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[ Aug 16, 2026 ] MXGP of Sweden: Everts takes second overall as de Wolf progresses in Uddevalla News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sacha Coenen back on top with comprehensive Swedish MX2 Grand Prix victory News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] JORGE PRADO CHARGES TO SECOND OVERALL AT UNADILLA NATIONAL News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Top-five results at Unadilla National earned by RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Gasjer and Renaux Battle Adversity in Sweden for Fifth and Ninth Overall News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Reisulis Brothers Score Vital Championship Points with Janis Fifth and Karlis Seventh in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Sleny Goyer Claims Fifth EMX125 Podium of the Season with Runner-up Finish in Sweden News
[ Aug 16, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden MXGP R15 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 15, 2026 ] Grand Prix of Sweden Round 15 MXGP 2026 News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING RE-SIGNS JORGE PRADO IN MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Lucas Coenen to miss Swedish MXGP to continue hip recovery News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Zach Osborne to Compete in Final Three Pro Motocross Rounds News
[ Aug 14, 2026 ] Roberto Garcia to Remain with GMT94 Yamaha for 2027 WorldSSP Campaign News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered excitement at Silverstone News
[ Aug 13, 2026 ] TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING’S GUILLEM FARRES STEPS UP TO THE MXGP CLASS FOR 2027 AND BEYOND 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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American Flat Track Joins Rock Stars Theory of a Deadman for the 2018 Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle

Aug 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 2, 2018) – In 2017, the inaugural Buffalo Chip TT blew fans’ minds – more than 10,000 of them. You had an honest-to-goodness American Flat Track national held on a built-overnight […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Primed to Commence Second Part of the Season in Brno

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a two weeks’ summer break, the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 team can’t wait to hit the track again this weekend for the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceske Republiky. Thereby, Johann Zarco aims to find […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Are Back in Action in Brno

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from a three-week summer break, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are ready to commence the second half of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship at this weekend’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské […]

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BRNO TO START THE SECOND HALF OF SEASON WITH ENTHUSIASM

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With 10 races still to go, the 2018 MotoGP World Championship is about to begin its second half, and after a short break of only two weeks the riders and teams are even more motivated […]

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RAMETTE RETURNS FROM INJURY TO WIN PRO HEXIS SX

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Thomas Ramette – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 1-1-1 – 1st Overall. SR75 Suzuki’s Thomas Ramette continued his comeback from a knee injury at the Las Vegas SX in May with three Main Event wins at the […]

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Home Coming as Lommel Looms for MXGP & MX2 Riders

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This weekend Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Jago Geerts will race in front of their home fans at the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

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ROGER HAYDEN ANNOUNCES RACING RETIREMENT

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Roger Hayden has announced his intention of retiring from professional racing at the end of this season. The former AMA Supersport Champion, the youngest of the world-famous Hayden brothers, has been […]

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CAREER-BEST 4TH FOR HILL ON RM-Z450 AT WASHOUGAL

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Weston Peick [450 Class, 12-6 for 8th Place]: Justin Hill [450 Class, 4-37 for 12th Place] Justin Bogle [450 Class, 13-34 for 18th Place] Enzo Lopes [250 Class, 14-15 for 15th Place] Jimmy Decotis [250 […]

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BOBRYSHEV & SUZUKI RM-Z450 WIN AT BRITISH MX

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Evgeny Bobryshev – Race 1 -1st – Race 2 cancelled – 1st overall Evgeny Bobryshev took overall victory at the weekend’s weather-hit fifth round of the Maxxis British Motocross Championship at Duns in Scotland aboard […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TEAMS FIGHT BACK AT SUZUKA 8 HOURS

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

S-PULSE DREAM RACING IAI #95 – 4th YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL RACING #12 – 10th Team KAGAYAMA U.S.A. #11 – 11th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team #2 – 12th MotoMap SUPPLY #9 – 23rd In a […]

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Honda Endurance Racing celebrate third place in the FIM Endurance World Championship

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team have finished the 2017-2018 FIM Endurance World Championship in third place today, wrapping up the season in style at the Suzuka 8 Hours. The result marks the team’s highest finish […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 4TH & 10TH AT SUZUKA 8 HOURS

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office S-PULSE DREAM RACING IAI #95 – 4th YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL RACING #12 – 10th Team KAGAYAMA U.S.A. #11 – 11th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team #2 – 12th MotoMap SUPPLY #9 – […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EARNS TWO TOP-10 FINISHES AT WASHOUGAL NATIONAL

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had a challenging day at the Washougal National, the ninth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Washougal, Wash. on Saturday. Phil Nicoletti, Mitchell Harrison, Michael […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 5TH & 6TH ON GRID AT SUZUKA 8 HOURS EWC

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 28. #12 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL RACING – 5th #95 S-PULSE DREAM RACING·IAI – 6th Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing will start tomorrow’s Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship race from […]

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A Saturday of Surprises Sees Yamaha Factory Racing Third in Suzuka Superpole

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Saturday at Suzuka is traditionally the famous Top Ten Trial event where the ten fastest riders from the qualifying sessions get a single hot lap to fight for their final start position. With a fast […]

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