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  • [ May 5, 2026 ] You can now vote for your favorite CB750 Hornet customization in the Honda Garage Dreams Contest! News
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  • [ May 4, 2026 ] Le Mans circuit is characterised by particularly low levels of abrasiveness and mechanical stress News
  • [ May 4, 2026 ] Podium form continues for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in GNCC and U.S. Hard Enduro News
  • [ May 4, 2026 ] BRIAR BAUMAN LEADS A HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R SWEEP IN AFT SUPERTWINS AT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY 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
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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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Four exciting rounds of High Point National AMA Pro Motocross Championship racing

Jun 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard
MT. MORRIS, Pa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey continues to inch his way closer to the overall 450MX podium after four exciting rounds of AMA Pro Motocross Championship racing. In his first time back […]
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Moto3 PROMISE AND POINTS AT SACHENRING GERMANY

Jun 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard
A positive late fitness test for Ayumu Sasaki meant that the Japanese joined teammate John McPhee in the hot and sunny paddock at Sachsenring for the tenth round of twenty in the 2022 season. Ayumu […]
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Ducati dropped under 1:20 wall improving Sachsenring MotoGP circuit’s lap record

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Pecco Bagnaia took his third pole position of the season at the Sachsenring circuit, which hosts the MotoGP Grand Prix of Germany this weekend, by closing Q2 with a fastest lap in 1:19.931. The Ducati […]
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Swirling Sachsenring MotoGP circuit greets Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
MotoGP arrived at the halfway stage of the 2022 season with the trip to the distinctive Sachsenring circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira was the fastest qualifier on the KTM RC16 with […]
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String of bad luck for Suzuki at Sachsenring MotoGP

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. Joan Mir: 12th – 1’20.732 (+ 0.801) Alex Rins: NO TIME SET Saturday at the Sachsenring was up and down for Suzuki as Alex Rins had to withdraw […]
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New aerodynamic GSX-RR package tested in Germany

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. Joan Mir: 10th – 1’20.574 (+ 0.556) Alex Rins: 11th – 1’20.591 (+ 0.573) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders made strides towards the Sachsenring race on Friday as both […]
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Never been one of the most favorable characteristics of the Desmosedici MotoGP

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Three Ducatis lead the way in free practice for the German GP at the Sachsenring. Bagnaia tops the timesheets ahead of Marini and Miller Francesco Bagnaia leads the way after Friday’s free practice for the […]
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Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Stars at Sunday Ride Classic

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club was one of the highlights of the Sunday Ride Classic at the Circuit Paul Ricard on the 11th-12th of June, with legends such as Giacomo Agostini, Carlos Lavado, and Christian […]
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Injured Alex Rins sits out rest of German MotoGP

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. After discussions with his crew and Suzuki management, Alex Rins has taken the decision to sit out the rest of the German GP weekend in Sachsenring. Although he […]
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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 18-19TH

Jun 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 17. The third weekend in June sees Suzuki teams in action in the UK, USA and Germany. In the UK, the Buildbase Suzuki team have travelled to the Knockhill […]
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Inspiration Friday #203: Born Free Motorcycle Show Texas

Jun 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Welcome to Inspiration Friday #203: Born Free Motorcycle Show Texas spotlight. Born-Free Texas is set for October 22-23 2022 Yellow Rose Canyon in Mt Enterprise Texas! Dirt Track Racing, Camping, Bike Show, Swapmeet, Music & […]
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New rider joins Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Race Team Motul for Suzuka 8H

Jun 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 16. Kazuki Watanabe will join Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Race Team Motul at this year’s Suzuka 8H FIM Endurance World Championship on the 7th of August, as a full member […]
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Shortness of breath and recovering from injuries sustained at Donington Park BSB

Jun 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 16. Buildbase Suzuki heads to Knockhill this weekend for the fourth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with Christian Iddon looking to maintain the momentum he’s been building […]
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Technical Trials NATC East Gilbert Shootout

Jun 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard
  NATC East Rounds 3 & 4 Gilbert, MN June 11th – 12th, 2022 The East rounds (3&4) of the NATC were in Gilbert, Minnesota. Riders and spectators were treated to bright, sunny skies, mild temperatures, […]
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White-knuckled event: ERZBERGRODEO through trickiest extreme zones

Jun 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Solid preparation for a white-knuckled event like the ERZBERGRODEO is often half the battle. It helps by saving crucial time in the paddock and seconds on the course. A racer like Russell knows all about […]

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