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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Escrig claims a historic pole for Forward and breaks the all-time lap record by over a second News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Third place for Aprilia Racing in Qatar sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia sufferes fractures from Qatar crash. Will undergo surgery News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY News
[ 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
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] Honda Provides Update on 2026 Pioneer 1000 Elite News
[ 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
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Apolle Delivers Consistent Pro Performances as Gerston Wins Expert Class News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Walker Gets The Job Done At Ironman For GNCC Round 12 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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Red Bull KTM accelerates the full MotoGP fan experience

Mar 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, the current MotoGP™ world championship leaders, have entered a fresh and dynamic relationship with sports news and entertainment specialists Interwetten.news for the rest of the 2026 Grand Prix season and […]

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The Aprilia RS 660 and RS 457 are the best-selling sports bikes in Italy

Mar 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

HE TWO SMALL- AND MEDIUM-DISPLACEMENT SPORTS MOTORCYCLES ARE THE COUNTRY’S MOST POPULAR MODELS, WITH OVER 21% OF THE MARKET SHARE THESE NEW SPORTS BIKES HAVE ALSO PROVED EXTREMELY POPULAR IN THE USA – A MARKET […]

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#WeRideAsOne 2026: a single Ducati global parade on 9 May

Mar 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 18 March 2026 – One of the most eagerly awaited events in the Ducati community calendar, #WeRideAsOne – the global day that every year brings Ducatisti together in a unique, great shared experience – returns […]

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Bonacorsi and Zanchi out for the Spanish Grand Prix

Mar 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Andrea Bonacorsi will be forced to miss the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship • Ferruccio Zanchi’s return postponed After crashing during the first race of the Argentinian Grand Prix while fighting […]

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Roberts Takes Second Place at a Dusty WHS Round Three Fort Sage

Mar 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At the 2026 Golden Shamrock Hare Scramble, Zane Roberts delivered a solid performance that saw him finish in second overall, trailing the winner by a mere second. Competing aboard his Liqui Moly Beta Factory 480 RR, the defending race […]

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GLOBAL GRID TAKES SHAPE AHEAD OF BAGGER WORLD CUP OPENER IN AUSTIN TEXAS

Mar 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee (March 17, 2026) – As the inaugural season of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup approaches its opening event in Austin, Texas, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group have announced a further update […]

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Mateo Oliveira and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna win The Golden Shamrock Hare Scramble

Mar 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mateo Oliveira took victory in Round 3 of the 2026 AMA West Hare Scrambles (WHS) at Fort Sage on Sunday, extending his advantage in the Pro Class point-standings. West […]

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MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

Mar 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain, that will redefine efficiency, precision, and customer satisfaction in the management of spare parts and accessories logistics. At the end of […]

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New challenge for Aprilia Racing in Brazil

Mar 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN IN GOIÂNIA FOR THE FIRST TIME Aprilia Racing is ready to get back on the track for the second round of the season, this time on the renovated Autódromo Internacional […]

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First round of Italian Pro Prestige Motocross Championship in Ottobiano

Mar 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lupino and the Desmo450 MX win and secure a red plate in the premier class The first round of the Italian Pro Prestige Motocross Championship was held today on the sandy track in Ottobiano, about […]

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Brazilian circuit Moto2 and Moto3 sessions extended by 10 minutes

Mar 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

One extra set for the longer sessions. TheAutódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, which will host the Grand Prix of Brazil, previously welcomed the Motorcycle World Championship in the late 1980s but has recently been […]

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

Mar 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

With oil and gas prices surging pump costs is this the break motorcycle manufactures were looking for to lift sagging sales? Will we see more new riders on the road? Will this instead be the […]

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Josh Roper Joins TrialStoreUSA Trials Team

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

TrialStoreUSA and Beta USA are thrilled to announce the addition of Pro Class standout Josh Roper to the TrialStoreUSA team for the 2026 NATC MotoTrials Championship season. Roper, a veteran competitor with multiple championships and Pro […]

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Couple of Top Five Finishes in Talladega Alabama Mud

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Talladega, AL Round Three March 8th, 2026 A Couple of Top Five Finishes in Alabama Mud At the 2026 Talladega GNCC, the Liqui Moly Factory Beta team navigated a race of attrition through Alabama mud […]

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DeMartile Conquers Lake Havasu at WORCS Round Three

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lake Havasu, CA Round Three March 8th, 2026 DeMartile Conquers Lake Havasu at WORCS Round Three At the 2026 WORCS Round 3 “Island Invasion GP” in Lake Havasu, Beta Factory Rider, Dare DeMartile secured his first Pro […]

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