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[ May 6, 2026 ] Husqvarna Mobility to reposition SMX program following the 2026 season News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Just around the corner for Ducati Lenovo Team at Le Mans News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Ducati makes FIM Flat Track World Championship debut with two-rider team. News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Aprilia shines in the BSB, with the RS 660 winning both races in the Sportbike class News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Update: Injury layoff for Miguel Oliveira – Michael van der Mark to race in Most. News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 4 – Balaton Park News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Royal Enfield recognised as World’s third strongest auto brand News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Louise Forsley & Beta USA Extend Contract for her to Remain a Beta Brand Ambassador News
[ May 5, 2026 ] You can now vote for your favorite CB750 Hornet customization in the Honda Garage Dreams Contest! News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Garage Contest: Ducati celebrates the best specials at the Centenary edition of World Ducati Week News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing in Le Mans for the fifth GP of the season News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Honda Opens New Motorcycle Production Factory in Turkey News
[ May 4, 2026 ] Jonas Folger to substitute Maverick Viñales at MotoGP French Grand Prix News
[ 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

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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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Global Beverage Powerhouse Becomes Official Energy Drink of American Motocross

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 3, 2022) – With the landmark 50th anniversary season less than a month away, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced a new partnership with global beverage powerhouse Monster Energy, which will become the “Official […]

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Adapt to the new 2022 GSX-R1000R Superbike

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. Christian Iddon: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 7-7-14 Danny Kent: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 21-19-DNF Buildbase Suzuki’s Christian Iddon raced to two seventh place finishes and set a new Oulton Park […]

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First final-round appearance of the season at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte North Carolina

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. The Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team captured its first number one qualifying spot at zMAX Dragway on the way to making its first final-round […]

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2022 We are Ducati We Ride as One Event May 7th

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through incredible experiences. With this in mind, we invite all Ducatisti to be a part of a Worldwide Gathering on Saturday May 7th. Thousands of Ducatisti will be […]

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“today’s findings could help us with Le Mans MotoGP” says Suzuki

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 2. Joan Mir: 6th – 1’37.756 (+ 0.620) Alex Rins: 8th – 1’37.778 (+ 0.642) Team Suzuki Ecstar completed a day of testing on Monday at the Circuito de […]

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High speed and 150 laps continued at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto MotoGP

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Speed and laps continued at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams continued their work and relentless schedule with the first official […]

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Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto for day of MotoGP post-race collective testing

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After having wrapped up the Spanish GP with a fantastic win by Francesco Bagnaia and the fifth place of Jack Miller, the Ducati Lenovo Team returned to action today at the Circuito de Jerez – […]

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Nothing short of exciting-AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series Montana

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After more than two hours of intense battle up front, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker had a tough break late in the race to come away with sixth-overall at the Bentonite Brawl in […]

2023 KTM Motorcycle Launch

2023 KTM Motorcycle Launch!

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

If you are KTM motorcycle fan, get excited! 15 new 2023 KTM motorcycles launched and we have them all up on Total Motorcycle in full beautiful glory, full features, full specifications, pricing and for not […]

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Best-ever first-quarter result for Piaggio Group

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The Piaggio Group closed the first quarter of 2022 with very positive results at global level. Consolidated net sales, EBITDA and net profit reached best-ever levels for the first […]

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World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) Las Vegas

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton notched his fifth top-five finish of the season with a solid performance at Round 5 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Las Vegas. A home-state race […]

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AMA National Enduro Series Dragonsback National – Results

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong continued his strong start to the AMA National Enduro Series with a hard-fought sixth overall at Round 2 in Arrington, Virginia. DeLong maintained a pretty consistent pace throughout […]

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Overcame adversity to keep his perfect podium record in 2022

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig overcame adversity to keep his perfect podium record in 2022 with a third-place finish yesterday at the penultimate Monster Energy AMA Supercross round in Denver, Colorado. The 250SX […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo extended championship lead this weekend

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo extended his championship lead this weekend, finishing an enthralling Spanish Grand Prix in second place. It was a difficult affair for team-mate Franco Morbidelli, who recovered positions in the […]

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Second year in a row Ducati takes victory at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

For the second year in a row, Ducati takes victory at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, stage today of the Spanish GP, the sixth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. After Jack […]

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