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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
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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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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire impresses in fourth place at RedBud National

Jul 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard
A podium result in Moto 1 and fourth overall was another sure sign of progression for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire in Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud, where 450MX teammate […]
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Herlings to sit out Finnish MXGP after collarbone setback

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings, winner of the German and Latvian Grands Prix this season with his works KTM 450 SX-F, will miss round 13 of 20 of 2025 MXGP at the KymiRing […]
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Depressed market BMW Group Canada reports Q2 2025 sales results

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 11,164 vehicles for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of +7.3% over the same period in 2024.  Year-to-date, the Group […]
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BMW of North America Reports Q2 2025 U.S. Sales Results

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – 5… BMW of North America today reported Q2 2025 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW. BMW sales for the first six months of 2025 are […]
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Indian Motorcycle Gears Up for the 43rd Faro Rally in Portugal

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
4th July 2025   Indian Motorcycle Gears Up for the 43rd Faro Rally in Portugal   Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, is set to make a strong showing at the 43rd Faro Rally, one of […]
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Zane Roberts Ends West Hare Scramble Season in Second

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Bellingham, WA Round Six June 29th, 2025 Zane Roberts Ends West Hare Scramble Season in Second   The sixth and final round of the West Hare Scramble was held in Bellingham, Washington. For this race, […]
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Walker Takes Second Place at Little Raccoon Enduro

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The fourth stop on the National Enduro calendar took the teams and riders to Southern Ohio. The area got a bunch of rain the night before the event, so the conditions were slick and technical. […]
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YART To Contest 8 Hours with Anniversary Livery Alongside Factory Team

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team (YART), which regularly contests the Endurance World Championship (EWC), will race with a special red and white livery along with the factory Yamaha Racing Team (YRT) on their […]
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Josh Herrin sweeps the Ridge with back-to-back wins and takes championship lead

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Reigning Superbike Champion extends win streak to four aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 R, taking over the points lead. Sunnyvale, Calif., June 29, 2025 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) continued his domination aboard […]
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2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Sometimes words are not enough to define something so special or unique and that’s the biggest problem with the 2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO. The ignition key is cut from an original trophy won […]
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Two top five results for Red Bull KTM at Dutch TT MotoGP as Acosta nears the podium again

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The kinks and speed of TT Circuit Assen brought MotoGP up to pace for the second weekend in a row and for round ten of the current campaign. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta […]
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Second place for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Assen race

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE FOR THE ITALIAN RIDER, LORENZO SAVADORI CRASHES OUT Aprilia Racing’s weekend on the Assen TT Circuit ended with their second consecutive podium finish after yesterday’s sprint race. Marco Bezzecchi rode a solid race, […]
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Profitable day for Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo250 MX in France

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
• Two top five in the French Elite Motocross Championship for Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo250 MX Beddini Racing Ducati Factory MX2 Team rider Alessandro Lupino took part in the sixth and final round of […]
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Marc Márquez triumphs at Assen with a strategic win

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team celebrated victory in the Grand Prix of the Netherlands with Marc Márquez, who claimed his third consecutive Sunday race win – a feat he hadn’t achieved in six years – while […]
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Moreira’s first win in Moto2 sixth win of the season for Rueda in Moto3

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard
New race record laps were set in both races, by the Brazilian rider in Moto2™ and Kelso in Moto3™ · In the Moto2™ race, won by poleman Diogo Moreira (Kalex), almost all the riders used the same tyre combo: soft SC1 […]

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