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2024 Motorcycle Model Guides

March 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to the 2024 Motorcycle Model Guides on Total Motorcycle! North America’s top destination for motorcycling news, bike reviews and motorcycle guides. Aprilia BMW Ducati Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM LiveWire Moto Guzzi MVAgusta Royal […]

Hottest local conditions ever seen in WorldSBK

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlioglu goes from Pole to Wet-Weather Podium in Phillip Island Come-Back Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu delivered a stunning pole position lap in Superpole followed by a third-place podium in the first FIM […]

Official day “back at school” for FIM Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Leads Yamaha Charge to P2 in Friday Phillip Island Free Practice Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK rider Andrea Locatelli set a scintillating pace to finish second overall in combined Free Practice during the first official […]

RIDER FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

February 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides will not take part in round two of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, after suffering a crash during the pre-race shakedown tests yesterday, […]

GNCC season kicks off with Big Buck South Carolina

February 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GNCC Big Buck Union, SC February 19th, 2023 GNCC season kicks off with Big Buck The 2023 GNCC season opened in Union, South Carolina for the Big Buck GNCC. In the XC2 class, both Beta […]

Fierce riding defines WORCS series in Delano

February 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 Delano, CA February 12th, 2023 DeMartile takes 2nd place at WORCS The WORCS series headed to Delano, CA for its second round of the season. Beta Factory rider Dare DeMartile was looking to […]

Top AMA Supercross Champion sidelined for extended duration

February 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart is scheduled to undergo knee surgery following his recent practice incident, confirming he will unfortunately be sidelined for an extended duration. After claiming a career-best third in […]

250SX & 450SX riders out due to Crashes and Surgery

January 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

JALEK SWOLL UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL ARM SURGERY ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACER WILL MISS THE START OF 250SX EASTERN SERIES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team rider Jalek Swoll has successfully undergone surgery this morning (Saturday) […]

Wrist injury sustained at 2023 AMA Supercross Championship San Diego

January 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Marvin Musquin continues to recover from a wrist injury sustained prior to last weekend’s San Diego round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship. The 33-year-old unfortunately sustained […]

29 podiums for WorldSBK rider this season

November 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Chases Victory, Locatelli P4 in Spectacular Wet-to-Dry Race 1 at Phillip Island Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu returned to the podium for the 29th time this season, finishing second in an […]

Yamaha’s best ever overall WorldSBK weekend

November 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Yamaha Dominate in Mandalika, as Locatelli Achieves Superpole Podium Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu performed a clean sweep of the 11th round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Mandalika […]

WorldSBK rider simply sublime as he dominated every track and delivered stunning Race

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Sublime in Mandalika Race 1 Victory, Maiden Front Row Start and P4 for Locatelli Brixx Defending FIM Superbike World Champion and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was simply sublime as he […]

Turkish rider is super fast on demanding WorldSBK track

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlioglu and standard Pirelli tyres: SCX for track record and pole position, SC0 for the Race 1 win The Turkish rider is super fast on a demanding track for the first day of racing, setting […]

WorldSBK Beats the Heat in Tropical Indonesian Race

November 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Beat the Heat in Tropical Indonesian Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped Free Practice 1 and finished second in the overall standings, with teammate Andrea […]

AMA EnduroCross claws grabs Prescott Valley Rider

October 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker captured podium finishes in the first two motos at Round 4 of the 2022 AMA Endurocross Series. Later in the night, he faced adversity in the final moto […]

Electrifying Superpole Race victory at 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship

October 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Superpole Race Comeback Win for Razgatlıoğlu, P2 in Race 2 Argentina fan-favourite and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu delivered an electrifying Superpole Race victory at the tenth round of the 2022 […]

No other rider could match the defending champion WorldSBK pace

October 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Immediately Sets the Pace in Argentina Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu once again topped Friday’s Free Practice with an impressive lap time of 1’37.511, as the tenth round of […]

Turkish rider wins the Superpole Race but the Spaniard dominates WorldSSP & WorldSSP300

