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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 ] Podium form continues for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in GNCC and U.S. Hard Enduro 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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Scores First Moto2 Victory with Yamaha at Hangtown

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home his first moto win aboard the Yamaha YZ450F in yesterday’s 450MX Moto 2 at the Hangtown Moto Classic. The victory also landed him his first podium […]
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EWC Suzuki currently catching up after spending extra garage time

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL FIGHTING BACK AT SPA EWC Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. After leading from the start of the race until past the eight-hour mark, Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul are […]
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Late Retirement Denies YART Yamaha Victory at Spa

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Late Retirement Denies YART Yamaha Victory at Spa The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team suffered heartbreak at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps as a technical issue forced them to retire from the lead after 18 […]
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Ernee emphatic Grand Prix win at MXGP of France

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer stormed to an emphatic Grand Prix win at the MXGP of France, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Ernee. The Swiss rider was sensational in […]
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Enthralling French MXGP Grand Prix Podium

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s duo of Jago Geerts and Thibault Benistant ended a thrilling Monster Energy MXGP of France, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, on the second and third steps of […]
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Perfectly-executed MotoAmerica Supersport contest

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Tyler Scott: Suzuki GSX-R750 – 1st Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – 6th Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 7th Sam Lochoff: Suzuki GSX-R750 – 7th Liam Grant: Suzuki GSX-R750 – 10th […]
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FIM Motocross World Championship slick hillside of Ernee became quite tricky

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Intense rainfall made round ten of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of France, a spectacle, as the slick hillside of Ernee became quite tricky. Pauls Jonass was the sole star underneath […]
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Rebounds from tough Hangtown MX opening round

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper rebounded from a tough opening round to finish second overall with a 2-3 moto result at Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series at Hangtown MX. […]
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Rode to MX2 victory in front of his French home fans

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
MXGP made the first of two visits to France this season with the tenth Grand Prix of 2022 taking place on the immaculate hillside course of Ernee. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle rode […]
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ALEX RINS DIAGNOSED WITH WRIST FRACTURE AFTER BARCELONA FALL

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Following the big crash he suffered at Turn 1 of the Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Rins underwent tests at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona. Initial checks found […]
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Dramatic final lap at very demanding long Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
After an excellent start on Saturday at 1pm, Australian rider Josh Hook finished his first lap in the second position, having started from fourth on the grid. The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade #5 was sitting in […]
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Alex Rins in hospital after Barcelona MotoGP Crash

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Joan Mir: 4th 40’40.841 (+ 11.481) Alex Rins: DNF The Catalan GP was the definition of mixed fortunes for Team Suzuki Ecstar; Alex Rins had his race cut […]
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Italian rider was protagonist of a dogged Catalunya MotoGP race

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Solid race for Michele Pirro who finishes the Gran Premi de Catalunya one step away from the scoring positions. The Gran Premi de Catalunya, ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season, closed with Michele Pirro‘s […]
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Hot and demanding Catalan Grand Prix Race Results

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira starred for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as they scored 8th and 9th positions in another strong MotoGP outing for the squad, this time around the slippery Circuit de Barcelona […]
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MotoGP Ducati forced to retire after Catalan accident

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Two Ducatis on the podium in the Catalan GP. Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) finishes second ahead of teammate Johann Zarco The Catalan GP, the ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season staged this afternoon at […]

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