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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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BMW Motorrad Motorsport celebrates Le Mans third place

Jun 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Misano. While BMW Motorrad Motorsport celebrated third place at the ‘24 Heures Motos’ at Le Mans with the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, Sunday did not play out as hoped for the WorldSBK side of […]

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Fantastic fightback at Le Mans 24 Heures Motos

Jun 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicked off the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with a podium finish. Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Xavi Forés (ESP) […]

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Fans permitted in grandstands at Misano for the first time this season

Jun 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Misano. The FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is at Misano on the Italian Adriatic coast, this weekend for round three of the 2021 season. Saturday proved to be a difficult day for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. […]

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Gagne Storms to Victory for Road America Sweep

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne continues to dominate, breaking another track record en route to victory in today’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road America. Teammate Josh Herrin overcame adversity to […]

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Dry and dusty Round 5 World Off-Road Championship Series Cache Valley WORCS

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Austin Walton continues to charge forward in the 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS), claiming his third-consecutive podium finish from a dry and dusty Round 5 in Cache Valley, […]

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Season-best performance at 2021 AMA National Enduro Series Greensboro Georgia

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a steady day for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger, who finished just off the overall podium in fourth at Round 4 of the 2021 AMA National Enduro Series in Greensboro, Georgia. […]

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Ups and Downs for Ducati Duo in Wisconsin

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 13, 2021 – Round three of the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship saw the trials and tribulations of professional motorcycle racing never more evident for Ducati duo Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman.In a weekend […]

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Stunning Black Sea backdrop for MXGP Orlyonok circuit Russia

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed an impressive sixth overall in his MXGP class debut at round one of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship. Competing for the first time in […]

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Top-5 Start to Season 2021 for Jeremy Seewer

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A challenging opening round of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer post solid points. He rounded out the top five in Orlyonok, Russia, with a 6-5 scorecard. […]

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Delayed 2021 MXGP season fired into life

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The delayed 2021 MXGP season fired into life with a trip to the impressive and demanding Russian course on the banks of the Black Sea and after a year’s hiatus from the calendar. The inaugural […]

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Emphatic Victory for Yamaha in WorldSBK Misano Race 2

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took a popular first win of his 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign, in the third round held at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” today. In the […]

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Perfect conquering ITAWorldSBK Misano weekend

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After having dominated Race-1, Michael Rinaldi tries to complete the perfect weekend conquering the Superpole Race and then fighting for the hat-trick until the last lap in Race-2. Scott Redding is not at his ease at the […]

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Optimistic Opener for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux has started his MX2 World Championship campaign with sixth overall following a decent showing of speed and fight in both races at the opening round of the FIM […]

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Faultless Endurance World Championship 24 Heures Motos opener Le Mans performance

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 1st. Yoshimura SERT Motul showed formidable strength in winning today’s Endurance World Championship 24 Heures Motos opener at Le Mans in France after […]

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Honda Denied Chance To Continue Podium Fight

Jun 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In an amazing performance, the National Motos team took victory in the Superstock class and 5th overall on their CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, having started the race from 18th on the grid. After some shifting positions […]

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