October 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

One even for Razgatlioglu and Bautista in Portimão on standard SC0 Pirelli tyres The Turkish rider wins the Superpole Race but the Spaniard dominates in Race 2, Aegerter takes WorldSSP and Gennai wins the final […]

Turkish rider relinquishes pole position to Jonathan Rea but wins WorldSBK

October 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK (asphalt: 36° C / air: 27° C) After being fastest in the free practice sessions on Friday, in qualifying Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) seemed to be well on his way to taking […]

Italian rider was protagonist of extremely positive WorldSSP Friday

October 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got off to a convincing start in Pirelli Portuguese Round. Michael Rinaldi and Alvaro Bautista finished second and fifth, respectively, in the combined standings. The Italian rider was the protagonist of an extremely positive Friday. After […]

Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to Championship at NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec raced into the semi-finals and jumped up three spots in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings at the […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER SECURES HIS FIRST MOTO-WIN IN COLORADO

October 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker had a strong start to the night at Round 3 of the 2022 AMA Endurocross Series, securing the Moto 1 win – his first of the year – […]

DALTON SHIREY CROWNED 2022 AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND CHAMPION

September 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles-supported rider Dalton Shirey secured the 2022 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship over the weekend with a dominant performance at the penultimate round in Lovelock, Nevada. Scoring his second-straight win at Round 7, […]

Spanish Ducati rider wins all three races WorldSSP300 WorldSSP WorldSBK!

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Aces high for Bautista in Barcelona, Pirelli passes the test with flying colours The Spanish Ducati rider wins all three races, Aegerter wins Race 2 as well in WorldSSP and Victor Steeman takes his fourth […]

The Ducati rider brings this year’s wins to nine Aegerter takes WorldSSP win

September 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista increases his championship lead with a win in Race 1, SCX B0800 development tyre is the most used rear The Ducati rider brings this year’s wins to nine, Aegerter takes the WorldSSP win, and […]

New BMW Motorrad Motorsport rider for FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK 2023

September 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will welcome an addition from the United States of America next year. American Garrett Gerloff will compete as a BMW Motorrad factory rider in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) from […]

final round of 2022 EWC 85th Bol d’Or 24-Hour in France

September 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 14. Defending World Champions Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team head to the final round of 2022 EWC, the 85th Bol d’Or 24-Hour in France with a 23-point lead this […]

Taken out by another rider upsets Suzuki BSB Snetterton

September 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 12. Christian Iddon: GSX-R1000R – 4-DNF-DNF Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – 10-DNF-12 Christian Iddon’ s pole position and his fourth place finish in the sprint race marked the highs of […]

Crash and surgery doesn’t stop Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) rider

September 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL RETURNS TO THE GNCC PODIUM AT ROUND 10 JORDAN ASHBURN EXTENDS POINTS LEAD WITH RUNNER-UP FINISH AT MOUNTAINEER GNCC Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thad DuVall returned to […]

ISDE Six Days Enduro Auvergne-Rhone Alpes France

September 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ISDE – 6 Day Enduro France August 29th – September 3rd, 2022 The 96th Edition of the ISDE Six Days Enduro took place in Auvergne-Rhone Alpes region of France. Beta Enduro GP rider Steve Holcombe competed […]

AMA Pro Motocross 250 National Champion

September 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

September 3, 2022 — PALA, Calif. Young Australian completes dominant season aboard CRF250R Honda wins AMA Pro Motocross Manufacturer Championship Today during the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship finale at Fox Raceway, Team Honda HRC rider […]

New rider to defend colours of Ducati MotoGP team

August 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini to become Francesco Bagnaia’s next teammate in the Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Enea Bastianini will defend the colours of the Ducati Lenovo Team starting from the next […]

Wild affair in the morning hours of MotoAmerica Twins Pittsburg

August 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

VELOCE RACING’S KALEB DE KEYREL NOTCHES SECOND PLACE FINISH IN SATURDAY MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACE AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACE COMPLEX APRILIA RIDERS NOW SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH IN TWINS CUP POINTS STANDINGS WAMPUM, PA – […]

Strong mid-season momentum in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class

