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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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Iconic Motegi circuit: Ducati Arrives in Japan for 2024 MotoGP Season

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Following the Emilia-Romagna and Indonesia GPs, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Japan to compete in the third and final round of the penultimate triple-header of the 2024 MotoGP season. The event will once again […]
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Pirelli wins its 82nd Motocross World Championship title with Jorge Prado

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
A season dominated by riders equipped with Pirelli SCORPION™ MX32™ tyres who won 19 Grands Prix out of 20, achieving 18 pole positions and winning 37 heats out of 40   Pirelli also wins the EMX125 […]
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Headwinds have negatively impacted BMW of North America Q3 2024 USA Sales Results

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 1, 2024… BMW of North America today reported Q3 2024 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. A recall with a stop sale order in the U.S., […]
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Motorcycles sales up 15%: BMW Group Canada Reports Q3 2024 Sales Results

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 7,799 vehicles for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of -13.0% compared to the same period last year.  Year-to-date, the […]
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Suzuki offers 0% finance across multiple models this autumn

Oct 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki is offering 0% APR finance across multiple models this autumn, including the new GSX-S1000GX. Launched earlier this year and packing a technology suite that includes semi-active suspension and lean angle sensitive ABS and traction control, the GX can be ridden […]
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Registration Opens for the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Oct 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that registration has now opened for the 2025 FIM bLU cRU YZ65, YZ85 and YZ125 Europe Cups. Riders who want to compete for a place on the start […]
Significantly updated 2025 Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200RS!
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Significantly updated 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200RS!

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Riders who are looking for a thrilling sports performance motorcycle blending the latest technology with a classic design may have found their bullseye with the significantly updated 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200RS and 2025 Triumph […]
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Yari Montella completes the Ducati monopoly winning in WorldSSP

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Bautista and Pirelli development solution unrivalled on Sunday in Aragón Double win for the defending World Champion in the day’s races on SC0 development tyre in D0640 specification at the rear. Montella completes the Ducati […]
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Kay de Wolf secures 2024 MX2 championship and total Red Plate dominance

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is thrilled to announce that Kay de Wolf has clinched the 2024 MX2 World Championship title, following an incredible season-long campaign.   De Wolf secured the title with a […]
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WorldSBK Aragón: Great comeback and celebrated podium finishes

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Alcañiz. After missing two race weekends due to his severe crash at Magny-Cours (FRA), Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) made an impressive return. The BMW Motorrad factory rider made his comeback in the tenth round of the […]
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Attempt to grind out positive results at challenging WorldSBK Aragon

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Locatelli Salvages P9 Race 2 Finish in Challenging Sunday for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha and its riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea gave their maximum in an attempt to grind out positive results […]
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Jeffrey Herlings signs off successful 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Jeffrey Herlings signed off a full and successful 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season with 3rd position at the Grand Prix of Castilla la Mancha today in Cozar. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing man […]
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Aki Ajo to helm Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP team from 2025

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
KTM will strengthen the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP squad for 2025 and beyond by reaching an agreement with long-standing friend and ally Aki Ajo to take the reigns as Team Manager. The Finn […]
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Wrapping up MXGP of Castilla la Mancha on podium

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Thibault Benistant Impresses with Third Overall at Season Finale in Spain Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has wrapped up the 2024 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship on the podium, finishing third overall at […]
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2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) and Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Results

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
This weekend saw the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing compete in Round 7 of the 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC), as well as Round 12 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series […]

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