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  • [ May 10, 2026 ] Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light 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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May is Motorcycle Safety Month

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard
MEDIA RELEASE May 1, 2026 May is Motorcycle Safety Month: A Unified National Campaign Calls on Canadians to “Stay Safe. Respect the Road.” The Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and Moto Canada are proud to recognize […]
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The Yamaha Demo Tour Canada is back on the road!

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard
With over 80 stops across Canada, this is your chance to finally swing a leg over some of Yamaha’s most popular motorcycles including the MT-09, MT-07, Ténéré 700, XSR900, YZF-R7, and the YZF-R3. Let’s ride.   […]
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Gardner and Manzi Aim to Turn Things Around in Hungary for Round 4

Apr 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend (1–3 May) at Balaton Park, Hungary, for Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship. Remy Gardner is eager to get back on […]
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TRIUMPH’S DEACON DENNO LOCKS SMX NEXT SEASON & CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Triumph Factory Racing’s Deacon Denno is crowned the SMX Next Supercross AMA National Champion Riding the TF 250-X, Denno concluded the AMA SMX Next series with three podiums including two wins across the five […]
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BRIAR BAUMAN SCORES AFT SUPERTWINS WIN AT VENTURA ABOARD H-D XG750R

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
MILWAUKEE (April 26, 2026) – Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson rider Briar Bauman dominated the Mission AFT SuperTwins field at the Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer, racing a Harley-Davidson XG750R […]
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Ducati Lenovo Team: positive feedbacks from Jerez

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  A productive Monday for the Ducati Lenovo Team during the official test at Jerez de la Frontera with Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia. On track with the Desmosedici GP, it was a day of testing with a pressing rhythm […]
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Jerez test provides important MotoGP™ gains for Red Bull KTM

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Grand Prix of Spain was followed by a busy, sunny day of testing at the Circuit de Jerez-Angel Nieto and Pedro Acosta stood out as the fastest rider on a Red Bull KTM RC16 […]
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Month of May Heats Up for Pata Maxus Yamaha starting with Balaton Park WorldSBK in Hungary

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Positive momentum is the target to take advantage a busy month of racing for Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli, starting this weekend at Balaton Park in Hungary for Round 4 of the […]
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Podium results for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Mateo Oliveira and Craig DeLong

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mateo Oliveira raced to a hard-fought third-place finish at Round 5 of the 2026 National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) at Fox Raceway on Sunday, as teammate Craig DeLong also claimed […]
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Mugello will become the meeting point for Ducatisti during the Italian GP

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
On May 30 and 31, the Ducati Grandstands at Mugello will become the meeting point for Ducatisti during the Italian GP From the iconic Correntaio corner and the Central Bronze Grandstand, fans will be able […]
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Pirelli focuses on the SCX rear tyre in return to Balaton

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Compared with 2025, the year the Hungarian circuit made its WorldSBK debut, the supersoft joins the soft option. The SCQ is confirmed as the Superpole tyre ·  Hungarian debut for the SCX. The FIM Superbike World Championship returns to Balaton Park for […]
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Fourth consecutive race podium in 2026 for Aprilia Racing

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
FOUR APRILIAS IN THE TOP SIX IN JEREZ: MARCO BEZZECCHI SECOND AND JORGE MARTÍN FOURTH. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S AI OGURA FIFTH AND RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ SIXTH The weekend at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto ended […]
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New records and wins in Moto2 and perfect weekend in Moto3

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
In Moto2™, the Australian set both the all-time lap record with the new rear supersoft F0192 development, and the race lap record with the standard SCX · After starting out fourth on the grid, Australian rider Senna […]
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Progress for Bastianini with attacking performance at Spanish MotoGP

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Round four of 2026 MotoGP kicked off the European stint of the season this weekend. A packed Circuito de Jerez witnessed a strategic 25-lap contest in which Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Enea Bastianini fought hard […]
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Marc Márquez crashes on lap two while Francesco Bagnaia forced to retire

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Alex Márquez wins the race with the Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) is third   The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of […]

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