August 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – 2nd in Championship. Eddie Krawiec: Suzuki Hayabusa – 3rd in Championship. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec capitalised on his strong mid-season […]

Turkish Yamaha rider finishes ahead of Rea who consoles himself with pole position

July 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK (asphalt: 34°C / air: 19° C) After his pole position at the Estoril round, the second pole of the season arrives for Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK). The six-time world champion took it with a time […]

2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Riders for Round Four

July 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

This weekend, 21 young hopefuls head to the United Kingdom, as the legendary Donington Park circuit hosts the fourth round of the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup in support of the FIM Superbike […]

Portugal EnduroGP high mounted rider spirits deliver

July 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

COMPETITIVE SHOWING FOR MIKAEL PERSSON AT ENDUROGP OF PORTUGAL HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TAKES ENDURO3 CLASS PODIUM AT ROUND FOUR OF THE FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Entering the second half of the FIM EnduroGP World […]

First Japanese Rider to Win in the 250 Class Motocross

July 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. (July 2, 2022) – The annual Fourth of July tradition and KTM RedBud National greeted racing fans with perfect weather at Round 5 of the 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, […]

Star Studded Rider Lineup Roars Into Cardiff Supercross British Grand Prix

July 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

SX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX), today announced the British Grand Prix – the first round of the 2022 FIM World Supercross Championship pilot season to take place […]

20000 hot fans with incredible cheering witnessed at Italian EnduroGP World Championship

June 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The third round of the Enduro World Championship took place in Italy and Metzeler riders have collected victories and podiums in many classes. Andrea Verona and Mikael Persson are increasingly leaders in E1 and […]

MotoAmerica The Ridge fastest times in both practice sessions

June 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Blitzes to P1 on Friday at The Ridge Herrin’s on a charge as he heads into Saturday as the fastest Supersport rider in Washington State Sunnyvale, Calif., June 24, 2022 – Warhorse HSBK Racing […]

Lightning Strikes at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol Tennessee

June 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 21. Vance & Hines Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angelle Sampey launched the Suzuki Hayabusa to her second top qualifying performance of the year and a final-round appearance […]

27-year-old Swiss rider ended German Grand Prix with emphatic race win

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh off a Grand Prix win last weekend, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer continued his forward momentum at the MXGP of Germany, round 11 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal. The […]

Back to Winning Ways with Dominant WorldSBK Superpole Race Victory

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Back to Winning Ways with Dominant Superpole Race Victory Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider and defending FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took his first victory of the season in style in the […]

Italian rider was protagonist of a dogged Catalunya MotoGP race

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Solid race for Michele Pirro who finishes the Gran Premi de Catalunya one step away from the scoring positions. The Gran Premi de Catalunya, ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season, closed with Michele Pirro‘s […]

Stunning pole position at iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 24H SPA EWC Motos

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Storm to Stunning Spa Pole The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team made it two in a row as they secured a stunning pole position at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps during Round […]

Superbike rider makes his debut at MotoAmerica Road America road course

June 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci Heads to Road America to Defend His Championship Points Lead The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC superbike rider makes his debut at the classic Midwestern road course Sunnyvale, Calif., June 1, 2022 — […]

New 2023 KTM Motocross Models

May 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

New 2023 KTM Motocross Models have launched and are you ready to get serious? With performance and the search for perfection KTM has motocross covered. With unparalleled torque, power and weight ratios and cornering agility […]

Topped the timesheets in Free Practice at Circuito Estoril WorldSBK

May 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Sets Commanding P1 Pace in Estoril Friday Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped the timesheets in Free Practice at Circuito Estoril as the third round of FIM Superbike World […]

WorldSBK Star to Test New Yamaha R3 at Motodromo Castelletto di Branduzzo

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FIM Superbike World Championship star Andrea Locatelli became the latest Yamaha WorldSBK rider to enjoy the 2022 Yamaha R3 this year, with a test run at the Motodromo Castelletto di Branduzzo circuit. The Pata […]

