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[ Dec 3, 2025 ] HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS 2026 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] Laengenfelder transitions to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026 MX2 title defence News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] 2026 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY TO CHASE THE ULTIMATE IN UMBRIA News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] Jeffrey Herlings: An appreciation of a memorable MXGP alliance News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] 2025 FIM Awards – Lausanne to host annual ceremony News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] Indian Motorcycle France and Venum join forces to unveil the Indian Challenger Venum News
[ Dec 1, 2025 ] 2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone! 2026 Motorcycle Models
[ Nov 29, 2025 ] Yamaha Extends Partnership with VHR and Move for Mano Faure & Jarne Bervoets in 2026 News
[ Nov 26, 2025 ] JONNY WALKER SECURES 2025 ENDUROCROSS SERIES WIN FOR TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING News
[ Nov 26, 2025 ] INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ENTERS MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VANCE & HINES MOTORSPORTS News
[ Nov 26, 2025 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND DHL EXPRESS EXTEND ENDURO PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2028 News
[ Nov 26, 2025 ] LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING FOR THE 2026 KTM 990 RC R CUP News
[ Nov 24, 2025 ] Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary 2026 Motorcycle Models
[ Nov 23, 2025 ] Third overall for Ryder LeBlond and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna in 2025 AMA EnduroCross News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Billy Bolt completes 2025 FIM HEWC campaign as vice-champion 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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Alex Márquez’s Portuguese GP spectacular win with Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team

Nov 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the twenty-first Sprint of the season at Portimão’s Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Francesco Bagnaia was eighth at the flag, while Nicolò Bulega crashed out in the first half of the […]

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Moreira wins the very fast Moto2 race and stakes a claim on the title Quiles’ success in Moto3

Nov 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Moto2™ race was more than 23 seconds faster than last year’s race and Veijer improved the race record lap by almost 1 second, in part thanks to the new Pirelli soft rear · Diogo Moreira […]

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Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Portimão sprint race

Nov 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

POLE POSITION AND THIRD PLACE FOR THE ITALIAN RIDER, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve continues on positive notes. Marco Bezzecchi did an extraordinary Q2 session, taking pole position […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond P7 at Redmond AMA EnduroCross

Nov 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A mixed night at Round 4 of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Redmond, Oregon, saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond finish seventh overall on Saturday night. LeBlond recorded the eighth-fastest time […]

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P2 for Acosta and 0.1 of a second from Portuguese MotoGP Sprint victory

Nov 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate Saturday of the 2025 MotoGP season passed in fine style for Red Bull KTM. Pedro Acosta fought from lights-to-flag for Sprint victory at the Algarve International Circuit near the town of Portimão and […]

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Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The first day of practice at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi reaffirmed his outstanding feeling with the RS-GP25 and with the track, putting in a solid Friday. […]

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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati second in Portimão Practice. Nicolò Bulega MotoGP debut

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team second in Portimão Practice. Nicolò Bulega seventeenth on his MotoGP debut • Alex Márquez tops the timesheets with the Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team The Ducati […]

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Pirelli Record pole for Moreira in Moto2 as Kelso fastest in Moto3

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The rear in E0125 specification confirms the excellent performance already demonstrated in several GPs this year, helping to improve the all-time lap record by more than three tenths · The orientation of the Moto2™ riders regarding the tyres […]

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TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING EVOLVES U.S. TEAM STRUCTURE

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

As the Triumph Factory Racing program continues to grow, Triumph expands its team structure in the US, including a new management role for Ivan Tedesco and the appointment of Stilez Robertson as a full-time test […]

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Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Returns to Action at Addax Rally

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), will take on the 2025 Addax Rally in Morocco from November 10–14, marking the next step […]

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Harley-Davidson officially reveals new details of highly anticipated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Milan, Italy – November 5, 2025 — Harley-Davidson has officially revealed new details of the highly anticipated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup during a press conference at EICMA 2025 in Milan. The brand revealed the series’ […]

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TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE SHINES IN “SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE”

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

NOW PLAYING ONLY IN THEATERS A vintage 1971 Triumph TR6C motorcycle – ridden by Jeremy Allen White, who portrays Bruce Springsteen – is featured prominently in the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From […]

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Walker Podiums at Final National Enduro of the Year at Stanton

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At the 2025 Red Line Oil AMA National Enduro season finale in Stanton, Alabama, Beta USA’s Jhak Walker rounded out the NE Pro2 podium with a consistent performance. Walker started strong, grabbing second in class […]

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DeMartile Wins Back-to-Back WORCS Pro 450 Titles at Twentynine Palms

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The season finale of the 2025 WORCS series was at the challenging new Twentynine Palms Motorsports Complex. The setting where Dare DeMartile secured his second consecutive Pro 450 Championship in a dramatic fashion. Despite starting […]

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Andrea Adamo to make MXGP transition for 2026

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Former FIM MX2 World Champion, Andrea Adamo, will embark on the next step of his impressive career progression with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing by steering the KTM 450 SX-F in the MXGP class for […]

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