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[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Fourth place for Aprilia Racing in Phillip Island sprint News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Top 5 for Acosta in Australian MotoGP Sprint as the weather adds spice at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Ducati’s MotoGP Rider Francesco Bagnaia forced into early retirement News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Gonzalez returns to Moto2 pole as Pratama makes Moto3 history News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] FIM Europe returns to defend its FIM Intercontinental Games crown News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Ducati and the LEGO Group join forces for a new LEGO Technic set News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight into Q2 at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Team third quickest on Friday at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments – Estoril & Jerez 2026 News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Down Under for the grand classic: the Ducati Lenovo Team lands at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Apolle Earns Podium Finish at EnduroCross Round 2 in Idaho News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Racing technology for the road: The new M Motorsport frame for the BMW M 1000 RR News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Bobby Fong Joins BMW Motorrad Motorsport and OrangeCat Racing for 2027–2028 News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Red Bull KTM and Dani Pedrosa to star in MotoGP™ high-speed showcase at 2026 Formula 1 United States GP News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing continues its flyaway tour in Australia 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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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco continues SMX podium form

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco secured second overall at SMX Playoff 2 in Los Angeles tonight, closing to within three points of the 250SMX points-lead with one round remaining in the 2026 […]

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DOUBLE VICTORY FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AT LOS ANGELES SMX PLAYOFF 2

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – SMX World Championship Playoff 2, staged at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claim an emphatic double victory, with Jorge Prado and Julien Beaumer […]

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Victory and a podium for Aprilia Racing in Austrian GP sprint

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

POLE POSITION AND A COMEBACK VICTORY FOR JORGE MARTÍN, MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD Saturday in Austria ended with both Aprilia Racing factory riders on the podium. Jorge Martín began the day by taking pole position […]

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Binder rescues Austria MotoGP™ Sprint points as Red Bull KTM show winning edge

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM struck hard at a sunny Red Bull Ring today as Pedro Acosta fought for Pole Position and led the fourteenth Sprint of the MotoGP season before a late error put the […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take second place in the Austrian Sprint

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the fifteenth Sprint of the season at the Austrian Ring. Marc Márquez took second place at the end of the 14-lap encounter, whilst Francesco Bagnaia was sixth at the […]

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Saturday at Italian Bike Week heats up Lignano and puts off-road riding centre stage

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The main stage will also host initiatives and talks dedicated to the psychological well-being of motorcyclists and recovery from “road trauma” following accidents While motorcycles roar away from the entrance to the Luna Park for […]

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Second career pole positions for Salač in Moto2™ and Uriarte in Moto3

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Both pole-sitters also set new all-time lap records in their respective classes, with the help of Pirelli versatile standard tyres · Salač regains a pole and rewrites the Red Bull Ring record. After the pole […]

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Three Aprilias straight through to Q2 on Friday in Austria

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH, MARCO BEZZECCHI NINTH. SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA THIRD First day of practice over with a positive result for Aprilia Racing in Austria. Jorge Martín had a consistent day, finishing FP1 […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team fourth in Spielberg

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fermín Aldeguer is second with the Ducati of Gresini Racing MotoGP The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the opening day of the Grand Prix of Austria, which is the fifteenth event of the season. […]

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ROYAL ENFIELD OPEN 2027 BUILD.TRAIN.RACE. RIDER APPLICATIONS

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE, WI, Applications for the 2027 Build.Train.Race. Flat Track and Road Racing seasons are now live, as Royal Enfield considers applications for the next cohort of BTR racers. The all-woman initiative, teaching women to build […]

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Italian Bike Week 2026, the fifth edition gets underway: tens of thousands of motorcyclists expected in Lignano

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Road and off-road: the two souls of Italian Bike Week come together for the weekend that brings the summer on the road to a close. Live concerts and presentations on stage «I came all […]

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FIM Trial World Championship signs off in Spain with three titles on the line

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The seventh and final round of the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship – the TrialGP of Spain – takes place this coming weekend (18-20 September) at Pobladura de las Regueras in the north west […]

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The new Motoplex at Mandello del Lario

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MOTO GUZZI INVITES FANS TO VISIT ITS NEW HOME IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO, IN ITALY. A UNIQUE SPACE WHERE CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT COEXIST THE EXTENSIVE NEW MOTOPLEX HAS OPENED IN THE CENTRAL SQUARE, SHOWCASING […]

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CARDO SYSTEMS AND HJC HELMETS INTRODUCE HJC PACKTALK, BRINGING THE FULL CARDO EXPERIENCE TO HJC HELMETS

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

PLANO, Texas – Cardo Systems, the global leader in wireless communication systems for powersports riders, today announced the HJC PACKTALK, giving HJC riders access to Cardo’s premium PACKTALK experience through a communication system purpose-built […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Ready for Second Home Round in Cremona

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi return to action at the Cremona Circuit in Italy this weekend, 25–27 September, for Round 10 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, marking the second home round of the […]

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