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Double top ten run by Binder and Bastianini in sweltering Thailand for 2025 MotoGP start

March 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of 2025 MotoGP provided hot and oppressive racing conditions at the Buriram International Circuit but Brad Binder was able to sweat his way to 8th position after starting in 14th. The sixth […]

Solid performance for Aprilia Racing in Thailand with two RS-GP25s in top at Buriram

March 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH, AI OGURA FIFTH WITH TRACKHOUSE The positive signs shown by Aprilia Racing during the sprint race were confirmed in the first full-length race of the 2025 season, with Marco Bezzecchi finishing in […]

Royal Enfield: Genre Defying Motorcycles for 2025!

February 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In India, Royal Enfield is the most loved and well known brands for riders, but if a North America rider thinks of Royal Enfield, they either never heard of them or image some 1950’s style […]

Soft compounds from Pirelli’s range are record-breaking in Thailand

October 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, pole position and a new all-time lap record for Ai Ogura; in Moto3™, Joel Kelso on pole, but the record lap belongs to Alonso On the first two days of the Grand Prix of […]

MotoGP Arrives in Thailand for Eighteenth Round of 2024

October 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The eighteenth round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship will take place this Sunday at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram. The Thai track was introduced to the calendar in 2018 and has hosted the […]

Chang International Circuit for MotoGP of Thailand the penultimate stop on Asian tour

October 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing back to work for the Thai GP VIÑALES AND ESPARGARÓ ON TRACK IN BURIRAM FOR THE RUSH FINALE After the Australian Grand Prix, Aprilia Racing and their riders, Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaró, […]

Inspiration Friday: BMW Motorrad Days 2024 & GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

July 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The world’s largest BMW Motorrad event will return to Europe in July and America in October! An unadulterated motorcycle culture, a party atmosphere and unique riding experiences await riders who want the ultimate inspirational motorcycle […]

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Launched!

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Arrive!

June 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bold new 2025 Triumph Motorcycles have arrive at Total Motorcycle! A baker’s dozen new Roadsters, Modern Classics and Adventure bikes with bright and exciting new colors such as Roulette Green, Kingfisher Blue and Cosmic Yellow. […]

Very first winners’ trophy in 2023 MotoGP at Sepang International Circuit

November 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna IntactGP Team stayed on course for a sensational full campaign with the FR 250 GP in 2023 Moto3 as title contender Ayumu Sasaki and teammate Collin Veijer again shone at the […]

Intense heat of Thailand greets 2023 MotoGP 2&3 racers

October 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP unpacked in a world championship race circuit for the third week in a row and in the intense heat of Thailand after demanding events in Indonesia and Australia. The LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna IntactGP Team […]

Finding an optimal set-up on his Desmosedici GP23 machine in Thailand

October 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Thai GP: Bagnaia upbeat after P7 on the opening day of free practice at Buriram, Bastianini P19 Francesco Bagnaia ended the opening day of free practice for the Thailand GP, round 17 of the MotoGP […]

Thailand penultimate triple-header for the 2023 MotoGP season

October 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Thailand to contest the seventeenth Grand Prix of the 2023 MotoGP season After racing in Indonesia and Australia, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Thailand to contest the last […]

Most frenetic gathering of races in recent times

October 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The most intense and demanding stint of the 2023 MotoGP world championship and the most frenetic gathering of races in recent times began with the Grand Prix of Indonesia around the impressive Mandalika Street Circuit […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

August 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

New 2024 Triumph 400cc’s: Both Affordable and Fun?

July 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the past affordability and fun has gone hand-in-hand like USA and Canada neighbours, but recently affordability tastes more like mustard ice-cream! Triumph wants to change all and bring back the good-ol-days with their new […]

Double podium for MotoGP Ducati Lenovo Team Thailand

October 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Double podium for the Ducati Lenovo Team in the Thai GP, with Jack Miller second and Pecco Bagnaia third in Buriram. The Italian rider is now -2 points off leader Quartararo The Grand Prix of […]

RESULTS IN BURIRAM AS MotoGP RETURNS TO THAILAND

October 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles and the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team landed in Bangkok and then transferred to Buriram – the home of the modern and flowing Chang International Circuit – for the OR Thailand Grand Prix. The […]

Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar is here!

October 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. The provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar will have more races and more countries involved than ever before with 21 spread over 18 countries. An official statement […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEUDLE – OCTOBER 1-2

October 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. The first race weekend in October sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for round 17 of MotoGP™. Alex Rins is joined […]

Alex Rins quick to prove pace launching MotoGP Thailand

September 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30 Alex Rins: 9th – 1’30.641 (+ 0.360) Danilo Petrucci: 24th – 1’32.706 (+ 2.425) The rain held off as MotoGP made its return to the Chang International Circuit […]

ON THE BOX ONCE MORE AFTER JAPANESE MOTO2 GRAND PRIX

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Motul Grand Prix of Japan represented the sixteenth round of 2022 MotoGP™ and the second weekend of action for the KTM GP Academy as the season marches onwards. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez […]

