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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up News
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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] only two weeks away from MCL26 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] The Piaggio Group sold 388800 vehicles worldwide led by V7 in first 9 months 2026 News
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[ Nov 6, 2026 ] 17 Rising Stars Selected for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU Masterclass News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing ready for Malaysia challenge 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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Arenas Misses Victory by 0.080 seconds in Assen WorldSSP Thriller

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas and AS BLU CRU Racing missed out on a second victory of the season by an agonising margin in a TT Circuit Assen thriller, with the Spaniard losing out on the win by […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha in Tricky Assen Race 1

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Locks in Top Six for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Tricky Assen Race 1, as Vierge Looks to Convert Strong Qualifying on Sunday Andrea Locatelli performed strongly to secure a sixth-place finish in Race 1 […]

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100 Years of Excellence: the “Manuale del Made in Italy secondo Ducati”

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At its historic Borgo Panigale headquarters, Ducati presented the “Manuale del Made in Italy secondo Ducati” during a press conference attended by Minister Adolfo Urso and CEO Claudio Domenicali The celebration plan for the Company’s 100th […]

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Ducati taken a small step backwards compared to Portimão

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

17 April 2026 Bulega goes top for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati with Lecuona third after Friday free practice at TT Assen circuit WSBK Championship Free practice for the Pirelli Dutch Round, the third round of […]

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Aprilia X 250TH: sold out in just 14 days

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE FIRST AND ONLY BIKE IN THE WORLD AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET WITH CARBON-CARBON BRAKES CAPTURES THE MARKET: ALL 30 APRILIA X 250TH UNITS SOLD IN RECORD TIME Unveiled at the United States Grand Prix […]

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The 2026 Beta USA Trials Team

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Coming off a successful 2025 season, Beta USA is proud to introduce its 2026 Factory Trials Team and the Pro riders representing Beta on the TrailStoreUSA Satellite team. The upcoming campaign features a mix of […]

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Tim Gajser to Channel ‘The Doctor’ with a Tribute Livery in Trentino

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Tim Gajser will celebrate one of the most decorated icons of Yamaha Racing’s heritage this weekend by running a special Valentino Rossi tribute livery at the MXGP of Trentino. The […]

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Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Aiming to Conquer Carta Rallye

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), will use the triple threat of Alessandro Botturi, Gautier Paulin, and Kevin Gallas as they aim to build […]

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Record-Breaking YART Yamaha Claim Hat Trick of Poles at Le Mans

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Leandro Mercado broke their own lap record at the 24 Heures Motos to secure their third consecutive pole position, and their seventh […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL PLACES SIXTH ON GRID FOR 24 HEURES MOTOS

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

April 17th, 2026. YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL PLACES SIXTH ON GRID FOR 24 HEURES MOTOS Yoshimura SERT Motul finished the qualifying sessions for the 24 Heures Motos in sixth place today, Friday the 17th of […]

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Challenging Opening Day in Assen for Gardner and Manzi

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi faced a demanding opening day at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, finishing 16th and 20th respectively in the combined standings on Friday. Gardner […]

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Vierge Returns to Top Five in Free Practice for Pata Maxus Yamaha on Friday in Assen

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Xavi Vierge enjoyed a strong start in Free Practice during the opening day of Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at the TT Circuit Assen today, as Andrea Locatelli […]

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Magic Mahias Masters Assen for Pole Position on Friday

Apr 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha’s Lucas Mahias secured pole position for Race 1 of Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the iconic TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands with Albert Arenas (AS BLU […]

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Iconic TT Circuit in Assen hosts third round of 2026 WorldSBK season

Apr 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Superbike World Championship returns to the track at the iconic TT Circuit in Assen (Netherlands) for the third round of the 2026 season. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is fresh from a triumphant weekend at Portimão (Portugal), where it […]

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Walker Secures Pro2 Podium and Top Two-Stroke Honors at Rd. 3 Centreville

Apr 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Factory Beta rider Jhak Walker delivered another standout performance at the third round of the American National Enduro Championship, held at Kevin Windham’s Farm 14 in Centreville, Mississippi. Competing in the highly competitive […]

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