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[ May 9, 2026 ] TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL DEMO DAYS Events
[ May 9, 2026 ] Walker on the XC2 Podium, Strang with a 7th place XC1 Finish in Monterey News
[ May 9, 2026 ] DeMartile Conquers Washougal with Wire-to-Wire Win in Washougal News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team finish Le Mans Friday in third place News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Positive Friday for Aprilia Racing in Le Mans with three RS-GP26 machines in Q2 News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Sustainability to the fore at TrialGP of Japan News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Piaggio Group: First Quarter 2026 takes 30.7% of North American Market News
[ May 9, 2026 ] Royal Enfield to contest 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship News
[ May 9, 2026 ] New all-time lap record set at 2026 French Grand Prix News
[ 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

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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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Tricky Conditions for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK in Aragon

Apr 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Podium Pace in Tricky Conditions for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK in Aragon Defending FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Friday’s sessions at MotorLand Aragon third quickest, as competition looks fierce for the first […]

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Weekend is off to good start for Ducati MotoGP Circuit of The Americas

Apr 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two Ducatis lead the way at the Circuit of The Americas, with Zarco (Pramac Racing Team) first ahead of Miller Day 1 of free practice for the Americas GP scheduled for this weekend at the […]

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FIM Superbike World Championship kicked off at MotorLand Aragón

Apr 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Fourth on Opening Day in Aragón The FIM Superbike World Championship has kicked off with the first free practice sessions of the year at MotorLand Aragón. The GYTR GRT Yamaha […]

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Well-liked Circuit of the Americas MotoGP

Apr 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 8. Alex Rins: 5th – 2’03.030 (+ 0.488) Joan Mir: 8th – 2’03.143 (+ 0.601) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders were happy to take to the track on Friday morning, […]

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Silverstone BSB double-edged sword obviously a massive disappointment for Suzuki

Apr 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 8. Poor weather and a positive test for Danny Kent curtailed Buildbase Suzuki’s pre-season testing programme this week, although spirits remain high as attention turns to the opening round […]

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Solid Friday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Aragon

Apr 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Motorland circuit of Aragon (Spain) held today the free practices for the Pirelli Aragon Round, the first race weekend of the 2022 WorldSBK season.Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi – with the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the Aruba.it […]

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Interview with GasGas Hard Enduro world champion Alfredo Gomez

Apr 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ew riders lining up for this year’s FIM Hard Enduro world championship have achieved the kind of success Alfredo Gomez has. The 32-year old Spaniard has a string of prestigious wins under his belt at […]

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450SX Champion Cooper Webb Pretty banged up in Practice crash

Apr 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

COOPER WEBB OUT FOR ST. LOUIS SX MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb will miss this Saturday’s St. Louis Supercross, Round 13 of the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship, after suffering a […]

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Kickstarts His MotoAmerica Career This Weekend at Circuit of The Americas

Apr 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 7, 2022 — Danilo Petrucci begins a new chapter in his racing career this weekend as the Italian joins the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York team for the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship […]

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Thrilled for a new beginning Yamaha RZF-R1 improvements

Apr 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Wait is Over! GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Approach Opening WorldSBK Round in Aragòn After having completed the last DWO Supported Test days at MotorLand Aragòn, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK is more than […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 9-10TH

Apr 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 7. The second weekend of April sees Team Suzuki Ecstar riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir at the Circuit of The Americas in Texas for the fourth round of […]

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Extreme Dead Sea heat: Hard Enduro World Championship series-opener Israel

Apr 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship got underway in Israel, with Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt putting in a solid ride across the three days to claim second. Making it a […]

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European Cup Gets Underway at Aragón This Weekend

Apr 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is back for its second season this weekend, supporting the opening round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at MotorLand Aragón, with 24 young riders from 12 […]

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Suzuki signs rising star and committed extensive career development MotoAmerica program

Apr 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 6. Team Hammer, Inc. has signed rising star Tyler Scott to race in the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship aboard a Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R600. The team has […]

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Larger-than-life atmosphere of Circuit of the Americas MotoGP

Apr 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 6. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir have headed 7000km north from Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina to tackle the second race of a double-header […]

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