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  • [ May 4, 2026 ] Jonas Folger to substitute Maverick Viñales at MotoGP French Grand Prix News
  • [ May 4, 2026 ] Le Mans circuit is characterised by particularly low levels of abrasiveness and mechanical stress News
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  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Billy Bolt battles injury at Extreme XL Lagares to finish fifth News
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  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Pole position and victory in race two at Maggiora for Ferruccio Zanchi News
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Balaton Park: Podium celebrations and a black Sunday News
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS DOUBLE ENDUROGP CLASS WIN AT HOME GP News
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] 4th consecutive triple win and new records at Balaton Park Circuit 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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Back on track at the Red Bull Ring for Austrian GP

Aug 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team has arrived at the Red Bull Ring, near Zeltweg, to contest the Austrian GP this weekend, the thirteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. The track, which was introduced to the […]
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bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at MXGP Charente Maritime

Aug 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
More than 100 YZ Riders Set for YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at MXGP Charente Maritime After an action-packed season of national-level racing, more than 100 of Europe’s top-performing YZ 125cc, 85cc and […]
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AMERICA’S LONGEST OFFROAD RACE RENO DESERT RACE

Aug 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Skyler Howes has won the prestigious Vegas to Reno desert race held in Nevada, USA. Riding his Husqvarna Factory Racing FR 450 Rally in the event, Howes fought back from a difficult qualifying session to […]
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Strong mid-season momentum in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class

Aug 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – 2nd in Championship. Eddie Krawiec: Suzuki Hayabusa – 3rd in Championship. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec capitalised on his strong mid-season […]
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Familiar tale of troubles plagued Thruxton BSB

Aug 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Christian Iddon: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 12-11-11 Danny Kent: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – DNF-22-15 A familiar tale of tyre life troubles plagued the Buildbase Suzuki team at Thruxton for the […]
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New cutting-edge 2023 Yamaha Supersport and Off-Road Bikes

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha riders, get your engines running! Dozens of new cutting-edge 2023 Yamaha Supersport and Off-Road Bikes with Yamaha’s “Lighter, Slimmer, Faster & More Fun” philosophy will really get your moving. Total Motorcycle has the latest […]
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2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Red Bull TKO USA

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Taking place in Sequatchie, Tennessee, Red Bull TKO is one of North America’s best-known and toughest hard enduros. Featuring on the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship calendar for the second year, the 2022 event opened […]
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MXGP Team Celebrates Historic Podium Sweep in Finland

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated its most successful Grand Prix ever, with its full line-up of riders sweeping the podium at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkää, […]
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This MXGP track has not appeared on the calendar in eight seasons

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard
With a memorable Grand Prix of Sweden in the rear-view mirror, the Husqvarna Factory Racing riders leapt across to Finland for round sixteen of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Hyvinkää, a track that has […]
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Daunting MXGP track at Unadilla New Berlin New York

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home a runner-up finish with a pair of second-place finishes on a daunting track at Unadilla in New Berlin, New York, for Round 9 of the Lucas […]
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Dramatic Finnish at Grand Prix FIM Motocross World Championship Hyvinkää

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts finished third at the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkää, Finland, after a dominant victory in race one and a heroic charge back to […]
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Parts Unlimited Unadilla National

Aug 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returned east to one of its most storied venues to kick off the stretch run of this landmark season as Central New […]
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Round 9: Unadilla MX – New Berlin New York Overall Results

Aug 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (August 13, 2022) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicked off the stretch run of its 50th anniversary season with an annual visit to one of […]
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2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship New Berlin New York Results

Aug 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger came close to securing his second 450MX podium of the season, finishing fourth overall at Round 9 of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in New […]
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Long time off for Husqvarna at Unadilla National MXGP

Aug 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard
It was a steep return to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship for the entire Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, who lined up with a nearly-complete four-rider roster for the first time in New Berlin, […]

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