Aragon MotoGP opens demanding triple-header in Spain Japan and Thailand

September 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives at the MotorLand Aragón (Spain) for the fifteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP season The Aragon GP opens the demanding triple-header in Spain, Japan and Thailand MotoGP returns to action […]

Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events

September 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

#213 Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events. The variety of news and information on Total Motorcycle is astounding. One week, it’s about Harley-Davidson‘s new El Diablo inspired by the Four Horseman and Revelation, this week […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 1

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Berat Castle, Albania. The 2022 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy started in spectacular fashion today. The competitors set off from the base camp at Kavaje on the shores of the Adriatic and headed inland, across the […]

Incredible weekend here in Donington Park at Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup

July 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

From second on the grid, Bergamini charged out front at the start of this morning’s opening race, with Pizzoli slotting in behind. However, with eight riders having to take long lap penalties, the order was […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Class of 2022

March 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup campaign officially got underway with a test at the MotorLand Aragón circuit (17-18 March). In total, 24 young riders were introduced to the championship on Thursday, before […]

Revised 2022 PROVISIONAL MotoGP DATES

October 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 12. The provisional 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been released comprising 21 Rounds from March to November and including visits to two new venues in Indonesia and […]

2022 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar has been released

October 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 11. The provisional 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been released, comprising 21 Rounds from March to November and including visits to two new venues in Indonesia and […]

AMERICAS GP BACK ON THE 2021 MotoGP CALENDAR

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 23. The Americas MotoGP™ in Austin, Texas is back on the 2021 calendar following some changes made by the series governing bodies today. The previously postponed event will be […]

Latest 2021 MotoGP Racing Calendar – Rounds Dates Locations

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The first race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship is due to begin on March 28th at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, but initial revisions issued by […]

Inspiration Friday: Explore the Unexpected

January 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“Explore the unexpected” is the motto of the 8th edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, which will take place in late summer 2022 in Albania one of the last still largely untouched off-road […]

BMW “enthusiasm for motorcycling despite the crisis is unbroken”

July 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With the best ever sales result for the month of June, BMW Motorrad concludes the first half of 2020 and enters the second half of the year with confidence. Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of […]

Better than Netflix as Motorrad Tours goes Live

June 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

At Motorrad Tours we have been supporting our customers throughout the Crisis. When tours have been cancelled every customer has been offered their choice of a full refund or a transfer. Refunds have been paid […]

17 Events with New revised 2020 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar

June 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. A new revised 2020 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been issued that will run into mid-December and comprise a maximum of 17 events. Two official press releases […]

Rider Inspiration: WorldSBK Racer Fitness Tips and Physical Training Program. Stay Fit!

April 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Staying Fit is difficult these days with gyms closed, fitness equipment scarcity, parks and tracks closed. So what do you do and how to you inspire yourself? Yamaha’s riders show you what they are doing, […]

MotoGP – Now the most important race we have is the one against Covid-19

March 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

AVIDE BRIVIO TALKS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. In this latest Blog, Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Team Manager Davide Brivio says ‘Health should be everyone’s main priority now’ following the […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AND STERILGARDA MAX RACING TEAM SET FOR EXCITING MOTO3™ SEASON

March 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to see the new FR 250 GP machine in the colours of the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team for the re-introduction to the intensely competitive Moto3™ contest. The brand was last present […]

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

February 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. After eight grueling days, and over 2500km travelled over both the North and South islands of New […]

Day 8: Nevis Road. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania Winner

February 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Coronet Peak, near Queenstown, New Zealand. After eight days and approximately 2500 km the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion at the ski resort of Coronet Peak near Queenstown. And it’s South […]

Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

February 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Castlepoint, New Zealand. Today’s stage of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is best described as a long push south along coastal trails. The Pacific Ocean glistened an azure blue under an unrelenting sun, […]

BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020 GUIDE

February 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the exception of the Australian team, arriving here has been a matter of long haul flights for all participants so there’s been the matter of coming to terms with jet lag. As well there’s […]

SUZUKI MotoGP TESTING RESTARTS IN SEPANG

January 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is getting ready for its third test ahead of the 2020 MotoGP™ season with Suzuki staff in Japan working hard throughout the winter break from […]

Ducati Team ready for MotoGP of Japan Twin Ring Motegi circuit

October 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship arrives in the Land of the Rising Sun this weekend for the GP of Japan, the sixteenth round of the season, and the second on Asian territory following the one in […]

TOP 10 IN THAILAND FOR MIR AND RINS ON DAY ONE

October 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. Joan Mir: 9th – 1:31.086 (+ 0.682) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:31.094 (+ 0.690) • Rookie Joan Mir makes impressive start at Buriram. • Alex Rins makes his […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – OCTOBER 5-6th

October 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The opening weekend of October sees MotoGP™ in Thailand for the first of the fly-away races at Chang International Circuit. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins and Joan Mir […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Gear up for 2019 MotoGP Battle in Buriram

October 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team has travelled to the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for the first 2019 MotoGP Asian stop. Last year‘s visit to the Buriram track was a big hit amongst the […]

DAMAGE LIMITATION FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR IN ARAGON

