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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Pirelli arrive at Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Valencia News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Aprilia Racing heads to the grand finale in Valencia with the complete line-up News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Magnificent Maio Wins Opening Stage of Addax Rally News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Leandro Mercado Joins Yamalube YART Yamaha for 2026 News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Albert Arenas and Aldi Satya Mahendra to Race in WorldSSP with AS Racing and Yamaha R9 in 2026 News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Ducati test post News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] top five breakthrough at Portuguese MotoGP News
[ 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
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Portimão sprint race News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond P7 at Redmond AMA EnduroCross News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] P2 for Acosta and 0.1 of a second from Portuguese MotoGP Sprint victory 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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2025 NATC Rounds 1 & 2 Recap Muenster TX

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Trials team started their 2025 campaign at the opening rounds of the AMA MotoTrials USA National Championship. The Texas Longhorn National took place in Muenster, TX for rounds one and two […]

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Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha on the Pace in Assen with Fourth Fastest on Friday

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha on the Pace in Assen with Fourth Fastest on Friday Andrea Locatelli continued his 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign in fine form during Friday Free Practice alongside Jason O’Halloran […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Evaluate Race Options on Opening Day in Assen

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Evaluate Race Options on Opening Day in Assen Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action at the legendary TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, as Round 3 of the 2025 WorldSBK […]

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Iconic ‘Cathedral of Speed’ in Assen (Netherlands) hosts third round of 2025 WorldSBK season

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Circuit TT Assen will host the third round of the 2025 WorldSBK season, which begins tomorrow with free practice at 10:20 a.m. (CEST). The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team comes to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ […]

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NGPC Mesquite MX park return after hiatus for several years

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

29 Palms, CA Round Four April 6th, 2025 DeMartile Podiums, Claiming Second Place at NGPC Round 4 The series returned to the Mesquite MX park after a hiatus for several years. The race was […]

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Supercross season was a mudder in Foxborough

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Foxborough, MA Round Twelve April 5th, 2025 Bloss & Beta’s Best Finish in Supercross The twelfth round of the Supercross season was a mudder in Foxborough. Conditions were sloppy, sticky, and overall tough. It […]

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Winners of Honda’s 2024 Yūshū Awards

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Honda honors more than 60 dealerships as Winners and Highly Commended in the 2024 Yūshū recognition program This program recognizes the best European dealers in terms of customer experience, and in this edition has incorporated motorcycle […]

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Lotte van Drunen to Race MX2 in Trentino After Dominating WMX Round 1 in Sardinia

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In a performance that highlighted her immense talent and mental strength, defending FIM Women’s Motocross World Champion Lotte van Drunen swept the opening round of the 2025 WMX World Championship with a perfect 1-1 showing […]

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Qatar: the Ducati Lenovo Team on track at Lusail International Circuit

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez are ready to face one of the most passionate weekends of the calendar: the magical setting of Doha this week will host the Qatar GP. A track that is always […]

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The NC750X and EM1 e: share prestigious design awards

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The popular urban adventure NC750X wins the Red Dot Award* Sixth consecutive year that a Honda motorcycle receives this recognition The EM1 e: wins the iF award** after achieving its Red Dot award in 2024 […]

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Indian Riders Fest 2025

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 CH-FR Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word IRF 2025 Word […]

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Top performance through training and teamwork

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Success is teamwork – this applies to the BMW Group in close collaboration with its external partners as much as it does to successful athletes. Continuous training, constant optimisation and the will to develop are […]

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Josh Herrin puts it on the box at Barber Motorsports Park

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 7, 2025 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) relied on his skill and experience to secure a podium finish in race two of the opening round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Maximise Podium Opportunities in Assen

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Assen awaits for Andrea Locatelli and Jason O’Halloran as Pata Maxus Yamaha prepare for Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, at the Dutch Round from 11-13 April. The site of his maiden […]

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Pirelli returns to racing in Lusail where it made its debut in Moto2 and Moto3

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pirellireturns to racing in Qatar, at the Lusail International Circuit which, just over a year ago, hosted their debut Grand Prix in Moto2™ and Moto3™ for the Italian tyre company. For this event, Pirelli confirms the allocation chosen for […]

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