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  • [ May 17, 2026 ] Gonzalez takes home the Moto2™ race and Vietti sets a new lap record News
  • [ May 17, 2026 ] Demanding Sunday at Most for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team News
  • [ May 17, 2026 ] Locatelli Moves Forward in Most WorldSBK Race 2 as Pata Maxus Yamaha Push on to Misano Test News
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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
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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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Ryder LeBlond races to fourth overall in 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series

Aug 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond claimed fourth position overall in the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series, with a P5 result at the season-ending Tennessee Knockout (TKO) completing what has been a successful year of competition – highlighted by two victories across […]
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 Romania

Aug 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Munich. The destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 has been decided: this time the off-road adventure will take place in Romania in late summer 2026. With this decision, BMW Motorrad opts for a […]
KTM is Back Again With Huge 2026 Motorcycle Model Release!
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KTM is Back Again With Huge 2026 Motorcycle Model Release!

Aug 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard
First, a warm welcome back KTM as they restart full productions again, you had us worried we might lose you! The good news doesn’t stop there, KTM is Back Again With Huge 2026 Motorcycle Model […]
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RJ Hampshire celebrates first-career 450MX podium at Ironman National

Aug 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Premier class newcomer RJ Hampshire has captured a first-career 450MX podium result at the ninth round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, with a 3-4 moto scorecard earning the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider second overall in today’s Ironman […]
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TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM CHARGE TO IRONMAN PRO MOTOCROSS PODIUM

Aug 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle returned to the 250MX podium in Round 9 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at the Ironman National on Saturday, producing a measured 3-3 moto scorecard for […]
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Danilo Petrucci to race for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the 2026 WorldSBK

Aug 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) will welcome a new addition in 2026. Italian rider Danilo Petrucci will join the BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory rider line-up in WorldSBK. The […]
New 2026 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC and TF250-X Bikes
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New 2026 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC and TF250-X Bikes!!

Aug 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
New 2026 Scrambler 400 XC and TF250-X bikes from Triumph are not built to play catch-up but are built to break rules and dominate both road and dirt. Introducing the new 2026 Triumph TF-250X and […]
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Piaggio Group: First Half 2025 Results

Jul 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Tue, 29/07/2025 – 13:31 On the North American scooter market, the market share was 33.9%. In North America the Group also continued to consolidate its presence on the motorcycle market with the Aprilia and Moto […]
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Stefano Manzi to step up to WorldSBK with GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK in 2026

Jul 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Supersport World Championship leader Stefano Manzi will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2026 with the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team. Manzi, who is currently in his third season with Yamaha in […]
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KTM AG RESUMES FULL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

Jul 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
KTM is excited to announce the restart of its production operations in Mattighofen on 28 July, returning to a full-time, five-day work week. This marks a significant milestone for the company and its global community […]
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Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes

Jul 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Total Motorcycle is proud to bring our readers three new 2026 striking extraordinary BMW custom bikes to view and appreciate. The 2026 BMW R1300R Titan, 2026 BMW R12 Little Sister and 2026 BMW R18 Big […]
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Bittersweet Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Balaton Park circuit Hungary

Jul 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Bulega finishes second after a great recovery in Race 2. Bautista (third in Superpole Race) crashes out from fourth place on lap 6 It has been a bittersweet Sunday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]
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Razgatlioğlu first King of Balaton Park

Jul 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
After winning Race1 yesterday, the BMW rider gambles on the SC0 slick and wins the Superpole Race on a mixed surface, then repeats his success in Race2 with the E0125. Double win for Manzi in […]
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De Wolf Lands Fifth in Loket as Everts Focuses on Comeback

Jul 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Kay de Wolf claimed fifth overall with 6-4 finishes at the MXGP of Czech Republic, as Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing took on a demanding fourteenth round of the MX2 World Championship without the injured Liam […]
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Aegerter Concludes Balaton Weekend Battling to Eighth

Jul 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Dominique Aegerter enjoyed a decent Sunday for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team as he finishes eighth in the final feature race, following a promising Superpole Race at Balaton Park, Hungary. Following a wet warm […]

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