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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Escrig claims a historic pole for Forward and breaks the all-time lap record by over a second News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Third place for Aprilia Racing in Qatar sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia sufferes fractures from Qatar crash. Will undergo surgery News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] only two weeks away from MCL26 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] The Piaggio Group sold 388800 vehicles worldwide led by V7 in first 9 months 2026 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] Honda Provides Update on 2026 Pioneer 1000 Elite News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] 17 Rising Stars Selected for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU Masterclass News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing ready for Malaysia challenge News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Apolle Delivers Consistent Pro Performances as Gerston Wins Expert Class News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Walker Gets The Job Done At Ironman For GNCC Round 12 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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F.C.C. TSR Honda France shows strong pace and podium potential before early retirement at 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France delivered a strong performance at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, showing race-winning pace and fighting at the front throughout the first half of the race before technical issues forced the […]

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FOUR WINS IN A ROW FOR BAUMAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R WITH AFT SUPERTWINS VICTORY AT NASHVILLE SHORT TRACK

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Kopp Takes Second on Harley-Davidson XG750R and Holds Slim Series Points Lead Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus rider Briar Bauman raced a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle to his fourth consecutive Mission AFT SuperTwins victory, […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Beat the Heat in Misano Adriatico for the Emilia-Romagna Round

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It’s Andrea Locatelli’s turn to enjoy a home race weekend as Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship travel to Misano World Circuit this weekend, from 12-14 July. A podium in the […]

2027 Kawasaki Kraziness! 22 New Motorbikes Reviewed at TMW!

Jun 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Folks, we are witnessing the return of the legendary LTD moniker since the 1990 Kawasaki 454LTD (EN450) was sold (spoiler, it wasn’t a good engine). Also unbelievably, we have Kawasaki’s first new 2-stroke model over […]

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CAREER-FIRST 250MX PODIUM FOR RED BULL KTM’S JULIEN BEAUMER AT HANGTOWN

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer earned the first AMA Pro Motocross Championship podium of his career at the Hangtown National on Saturday, combining 4-3 moto finishes to secure second overall […]

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DANIEL SANDERS COMMITS FUTURE TO RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from victories at Rally-Raid Portugal and the Desafío Ruta 40, and currently leading the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, Daniel Sanders has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, reaffirming his […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire races to P6 at Hangtown

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

RJ Hampshire and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing delivered a solid sixth-place finish in Round 2 of the Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown on Saturday, with the result elevating him to fourth in the 450MX […]

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Gonzalez and Quiles win the very fast and hot Hungarian races

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Despite higher track temperatures than in 2025, the Moto2™ race was 8 seconds faster, with a new lap record set by Gonzalez. In Moto3™, the race pace improved by 3 tenths of a second per […]

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Black Sunday for Aprilia Racing at Balaton Park

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN OUT ON THE FIRST CORNER It was a Sunday to forget for Aprilia Racing in the long race at Balaton Park, with both riders out on the first corner. Starting […]

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Triple 100: 100 MotoGP victories for Ducati factory team at Balaton Park

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez scores his 100th Grand Prix win, while Francesco Bagnaia steps onto the podium in third The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the perfect weekend at Balaton Park by securing their 100th MotoGP victory […]

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Coenen Cruise Mode activated with Latvia MXGP rout

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Coenen brothers aced the MXGP Grand Prix of Latvia for the third weekend in a row of FIM MXGP World Championship action. The series headed into the reddish shallow sandy soil of Kegums for […]

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Classy Acosta races to 2nd at Hungarian MotoGP™

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM completed a demanding 26-lap Hungarian Grand Prix with a third podium of the year thanks to Pedro Acosta’s rapid speed at Balaton Park. The Spaniard’s runner-up result equaled his season-best. Three Red […]

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MXGP Latvia: De Wolf on the box in Kegums while Everts grabs points

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing scored a memorable weekend at round eight of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, with Kay de Wolf securing his second ever MXGP podium of the season at the MXGP of […]

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Tim Gajser Digs Deep for Fourth Overall at MXGP of Latvia

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has placed a strong fourth overall at the MXGP of Latvia. Following a couple of tough rounds, the five-time world champion rebounded with a solid result courtesy […]

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Karlis Reisulis Narrowly Misses Home GP Podium with Fifth Overall in Latvia

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Karlis Reisulis has narrowly missed the overall podium at round eight of the MX2 World Championship – his home Grand Prix in Latvia – by just two points, ending […]

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