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[ Aug 16, 2026 ] MXGP of Sweden: Everts takes second overall as de Wolf progresses in Uddevalla News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sacha Coenen back on top with comprehensive Swedish MX2 Grand Prix victory News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] JORGE PRADO CHARGES TO SECOND OVERALL AT UNADILLA NATIONAL News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Top-five results at Unadilla National earned by RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Gasjer and Renaux Battle Adversity in Sweden for Fifth and Ninth Overall News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Reisulis Brothers Score Vital Championship Points with Janis Fifth and Karlis Seventh in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sleny Goyer Claims Fifth EMX125 Podium of the Season with Runner-up Finish in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden MXGP R15 2026 Race Day News
[ 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

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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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David Alonso first Moto3 World Champion of the Pirelli era

Oct 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At Motegi, the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team Colombian rider won a record-breaking race and the world title, while Manuel Gonzalez bet on slicks to triumph in Moto2™ The Japanese Grand Prix handed the Moto3™ World Champion title into the […]

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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo accrue maximum points at Japanese Grand Prix

Oct 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team take Sunday win at Motegi. Fourth place at the line for Enea Bastianini • Five Ducati machines in top 5: Jorge Martín is second with the Desmosedici GP machine […]

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2024 YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup SuperFinale MXoN at world famous Matterley Basin circuit

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bohannon and Morgan Victorious in YZ65 and YZ85 SuperFinale Races The 2024 YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup SuperFinale got underway on Saturday October 5th at the legendary Motocross of Nations (MXoN) with the YZ65 and […]

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MOTO GUZZI IN 2024 BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL OCTOBER

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FROM THE SHORES OF LAKE COMO, THE STORIED MARQUE CELEBRATES OVER A CENTURY OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION, ARRIVING AT BARBER WITH NEW MODELS, GIVING ENTHUSIASTS PERFECT BLEND OF TIMELESS STYLE IN MODERN MACHINES NEW YORK, NY […]

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Pirelli sets new track records at Motegi despite bad weather

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, pole for Dixon and record lap for Manuel Gonzalez; in Moto3™, pole and all-time lap record for Iván Ortolá, despite the asphalt still damp due to the rain The first two days of […]

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Seven Ducati machines in sprint race top 7 at Motegi

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo are triumphant in Motegi’s sprint race, with Bastianini in second place at the chequered flag • Seven Ducati machines in the sprint race top 7: Marc Márquez is third aboard […]

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Top for KTM in Japanese Motegi MotoGP Sprint

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing fired back to MotoGP front-running prominence as Brad Binder captured 5th position in qualifying at Motegi for the sixteenth Grand Prix of the season. The South African was fastest on […]

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Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure direct seed at Motegi MotoGP

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure the direct seed to Q2 at Motegi. Bastianini is fifth quickest in Practice, Bagnaia seventh • Marc Márquez is second with the Ducati machine of Team Gresini Racing […]

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Suzuki to celebrate a quarter of a century of Hayabusa at Motorcycle Live

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki will celebrate a quarter of a century of the Hayabusa at this year’s Motorcycle Live – which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC – with a special display area on its exhibition stand. The Japanese […]

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Auction Fundraiser – More than $12k to a Good Cause

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

To support the motocross community and the Motocross of Nations US National Team, Beta Motorcycles hosted an auction of a 2024 450 RX bike and a unique Supercross experience. The auction came to an end this past […]

Interactive Friday: Buying a Motorcycle? eFuels and Bike Choices!

Interactive Friday: Buying a Motorcycle? eFuels and Bike Choices!

Oct 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Some big questions, big polls, big surveys and solid community growth over the past week here at Total Motorcycle and our on X @totalmotorcycle pages too. Our Top 3 questions this week were: Where did […]

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Washougal West Hare Scramble Recap

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Washougal, WA Round Six September 28th, 2024 Washougal West Hare Scramble Recap Washougal was the backdrop for the sixth round of the West Hare Scrambles. Fair temperatures and a slippery rocky course greeted the […]

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Jhak Walker Takes Top Step on Podium at John Penton GNCC

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Millfield, OH Round Twelve September 28h, 2024 Walker Takes Top Step on Podium at John Penton GNCC The GNCC series was in Millfield, Ohio for the John Penton GNCC. Each year this track seems […]

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Dare DeMartile Breaks Through for His First NGPC Win at Ridgecrest

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ridgecrest, CA Round Seven September 27th, 2024 DeMartile Breaks Through for His First NGPC Win The NGPC was in the California desert for the seventh round. Thousands of racers and spectators descended on the […]

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Intense Final Round of MXGP in Cozar

Oct 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship unfolded in Cozar, Spain, presenting the elite of MXGP with a brand-new circuit that challenged even the most seasoned riders. The Motor Ranch Cozar’s combination […]

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