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[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Alex Márquez’s Portuguese GP spectacular win with Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Moreira wins the very fast Moto2 race and stakes a claim on the title Quiles’ success in Moto3 News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Portimão sprint race News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond P7 at Redmond AMA EnduroCross News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] P2 for Acosta and 0.1 of a second from Portuguese MotoGP Sprint victory News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati second in Portimão Practice. Nicolò Bulega MotoGP debut News
[ Nov 8, 2025 ] Pirelli Record pole for Moreira in Moto2 as Kelso fastest in Moto3 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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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the perfect race at Spielberg

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Maiden career win for Marc at the Austrian venue Second place for Fermín Aldeguer with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team, after a sensational comeback The Ducati Lenovo Team has continued its […]

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Calvin Vlaanderen Third and Maxime Renaux Fourth at Epic Swedish Grand Prix

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has claimed third overall at the MXGP of Sweden, with Maxime Renaux right behind in fourth. The teammates impressed around the rugged Uddevalla circuit, with both riders […]

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Acosta grasps home MotoGP Sprint podium as Binder hits top five in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP resumed 2025 action in the picturesque surrounds of Spielberg, Styria and the 4.3km layout of the Red Bull Ring. Red Bull KTM’s home Grand Prix was brightened by unrelenting summer temperatures and was extra […]

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Positive Saturday for Aprilia Racing in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FIRST POLE POSITION FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI WITH APRILIA RACING AND FOURTH IN THE SPRINT RACE, JORGE MARTÍN TENTH AFTER A COMEBACK RIDE The sprint race of the Grand Prix of Austria ended with positive results […]

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Andrzejewski wins YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in Sweden

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Tymon Andrzejewski of Poland fought back from a first lap crash to take victory in the 2025 Yamaha YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in front of a packed crowd at the MXGP of […]

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Spielberg Sprint goes to Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After twelve Grands Prix completed and the Austrian Sprint, Marc already has one more point than his total from the whole 2024 season Alex Márquez is second with the Desmosedici GP machine of the […]

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Uddevalla kicks off final quarter of 2025 MXGP season

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Uddevalla track, located 100 kilometers north of the city of Gothenburg, hosts the sixteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend. The MXGP of Sweden, which opens the final quarter of the […]

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Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. Road Racers Close Out 2025 Season

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. Road Racers Close Out 2025 Season in a Full-Throttle Finale at VIR BTR Road Racing Ends on a Thrilling High Note Alton, Va. (Aug. 12, 2025)—The Royal Enfield Build. Train. […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND MOTOGP UNVEIL “HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP”

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SPIELBERG, AU – (August 15, 2025) Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ today officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, along with its full 2026 race calendar, marking the launch of the first global racing series dedicated to […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson to contest final two 250MX rounds

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Amateur Factory Elite team prospect Landon Gibson will line up for his first professional Pro Motocross Championship start at Unadilla this Saturday, followed by a second scheduled appearance at Budds Creek for […]

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Lots of work for Aprilia Racing on Friday in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN MUST GO THROUGH Q1 The first day of practice on the Red Bull Ring proved to be a demanding one for the Aprilia Racing riders. Marco Bezzecchi started off his […]

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Ducati Lenovo Team tops Friday at Spielberg with Marc Márquez Francesco Bagnaia is third

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action at the Spielberg circuit in Austria, host of the thirteenth Grand Prix of the season. Marc Márquez topped the timesheets in both sessions, with Francesco […]

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Top Ten Finish and a Podium at TKO

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sequatchie, TN Aug 8th-10th, 2025 Top Ten Finish and a Podium at TKO The longest-standing U.S. Hard Enduro, the Tennessee Knockout, celebrated its fifteenth annual running in 2025 at the Trials Training Center in […]

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Record-breaking Pirelli supersoft with Gonzalez in Moto2 pole for Perrone in Moto3

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The development E0126 wins the favor of the Moto2™ riders on its debut thanks to its high level of grip; Gonzalez was the best at taking advantage of it, making pole position his own along […]

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GLOBAL 2025 “TRIUMPH ORIGINALS” CUSTOM CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Shibuya in São Paulo, Brazil have been crowned the winners of the Triumph Originals 2025 custom competition. Brazil beat four finalists to secure the public vote and judges vote for the most original custom Bonneville […]

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