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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
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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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Fireworks Expected at Harley-Davidson New York Short Track at Weedsport Speedway July 7

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A totally new racetrack experience for American Flat Track riders and fans, along with interesting rider scenarios and a Friday night Kickoff Party at the track, make this weekend’s Harley-Davidson New […]

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Aims & Expectations Ahead of the Asian Grand Prix

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The exciting start to the Indonesian rounds of the FIM MXGP World Championship hopes to be continued this weekend as the championship shifts from the island of Pangkal Pinang, to a brand new venue in […]

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Top-10 For Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki At Southwick

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 9-11 for 10th Place Justin Bogle #19 – 450 Class – 18-20 for 23rd Place Justin Hill #46 – 450 Class – 21-DNS for 40th Place Jimmy Decotis […]

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Five wins in total: BMW riders Kenny Foray, Michal Filla and Jordan Szoke dominate their championships

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Last weekend delivered more wins and podiums for BMW racers. In the French Superbike Championship (FSBK), defending champion Kenny Foray (FRA) won both races in Magny-Cours (FRA). Michal Filla (CZE) also triumphed in both […]

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Vinales Takes Podium At Action-Packed Race In Assen

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the TT Circuit Assen hosted the closest battle of the 2018 MotoGP season so far. At one point the front group consisted of eight riders and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi […]

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A Superb Second Place For Alex Rins In Assen

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 2.269) Andrea Iannone: 11th (+ 14.255) • A best-ever result in MotoGP for Alex Rins. • Andrea Iannone stays on the cusp of the lead group. • Team SUZUKI ECSTAR take […]

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Thomas Covington Continues His Podium Streak In Indonesia

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Claiming an impressive flag-to-flag victory in the opening moto, Thomas Covington has finished as overall runner-up in the MX2 class at the GP of Indonesia. Earning his third consecutive podium result, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Mees Gets Redemption, Texter Makes History at Lima Half-Mile

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Grand National Champion Jared Mees has racked up 18 Main Event victories during his historic run these past two American Flat Track seasons. Saturday’s win at the Indian Motorcycle Lima Half-Mile, however, may just be […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Phil Nicoletti Ninth Overall At Southwick National

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled the sand and the blistering heat on Saturday at the Southwick National, the sixth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Southwick, Mass. 450 rider […]

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Loïc Larrieu Climbs To Second In The Enduro 2 World Championship

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing a strong runner-up class result at the GP of Trentino, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Loïc Larrieu has moved up to second in the provisional Enduro 2 World Championship standings. Putting together a […]

TMW Review: REV’IT! Ignition 3 jacket and pant combo has you covered

TMW Review: REV’IT! Ignition 3 jacket and pant combo has you covered

Jul 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Let’s face it, riding can sometimes be an uncomfortable choice between keeping safe on the bike and not looking like a “biker” when you’re off the bike. Choices can be limiting and sometimes there are […]

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Aprilia Racing Completes First Of Global Dealer Certification Training Program With Seven North American Dealerships

Jun 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

FOLLOWING WSBK RACE WEEKEND AT LAGUNA SECA THAT BROUGHT THE BRAND BACK TO THE PODIUM, APRILIA RACING TECHNICIANS AND ENGINEERS INSTRUCTED DEALERS ON ADVANCED CAPABILITIES OF APRILIA MODELS AND APPLICATIONS TO PROVIDE RACE-SPECIFIC SERVICE FOR […]

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The Pride is High in Indonesia

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP have travelled to the island of Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia, for the twelfth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek […]

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Peick And Hill 6th & 7th At Muddy Creek Motocross

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. • Weston Peick and Justin Hill race their Suzuki RM-Z450s to top-10 finishes. • Jimmy Decotis makes successful return to racing on the Suzuki RM-Z250. Weston Peick #34 […]

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Semakin di Depan Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP at Indonesian Grand Prix Rounds

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team and Yamaha Motor Europe will celebrate their fruitful relationship with Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) and the Indonesian fans by racing the Indonesian rounds of MXGP, in Pangkal […]

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