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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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This manufacturer sold 202563 motorcycles 2025

Jan 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Munich. BMW Motorrad posted another strong result in 2025: for the fourth consecutive year the company delivered more than 200,000 motorcycles to customers — a total of 202,563 units worldwide. This performance underscores the sustained appeal […]
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BENAVIDES KEEPS DAKAR TITLE FIGHT ALIVE WITH SECOND ON STAGE 12

Jan 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has delivered a strong ride on stage 12 of the 2026 Dakar Rally to finish as second fastest. Edgar Canet completed the special just outside the top 10 in 11th, with Daniel Sanders posting […]
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TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING PARTNERS WITH 5.11 FOR ITS US-BASED RACING PROGRAM

Jan 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard
TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING PARTNERS WITH 5.11® FOR ITS US-BASED RACING PROGRAM   Triumph Factory Racing is proud to announce a new partnership with 5.11, the global leader in purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear. As part […]
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Roberts Opens the Season on the Podium in Arizona 

Jan 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Page, AZ Round One January 10th, 2026 Roberts Opens the Season on the Podium in Arizona   Liqui Moly Beta’s Zane Roberts kicked off the 2026 AMA West Hare Scrambles series with a tenacious performance […]
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Benny Bloss Injures Wrist Oldenburg Makes Main Event

Jan 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Anaheim, CA Round One January 10th, 2026 Benny Bloss Injures Wrist, Oldenburg Makes Main Event   During the press session at the opening round of the 2026 Supercross Season, Benny Bloss unfortunately sustained an injury. […]
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MIXED FORTUNES FOR RED BULL KTM ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE 10

Jan 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have successfully completed a challenging stage 10 of the 2026 Dakar Rally. Luciano Benavides fought hard to claim an excellent third-place result. Daniel Sanders unfortunately suffered a crash, which has left him injured, but […]
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CANET TAKES THIRD ON STAGE 11 AS BENAVIDES RECLAIMS DAKAR RALLY LEAD

Jan 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Edgar Canet has raced to third place on stage 11 of the 2026 Dakar Rally. Luciano Benavides retook the provisional overall lead of the event with his fourth-place result, while Daniel Sanders, racing injured, battled […]
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A roaring 2026 for Aprilia Racing

Jan 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard
THE NEW RS-GP26 IS UNVEILED IN THE MILAN SKY STUDIOS, WITH THE LION AS A PROTAGONIST OF THE 2026 LIVERY APRILIA RACING’S 2026 SEASON IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY WITH MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN THE GOAL […]
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2026 Triumph: Happy Days Affordable Motorcycles Are Back Again!

Jan 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Oh, happy days are here again motorcycle fans! Total Motorcycle has been calling for affordable motorcycles for decades and we are seeing the return of fun, inexpensive bikes from Triumph now…Riders rejoice, it’s a good […]
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LUCIANO BENAVIDES LEADS HOME A KTM ONE-TWO WITH STAGE SEVEN VICTORY

Jan 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has won stage seven of the 2026 Dakar Rally – his second stage win of the event so far. Edgar Canet fought through the pack to claim second, while Daniel Sanders delivered another outstanding […]
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Podium for Ryder DiFrancesco and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at A1

Jan 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing opened the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with a pair of convincing podium performances tonight at Anaheim 1, where Eli Tomac captured a spectacular 450SX Main Event victory and with teammate Jorge Prado […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND ELI TOMAC RACE TO ANAHEIM 1 SUPERCROSS VICTORY

Jan 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing opened the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with a pair of convincing podium performances tonight at Anaheim 1, where Eli Tomac captured a spectacular 450SX Main Event victory and with teammate Jorge Prado […]
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2026 Liqui Moly Factory Beta Off-Road Team

Jan 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Off-Road Team has finalized its off-road rider lineup for the 2026 season, centering on a mix of defending champions and a strengthened East Coast presence. West Coast Program Beta’s West […]
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Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory: the race-ready motocross bike from Borgo Panigale

Jan 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  A Desmo450 MX even more performant and complete, thanks to a setup designed to line up at the start of the most demanding competitions The Factory is lighter (104 kg, -0.8 kg) and equipped […]
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Marc Márquez returns on the Ducati Panigale for the first time since the injury

Jan 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Marc Márquez continues his preparations for the upcoming 2026 MotoGP season and, as scheduled, resumes track activities following the injury of the last October. The World Champion lapped, yesterday and today, at the Aspar Circuit […]

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