September 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 22. Alex Rins: 9th (+ 27.998) Joan Mir: 14th (+ 33.363) • Alex Rins recoups to 9th place and regains 3rd in standings. • Unfortunate clash for Joan Mir […]

Last Chance to Ride Thailand in 2019 with BMW Motorrad

August 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A confirmed departure in November 2019 this two week ride in remote northern Thailand is packed with the sights and sounds of this enchanting country. A magical mix of great riding and incredible sights. This […]

Project Triumph TE-1 Embarks on 2-Year Electric Motorcycle Strategy

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO wants electric motorcycles. Project Triumph TE-1, a 2-year project focused on developing electric motorcycle capabilities and providing input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle strategy. Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Grand Prix Engineering, Integral […]

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle presents, Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark. A look into what inspired Michael van der Mark from a kid who didn’t attend classes and the journey from expensive truck […]

Aragon Set to Host Another Supersport Thriller

April 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Supersport World Championship lands back in Europe this weekend, with Yamaha supported riders filling the top three places in the series standings after two thrilling encounters to open the season. Victory in Thailand […]

Ducati team heads back to Europe for Round 3 of the Superbike World Championship at the MotorLand Aragón

April 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following the opening two overseas rounds in Australia and Thailand, the 2019 Superbike World Championship has arrived in Europe for the third event of the season – the Aragón Round – which takes place this […]

Yamaha Riders Target the Podium as WorldSBK Lands in Europe

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With four podium finishes in the opening two rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders head to Aragon this weekend, determined to carry the momentum […]

Cluzel Scorches to WorldSSP Race Win in Thailand

March 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, took an impressive win in today’s thrilling 17-lap Supersport encounter at the Chang International Circuit, after an intense battle with the Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP riders, […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team gains further experience with the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in Thailand

March 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Buriram. On race Sunday at the ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continued to collect valuable data with the brand new BMW S 1000 RR. For the two riders, Tom […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Thailand: Both BMW S 1000 RRs in the points in the first Buriram race

March 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Buriram. The ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand is the second track which sees the brand new BMW S 1000 RR in action in its FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) debut season. In Saturday’s race, […]

Lowes Storms to Race 1 Podium in Thailand

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, charged his way to third place and his first podium finish of the 2019 season in a closely fought WorldSBK encounter, run over 20-laps at the Chang International Circuit […]

Álvaro Bautista goes quickest at the Buriram circuit in Thailand

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista, winner on his debut three weeks ago at Phillip Island, continues to astound at the Buriram circuit in Thailand, where he set the best time in both of Friday’s free practice sessions. The […]

Yamaha Riders Ready for Another Supersport Showdown in Thailand

March 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, heads into Round 2 of the FIM Supersport World Championship in Thailand determined to add a race win to his second place in the opening round in Australia. […]

Top Three for Cortese as Yamaha Start Strongly in Thailand

March 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders enjoyed a strong opening day at Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Thailand, with all four riders finishing inside the top six. […]

Next stop Thailand for the new BMW S 1000 RR and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

March 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Three weeks after its successful race debut at Phillip Island, Australia, the new BMW S 1000 RR is set for its second WorldSBK outing. This weekend (15th to 17th March), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Yamaha Riders Ready to Turn up the Heat in Thailand

March 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, together with the GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders, Marco Melandri and Sandro Cortese, head to Thailand this weekend, for round two of the 2019 FIM […]

GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA To Be Held May 30 Through June 2

February 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 14, 2019…Do you love a challenge…a GS challenge? BMW GS riders will soon compete for the opportunity to represent the USA in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 in […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

DAVIDE BRIVIO BLOG – OUR TARGET IS TO GET MORE PODIUMS

October 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. “The other important thing apart from the podium at the race in Motorland was that we could fight at the front with both bikes and both riders finishing […]

THAI GP TO KICK OFF THE QUARTET OF FLYAWAY RACES

October 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, is the newest facility to host a world-class motorcycling event, and will be the scene of the 15th round of the […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Thailand for New Challenge at the Chang Circuit

October 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team venture out to uncharted territory this weekend as they participate in the very first PTT Thailand Grand Prix, held this weekend. Both Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales will ride to […]

ARAGON FOR THE LAST EUROPEAN ROUND BEFORE THE FLY-AWAYS

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – Sept 19. The last one of a long series of European rounds, the upcoming Aragon GP is expected to be the last deep breath before the long dive into to […]

GIXXER CUP RIDERS SET FOR ASIA TALENT CUP SELECTION

September 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18. The hunt is on to find the next stars of MotoGP and some of those stars may well come from the ranks of Suzuki’s Gixxer Cup race class. […]

Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours – Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.

August 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing like riding new roads, discovering new sites, meeting new friends and having fun; why not do it all by motorcycle? North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and even Africa await you on […]

The 18th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from July 6 – 8, 2018. More than 35,000 visitors at the biggest BMW Motorrad Festival in the world.

July 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The 18th edition of the BMW Motorrad Days from July 6 to 8, 2018 at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain was a resounding success once again. Apart from the rainy Friday, it was […]