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  • [ 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
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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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VERTEX PISTONS MXGP CHAMPIONS 2025

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  At the end of a fantastic season decided in the last round held in Australia, the Vertex GP Racers Choice pistons won the MXGP world title alongside the factory Kawasaki KRT rider Romain Febvre. […]
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Gerston Fights Back for Top Five Finish in Series Opener

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
the three motos at the opening round of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Series in front of a hometown crowd. In the first moto, Gerston made some mistakes that dropped him back to finishing in eleventh. […]
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Roberts Finishes NHHA Series Winning Five out of Nine Races

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Zane Roberts executed a near-perfect race at the last National Hare & Hound race of the year. He led wire-to-wire from the bomb run to the checkered flag to secure the victory. Coming into the […]
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Beta Motorcycles Launches Fantasy Fundraiser at Ironman GNCC

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Beta Motorcycles USA is excited to announce a special fan-engagement and charitable initiative: a Fantasy GNCC Fundraiser taking place at the season-ending Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on October 26th. The unique fantasy competition will […]
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Stefano Manzi Shines with Third Fastest Time on WorldSBK Debut at Jerez Test

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, Spain, for a one-day private test, with Stefano Manzi immediately making an impression on his WorldSBK debut by setting the […]
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Pata Maxus Yamaha Starts 2026 Testing with Vierge and Locatelli in Jerez

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Straight after the final round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship season finale, Pata Maxus Yamaha’s 2026 line-up of Andrea Locatelli and new signing Xavi Vierge took to the track to complete the first […]
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Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang for the final GP of the extra-European tour

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN, ARE READY FOR THE MALAYSIAN GP The extra-European tour will wrap up with the Malaysian round at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit ahead of the return […]
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Register Now for the 2026 FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
After an incredible 2025 season, registration is now open for the 2026 FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup, offering the next generation of riders the chance to race alongside the FIM Superbike World Championship and […]
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Pirelli heads to Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025 in Sepang

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Compared to 2024, the rear allocation for the intermediate class includes compounds that are one step softer with the development supersoft E0126 and the standard soft SC0 • For the Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025, which will […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Dalton Shirey lands Lucerne Valley Hare and Hound podium

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey made a welcome return to action at Round 9 of the 2025 AMA National Hare and Hound Championship in Lucerne Valley, California, on Sunday, powering to a […]
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JOSEP GARCIA WINS 2025 FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has successfully defended his EnduroGP crown, wrapping up the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship with a commanding performance at the seventh and final round in Zschopau, Germany. Racing his KTM […]
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Ducati Cup Time! 2025 WorldSBK season ends exciting for Aruba.it Racing-Ducati team

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Bulega concludes the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season with a dominant hat-trick, securing the Manufacturers’ title for Ducati. Bautista, once again on the podium, takes third place in the standings. The 2025 WorldSBK […]
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New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Adventure has a voice, and in 2026 it speaks through Ducati and Yamaha. The Multistrada V4 Rally is the unstoppable globetrotter, built for limitless journeys with comfort and power. The Ténéré 700 Rally channels Dakar […]
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Toprak Razgatlioglu is the 2025 WorldSBK World Champion!

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Jerez de la Frontera. Mission title defense accomplished: Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) is once again the World Champion in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) for 2025! With third place in the second main race of the […]
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Razgatlioğlu World Champion on BMW as Bulega secures Ducati Manufacturers Title

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Despite the Ducati rider winning with medium development and hard standard front tyres, Razgatlioğlu claims the world title. Herrera takes home the title in WorldWCR and Fernandez in WorldSSP300. Masia wins the last race in […]

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