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[ Aug 9, 2026 ] Aprilia dominates the British GP with a podium lockout in the long race News
[ Aug 9, 2026 ] Top five for resilient Acosta at British MotoGP News
[ Aug 9, 2026 ] First Moto2 win for Salač and second Moto3 win for Almansa News
[ Aug 9, 2026 ] Aprilia hat-trick in the sprint of the Grand Prix of Great Britain News
[ Aug 9, 2026 ] 6th for Acosta who dazzles through hard-wearing British MotoGP™ Sprint News
[ Aug 9, 2026 ] Pole positions for Guevara in Moto2 and Ogden in Moto3 at Silverstone News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] Four Aprilias in the top five on Friday at Silverstone News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] JASMINE NOELLE CLINCHES 2026 ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD.TRAIN.RACE. CHAMPIONSHIP AS BRYANNA EVERITT CAPS SEASON WITH FINALE VICTORY News
[ Aug 7, 2026 ] This team secures a direct place at Silverstone with the sixth quickest time News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Vespa: Beauty on Two-Wheels is more than Performance Numbers 2027 Motorcycle Models
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Pirelli heads to Silverstone with new rear tires for Moto2 News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] MX2 podium performance by Laengenfelder at demanding MXGP of Flanders as Adamo also pushes to the top five News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] Grand Prix of the Flanders MXGP R14 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 3, 2026 ] MXGP of Flanders: De Wolf charges to home podium at LommelWood 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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Sleny Goyer Returns to the EMX125 Podium with Third Overall in Italy

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team’s Sleny Goyer has returned to the EMX125 podium with a strong third overall in Pietramurata, Italy. The talented youngster was in fine form all weekend long to secure his […]

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Potential Untapped for GYTR GRT Yamaha on Saturday in Assen

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was a difficult opening day of racing for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, as Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi faced setbacks in both Superpole and Race 1. […]

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Arenas Misses Victory by 0.080 seconds in Assen WorldSSP Thriller

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas and AS BLU CRU Racing missed out on a second victory of the season by an agonising margin in a TT Circuit Assen thriller, with the Spaniard losing out on the win by […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha in Tricky Assen Race 1

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Locks in Top Six for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Tricky Assen Race 1, as Vierge Looks to Convert Strong Qualifying on Sunday Andrea Locatelli performed strongly to secure a sixth-place finish in Race 1 […]

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100 Years of Excellence: the “Manuale del Made in Italy secondo Ducati”

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At its historic Borgo Panigale headquarters, Ducati presented the “Manuale del Made in Italy secondo Ducati” during a press conference attended by Minister Adolfo Urso and CEO Claudio Domenicali The celebration plan for the Company’s 100th […]

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Ducati taken a small step backwards compared to Portimão

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

17 April 2026 Bulega goes top for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati with Lecuona third after Friday free practice at TT Assen circuit WSBK Championship Free practice for the Pirelli Dutch Round, the third round of […]

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Aprilia X 250TH: sold out in just 14 days

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE FIRST AND ONLY BIKE IN THE WORLD AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET WITH CARBON-CARBON BRAKES CAPTURES THE MARKET: ALL 30 APRILIA X 250TH UNITS SOLD IN RECORD TIME Unveiled at the United States Grand Prix […]

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The 2026 Beta USA Trials Team

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Coming off a successful 2025 season, Beta USA is proud to introduce its 2026 Factory Trials Team and the Pro riders representing Beta on the TrailStoreUSA Satellite team. The upcoming campaign features a mix of […]

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Tim Gajser to Channel ‘The Doctor’ with a Tribute Livery in Trentino

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Tim Gajser will celebrate one of the most decorated icons of Yamaha Racing’s heritage this weekend by running a special Valentino Rossi tribute livery at the MXGP of Trentino. The […]

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Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Aiming to Conquer Carta Rallye

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), will use the triple threat of Alessandro Botturi, Gautier Paulin, and Kevin Gallas as they aim to build […]

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Record-Breaking YART Yamaha Claim Hat Trick of Poles at Le Mans

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Leandro Mercado broke their own lap record at the 24 Heures Motos to secure their third consecutive pole position, and their seventh […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL PLACES SIXTH ON GRID FOR 24 HEURES MOTOS

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

April 17th, 2026. YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL PLACES SIXTH ON GRID FOR 24 HEURES MOTOS Yoshimura SERT Motul finished the qualifying sessions for the 24 Heures Motos in sixth place today, Friday the 17th of […]

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Challenging Opening Day in Assen for Gardner and Manzi

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi faced a demanding opening day at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, finishing 16th and 20th respectively in the combined standings on Friday. Gardner […]

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Vierge Returns to Top Five in Free Practice for Pata Maxus Yamaha on Friday in Assen

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Xavi Vierge enjoyed a strong start in Free Practice during the opening day of Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at the TT Circuit Assen today, as Andrea Locatelli […]

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Magic Mahias Masters Assen for Pole Position on Friday

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha’s Lucas Mahias secured pole position for Race 1 of Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the iconic TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands with Albert Arenas (AS BLU […]

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