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[ Aug 7, 2026 ] TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] Four Aprilias in the top five on Friday at Silverstone News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] JASMINE NOELLE CLINCHES 2026 ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD.TRAIN.RACE. CHAMPIONSHIP AS BRYANNA EVERITT CAPS SEASON WITH FINALE VICTORY News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] This team secures a direct place at Silverstone with the sixth quickest time News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Vespa: Beauty on Two-Wheels is more than Performance Numbers 2027 Motorcycle Models
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Pirelli heads to Silverstone with new rear tires for Moto2 News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] MX2 podium performance by Laengenfelder at demanding MXGP of Flanders as Adamo also pushes to the top five News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Grand Prix of the Flanders MXGP R14 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] MXGP of Flanders: De Wolf charges to home podium at LommelWood News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Aprilia RS 660 claims victory at Mid-Ohio in MotoAmerica News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Karlis Reisulis Impresses Again with Fourth Overall at MXGP of Flanders While Teammate Janis Finishes Fifth News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Tim Gajser Returns to the MXGP Podium with Third Overall in Belgium News
[ Aug 2, 2026 ] Jarne Bervoets Secures Sixth Overall After Strong Showing at EMX250 Round Nine News
[ Aug 1, 2026 ] RECORD-EQUALLING SEVENTH RED BULL ROMANIACS WIN FOR MANI LETTENBICHLER News
[ Jul 31, 2026 ] Husqvarna Factory Racing extends with Nestaan and Kay de Wolf 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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Strang Claims a Top-Five Finish, Walker Stays in Championship Hunt St Clairsville

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

St. Clairsville, OH Round Seven May 16th, 2026 Strang Claims a Top-Five Finish, Walker Stays in Championship Hunt At Round 7 of the 2026 GNCC Series at Powerline Park, Josh Strang delivered a characteristically […]

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DeMartile Fights Hard for Podium Spot at Glen Helen NGPC

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Six May 15th, 2026 DeMartile Fights Hard for Podium Spot at Glen Helen NGPC At Round 6 of the NGPC Series at the Glen Helen MotoFest, Liqui Moly Beta’s Dare DeMartile delivered […]

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Roberts Comes in Second Place at a Dusty Round Five Jericho

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Jericho, UT Round Five May 15th, 2026 Roberts Comes in Second Place at a Dusty Round Five At Round five of the National Hare and Hound series in Jericho, Utah, Beta Factory Racing’s Zane Roberts […]

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LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND RED BULL KTM SIGN MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce that Luciano Benavides has signed a new multi-year contract extension with the team, reaffirming the Argentinian’s long-term commitment to KTM ahead of round three of the 2026 FIM […]

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MXGP stars to eye AMA Pro National Motocross selected appearances this summer

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MXGP and MX2 Grand Prix winners, Lucas and Sacha Coenen, are planning three race outings in the 2026 AMA Pro National Motocross championship, part of the SuperMotocross (SMX) series. Lucas […]

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Yamaha Stars Set Sights on French Success as MXGP Resumes in Lacapelle-Marival

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The wait is finally over! After a rare four-week break, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are recharged and ready for a relentless run of three consecutive MXGP rounds. The action […]

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CL26 sponsored by Bikesure returns to The NEC from 21–29 November

May 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

🏁 MCL is BACK! 🏁 MCL26, sponsored by Bikesure, returns to The NEC from 21–29 November and it’s going to be massive. Adventurer or cruiser, track-day hero or courier, we all need to stay safe […]

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Comments: 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship Autodrom Most Czech Republic

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

While the final results did not always reflect Yamaha’s potential, there were encouraging indicators throughout the paddock heading into an important period of testing and development. In WorldSBK, qualifying proved to be a decisive factor, […]

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Italian round of the European Baja Championship

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

PRESS RELEASE 20 May 2026 Historic victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing with a production-based Tuareg Rally in the Italian round of the European Baja Championship SUCCESS FOR JACOPO CERUTTI AND THE STOCK TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE IN […]

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Worldwide success for the Aprilia RS 660: historic first Sportbike

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MATTEO VANNUCCI AND THE REVO-M2 TEAM DELIVER APRILIA’S FIRST-EVER WIN IN THE SPORTBIKE CLASS AT MOST HANK VOSSBERG’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES IN THE TWINS CUP, TAKING BOTH VICTORIES AT BARBER A POSITIVE WEEKEND ALSO FOR […]

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VMOTO TO LAUNCH THREE MOTOGP EDITION ELECTRIC SCOOTERS UNDER GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

May 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Vmoto will launch three MotoGP edition electric scooters under a worldwide agreement with MotoGP Sport Entertainment Group • The agreement provides strong validation of Vmoto’s electric vehicle offering from the world’s highest class of […]

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BAUMAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R TAKE THIRD CONSECUTIVE AFT SUPERTWINS VICTORY AT BUDDS CREEK HALF MILE

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (May 17, 2026) – Super.com/Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus rider Briar Bauman ran his Mission AFT SuperTwins winning streak to three races with a dominating performance aboard a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle at the […]

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P1 for Acosta as Red Bull KTM get back to the grind at Barcelona MotoGP™ test

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The final test for current MotoGP machinery took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya; the day after round six of the championship at the same venue. Pedro Acosta ended a weather disputed session with the […]

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Craig DeLong and Korie Steede race to Powerline Park GNCC podium results

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Craig DeLong earned an impressive runner-up finish at Round 7 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, on a weekend where teammate Korie Steede claimed her seventh WXC […]

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Simone Mancini on the box at the Italian Prestige MX2 Championship in Fermo

May 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Alessandro Lupino grits his teeth and narrowly misses the podium in MX1 • MX2 – Second place in race two for Ferruccio Zanchi in MX2 The third round of the Italian Pro Prestige Motocross […]

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