship in 2026 alongside Lucas Mahias. The 2024 European Moto2 Champion joined Christophe […]

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CHASE SEXTON WITHDRAWS FROM TEAM USA AHEAD OF 2025 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXoN Announcement MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Chase Sexton has unfortunately had to withdraw from Team USA ahead of next weekend’s 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) as a result of his […]

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Roberts Takes Third Place at the Seventh Round of the NHHA

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Caliente, NV Round Seven September 19th, 2025 Roberts Takes Third Place at the Seventh Round of the NHHA Zane Roberts rode a solid race at Round 7 of the AMA National Hare & Hound in […]

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Josh Strang Podiums at the Mountaineer GNCC

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beckley, WV Round Eleven September 19th, 2025 Josh Strang Podiums at the Mountaineer GNCC Josh Strang put in one of his strongest performances of the year at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Mountaineer GNCC in Beckley, […]

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The SMX Finale 2025 in Las Vegas

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Las Vegas, NV Round Three September 19th, 2025 The SMX Finale in Las Vegas The finale of the SMX Playoffs and SX/MX season was this weekend in Nevada. The event was held at the Las […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team in the Land of the Rising Sun

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At Mobility Resort Motegi, the 17th round of the season and the first match point for the Riders’ Title Marc Márquez will be crowned World Champion if he finishes the weekend with at least […]

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10th round of 2025 WorldSBK season at Motorland circuit in Aragon

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 WorldSBK season enters its most exciting phase. Tomorrow, the tenth of twelve rounds that will decide the world title gets underway at the Motorland circuit in Aragon. Aboard the Ducati Panigale V4R of […]

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ITALIAN BIKE WEEK 2025

Sep 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

US Car on the Beach: 240 American Cars Parade in Lignano for the Big End-of-Summer Gathering Final event of the warm season for American car enthusiasts, who gathered in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) for the 2025 […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL TAKES EMPHATIC WIN AT 2025 BOL D’OR

Sep 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul collected maximum points at the final round of the 2025 Endurance World Championship and bagged a hat trick of wins at the famous Bol d’Or. Despite a flawless performance, the Franco-Japanese narrowly […]

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