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  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] 100 Years of Excellence: the “Manuale del Made in Italy secondo Ducati” News
  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] Ducati taken a small step backwards compared to Portimão News
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  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Aiming to Conquer Carta Rallye News
  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] Record-Breaking YART Yamaha Claim Hat Trick of Poles at Le Mans News
  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL PLACES SIXTH ON GRID FOR 24 HEURES MOTOS News
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  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] Vierge Returns to Top Five in Free Practice for Pata Maxus Yamaha on Friday in Assen News
  • [ Apr 17, 2026 ] Magic Mahias Masters Assen for Pole Position on Friday News
  • [ Apr 16, 2026 ] Iconic TT Circuit in Assen hosts third round of 2026 WorldSBK season News
  • [ Apr 16, 2026 ] Walker Secures Pro2 Podium and Top Two-Stroke Honors at Rd. 3 Centreville News
  • [ Apr 16, 2026 ] Zane Roberts Continues Podium Streak with Runner-Up Finish Jericho News
  • [ Apr 16, 2026 ] DeMartile Powers through Snow and Hail for Pro 450 Podium 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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Washougal West Hare Scramble Recap

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Washougal, WA Round Six September 28th, 2024 Washougal West Hare Scramble Recap   Washougal was the backdrop for the sixth round of the West Hare Scrambles. Fair temperatures and a slippery rocky course greeted the […]
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Jhak Walker Takes Top Step on Podium at John Penton GNCC

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Millfield, OH Round Twelve September 28h, 2024 Walker Takes Top Step on Podium at John Penton GNCC   The GNCC series was in Millfield, Ohio for the John Penton GNCC. Each year this track seems […]
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Dare DeMartile Breaks Through for His First NGPC Win at Ridgecrest

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Ridgecrest, CA Round Seven September 27th, 2024 DeMartile Breaks Through for His First NGPC Win   The NGPC was in the California desert for the seventh round. Thousands of racers and spectators descended on the […]
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Intense Final Round of MXGP in Cozar

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
The final round of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship unfolded in Cozar, Spain, presenting the elite of MXGP with a brand-new circuit that challenged even the most seasoned riders. The Motor Ranch Cozar’s combination […]
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Iconic Motegi circuit: Ducati Arrives in Japan for 2024 MotoGP Season

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Following the Emilia-Romagna and Indonesia GPs, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Japan to compete in the third and final round of the penultimate triple-header of the 2024 MotoGP season. The event will once again […]
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Pirelli wins its 82nd Motocross World Championship title with Jorge Prado

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
A season dominated by riders equipped with Pirelli SCORPION™ MX32™ tyres who won 19 Grands Prix out of 20, achieving 18 pole positions and winning 37 heats out of 40   Pirelli also wins the EMX125 […]
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Headwinds have negatively impacted BMW of North America Q3 2024 USA Sales Results

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 1, 2024… BMW of North America today reported Q3 2024 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. A recall with a stop sale order in the U.S., […]
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Motorcycles sales up 15%: BMW Group Canada Reports Q3 2024 Sales Results

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 7,799 vehicles for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of -13.0% compared to the same period last year.  Year-to-date, the […]
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Suzuki offers 0% finance across multiple models this autumn

Oct 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki is offering 0% APR finance across multiple models this autumn, including the new GSX-S1000GX. Launched earlier this year and packing a technology suite that includes semi-active suspension and lean angle sensitive ABS and traction control, the GX can be ridden […]
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Registration Opens for the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Oct 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that registration has now opened for the 2025 FIM bLU cRU YZ65, YZ85 and YZ125 Europe Cups. Riders who want to compete for a place on the start […]
Significantly updated 2025 Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200RS!
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Significantly updated 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200RS!

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Riders who are looking for a thrilling sports performance motorcycle blending the latest technology with a classic design may have found their bullseye with the significantly updated 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200RS and 2025 Triumph […]
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Yari Montella completes the Ducati monopoly winning in WorldSSP

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Bautista and Pirelli development solution unrivalled on Sunday in Aragón Double win for the defending World Champion in the day’s races on SC0 development tyre in D0640 specification at the rear. Montella completes the Ducati […]
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Kay de Wolf secures 2024 MX2 championship and total Red Plate dominance

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is thrilled to announce that Kay de Wolf has clinched the 2024 MX2 World Championship title, following an incredible season-long campaign.   De Wolf secured the title with a […]
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WorldSBK Aragón: Great comeback and celebrated podium finishes

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Alcañiz. After missing two race weekends due to his severe crash at Magny-Cours (FRA), Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) made an impressive return. The BMW Motorrad factory rider made his comeback in the tenth round of the […]
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Attempt to grind out positive results at challenging WorldSBK Aragon

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Locatelli Salvages P9 Race 2 Finish in Challenging Sunday for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha and its riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea gave their maximum in an attempt to grind out positive results […]

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