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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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Double podium for Aprilia Racing for the long race in Austria

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN SECOND, MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD The weekend in Austria ended with another podium for the Aprilia Racing factory riders after the one they earned in the sprint race. Jorge Martín had an outstanding start […]

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Victory! Acosta makes a MotoGP™ breakthrough with Austrian Grand Prix success

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM won the 2026 Austrian MotoGP as Pedro Acosta controlled proceedings from early race distance and clinched the first premier class checkered flag of his career and the first for the factory this […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team secure fifth place in Austria

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the Austrian Grand Prix, the fifteenth round of the season. At the Red Bull Ring, Marc Márquez finished the race in fifth position, while Francesco Bagnaia crossed the finish […]

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Custom show American cars and rock 2026

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

From the spectacular U.S. Car On The Beach parade to the Custom Bike Show awards ceremony, IBW Sunday brought four days of motorcycles, engines, music and entertainment to a close, with the Main Stage remaining […]

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Guevara and Quiles’ victories with unconventional tyre choices

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, Guevara was one of the two riders to use the soft development front, while in Moto3™ Quiles was the only rider to opt for the medium SC2 on both axles · Guevara wins with […]

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MXGP of Australia: Everts closes 2026 with a win and podium

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Liam Everts ended the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship with victory in the final MX2 moto at the MXGP of Australia, taking second overall and securing fourth in the championship standings for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory […]

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Grand Prix of Australia MXGP R19 2026 Race Day

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Calvin Vlaanderen bids farewell to Ducati with a 6th-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix • Two Top-10 finishes for Ferruccio Zanchi in the MX2 class in Darwin Overlooking the Timor Sea in Australia’s […]

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Sacha Coenen wraps 3rd place in 2026 MX2 after season-closing Australian GP

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship closed with top five results for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Hidden Valley in Australia for the nineteenth and final round of the series. Andrea Adamo rode to […]

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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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