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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Pirelli arrive at Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Valencia News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Aprilia Racing heads to the grand finale in Valencia with the complete line-up News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Magnificent Maio Wins Opening Stage of Addax Rally News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Leandro Mercado Joins Yamalube YART Yamaha for 2026 News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Albert Arenas and Aldi Satya Mahendra to Race in WorldSSP with AS Racing and Yamaha R9 in 2026 News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Ducati test post News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] top five breakthrough at Portuguese MotoGP News
[ 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

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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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JULIEN BEAUMER TO SIT OUT UPCOMING SPRING CREEK AND WASHOUGAL NATIONALS

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Julien Beaumer will sit out the next two rounds of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, aiming to regain 100 percent fitness with a goal of returning for […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Aiming for Strong Weekend at Donington

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Aiming for Strong Weekend at Donington Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter are ready to return to action this weekend at Donington Park, Great Britain, for Round 7 of the 2025 FIM Superbike […]

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Round 11 of the 2025 season for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Germany

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP paddock stops in Saxony for the 11th round of 2025. The Sachsenring track, in fact, the shortest of the entire calendar with just 3.67 km, hosts the German GP. Since 1998, three Ducati […]

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Home Race Hopes for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Donington Park

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A team’s home race is a special event, with extra support and the boost of friends and partners, family and fans cheering – none more so than for Pata Maxus Yamaha than the UK Round […]

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Aprilia Racing renews the challenge at Sachsenring

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ON TRACK, IN GERMANY, MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI Aprilia Racing is ready to take on the eleventh round of the season at the Sachsenring Circuit with renewed momentum, following an excellent weekend in Assen […]

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New Pirelli rear tyre for Moto2 at the German GP

Jul 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The D0922 specification, a development rear with a compound positioned halfway between soft and medium, makes its debut with the intermediate class of the World Championship at the Sachsenring · The German Grand Prix, the eleventh round […]

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact!

Jul 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ladies and Gentlemen, Step Right Up to the Greatest Show on Two Wheels! Roll up, roll up, folks, and feast your eyes on the spectacular 2026 Triumph Motorcycles, exclusively showcased at Total Motorcycle – the […]

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Ducati Desmo450 MX makes American debut at RedBud

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 for Cairoli and the Desmo450 MX in race one at RedBud Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, on the opposite side to Chicago, the legendary RedBud track hosted the American debut […]

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DEFENDING 450MX CHAMPION CHASE SEXTON FINISHES FIFTH IN REDBUD RETURN

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. – Defending 450MX Champion Chase Sexton made a successful return to racing during Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the RedBud National, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider scoring […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire impresses in fourth place at RedBud National

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A podium result in Moto 1 and fourth overall was another sure sign of progression for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire in Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud, where 450MX teammate […]

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Herlings to sit out Finnish MXGP after collarbone setback

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings, winner of the German and Latvian Grands Prix this season with his works KTM 450 SX-F, will miss round 13 of 20 of 2025 MXGP at the KymiRing […]

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Depressed market BMW Group Canada reports Q2 2025 sales results

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 11,164 vehicles for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of +7.3% over the same period in 2024. Year-to-date, the Group […]

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BMW of North America Reports Q2 2025 U.S. Sales Results

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – 5… BMW of North America today reported Q2 2025 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW. BMW sales for the first six months of 2025 are […]

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Indian Motorcycle Gears Up for the 43rd Faro Rally in Portugal

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

4th July 2025 Indian Motorcycle Gears Up for the 43rd Faro Rally in Portugal Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, is set to make a strong showing at the 43rd Faro Rally, one of […]

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Zane Roberts Ends West Hare Scramble Season in Second

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bellingham, WA Round Six June 29th, 2025 Zane Roberts Ends West Hare Scramble Season in Second The sixth and final round of the West Hare Scramble was held in Bellingham, Washington. For this race, […]

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