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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Pirelli arrive at Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Valencia News
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[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Leandro Mercado Joins Yamalube YART Yamaha for 2026 News
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[ 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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About Michael Le Pard

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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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EARNS DOUBLE PODIUMS AT UNADILLA NATIONAL!

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled extremely difficult track conditions, mud, and ruts at the Unadilla National on Saturday, the 10th round of the AMA Motocross Championship. Despite the conditions, the team walked […]

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Tonus Renews Contract with Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V are pleased to confirm that Arnaud Tonus will enter his third year with the Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team where he will contest the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship onboard a […]

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TOP 10 STARTS FOR IANNONE AND RINS AT AUSTRIAN GP

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. Andrea Iannone: 8th – 1:24.091 (+ 0.850) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:24.227 (+ 0.986) • Iannone with signs of strong pace during weekend. • Rins works his way […]

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Power Through 2018. Up to $2,600 off Demo Zero Motorcycles

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s been a great year for electric motorcycles. The 2018 lineup’s smooth, seamless, and powerful riding experience has driven record numbers of enthusiasts to go electric. With limited availability of new motorcycles, we’ve released our […]

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New Ural Motorcycle Promotion – Save Up to $2000

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Instant Savings! Get $500 off the purchase of any new 2018 Ural Motorcycle Get $1000 off the purchase of any new 2017 Ural Motorcycle * US & Canadian markets only. $500 and $1000 instant rebates […]

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Rain Spoils Practice Proceedings for Movistar Yamaha at the Red Bull Ring

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi used the first dry free practice session to get a base set-up for the race locked ahead of Sunday’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, whilst in […]

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Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team Welcome Kyle Flanagan

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team are proud to announce the signing of Kyle Flanagan, with the young racer set to contest the remaining three rounds of the 2018 FIM Enduro Junior World Championship […]

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World’s Wildest Flat Track Race – the Buffalo Chip TT – to Premiere this Saturday Evening on NBCSN

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 10, 2018) – The world’s most wildly visceral and action-packed flat track motorcycle race – the Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle – is about to explode onto the nation’s […]

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RAIN SOAKED RED BULL RING MAKES FOR DIFFERENT DAY 1

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 10. Andrea Iannone: 5th – 1:24.436 (+ 0.606) Alex Rins: 14th – 1:24.939 (+ 1.109) • Iannone in Q2 time in FP1 before rain. • Rins not far behind […]

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Indian Motorcycle Clinches Second Consecutive AFT Twins Manufacturer’s Championship

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 9, 2018) – American Flat Track congratulates Indian Motorcycle for its second consecutive AFT Twins Manufacturer’s Championship in only its second year of AFT competition. Just as in 2017, Indian Motorcycle’s […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Atacama Rally

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Looking forward to returning to competitive action, the trio of Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the six-day-long Atacama Rally 2018 – […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LOOK FORWARD TO ATACAMA RALLY 2018

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following their victorious outing at the season opener in Abu Dhabi, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team are all set to make their return to the 2018 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship this coming […]

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SR75 SUZUKI’S RAMETTE TRIPLE WIN IN ST THIBERY SX

Aug 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Thomas Ramette – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 1-1-1- 1st overall. SR75 Suzuki’s Thomas Ramette raced to three victories at Saturday’s St Thibery International Supercross in France and earned a […]

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IN THE GREEN AND ROLLING AUSTRIAN HILLS FOR THE GP OF ÖSTERREICH

Aug 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Only a few hours after the end of the official test held in Brno on Monday, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and its riders are already settled in Spielberg (Austria) […]

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New 2019 Polaris Slingshot Model Line Introduced

Aug 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle is pleased to announce the latest and greatest 2019 Polaris Slingshot Model Line each with 179 horsepower! Featuring the brand new 2019 Slingshot Grant Touring with navigation and full body graphics package. 3 […]

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