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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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ACERBIS 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations Main Partner until 2026

Apr 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

To celebrate the return of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro to its home city of Bergamo in the beautiful Lombardy region of northern Italy, ACERBIS has extended its commitment as an event Main […]

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JOSEP GARCIA READY TO RACE ENDUROGP 2025

Apr 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia is all set to take on the seven-round 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, starting this weekend with the GP of Portugal in Fafe, from 4-6 April. Garcia will once again […]

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Honda announces extensive 6-year motorcycle and scooter warranty program

Apr 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New warranty ensures complete peace of mind for customers in 15 countries across Europe and champions Honda’s engineering quality Extension renews every year after the initial two-year phase up to a maximum of six years […]

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TRIUMPH SPONSORS ENDUROGP NEW ENDURO MODELS REVEALED AT OPENING ROUND

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles announces official sponsorship of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship The new TF 250-E and TF 450-E will be seen for the first time at the opening round of EnduroGP, on 4 […]

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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati win the Grand Prix of the Americas at COTA

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez is second at the chequered flag with the Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team, as Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) completes the podium ahead of his teammate Franco Morbidelli, fourth Francesco Bagnaia and […]

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Husqvarna Mobility confirms 2025 6DAYS customer support packages

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Mobility is pleased to announce full details of the Bike Rental and Race Service packages to be offered during the International 6DAYS Enduro taking place from August 24th-29th in Italy. An exclusive partner to […]

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Italian Championship MX Round 2 Mantova

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alessandro Lupino runner-up in Mantova • Second consecutive podium for the Desmo250 MX which continues to grow, confirming to be competitive and reliable • The Italian Ducati rider climbs to second place in the championship […]

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KTM’S 6DAYS RACE SERVICE AND RENTAL PACKAGE – RACE-READY FOR 6DAYS ITALIA 2025

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The historic Italian city of Bergamo plays host to the 99th edition of the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations. Located in the heart of Lombardy, the world-famous Valli Bergamasche will serve as the main stage […]

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Herlings set for first 2025 MXGP appearance with round four in Sardinia on the agenda

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is anticipating a two-rider premier class line-up for the Grand Prix of Sardinia at the Riola Sardo circuit this week with MXGP icon Jeffrey Herlings edging closer to race fitness. […]

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Bastianini rallies to MotoGP top seven at COTA for Americas Grand Prix

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini grabbed 9 points for a 7th position finish at a chaotic but exciting Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas today. The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider steered his KTM RC16 to the […]

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Honda UK appoints Andrew Mineyko as Head of Motorcycles

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Mineyko as the new Head of Motorcycles, effective 1st April 2025. Andy moves into the role following Neil Fletcher’s 7 year tenure of the position, as […]

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Bulega runner-up in Race 2 at Portimao after another epic battle

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista took their respective Ducati Panigale V4R machines to the parc fermé twice on Sunday at Portimao. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders finished the Superpole Race and Race-2 in […]

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Sixth place after a comeback for Marco Bezzecchi in the USA race

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FOUR APRILIA RS-GP25 BIKES IN THE POINTS: MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH AFTER A SPECTACULAR COMEBACK, LORENZO SAVADORI FIFTEENTH. AI OGURA NINTH AND RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ TWELFTH FOR THE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing earned a positive result […]

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Razgatlioğlu winner-takes-all in WorldSBK at Portimão

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The reigning world champion, with the new Pirelli rear development tyre, won both Sunday races and set a new best race lap. Bendsneyder achieves his first WorldSSP win. · Toprak Razgatlioğlu (BMW) dominated the Portuguese round of […]

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Hat-trick, pole, records: A perfect WorldSBK weekend at Portimão

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. Standing ovations after a perfect weekend were given by over 53,000 celebrating fans at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão (POR), when reigning world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) claimed the maximum points haul […]

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