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[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Husqvarna Mobility recalls 2022-2024 offroad motorcycles with Braktec brake systems News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Team Husqvarna shines at the 2026 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] BETA USA AND BENNY BLOSS AGREE TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Aprilia crowned 2026 MotoAmerica Champion News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] BMW Motorrad Motorsport, OrangeCat Racing, SDK and Jayson Uribe combine three podium finishes MotoAmerica News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] JULIEN BEAUMER AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CONTINUE INTO THE FUTURE News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Teams Ready to Duke it Out at the Dutch Grand Prix News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Cardo’s New ‘Mesh Boost’ Expands Communication to 31 Riders and adds new Public Mesh and Remote Grouping Features News
[ Aug 17, 2026 ] Winds of Change: Preserving Human-Made Content in the Age of Hyperscale AI News
[ 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

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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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Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Sign Super Pumped rider for Two More Years

Aug 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Sign Dare DeMartile for Two More Years Beta Motorcycles & Dare DeMartile have agreed to another two-year deal. DeMartile will continue to race the NGPC and WORCS series for the […]

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KTM Dakar Champion suffers broken lunate bone and ligament damage

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KEVIN BENAVIDES SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY Rally Announcement Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair an injury he sustained to his right wrist while training in the […]

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BMW Motorrad USA and BMW U.S. Rider Academy Announce U.S. International GS Trophy Team Qualifiers

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Aug. 1, 2023…BMW Motorrad USA and the BMW U.S. Rider Academy are proud to announce the dates for the 2024 U.S. GS Trophy Team qualifiers. The 2024 BMW International GS Trophy […]

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Achieve the dream ambitions at legendary Suzuka 8 Hours Japan

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Aiming for Dream Suzuka Podium The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are looking to achieve the dream of a podium whilst also maintaining their title ambitions at the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours […]

More 2024 Ducati: Unmistakable Style and Maximum Fun

More 2024 Ducati: Unmistakable Style and Maximum Fun

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unmistakable style and maximum fun defines Ducati for 2024 with the introduction of even more new models. Ducati pays tribute to the motorcycle that changed the world of two wheels with the lightest ever Monster, […]

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Horrific crash between Yamaha and Suzuki at MotoAmerica Championship Brainerd International Raceway

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Remain Strong in Point Standings Sunnyvale, Calif., July 30, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés had a few setbacks during round six […]

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Sunday will long be remembered by all Ducati and WorldSBK fans

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunday masterpiece for Bautista: from P14 to podium in SPR and then a historic victory in Race-2. Rinaldi (P5) battles for the podium until 3 laps from the end It’s a Sunday that will long […]

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Victory Little Consolation after Yamaha’s Race 2 DNF

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Superpole Race Victory Little Consolation after Razgatlıoğlu’s Race 2 DNF Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crashed out of the lead of Race 2 at Autodrom Most after his rear tyre suffered a catastrophic failure at the eighth round […]

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Vantaa sandy track smaller than most offered MXGP opportunities

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Finland, round fourteen of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship, was the most recent item on the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team’s agenda. Vantaa, a sandy track that is smaller than […]

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Matches Best WorldSBK Finish in Most

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner Matches Best WorldSBK Finish in Most Remy Gardner put in two great performances on Sunday in Most, managing to finish 6th in both the Superpole Race and Race 2. Dominique Aegerter added more […]

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PERFECT MX2 GRAND PRIX 1-1 IN FINLAND

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Adamo strengthened his hold on the 2023 FIM MX2 World Championship with a superb double moto win and the second Grand Prix victory of the season – and his career – today in Finland. […]

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Dutchman collected fifth piece of podium silverware at MXGP Finland

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff Maintains Podium Form in Finland Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’S Glenn Coldenhoff collected his fifth piece of podium silverware at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Vantaa, Finland. The Dutchman […]

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Incredible fighting spirit on display at FIM Motocross World Championship in Finland

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Fights to Sixth in Finland Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga showed incredible fighting spirit as he charged to sixth overall at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Vantaa, […]

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Solid WorldSBK weekend with highlights

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Most. The eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2023 (WorldSBK) in Most (CZE) delivered solid results and some highlights for BMW Motorrad Motorsport, both teams and the four BMW Motorrad factory riders. Scott […]

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Rider collided and went over the handlebars FIM Motocross World Championship Vantaa

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ruled Out of Finnish Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts has been ruled out of the Finnish Grand Prix in Vantaa, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, following a […]

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