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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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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S JORGE PRADO FINISHES P2 OVERALL AT FOX RACEWAY NATIONAL

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado opened the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in convincing fashion at Fox Raceway, securing second overall on Saturday afternoon with a 2-2 moto scorecard in the […]

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RJ Hampshire leads Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at Pro Motocross opener

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire made a successful return to racing at Round 1 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, charging to seventh overall in the 450MX division at Fox Raceway, where […]

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Mugello, the Desmosedici GP wear the colours of Ducati’s Centenary

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At the Italian Grand Prix, the Desmosedici GP of Bagnaia and Márquez feature a special livery inspired by the Collezione 100 motorcycles, unveiled on Thursday evening during an event held on Mugello’s main straight The names and […]

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With Pirelli, Gonzalez and Uriarte win record-breaking Moto2 and Moto3 races at Mugello

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Moto2™ race was 22 seconds faster than in 2025, with an average lap-time improvement of 1.2 seconds, while the Moto3™ race finished 10 seconds faster, improving race speed by 0.6 seconds per lap · Gonzalez […]

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After leading the MotoGP field for more than half the race distance, Pecco suffered

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team stepped onto the podium at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy with Francesco Bagnaia, who secured third place at the line at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Marc Márquez completed […]

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Bulega also conquers Aragón with the standard Pirelli

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At the halfway point of the season, the Ducati rider remains unbeaten and, in addition to claiming his sixth consecutive hat-trick, sets new records with the SCX and SC0 rear compounds. Masia wins WorldSSP Race […]

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Top six as Acosta brings the heat to the Italian MotoGP

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the fast and busy climes of the Mugello circuit with a best result of 6th position today. Pedro Acosta’s battling efforts were rewarded with 10 points for the seventh […]

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MXGP Germany: Consistent points haul keeps de Wolf and Everts on track

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing continued its run of championship form at round seven of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, with Kay de Wolf and Liam Everts collecting valuable points through challenging conditions at the […]

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Coenen in full control as Red Bull KTM own MXGP German Grand Prix

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM roared into action for the second MXGP weekend in succession. The German Grand Prix was the site of Lucas Coenen’s third victory of the season and the team’s first 1-2 classification of […]

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Aprilia Racing makes history in Mugello

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ONE-TWO IN THE HOME RACE: MARCO BEZZECCHI WINS, JORGE MARTÍN SECOND Aprilia Racing finished out the weekend at the Mugello Circuit with a historic result. Marco Bezzecchi, starting from pole position, rode a smart and […]

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31 May 2026 Another triumphant Sunday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona were the stars of the show on Sunday at Aragon. The Superpole Race was thrilling and ended with a victory for the Italian rider following a fine battle with […]

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Lotte van Drunen Overcomes Adversity to Secure 10th Overall in Germany

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen has endured a tough second round of the WMX World Championship to place 10th overall in Germany. A small fall while leading Race One resulted in […]

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Janis Reisulis Secures Career-Best Fourth Overall at MXGP of Germany

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has posted a career-best overall result of fourth at round seven of the season in Germany. Narrowly missing the overall podium by a single point, J. […]

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Strong Fourth for Renaux at MXGP of Germany While Gajser Places Seventh

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux has maintained his consistent mid-season form with fourth overall at round seven of the MXGP World Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany. Teammate Tim Gajser impressed in Race […]

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Gardner and Manzi Score Points on Final Day in Aragon

May 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi wrapped up the Aragon weekend with a solid points finish in Race 2 at MotorLand Aragón, Spain. The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders delivered consistent performances to cross the […]

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