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[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Yamaha Motor Europe Thanks 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion Albert Arenas News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede wins Buckwheat 100 GNCC finale News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Raced with a still-fractured wrist and still Jorge Martín finished in seventh place News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Top five for Bastianini after exciting Acosta duel at Qatar MotoGP News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Crucial podium finish in the 2026 Riders’ Championship battle News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] First victory for Aprilia Racing in Qatar News
[ Nov 9, 2026 ] Holgado and Almansa shine under Qatar’s stars News
[ 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

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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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MV AGUSTA RETURNS TO FULL INDEPENDENCE UNDER ART OF MOBILITY OWNERSHIP

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. announces the successful closing of the transaction that returns 100% ownership of the company to Art of Mobility, reaffirming its strategic independence and long-term vision. The two-year partnership with KTM AG […]

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KTM POWERS INTO 2025 WITH STRONG GLOBAL PERFORMANCE

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

KTM is off to a powerful start in 2025, achieving impressive results across global markets in the first half of the year. This momentum underscores the continued demand for KTM’s high-performance motorcycles and the enduring […]

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New Horizons as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Arrive at All-New KymiRing

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After a rare two-week break in the MXGP calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are recharged and ready to return to action, with the 13th round of the FIM Motocross World […]

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UK Round of WorldSBK where weather plays a key role

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli tackles Donington with standard solutions For the UK Round of WorldSBK, where the weather could play a key role in tyre selection, Pirelli is fielding exclusively standard slicks and rain solutions. · With the UK Round scheduled […]

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Joey Dunlop & Jonathan Rea: A Racing Connection Spanning Three Generations

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

As Yamaha Motor marks its 70th anniversary in 2025, its racing legacy is defined not just by the machines it has built but by the people and stories that have shaped its history. This is […]

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JULIEN BEAUMER TO SIT OUT UPCOMING SPRING CREEK AND WASHOUGAL NATIONALS

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Julien Beaumer will sit out the next two rounds of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, aiming to regain 100 percent fitness with a goal of returning for […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Aiming for Strong Weekend at Donington

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Aiming for Strong Weekend at Donington Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter are ready to return to action this weekend at Donington Park, Great Britain, for Round 7 of the 2025 FIM Superbike […]

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Round 11 of the 2025 season for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Germany

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP paddock stops in Saxony for the 11th round of 2025. The Sachsenring track, in fact, the shortest of the entire calendar with just 3.67 km, hosts the German GP. Since 1998, three Ducati […]

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Home Race Hopes for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Donington Park

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A team’s home race is a special event, with extra support and the boost of friends and partners, family and fans cheering – none more so than for Pata Maxus Yamaha than the UK Round […]

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Aprilia Racing renews the challenge at Sachsenring

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ON TRACK, IN GERMANY, MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI Aprilia Racing is ready to take on the eleventh round of the season at the Sachsenring Circuit with renewed momentum, following an excellent weekend in Assen […]

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New Pirelli rear tyre for Moto2 at the German GP

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The D0922 specification, a development rear with a compound positioned halfway between soft and medium, makes its debut with the intermediate class of the World Championship at the Sachsenring · The German Grand Prix, the eleventh round […]

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact!

Jul 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ladies and Gentlemen, Step Right Up to the Greatest Show on Two Wheels! Roll up, roll up, folks, and feast your eyes on the spectacular 2026 Triumph Motorcycles, exclusively showcased at Total Motorcycle – the […]

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Ducati Desmo450 MX makes American debut at RedBud

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 for Cairoli and the Desmo450 MX in race one at RedBud Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, on the opposite side to Chicago, the legendary RedBud track hosted the American debut […]

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DEFENDING 450MX CHAMPION CHASE SEXTON FINISHES FIFTH IN REDBUD RETURN

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. – Defending 450MX Champion Chase Sexton made a successful return to racing during Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the RedBud National, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider scoring […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire impresses in fourth place at RedBud National

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A podium result in Moto 1 and fourth overall was another sure sign of progression for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire in Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud, where 450MX teammate […]

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