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[ Aug 9, 2026 ] Aprilia dominates the British GP with a podium lockout in the long race 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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Top BMW performing sales bikes for 2024 year S1000RR and R1300GS

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad reported sales of 400 motorcycles in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of +19% compared to the same period last year. For the year, the two-wheeled brand sold 2,678 units, […]

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Great victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the third stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI WINS AND TAKES BACK THE LEAD IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS, FRANCESCO MONTANARI THIRD Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing is back in the lead of the 2025 Africa Eco Race overall standings thanks to Jacopo […]

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Liqui Moly Factory Beta SX Team Official lineup for 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is thrilled to announce its official lineup for the 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross season, marking the manufacturer’s second year competing in the series. Building on the momentum […]

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Piaggio Group Confirmed for MotoCanada’s “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” 2025

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Who: Piaggio Group’s iconic motorcycle and scooter brands — Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa What: MotoCanada’s National “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” When and Where: • Vancouver: January 17-19, 2025 — Tradex in Abbotsford […]

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Fourth consecutive podium for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in Africa Eco Race 2025

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI CLAIMS SECOND PLACE IN FOURTH STAGE OF AFRICAN RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team celebrated another podium finish in the fourth stage in the Africa Eco Race 2025, with Jacopo Cerutti securing the […]

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DANIEL SANDERS WINS STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2025 Dakar Rally 2025 – Stage 1

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has come out swinging at the 2025 Dakar Rally to win stage one in Bisha. Also victorious in the prologue, the Australian now leads the provisional overall standings after the […]

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Botturi Retakes Overall Lead of Africa Eco Race After Stage 4 Win

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), fought through a fever to claim victory in the longest special stage of the Africa Eco […]

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Botturi Powers to Second on Stage 3 of Africa Eco Race

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), put in another superb performance to secure second on the third stage of the Africa Eco […]

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Jan 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! Did you have a good Holiday? If you felt 2024 was a big year of changes, hold on to your hats as 2025 will make 2024 look like […]

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Botturi Wins Stage 2 at the Africa Eco Race to Take Overall Lead

Jan 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), faced contrasting fortunes during Stage 2 of the 2025 Africa Eco Race as Alessandro Botturi stormed to victory […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the lead for the first stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Jan 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI, DEFENDING CHAMPION, DOMINATES AT THE END OF THE FIRST STAGE The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team is off to a brilliant start in the 2025 edition of the Africa Eco Race. After the traditional […]

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Strong Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team on Stage 1 of Africa Eco Race

Jan 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi and Pol Tarrés, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), finished the opening stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race in second and […]

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Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready for Africa Eco Race

Dec 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), are primed and ready to take on one of the most challenging rally […]

Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!

Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!

Dec 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ever get caught riding into a rain storm? I know I have and if you packed the right gear and ride carefully you’ll be fine… otherwise, prepare to get very, very wet. Storm clouds are […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing ready for the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Dec 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

AT THE START, DEFENDING CHAMPION JACOPO CERUTTI, FRANCESCO MONTANARI, AND MARCO MENICHINI ASTRIDE THE APRILIA TUAREG RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team gears up to tackle the most eagerly awaited challenge of the year: the […]

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