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  • [ 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
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS EXTREME XL LAGARES TO TAKE HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD News
  • [ 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
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Twelfth win of the 2026 WorldSBK season News
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Gardner and Manzi Secure Top-10 Finishes at Balaton on Sunday News
  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Not Fulfilled for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Balaton Park’s Hungarian WorldSBK 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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Second Annual Sturgis Rally Wrap Party Announced

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Event thrown by Why We Ride filmmakers is supported by Harley-Davidson and benefits victims of human trafficking in South Dakota (Buffalo Chip, SD) Today, motorcycle industry leader Harley-Davidson announces their support for the Sturgis Rally Wrap Party […]
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Results MX2 Belgium 2022 MXGP

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Tom Vialle secured 3rd place through the brutal sand of Lommel for the Grand Prix of Belgium and for the fourteenth round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing […]
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Grueling weekend in the sand of Lommel Belgium MXGP

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Husqvarna Factory Racing stars have just concluded a gruelling weekend in the sand of Lommel, Belgium, as the Grand Prix of Flanders was run at the historic venue. The event was the fourteenth round […]
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TOP-FIVE FINISH AT RATTLESNAKE NATIONAL ENDURO

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Pennsylvania is known for its rocky terrain and Sunday’s Rattlesnake National in Cross Fork was no exception. Battling the extreme heat and dust, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong raced through the tough conditions […]
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‘The Hoff’ Takes Incredible Race Win at MXGP of Flanders

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Supported team’s ‘sand man’ Calvin Vlaanderen went 2-2 for second overall at the MXGP of Flanders, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, Belgium. He was joined on […]
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Pretty awesome weekend as Suzuki wins Brands Hatch BSB

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 25. Richard Cooper: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 2-1 Danny Kent: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 12-9-DNF Christian Iddon: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 10-DNF-11 Richard Cooper took victory for Buildbase Suzuki at Brands Hatch, […]
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2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Red Bull Romaniacs Romania

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Marking the fifth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Red Bull Romaniacs returns to its more traditional format for 2022, with the infamous city prologue opening proceedings on Tuesday, July 26 in the […]
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Scintillating win at FIM Motocross World Championship Lommel Belgium

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a scintillating win at his home Grand Prix, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, to extend his championship lead out to 23-points. […]
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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing signs deals with upcoming stars for 2023 MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have agreed deals with upcoming stars Andrea Adamo and Liam Everts for the 2023 MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Italian and Belgian will race the KTM 250 SX-F for […]
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Riders experience day of holeshot challenges at Washougal MX Park

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team riders experienced a day of holeshot challenges at Washougal MX Park, the site of AMA Pro Motocross Championship Round 8, because despite its picturesque views, the track conditions proved […]
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Incredible turnaround performance at Washougal National AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
WASHOUGAL, Wa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Max Vohland jumped up a few spots in the 250MX championship standings following his second top-five finish of the season at Round 8 of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross […]
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Isle of Man TT winner stands in for Michael van der Mark at Most WorldSBK

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Munich. Multiple Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman (GBR) will stand in for the injured Michael van der Mark (NED) in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at the coming race weekend in the FIM […]
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EMX250 Championship in Lommel Belgium

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s duo of front runners, Rick Elzinga and Andrea Bonacorsi, tied on 40-points for second overall at the seventh round of the EMX250 Championship in Lommel, Belgium. As a result, Elzinga […]
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2022 dream motocross season and won first ESPY Award

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac added another accolade to his 2022 dream season and won his first ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category. Recognized for his stellar Monster Energy […]
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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 23-24

Jul 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. British Superbikes returns to the track on the fourth weekend of July with the Buildbase Suzuki team and their GSX-R1000R machinery. The fifth round of the Bennetts British […]

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