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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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RIDE MORE. RIDE SAFE. RIDE TOGETHER : ROYAL ENFIELD’S ONE RIDE 2025 UNITES RIDERS

Sep 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

● Now in its 14th edition, this iconic annual ride brings together a vibrant and diverse community of Royal Enfield owners and riders from around the world to celebrate their camaraderie and shared passion for […]

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Aprilia Racing flies to Far East for GP of Japan in Motegi

Sep 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

First round in the Far East for Aprilia Racing: everything set for the GP of Japan MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN HEAD TO MOTEGI After the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, […]

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Pirelli tackles Aragón with the most popular development rear tyres

Sep 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In view of the aggressive asphalt at Aragón, Pirelli has chosen the E0126 supersoft instead of the SCQ for qualifying and the Superpole Race and two softs for long races: the standard SC0 and the […]

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MotoGP & WorldSBK Riders Inspire Future Talent at the Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp

Sep 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp proved a huge success, with some of the biggest names from MotoGP and WorldSBK inspiring ten young riders, aged 15–18, during an unforgettable week of training and […]

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Pirelli wins 83rd Motocross World Championship title with Simon Längenfelder

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The German was crowned the MX2 World Champion at the last GP of the year, in Australia. In MXGP, despite the many injuries, riders equipped with Pirelli SCORPION™ MX32™ tyres won 16 out of 20 […]

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Japanese Grand Prix seventeenth round 2025 Motorcycle World Championship Moto2

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After making its debut at Jerez and also being used at Le Mans and Mugello, the Moto2™ riders will again find the standard SCX at Motegi, thus being able to count on a softer rear […]

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Consistent results from Korie Steede and Craig DeLong at The Mountaineer GNCC

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Round 11 of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country Series marked a consistent weekend for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at The Mountaineer GNCC in West Virginia, where WXC Class title challenger Korie Steede finished in fourth position […]

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Uriarte and Salmela join Red Bull KTM Moto3 Grand Prix ranks for 2026

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo and Red Bull KTM Tech3 will integrate two rookies into their line-ups for the 2026 Moto3 world championship and with the all-conquering KTM RC4: a technical base that has won all […]

New 2026 Husqvarna + Pope's BMW R18 + Honda's WN7 eBike!

New 2026 Husqvarna + Pope’s BMW R18 + Honda’s WN7 eBike!

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

As you can tell from the title, it’s been a very busy week over at Total Motorcycle and that’s not the whole story! Last week I announced the huge website update and there’s more to […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL TAKES EMPHATIC WIN AT 2025 BOL D’OR

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul collected maximum points at the final round of the 2025 Endurance World Championship and bagged a hat trick of wins at the famous Bol d’Or. Despite a flawless performance, the Franco-Japanese narrowly […]

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Maximum points haul for Billy Bolt at Hixpania Hard Enduro

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered another strong performance in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at round four’s Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain. From his prologue win to claiming maximum points in the […]

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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER MAINTAINS FIM HEWC CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler endured a dramatic end to the 2025 Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain, where a late ruling saw him classified in fourth place despite finishing the demanding two-day race as runner-up […]

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Dramatic finale for BMW factory team at FIM EWC Le Castellet

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. At the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team experienced just how tough and dramatic endurance racing can be. At the 2025 season finale […]

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Drama for FCC TSR Honda France at 88th Bol d’Or

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Double delight for Honda Superstock teams as National Motos Honda FMA wins the FIM Endurance World Cup title and Kaedear-Dafy-Rac41-Honda finishes as a runner-up. F.C.C. TSR Honda France made a strong start at the […]

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YART Wins the FIM Endurance World Championship After an Incredible Finish at the Bol d’Or

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamama EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Jason O’Halloran were crowned the 2025 FIM Endurance World Champions as they finished second at the title-deciding Bol d’Or in one of […]

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