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  • [ Feb 8, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder DiFrancesco races to P5 in 250SX at Glendale News
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  • [ Feb 7, 2026 ] Close Battle Sees Gallas Beat Paulin to 2026 Africa Eco Race Victory in Yamaha 1-2 News
  • [ Feb 6, 2026 ] Indian Riders Fest 2026 and Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show News
  • [ Feb 6, 2026 ] Paulin Wins Stage 10 to Set Up Epic Showdown at the Africa Eco Race News
  • [ Feb 6, 2026 ] SuperFinale Victory to FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup: Emanuele Pastore News
  • [ Feb 5, 2026 ] 3rd edition of Officina Arte Ducati Award held at Arte Fiera News
  • [ Feb 5, 2026 ] Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing 2026: A New Chapter Begins News
  • [ Feb 5, 2026 ] Red Bull KTM up to speed after first critical MotoGP test days in Malaysia News
  • [ Feb 5, 2026 ] First official MotoGP test of 2026 season ended at Sepang International Circuit News
  • [ Feb 5, 2026 ] Cody Barnes finds his rhythm in the final tests for a top-five finish News
  • [ Feb 5, 2026 ] Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team in Strong Position After Stage 9 Africa Eco Race News
  • [ Feb 4, 2026 ] Paulin Storms to Stage 8 Victory at Africa Eco Race News
  • [ Feb 3, 2026 ] 2026 WorldSBK season officially underway with unveiling of Ducati Panigale V4R 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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The 2025 Moto Beach Classic is back

Oct 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Saturday October 11 — Bolsa Chica State Beach Huntington Beach, CA The 2025 Moto Beach Classic is back in Bolsa Chica State Beach in the heart of two-wheeled moto culture. Whether it’s flat track racing, […]
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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team closed Race 1 of the EICMA Estoril Round

Oct 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard
In Race 1 at Estoril, Bulega finishes second after chasing the win until three laps from the end. Bautista defends his P3 position to finish on the podium. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team closed […]
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Podium Finishes for Manzi and Öncü as Title Fight Lives for Another Day

Oct 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship will go down to at least the final race of the weekend at Portugal’s Circuito Estoril, with Yamaha R9 riders Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) and […]
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Remy Gardner Ninth in a Consistent Race 1 at Estoril

Oct 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at the Circuito do Estoril, Portugal, for the penultimate round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. Remy Gardner delivered a solid performance to secure […]
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Locatelli’s Top Four Return Backed Up by Strong Race 1 Pace for Rea in Estoril

Oct 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Pata Maxus Yamaha’s riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea both returned to the podium fight in Race 1 at Circuito Estoril, at the penultimate round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship in Portugal today. […]
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Stefano Manzi Crowned 2025 FIM Supersport World Champion

Oct 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Stefano Manzi has been crowned 2025 FIM Supersport World Champion after securing a faultless and hard-fought Race 2 victory at the Circuito Estoril with one round remaining.   The Pata Ten Kate Racing Yamaha […]
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Razgatlioğlu dominates in Estoril with Pirelli development tyres

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The BMW rider set a new all-time lap record in qualifying using the extrasoft E0479 development and went on to win Race1 with a E0672 front – E0126 rear combo. Second career WorldSSP win for […]
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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS SEA TO SKY TO EXTEND LEAD IN FIM HEWC

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured a commanding victory at round five of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, winning the iconic Sea to Sky in Kemer, Turkey. Delivering an outstanding performance across […]
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Mixed fortunes for Billy Bolt at Turkey’s Sea to Sky hard enduro

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt endured a tough fifth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Turkey’s Sea to Sky, battling illness throughout the three-day event to finish an eventual 11th overall.   […]
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Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. Program Opens Applications for 2026 Season

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The First of its Kind All-Woman Racing Initiative Now Accepting Applications for its Sixth Season   MILWAUKEE, (October 8, 2025) — Royal Enfield has announced its signature Build. Train. Race (BTR) Program will return for […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING THANKS TOM VIALLE FOR WINNING YEARS TOGETHER

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing extends its thanks to Tom Vialle following an illustrious seven years together across both Europe and the United States, achieving two MX2 World Championships and a pair of 250SX East […]
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Kay de Wolf confirmed for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s 2026 MXGP campaign

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to announce that Kay de Wolf, the 2024 MX2 World Champion and double MXoN MX2 winner, will remain with the team as he steps up to the MXGP World […]
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Max Gerston Gears up for his 18th EnduroCross Season

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The gates are about to drop on the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Championship, and fan favorite Max Gerston is set to tackle the challenging series for an incredible 18th consecutive year. He will again compete on a Beta […]
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The Circuito Estoril to host the penultimate round of the 2025 WorldSBK season

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Ten days of intense competition that will decide all the world titles: the WorldSBK season will culminate in a thrilling double-header finale. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at […]
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Rea Resumes Top Six Pace on Opening Day at Estoril for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Oct 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Rea Resumes Top Six Pace on Opening Day at Estoril for Pata Maxus Yamaha   Jonathan Rea picked up right where he left off from the last FIM Superbike World Championship round with strong […]

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