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[ May 16, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing finishes a difficult sprint race in Montmeló with three RS-GP machines in the top 10 News
[ May 16, 2026 ] pectacular race at Most for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team bounce back to sixth in Montmeló’s Sprint News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Fastest time and new lap record at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Manzi Charges to Top 10 Finish in Race 1 at Most News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Locatelli’s Top Eight in Most WorldSBK Race 1 Delivers Platform for Sunday Improvement News
[ May 16, 2026 ] Öncü Second in Most Race 1 as Arenas Extends Championship Lead with Third News
[ 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

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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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THREE-MAN ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRIVE IN ITALY

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt, Alfredo Gomez and Graham Jarvis have arrived in Italy to race the Abestone Hard Enduro. Round three, and the effective restart of the FIM Hard Enduro series, will challenge […]

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CAREER BEST FOR SUZUKI’S HARTRANFT AT REDBUD MX

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 6. Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 11-13 Max Anstie: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 0-11th The legendary July Fourth weekend AMA Pro Motocross Series race at RedBud MX was one to […]

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THE EUROPEAN KTM ADVENTURE RALLY ROARS INTO GREECE FOR A THRILLING 2021 EDITION

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM is proud to announce that the 2021 edition of the European KTM ADVENTURE RALLY will take place around the city of Nafpaktos, Greece, on September 22 – 25. Following the 2020 postponement, the European […]

Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix

Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix

Jul 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What would we do without Netflix today? (Besides having have more free time to ride that is). Total Motorcycle serves up Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix. What about the Top Netflix Motorcycle […]

Heart-stopping untamed beastly power

Heart-stopping untamed beastly power

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Imagine a motorcycle that has 212hp, 1000cc 4-cylinder with a screaming 13,000 rpm redline, >300km/h top speed in a feather light 410lb body… that’s Heart-stopping untamed beastly power to the max! Yes, it exists and […]

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Silk Way Rally 2021 finished with Morocco and Abu Dhabi Rallies Next

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S LUCIANO BENAVIDES CLAIMS SEVENTH OVERALL AT TOUGH FIVE-DAY EVENT Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has claimed second overall at the 2021 Silk Way Rally, thanks in part to […]

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Fifth and final day of racing at the Silk Way Rally 2021

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short have successfully completed the 2021 Silk Way Rally. Encountering a heavily revised racing schedule together with varied terrain, both riders overcame minor mistakes […]

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Silk Way Rally Final 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Silk Way Rally 2021 – Stage Five Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the Silk Way Rally. Placing second on the fifth and final stage, Walkner extended his lead at the top […]

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Yamaha’s first double podium of the 2021 season

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team celebrated its first double podium of the 2021 season with Maxime Renaux and Jago Geerts finishing second and third overall, respectively, at the third round of the FIM […]

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Bitter WorldSBK Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a Saturday to forget for Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi on the Donington Park Circuit (Great Britain), which was wet in the morning and then almost dry before Race-1.The two Aruba.it Racing – […]

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Three WorldSBK podiums for new BMW M1000RR

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. A good Saturday was followed by a great Sunday at Donington Park (GBR). BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team celebrated the first three podiums in the FIM Superbike World […]

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Topping the timesheets at RedBud National Buchanan Michigan

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis scored his second-straight overall victory yesterday at the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, to expand his points lead in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship. It was a stellar day for the […]

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Mixed results at the MXGP of Italy

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing claimed mixed results at the MXGP of Italy, round three of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The team’s best finishes came from MX2 class racers Jed Beaton and Kay de […]

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Coldenhoff Ties on Points for Grand Prix Victory in Italy

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff raced his YZ450FM to the second step of the podium in contrasting conditions at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Maggiora, Italy. The talented […]

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Thunderstorm turns historic Maggiora Park circuit Italian MXGP muddy

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Herlings wins first moto and GP of 2021 with the KTM 450 SX-F for 91st career success – Herlings is 2nd and 6 points from the championship lead as the only rider with a […]

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