Valuable technical data for newly-renovated EWC circuit Spa Francorchamps

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 18. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 2nd (2:20.396) Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul completed its two-day test at the Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium today with a strong […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL ON TRACK AT SPA

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17 The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul have been on track today for the opening day of testing at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium ahead of next […]

Racing the smoothest track on the NHRA circuit NHRA Virginia Nationals

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team rider Eddie Krawiec rode his Suzuki Hayabusa to the semi-final round of the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond at […]

2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450MX fill-in rider announced

May 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to announce that Shane McElrath will fill-in for the team’s 450MX efforts at the start of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Beginning with the season opener on […]

SUZUKI ADVANCES TO HOUSTON NHRA PRO STOCK SEMI FINALS

April 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 25. The Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle Team returned to action at the weekend at the NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park for the second […]

WorldSBK track limits infringement promotes Yamaha to second place

April 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Celebrates Strong Second Place in Assen Race 2 Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Andrea Locatelli celebrated his first podium of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at the TT Circuit Assen, with a […]

Tense affair at FIM Superbike World Championship held at TT Circuit Assen battle

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enter your title Razgatlıoğlu in the Fight for Victory in Race One at Assen after another Record-Breaking Pole Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Race 1 in third position, just one second […]

From 24 Heures Motos to Spa-Francorchamps EWC

April 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul rider Gregg Black reflects on victory at the 24 Heures Motos and looks forward to Spa-Francorchamps next month. “I really appreciated riding at […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 16-17TH

April 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. The third weekend in April sees the 2022 Endurance World Championship kick-off at Le Mans in France with the 24 Heures Motos. Defending World Champions Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance […]

24 Heures Motos Circuit Bugatti Qualifying

April 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France will compete this season aboard Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP with a newcomer rider, the British Gino Rea, who joins the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio and the Australian rider Josh Hook. The […]

Circuit of The Americas Gremlins at MotoAmerica Superbike upset rider

April 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen enjoyed a good first outing with the team, overcoming challenges to score a podium finish at today’s MotoAmerica Superbike opening round at the Circuit of The Americas […]

Record-Breaking Pole Position for Yamaha WorldSBK

April 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Record-Breaking Pole Position and Race One Podium for Razgatlıoğlu at Aragon Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider and defending champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu made a positive start to his 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign with […]

Kick off 2022 season of WorldSBK at Aragón

April 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The preparation phase is over, now it’s time for action. This weekend (8th to 10th April), BMW Motorrad Motorsport gets started in the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón, Spain. This season, […]

Legendary British rider Graham Jarvis’ 9 Year Contract Renews

April 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Continuing the successful relationship with Graham Jarvis into 2022, Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to continue the support of the legendary British rider. Graham, together with his Jarvis Racing Team, will compete on Husqvarna Motorcycles machinery […]

Hilltoppers AMA National Grand Prix Championship Twentynine Palms California

April 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton battled through an early setback to finish just off the podium with an impressive fourth overall at Round 4 of the AMA National Grand Prix Championship in Twentynine […]

Training accident sidelines BMW WorldSBK season opener Aragón rider

April 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. Injured Michael van der Mark (NED) has taken the decision to not participate in the 2022 season opener of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) this coming weekend. The works […]

Four top racers choose their favorite Honda models

April 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In this second installment of our continuing series, we’ve asked four of our top racers to choose their favorite Honda models. This week, it’s Team Honda HRC rider Jett Lawrence’s turn. See what this […]

Final countdown underway to start 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship

March 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France, with the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio, Australian Josh Hook and the new British rider British Gino Rea who has joined the factory Honda team this season, clocked the fourth quickest time, […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport evaluated numerous new components and set-up solutions

March 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport continued is preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP). The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing […]

Impressive performance Round 4 of AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series South Carolina

March 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger secured his first podium finish of the season with an impressive performance at Round 4 of the AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Union, South Carolina. […]

Reigning SuperTwins Champion Secures First Win of 2022 Season

March 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Minneapolis, MN. (March 21, 2022) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, secured its second consecutive win of the 2022 American Flat Track season following a dominant performance by reigning SuperTwins Champion Jared […]