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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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Steps Forward in Friday Free Practice for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Phillip Island

Feb 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli began the first round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship in earnest with Friday Free Practice at Phillip Island in Australia today. An additional Pirelli tyre option for the […]

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Simon Laengenfelder renews Red Bull KTM contract and eyes MXGP future

Feb 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Reigning MX2 FIM Motocross World Champion, Simon Laengenfelder, has inked a fresh deal with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to remain in orange for 2027. The German claimed the 2025 MX2 title at the final […]

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Walker Survives Gnarly Conditions for Top Five Finish in Union

Feb 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Competing in the brutal conditions of the 2026 Big Buck GNCC season opener, the Liqui Moly Factory Beta Race Team faced a true test of survival as South Carolina’s clay turned into a slick, rutted […]

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DeMartile Rides to a Second Place Finish at Round Two 29 Palms

Feb 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

In the Pro 450 class at WORCS Round Two, Dare DeMartile took an early lead on his Beta and recorded the fastest lap of the race on lap two. He maintained the lead for the […]

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Roberts Podiums at Second Round of West Hare Scrambles Chaney Ranch

Feb 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Roberts Podiums at Second Round of West Hare Scrambles Competing at the 2026 Cupid Classic Hare Scrambles, Zane Roberts secured a solid third-place finish in the Pro/AA class. Riding his Factory 480 RR, Roberts admitted to […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Casey Cochran injured

Feb 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Casey Cochran has been injured in the lead-up to this weekend’s 250SX East season-opener, unfortunately sidelined with a fractured collarbone. The 19-year-old Virginia native fell from his Husqvarna FC […]

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Yamaha Set for R9 Title Defence as 2026 FIM Supersport Championship Gets Underway in Australia

Feb 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship gets underway this weekend with Round 1 of the season taking place at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia, and Yamaha Motor Europe’s teams are prepared and […]

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Ural Update: 2026 Neo Progress & Demo Tour and Parts

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

New URAL Neo 500 coming soon. But this model is expected to SAVE the company. Happy and Sad news at the same time. URAL has had such an awful time after the sanctions as a […]

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Provisional Entry List Released for 2026 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The stage is set for an electrifying 2026 season of the FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup, as the world’s most promising young motorcycle racers prepare to battle for honours on the global […]

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Pirelli unveils tyres for the first round of WorldSBK 2026

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli’s twenty-third season as the Sole Supplier of the World Championship for production-based bikes kicks off at Phillip Island, Australia, after two days of pre-season testing in which Bulega in WorldSBK and Masiá in WorldSSP […]

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Consistent results for Ryder DiFrancesco and Malcolm Stewart at Seattle Supercross

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Ryder DiFrancesco and Malcolm Stewart delivered consistent performances at Round 6 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Seattle, Washington, where Ryder D finished fourth in the 250SX West […]

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Custom Ducati Multistrada V4 directly from the Borgo Panigale factory

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Factory Made brings customisation directly to the Borgo Panigale production line for the first time The programme debutsin Europe on the Multistrada V4 and allows enthusiasts to configure their dream bike at the time […]

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2026 WorldSBK season gets underway

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The second day of testing at the Phillip Island circuit (Australia) marked the end of the 2026 WorldSBK pre-season. It was four crucial sessions for Nicolò Bulega, Iker Lecuona and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, who will return to the […]

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Coenen brothers attach racing future to Red Bull KTM

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lucas and Sacha Coenen have signed a multi-year contract to represent Red Bull KTM and continue their rise up the international motocross ladder. The 19-year-old Belgian twins registered Grand Prix victories in both the MXGP […]

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2026 BMW Motorrad Motorsport Guide WorldSBK and EWC

Feb 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Next weekend (20th to 22nd February), BMW Motorrad Motorsport will kick off an exciting 2026 season with the opening races of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). With its factory programmes in WorldSBK and […]

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