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[ Feb 7, 2026 ] Close Battle Sees Gallas Beat Paulin to 2026 Africa Eco Race Victory in Yamaha 1-2 News
[ Feb 6, 2026 ] Indian Riders Fest 2026 and Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show News
[ Feb 6, 2026 ] Paulin Wins Stage 10 to Set Up Epic Showdown at the Africa Eco Race News
[ Feb 6, 2026 ] SuperFinale Victory to FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup: Emanuele Pastore News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] 3rd edition of Officina Arte Ducati Award held at Arte Fiera News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing 2026: A New Chapter Begins News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Red Bull KTM up to speed after first critical MotoGP test days in Malaysia News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] First official MotoGP test of 2026 season ended at Sepang International Circuit News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Cody Barnes finds his rhythm in the final tests for a top-five finish News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team in Strong Position After Stage 9 Africa Eco Race News
[ Feb 4, 2026 ] Paulin Storms to Stage 8 Victory at Africa Eco Race News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] 2026 WorldSBK season officially underway with unveiling of Ducati Panigale V4R News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] Indian Motorcycle SOLD to Carolwood LP a private equity firm based in Los Angeles News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] RED BULL KTM ALLY WITH POLISPORT FOR 2026 MXGP TITLES QUEST News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] Ténérés Triumph Once Again on Stage 7 of the Africa Eco Race 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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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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Yamaha Extends Thanks to Calvin Vlaanderen after Five Seasons

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe extends its sincere thanks to Calvin Vlaanderen as the South African concludes his five-year tenure with Yamaha following the natural completion of his contract. Vlaanderen joined the Yamaha family in […]

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