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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
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[ 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
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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit News
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[ 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
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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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Stock and Coppins Victorious as 2025 YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale Concludes in Uddevalla

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stock and Coppins Victorious as 2025 YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale Concludes in Uddevalla The 2025 Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale concluded in Uddevalla, Sweden, on Sunday with a thrilling finale […]

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Solid Third Overall for Janis Reisulis at EMX250 Round 11 in Sweden

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has finished third overall at the 11th round of the 2025 EMX250 Championship in Sweden. Placing second in both races underlined the series leader’s speed and […]

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Strong Weekend in Sweden Rewards Thibault Benistant Fifth Overall

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has enjoyed a positive weekend of racing at the Swedish Grand Prix to secure fifth overall. Rick Elzinga claimed 10th following two consistent race results, with Karlis […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the perfect race at Spielberg

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Maiden career win for Marc at the Austrian venue Second place for Fermín Aldeguer with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team, after a sensational comeback The Ducati Lenovo Team has continued its […]

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Calvin Vlaanderen Third and Maxime Renaux Fourth at Epic Swedish Grand Prix

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has claimed third overall at the MXGP of Sweden, with Maxime Renaux right behind in fourth. The teammates impressed around the rugged Uddevalla circuit, with both riders […]

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Acosta grasps home MotoGP Sprint podium as Binder hits top five in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP resumed 2025 action in the picturesque surrounds of Spielberg, Styria and the 4.3km layout of the Red Bull Ring. Red Bull KTM’s home Grand Prix was brightened by unrelenting summer temperatures and was extra […]

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Positive Saturday for Aprilia Racing in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FIRST POLE POSITION FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI WITH APRILIA RACING AND FOURTH IN THE SPRINT RACE, JORGE MARTÍN TENTH AFTER A COMEBACK RIDE The sprint race of the Grand Prix of Austria ended with positive results […]

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Andrzejewski wins YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in Sweden

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Tymon Andrzejewski of Poland fought back from a first lap crash to take victory in the 2025 Yamaha YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in front of a packed crowd at the MXGP of […]

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Spielberg Sprint goes to Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After twelve Grands Prix completed and the Austrian Sprint, Marc already has one more point than his total from the whole 2024 season Alex Márquez is second with the Desmosedici GP machine of the […]

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Uddevalla kicks off final quarter of 2025 MXGP season

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Uddevalla track, located 100 kilometers north of the city of Gothenburg, hosts the sixteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend. The MXGP of Sweden, which opens the final quarter of the […]

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Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. Road Racers Close Out 2025 Season

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. Road Racers Close Out 2025 Season in a Full-Throttle Finale at VIR BTR Road Racing Ends on a Thrilling High Note Alton, Va. (Aug. 12, 2025)—The Royal Enfield Build. Train. […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND MOTOGP UNVEIL “HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP”

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SPIELBERG, AU – (August 15, 2025) Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ today officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, along with its full 2026 race calendar, marking the launch of the first global racing series dedicated to […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson to contest final two 250MX rounds

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Amateur Factory Elite team prospect Landon Gibson will line up for his first professional Pro Motocross Championship start at Unadilla this Saturday, followed by a second scheduled appearance at Budds Creek for […]

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Lots of work for Aprilia Racing on Friday in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN MUST GO THROUGH Q1 The first day of practice on the Red Bull Ring proved to be a demanding one for the Aprilia Racing riders. Marco Bezzecchi started off his […]

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Ducati Lenovo Team tops Friday at Spielberg with Marc Márquez Francesco Bagnaia is third

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action at the Spielberg circuit in Austria, host of the thirteenth Grand Prix of the season. Marc Márquez topped the timesheets in both sessions, with Francesco […]

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