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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Pirelli arrive at Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Valencia News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Aprilia Racing heads to the grand finale in Valencia with the complete line-up News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Magnificent Maio Wins Opening Stage of Addax Rally News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Leandro Mercado Joins Yamalube YART Yamaha for 2026 News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Albert Arenas and Aldi Satya Mahendra to Race in WorldSSP with AS Racing and Yamaha R9 in 2026 News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Ducati test post News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] top five breakthrough at Portuguese MotoGP News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Alex Márquez’s Portuguese GP spectacular win with Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Moreira wins the very fast Moto2 race and stakes a claim on the title Quiles’ success in Moto3 News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Portimão sprint race News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond P7 at Redmond AMA EnduroCross News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] P2 for Acosta and 0.1 of a second from Portuguese MotoGP Sprint victory 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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Gardner On The Pace As GYTR GRT Yamaha Complete Successful Misano Test

May 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gardner On The Pace As GYTR GRT Yamaha Complete Successful Misano Test Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for a crucial two-day test (27th–28th May), […]

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Top-five finish as Ryder LeBlond completes Keystone Challenge weekend

May 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Ryder LeBlond finished in fifth position at Round 8 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Locked & Loaded Hard Scramble in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, on Monday, posting a pair of […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Complete Productive Pre-Event Misano Test

May 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha Complete Productive Pre-Event Misano Test Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli clocked up more than 300 cumulative laps during two days of testing at the Misano World Circuit, which concluded in Italy […]

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Andrea Locatelli to Remain with Yamaha Motor Europe for 2026 and 2027 WorldSBK Seasons

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli and Yamaha Motor Europe have reached an agreement for the Italian to continue with Yamaha’s official team in the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2026 and 2027. The agreement will see Locatelli become […]

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US Hard Enduro Series at the Tough Like RORR event in Pennsylvania

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond took fourth place in Round 7 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Tough Like RORR event in Pennsylvania this weekend, with riders now set to contest the second leg of […]

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A triumph which deservedly goes down in Aprilia Racing history

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

God save the Bez MARCO BEZZECCHI AND APRILIA RACING TAKE VICTORY IN THE SILVERSTONE RACE It is a triumph which deservedly goes down in Aprilia Racing history. Marco Bezzecchi took victory in the Silverstone race, […]

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French MX2 Grand Prix victory and podium lockout at packed Ernee

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Vive KTM! The Grand Prix of France permitted more MXGP spoils for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing crew at Ernee today as Lucas Coenen won another moto and finished runner-up in the premier class […]

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Sudden burst of wind crashes Ducati at Silverstone

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ducati fourth and fifth with Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Racing Team) and Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing Team) The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the 19-lap race at the Grand Prix of the United Kingdom with a […]

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MXGP France: Testing times at Ernée for De Wolf and Everts

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing endured a challenging ninth round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship at Ernée’s iconic Circuit Raymond Demy. Set against the steep hillsides of north-western France, the weekend delivered its share […]

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Windy UK MotoGP as Rueda wins in Moto3 again against the odds

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The UKGP ended on a feeling of resurgence for Red Bull KTM teams as Pedro Acosta gunned his KTM RC16 to 6th position at a windy, cool and changeable Silverstone for the seventh round of […]

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Weekend at Silverstone with very exciting Moto2 and Moto3 races

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New Pirelli rear for Agius’ first victory in Moto2™, Rueda from last to first in Moto3™ The new E0125 development rear tyre was the protagonist throughout the weekend in Moto2™, while the Spaniard Rueda won […]

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GARCIA CHARGES TO SUNDAY WIN IN SWEDEN TO EXTEND ENDUROGP CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered an impressive performance at round three of the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, securing a hard-fought runner-up EnduroGP result on Saturday before racing to victory on Sunday. The […]

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MXGP Grand Prix of France at the Ernée track

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• In the MXGP of France Jeremy Seewer brings the Desmo450 MX back to the podium • The Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team rider gains a position in the premier class World Championship standings The ninth […]

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Consistency Rewards Calvin Vlaanderen with Seventh Overall at MXGP Round Nine

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed seventh overall after delivering a consistent 8-7 result at the MXGP of France, with teammate Maxime Renaux close behind in ninth. Jago Geerts finished the […]

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Strong Sixth for Thibault Benistant at MXGP of France

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished sixth overall at his home Grand Prix in Ernee, France. Competing at the ninth round of the 2025 MX2 World Championship, Benistant overcame a fall […]

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