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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Pirelli arrive at Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Valencia News
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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Magnificent Maio Wins Opening Stage of Addax Rally 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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2024 all-time lap records and faster races than last year plus new records

Aug 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Faster races than in 2023 with victories for Vietti and Alonso on standard Pirelli tyres With tyres from the standard allocation regularly on sale on the market, the Italian and the Colombian riders won the […]

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Reigning world champion crosses finish line five-seconds ahead at Austrian MotoGP

Aug 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team atop the podium in Austrian sprint race. Fourth place for Enea Bastianini • Second place at the chequered flag for Jorge Martín aboard Pramac Racing Team’s Desmosedici GP […]

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Josh Herrin: I put some new tires on but then my teammate beat my time with a tow

Aug 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Ducati Racing’s Loris Baz and Josh Herrin in the top four at Mid-Ohio Sunnyvale, Calif., August 16, 2024 — Warhorse HSBK Ducati Racing celebrated a fruitful day on Friday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car […]

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2024 Beta 450 RX Auction – Supporting the USA MXdN Team

Aug 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

eta Motorcycles is committed to supporting the motocross community by backing the Motocross of Nations US National Team through a unique bike auction. The auction will feature a brand new 2024 450 RX motorcycle with the […]

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Indian Motorcycle Ride With Us Demo Days Event

Aug 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RIDE WITH US DEMO DAYS Thursday, August 15th – Saturday, August 24th 2024 Experience what’s next in American Motorcycling during our Ride With Us Demo Days Event. Stop by your local Indian Motorcycle dealer […]

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RJ Hampshire will make anticipated return to competition at Budds Creek National

Aug 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RJ Hampshire will make his anticipated return to competition in Round 10 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider set to make his first outdoor appearance of the […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team has topped the timesheets in opening day of action at Spielberg

Aug 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team top Austrian Practice. Tenth place for Enea Bastianini • Four Desmosedici GP machines in Friday’s top 4: Franco Morbidelli (Pramac Racing Team) is second ahead of his teammate […]

Interactive Friday: An Explosive week of Engagement!

Interactive Friday: An Explosive week of Engagement!

Aug 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

What a crazy week to introduce the new Interactive Friday on Total Motorcycle! It was an Explosive week of Engagement, literally, with Harley-Davidson‘s CEO DEI announcement that might have made customers upset. Customers de-badged their […]

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A Lot to Look Out for As MXGP Arrives in Arnhem

Aug 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for an exciting weekend as they head into the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Arnhem, The Netherlands. This round […]

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WorldSBK amazing level of the championship improving race by race

Aug 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The stunning Autódromo Internacional do Algarve was the venue for the seventh round of the 2024 Superbike World Championship this weekend. With temperatures soaring, organisers had opted for a later race schedule which saw the […]

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MXGP of Sweden Unpacking the Thrills & Spills of Uddevalla

Aug 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship took place in a stunning rock quarry just north of Gothenburg, in Uddevalla, Sweden. Although a familiar venue, the tight, hard-packed, and stony track surface seems […]

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So far Ducati has triumphed eight of the ten editions of Austrian MotoGP

Aug 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Lenovo Team Arrives in Austria for the Eleventh Round of the 2024 MotoGP Season The eleventh round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship will take place this weekend, August 16-18, at the Red Bull […]

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Toprak Razgatlioglu first WorldSBK rider in history to achieve incredible streak of 13 consecutive victories

Aug 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. The record hunt was successful. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) is the first rider in the history of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) to achieve the incredible streak of 13 consecutive victories. The BMW Motorrad factory […]

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Collin Veijer to take on 2025 Moto2 challenge with Red Bull KTM Ajo

Aug 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Exciting Moto3™ hotshot Collin Veijer has earned a slot with the prolific Red Bull KTM Ajo team for 2025 Moto2 and the next phase in the 19-year old’s career journey. The Dutchman is currently 4th […]

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Youngsters Enjoy German YZ bLU cRU Camp at Grevenbroich

Aug 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Germany held their fifth annual YZ bLU cRU camp, this year held at MSC Grevenbroich, with 29 riders aged between eight and 16 years old taking part in the fun and learning from coaches […]

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