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[ 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
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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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Season Openers Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento & Fox Raceway National at Pala

Apr 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dungey will race alongside the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in the 450MX class at the Fox Raceway National at Pala season-opener on May 28, as well as the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento […]

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Ténéré World Raid Team Conquer Tunisia Desert Challenge makes History

Apr 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Conquer Tunisia Desert Challenge Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi made history as he secured a sensational victory in the TDC, the first for a production bike against its prototype […]

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Bank holiday weekend British Superbike Championship Cheshire circuit

Apr 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 29. Buildbase Suzuki heads to Oulton Park this bank holiday weekend for the second round of the British Superbike Championship after a positive one-day test at the Cheshire circuit […]

Inspiration Friday: All Stars 2022 Celebration

Inspiration Friday: All Stars 2022 Celebration

Apr 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for like-minded riders celebrating a full day of passion, entertainment, sport and endless fun for everyone? You can even win a new motorcycle…oh and it’s free! Total Motorcycle brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: […]

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2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series close to reaching full registration capacity

Apr 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW URGED TO SIGN-UP SOON TO CONFIRM THEIR PLACE Registrations for the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series are now close to reaching full capacity and interested riders and parents are encouraged to enter […]

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Celebrate 30 years of the Fireblade at Donington Park

Apr 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In 1992 the first – the CBR900RR FireBlade – rewrote the rules of what a sports bike should be, light weight, but with real power. The 2022 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, Fireblade SP and Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary have been […]

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Crushed The MotoAmerica Opposition at Road Atlanta

Apr 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Creates The Perfect National-level Debut For The Ducati Panigale V2 in Supersport competition Sunnyvale, Calif., April 28, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) created the perfect debut for the Ducati Panigale V2 […]

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BIKE RENTAL – RACE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR ALL RIDERS AT 2022 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO

Apr 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce full details of the Bike Rental, Race Service and Spare Parts packages that will be offered during this year’s International Six Days Enduro in France. Kicking off on August […]

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Incredible fortitude during Stages 4 and 5 of Tunisian Desert Challenge

Apr 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Power on Through Adversity at the TDC The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team showed incredible fortitude during Stages 4 and 5 of the Tunisian Desert Challenge. Despite difficult terrain and serious […]

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European Junior e-Motocross Series returns for 2022 second term

Apr 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Proving to be incredibly popular in 2021, the European Junior e-Motocross Series returns for a second term in 2022 and is open to all KTM SX-E 5 riders aged 6–8 years old (age taken on […]

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Results: National Grand Prix Championship Primm – California Trials Invitational Murrieta – El Trial de Espana Anza

Apr 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship Round 5 Primm, NV April 24th, 2022 The 5th round of the NGPC was held out in Primm Valley, Nevada. The riders were greeted with a windy and dusty track to navigate. The […]

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Second Round of 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Highlights

Apr 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was a perfect weekend for Brazilian youngster Enzo Valentim, who doubled up in the second round of the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup at TT Circuit Assen, picking up the maximum 50 […]

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Yamaha Motivated by Strong WorldSBK Assen Performance

Apr 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen hosted the second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship and its supporting classes last weekend, with Yamaha battling for victory in all three races and enjoying an improved performance compared to its last […]

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Jerez de la Frontera for the sixth round of the 2022 MotoGP season

Apr 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Less than seven days after last Sunday’s Portuguese GP in Portimão, the Ducati Lenovo Team is preparing to return to action this weekend for the sixth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, the Spanish […]

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MOTOGP HEADS TO LAND OF SUNSHINE AND SHERRY

Apr 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 27. After a topsy-turvy Portuguese GP last weekend, which resulted in a DNF for Joan Mir and a fourth place finish for Alex Rins, Suzuki and their riders head […]

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