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[ Oct 25, 2026 ] Australian MotoGP™ cancelled at rain-hit Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Fourth place for Aprilia Racing in Phillip Island sprint News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Top 5 for Acosta in Australian MotoGP Sprint as the weather adds spice at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Ducati’s MotoGP Rider Francesco Bagnaia forced into early retirement News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Gonzalez returns to Moto2 pole as Pratama makes Moto3 history News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] FIM Europe returns to defend its FIM Intercontinental Games crown News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Ducati and the LEGO Group join forces for a new LEGO Technic set 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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CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE 2026

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Cernobbio. From May 15 to 17, 2026, BMW Group Classic is organizing the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with the luxury hotel Villa d’Este. Around 50 of the most spectacular automobiles of their time […]

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BRABUS Voted BEST BRAND 2026 by Readers of “auto motor und sport”

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• 20th award in the “Tuner“ category • 55.5 percent of the votes put BRABUS in first place BEST BRAND 2026: For the 20th time, BRABUS has been voted the best and most popular tuning […]

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Strong Race has DeMartile on the Second Step of Reno Podium

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Reno, NV Round Four March 22nd, 2026 Strong Race has DeMartile on the Second Step of the Podium At the 2026 Silver State GP, Dare DeMartile delivered a strong performance that saw him agonizingly […]

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Barnes on Top at the US Sprint Enduro Nintey-Six

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ninety-Six, SC Round Three March 21st, 2026 Barnes on Top at the US Sprint Enduro At the 2026 third round of the US Sprint Enduro, Cody Barnes put together a great performance for the Liqui Moly […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Arrive in Portimão Recharged and Ready for WorldSBK Round 2

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Action returns to the Algarve this weekend as Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli line up for the second round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship with Pata Maxus Yamaha at Portimão, from 27-29 March. […]

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Yamaha MXGP, MX2 & EMX Riders Set to go Full Send in Switzerland

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for a chilly but exciting weekend as the FIM Motocross World Championship hits Frauenfeld, Switzerland. This event marks the third round of […]

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Rollercoaster Awaits: Gardner and Manzi Set for WorldSBK Round 2

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend (27–29 March) at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão for Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship, with Remy Gardnerand Stefano Manzi […]

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Pirelli at the US GP: the SCX returns to the Moto2 allocation

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The supersoft rear tyre, already used at some GPs in 2025 and previously known as the E0126 development specification, makes its first appearance of the year as it debuts on the American circuit · SCX is […]

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Anticipation high for the new Aprilia X limited edition bike

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing arrives in the USA for the third GP of the season. Anticipation high also for the new X, the limited edition bike that will be presented on Friday MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN […]

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MXGP of Andalucía: De Wolf is back while Everts grabs points

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing faced a savage test at round two of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, as the MXGP of Andalucia was held at the deep, demanding Almonte sand circuit in Spain. After […]

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Lucas Coenen crushes the opposition at MXGP Spanish Grand Prix

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lucas Coenen was unchallenged and an undisputed winner across the sandy layout at Almonte for the Grand Prix of Andalucía as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing moved to the first of nine European-based MXGP rounds […]

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Moto2 and Moto3 Grand Prix marking World Championship’s return to Brazil

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After securing pole position on Sunday morning, Daniel Holgado (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race of the 2026 Grand Prix of Brazil, which ran over a distance of 26 laps. The Spanish rider held the lead firmly until the last three laps, […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team fourth in the Grand Prix of Brazil

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio on the podium in third position with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Brazil with a fourth […]

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Top 7 for Acosta at demanding Brazilian Grand Prix

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A packed and vibrant Grand Prix of Brazil brought MotoGP™ to South America and the Ayrton Senna International Circuit for the first time since 1989. The 3.8km course was untried for the current teams and […]

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Amazing Aprilia Racing one-two in the Brazil race

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

FOURTH WIN IN A ROW AND SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, JORGE MARTÍN SECOND FOUR APRILIAS IN THE TOP TEN POSITIONS WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA FIFTH AND FERNÁNDEZ TENTH The weekend […]

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