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[ May 16, 2026 ] Bulega steals the show again in Race 1 at Most setting new records with Pirelli News
[ May 16, 2026 ] KTM MAINTAIN A STRONG MOTOGP™ PRESENCE WITH NEW TECH3 AGREEMENT News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing closes out Friday in Montmeló with two RS-GPs in the top 10 News
[ May 16, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team narrowly miss out on direct seed News
[ May 16, 2026 ] 2026 WorldSBK season, concluded with Nicolò Bulega finishing second and Iker Lecuona fourth News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Close WorldSBK field offers Pata Maxus Yamaha opportunity to take a step News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Öncü Takes Pole Position with New Circuit Record at Autodrom Most News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Encouraging Friday at Most for Manzi and Gardner News
[ May 13, 2026 ] Boughen takes FIM Flat Track World Championship lead with dynamite debut News
[ May 13, 2026 ] Catalan Round for the Ducati Lenovo Team: Where It All Began News
[ May 13, 2026 ] GYTR GRT Yamaha Targets Further Progress at Most News
[ May 13, 2026 ] Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Make the Most of Czech Opportunities News
[ May 12, 2026 ] Ducati’s Centenary year brought thousands of Ducatisti together News
[ May 12, 2026 ] Everything is ready for Aprilia Racing in Montmeló News
[ May 12, 2026 ] Suzuki RM-Z450 wins 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with Roczen 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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Suzuki announces updates to its Hayabusa and a special Akrapovic offer

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki has announced a number of subtle updates to its legendary Hayabusa for 2026, plus a suite of new colour options for the iconic hyperbike and a special offer on Akrapovic exhausts with a saving […]

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Suzuki announces suite of new colour options for GSX-8R and V-Strom at MCL

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The award-winning 8R will continue to be available in Suzuki’s trademark Metallic Triton Blue in 2026, but the existing grey wheels are swapped for racier black ones. A new white version joins the ranks, offset […]

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Race Husky Contingency Program announced for 2026 season

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc. has announced details for the 2026 Husqvarna Contingency Support Program, offering rewards for both amateur and professional racers across a selection of events in the United States. Contingency will be […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing SMX team on target for 2026

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Formally announced in conjunction with the SMX League earlier today, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team proudly enters the 2026 SMX World Championship series with a stacked five-rider roster led by 450 Class teammates […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CONFIRM ANDREA VERONA FOR 2026 ENDUROGP LINE-UP

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce that Andrea Verona will join the team’s EnduroGP lineup for the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship. The Italian star will compete in the Enduro2 category aboard […]

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Most successful season in Aprilia Racing history

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A 2025 OF RECORDS: THIRD PLACE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH MARCO BEZZECCHI AND SECOND IN THE MANUFACTURERS CHAMPIONSHIP With Marco Bezzecchi’s win on Sunday at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, the 2025 MotoGP season […]

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Beta Motorcycles Announces Exhibit at AIM Expo 2026

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles will be exhibiting at the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIM Expo) from January 7–9, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The main goal for attending North America’s top powersports trade show is […]

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Fastest lap at the Valencia MotoGP test and first steps to 2026

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP began the countdown to next season less than two days after the close of the 2025 campaign with a short afternoon of sunny testing work at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. A condensed period of […]

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2028 of the FIM Supermoto World and the European Championships and the FIM Supermoto of Nations

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Extending the collaboration that began in 2023 with the promoter XIEM, the tyre brand will be present exclusively for another three years (2026-8) in the S1GP World Championship, S4 European Championship, new S2 class and […]

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Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing conquer Valencia for the best season ever

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA ONE-TWO: MARCO BEZZECCHI DOMINATES THE RACE, RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ SECOND FOR TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM. JORGE MARTÍN WITH A PRECAUTIONARY DNF The 2025 season ended in the best possible way for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi started […]

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P4 at Valencia (and the world) as Acosta closes 2025 MotoGP

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2025 MotoGP came to an end under blue skies in Valencia and on a bright note for Red Bull KTM as Pedro Acosta challenged for another GP podium and sealed 4th place in the world. […]

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First Brazilian motorcycling World Champion in history

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the last GP of the year held in Valencia, Guevara took home the Moto2™ win and Fernández his first success in Moto3™. All races were significantly faster than 2023 with new lap records […]

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Ryder LeBlond returns to AMA EnduroCross podium in Reno with third overall

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A standout performance at Round 5 of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Reno, Nevada, saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond finish third overall on Saturday night. LeBlond recorded the seventh-fastest time in the […]

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Aprilia Racing place fifth in Valencia sprint

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI FINISHES FIFTH, SECURING THIRD PLACE IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, JORGE MARTÍN TWENTY-SECOND The sprint at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit ended with a strong result for Aprilia Racing, as Marco Bezzecchi clinched third place […]

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P2 for Acosta in Valencia and another 2025 MotoGP Sprint podium result

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta achieved a 2nd place Sprint finish at a sunny Ricardo Tormo Circuit on the outskirts of Valencia and in front of a large attendance at the cloud-covered venue today. The Spaniard rode to […]

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