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[ Aug 15, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden Round 15 MXGP 2026 News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING RE-SIGNS JORGE PRADO IN MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Lucas Coenen to miss Swedish MXGP to continue hip recovery News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Zach Osborne to Compete in Final Three Pro Motocross Rounds News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Roberto Garcia to Remain with GMT94 Yamaha for 2027 WorldSSP Campaign News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered excitement at Silverstone News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING’S GUILLEM FARRES STEPS UP TO THE MXGP CLASS FOR 2027 AND BEYOND News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] ROYAL ENFIELD NORTH AMERICA PARTNERS WITH VINTAGE RIDES TO LAUNCH MOTORCYCLE TOURS IN THE UNITED STATES News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] BETA USA ANNOUNCES TRIALS LEGEND & AMA HALL OF FAMER, RYAN YOUNG AS BRAND AMBASSADOR News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Set Sights on MXGP Round 15 in Sweden News
[ Aug 10, 2026 ] First 2027 Kawasaki Ninja Arrives and it’s a Banger! 2027 Motorcycle Models
[ Aug 10, 2026 ] Following victories at Assen and Le Mans, Aprilia sweeps Silverstone podium News
[ Aug 10, 2026 ] Podium finish for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder Le Blond at Hollow Point Hard Enduro News
[ Aug 10, 2026 ] ANDREA VERONA WINS 2026 ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP News
[ 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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Uber-successful 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship season celebration

Dec 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL 2024 EWC SEASON Yoshimura SERT Motul continues to celebrate its uber-successful 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship season where it finished on the podium at every round and secured the prestigious championship […]

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The Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma sells out in just 76 days

Dec 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE SUCCESS OF THE X SERIES WITH THE APRILIA RSV4 X EX3MA CONTINUES: A LIMITED EDITION OF JUST 30 UNITS WITH GROUND EFFECT AERODYNAMICS The Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma, presented on the occasion of the […]

Interactive Friday: Best Gauges, Aftermarket Rumble and Travel Food!

Interactive Friday: Best Gauges, Aftermarket Rumble and Travel Food!

Dec 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Who doesn’t like smiling kids and happy motorcycles, thus how can we not add this wonderful photo to TMW’s front page from our survey on aftermarket pipes? (Thanks Stephen). Welcome to Interactive Friday: Best Gauges, […]

2025 Aprilia Motorbikes: Both Fun & Affordable? YES!

2025 Aprilia Motorbikes: Both Fun & Affordable? YES!

Dec 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

$6599, new, Italian, motorcycle. Let that sink in. $6899 for the sportbike. In today’s world of ever increasing expenses, inflation pricing and rising public and private debt levels isn’t it nice to get a breeze […]

Interactive Friday: Giving Thanks for Engines and Fossil Fuels!

Interactive Friday: Giving Thanks for Engines and Fossil Fuels!

Nov 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Are you enjoying Thanksgiving and the Black Friday/Cyber Monday festive weekend? Are you overly stuffed with Turkey? Ham? Roast Beef? Maybe too much gravy or cranberry sauce? Had too much apple, pumpkin and pecan pie? […]

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KTM ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING PLAN

Nov 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Austria – 26 November, 2024 – KTM CEO Stefan Pierer and Co-CEO Gottfried Neumeister today addressed the company’s more than 5,000 employees, unveiling a comprehensive plan to navigate the current financial challenges and ensure a robust […]

Circle the wagons! New 2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup Now Starting at $9999

Circle the wagons! New 2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup Now Starting at $9999

Nov 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Circle the wagons it’s about to be an Indian Autumn! New 2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup has been spotted over the horizon and will make any cowboy smile. With Thanksgiving here and affordability on the mind, […]

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2025 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Nov 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

NBC SPORTS, PEACOCK, AND THE SMX LEAGUE ANNOUNCE 2025 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPTM MEDIA SCHEDULE All Regular Season and Postseason Races to be Presented Across Peacock, NBC, and USA Network Peacock to Stream All Races, Qualifying and […]

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Endurocross series wrapped up in Everett Washington

Nov 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Everett, WA Round Six November 16th, 2024 Gerston Takes Moto Win, and Second Place at Round Six The Endurocross series wrapped up in Everett, Washington for the sixth and final round. The energy in […]

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Zane Roberts Crowned 2024 National Hare & Hound Champion

Nov 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lucerne Valley, CA Round Six November 17th, 2024 Zane Roberts Crowned 2024 National Hare & Hound Champion Lucerne Valley, California was the scene for the sixth and final round of the National Hare & […]

Interactive Friday: Best Bike Colors, Hottest Rides, Best Trips!

Nov 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

While weather in North America turns cooler and colder and snow starts to trickle down in some parts this week was hot at Total Motorcycle! Welcome to Interactive Friday: Best Bike Colors, Hottest Rides, Best […]

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2025 Red Bull KTM MotoGP project gets fast at Barcelona test

Nov 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The future met the present as the 2025 MotoGP line-ups for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 took to a sunny Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for final testing duties in 2024 and […]

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First official MotoGP test in preparation for 2025 season at Catalunya

Nov 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia Concludes the First 2025 Pre-Season Test in Third Place. Marc Márquez Fourth on his Debut with the Desmosedici GP of the official team Two days after the 2024 MotoGP World Championship ended, the […]

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2024 World Champions: Ducati’s best ever MotoGP season in numbers

Nov 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

• Ducati won the MotoGP™ World Title for the third consecutive season, with Jorge Martín riding the Desmosedici GP24 for the Pramac Racing team. • This is the fourth Riders’ World Title for the Borgo […]

New 2025 Suzuki Motorcycles: Superior value by Focusing on the Customer!

New 2025 Suzuki Motorcycles: Superior value by Focusing on the Customer!

Nov 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Inflation, price gouging, surge pricing, scalping, it all adds up to higher costs for you for everything and motorcycles are no exception. Well, TMW has some great news, Suzuki is fighting back and their new […]

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