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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit 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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Portuguese GP for the Ducati Lenovo Team: Nicolò Bulega makes his MotoGP debut

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is heading to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, which hosts the 21st race of the season. Portugal has been a regular round since 2020, and Ducati has achieved two victories here: […]

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Ducati reinforces its presence in the 2026 MXGP World Championship paddock

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The official Ducati MXGP team will be run by Louis Vosters’ Dutch squad, which will enter three Desmo450 MX factory bikes. A new chapter in Ducati’s history gets underway in its second year of participation […]

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Can Öncü to join Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing for 2026 WorldSSP Season

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2025 FIM Supersport World Championship runner-up Can Öncü will join the Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing team for the 2026 season. Öncü first joined Yamaha at the start of 2025 and went on to enjoy […]

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VMOTO presents its global strategy and new electric mobility solutions at EICMA 2025

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

EICMA 2025 represents a key opportunity for VMOTO to showcase its latest innovations and share the company’s global strategy, direction, and vision for the future of electric mobility. This year’s edition marks an especially significant […]

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YAMAHA 2026 Motorcycles and Scooters: 70 years of innovation and excitement

Nov 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2026 Yamaha HIGHLIGHTS: New WR125R entry-point dual-sport Adventure model Upgraded and restyled Ténéré 700 World Raid in two new colours Evocative new race-inspired colour for XSR900 GP TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT now available […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe and Evan Bros Racing to Conclude Partnership

Nov 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe would like to extend its thanks to the Evan Bros Racing team as their successful eight-season partnership in the FIM Supersport World Championship concludes at the end of the 2025 season. […]

Should this new bike exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

Nov 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ok, serious question time. Should This New Bike Exist? The new 2026 Ducati Monster and Monster+ motorcycles are good bikes. Really, they are. New 5th generation Monster offers great updates including new powerful and good […]

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FLYING FLEA ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORE DURING THE PARIS DESIGN WEEK

Nov 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Announced the brand’s first flagship store to be located in Paris- signalling the brand’s long-term commitment to the region Showcased the classic styled FF.C6 and a one-off art bike on the FF.C6 named ‘Motototem’, a […]

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Ducati and Maddii Racing Team conclude their collaboration

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With the Motocross of Nations, which concluded the 2025 racing season on the Ironman track in Crawfordsville, Indiana (USA) on October 4–5, the collaboration between Ducati and the Maddii Racing Team has also come to […]

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Gerston Battles at the Endurocross Doubleheader Idaho Falls

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Idaho Falls, ID Rounds Two & Three October 25th-26th, 2025 Gerston Battles at the Endurocross Doubleheader. The EnduroCross series had two back-to-back races this past weekend for Rounds Two and Three in Idaho Falls. Max […]

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DeMartile Finishes Second in the NGPC Championship Series Laughlin

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

DeMartile Finishes Second in the NGPC Championship Series For Liqui Moly Beta rider Dare DeMartile, the final round of the 2025 NGPC season at the Laughlin Grand Prix proved to be a tough battle for […]

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GNCC Season Concludes at Ironman Crawsfordsville

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Crawsfordsville, IN Round Thirteen October 24th, 2025 The GNCC Season Concludes at Ironman The last race of the GNCC season was held in Indiana for the Ironman GNCC. Beta XC1 rider, Josh Strang, finished in […]

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Winner in First Annual Beta Ironman Fantasy Challenge Announced

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the first year of this event, Ryan Large won the overall prize. Large correctly ranked 5 out of the 9 Beta riders in the morning race against each other. There were nearly 100 entries […]

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Nicolò Bulega on track with the Ducati Lenovo Team for the Portuguese GP and Valencia GP

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò will replace Marc Márquez for the final two rounds of the 2025 MotoGP season. The World SBK runner-up – who tested the Desmosedici GP in a test at Jerez de la Frontera – will […]

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Registration Opens for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that registration has now opened for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup. After a record-breaking 2025 edition featuring 818 riders from over 30 countries, […]

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