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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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Sep 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON® X DYNOJET FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN CLINCHES 2025 MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS CHAMPIONSHIP AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS Hayden Gillim Rides RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to Race Win on Saturday Harley-Davidson Claims AFT Manufacturers Title as Briar Bauman Closes Season with Victory MILWAUKEE (September 15, 2025) – Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman was crowned 2025 Mission King of the Baggers champion during the MotoAmerica double-header at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Wyman, capping a dominating season in the series, secured his second King of the Baggers championship on Saturday aboard a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle. With two races left on the schedule, his points lead in the class is insurmountable. RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim scored his second King of the Baggers series victory of the season on Saturday after setting a new track record to top King of the Bagger qualifying. On Sunday, Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith finished in third place for his third King of the Baggers podium finish of the season. “It’s hard to (put this moment into words),” said Wyman following the presentation of the champion’s #1 plate on Saturday. “This team deserves it. They’ve been working so hard to earn this position we were in this weekend. I just can’t thank them enough. Sticking behind me with three heart-breakers in a row, for us to get it done this year in this fashion is just amazing. We are having a hell of a year. My wife Hannah and I just welcomed our first child. He’s five weeks old. He’s here this weekend. We’ve got (James) Rispoli wrapping up the Super Hooligan championship on a Harley-Davidson for KWR Racing and now, once again, we are King of the Baggers champions. It’s been an incredible year and thanks to Harley-Davidson we will bring this number one back to Milwaukee. It’s a dream to be able to do something this important to so many people. You grow up as a racer and you want a factory ride but really you want what you’re doing to mean something. This means a hell of a lot.” With two races left on the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers schedule, Wyman has scored seven race wins, and three additional podium finishes in 12 races while building a lead in the series standings that now stands at 70 points. Wyman also leads all entrants in the King of the Baggers series with 25 career race wins. Wyman won the King of the Baggers championship in 2021, finished in third place in 2022 and 2023, and was second in the series in 2024. Saturday King of the Baggers results were dominated by Gillim, who rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle to set a new track record for the class in qualifying with a lap of 2:12.975 around the 3.4-mile, 20-turn Circuit of the Americas course. Gillim next won the three-lap King of the Baggers Mission Challenge race by 3.025 seconds. In the 7-lap King of the Baggers main event, Gillim led from the start and by the second lap had a 1.3-second lead over Factory Indian riders Loris Baz and Troy Herfoss, Wyman and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith. Herfoss dropped off the leader’s pace after two laps and by mid-race Gillim’s lead stretched to more than two seconds. RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Rocco Landers charged up from eighth on the starting grid to pass Smith and Wyman and battled with Baz for second place in the closing laps. Gillim crossed the finish line 3.317 second clear of Baz, with Landers in third 0.111 seconds behind Baz. Wyman finished fourth ahead of Smith and Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider James Rispoli. “This crew from Vance and Hines has really been working hard all season,” said Gillim following his second victory of the season. “My start was good and I made it to the front through the first turn and just put my head down.” The Sunday King of the Baggers main event started with a close call for Wyman and Gillim, as the two Harley-Davidson riders came together in the tight first turn. Both riders remained upright and Wyman held the lead as Gillim dropped back to fifth place. Wyman led the first three laps with Herfoss, Baz, and a charging Gillim on his rear wheel. Herfoss passed Wyman for the lead on lap four and opened a half-second gap. Gillim passed Wyman to claim second place on lap 6 but ran off the track later on that lap and rejoined the field in ninth place. On the final lap Wyman ran onto the curbing trying to chase down Herfoss, went off the track and was not able to continue. Herfoss led Baz across the finish line by 1.447 seconds. Smith finished third, 7.014 seconds behind Baz. “Today patience got me on the podium,” said Smith. “I’ll take the 16 points and the bonus. Kyle Wyman is King of the Baggers champion and tonight the team will go out and celebrate that number one and take it back to Milwaukee, so we are pumped.” After 12 of 14 rounds in the 2025 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Kyle Wyman leads in series points with 240, followed by Baz with 170, Herfoss with 158 points, Factory Indian rider Tyler O’Hara with 128 points, Gillim with 127 points, Rispoli with 110 points, and Smith with 103 points. The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team concludes the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers season September 26-28 at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at New Jersey weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles competing in 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin' Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork. The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is sponsored by Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories. MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results - Circuit of the Americas Race 1 1. Hayden Gillim (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson 2. Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle 3. Rocco Landers (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson 4. Kyle Wyman (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team 5. Bradley Smith (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team 6. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team 7. Troy Herfoss (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle 8. Tyler O’Hara (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle 9. Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development 10. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development 11. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) TAB Performance Racing 12. Max Flinders (H-D) Lyndall Brakes/M3 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results - Circuit of the Americas Race 2 1. Troy Herfoss (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle 2. Loris Baz (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle 3. Bradley Smith (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team 4. Cameron Petersen (Ind) SDI Racing 5. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team 6. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development 7. Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen Race Development 8. Hayden Gillim (H-D) RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson 9. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) TAB Performance Racing 10. Tyler O’Hara (Ind) S&S/Indian Motorcycle 11. Max Flinders (H-D) Lyndall Brakes/M3 Bauman Closes Progressive American Flat Track Season with Victory In the final race of the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season on September 13, Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to win the SuperTwins main event at the Arby's Lake Ozark Short Track presented by Arrowhead Brass at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri. The victory was the eighth of the season for Bauman in the 16-race series. Bauman topped qualifying for the event, won his heat race and the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race. Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson rider Brandon Robinson finished second in the main event to give Harley-Davidson a season finale 1-2 and the 2025 Mission AFT SuperTwins Manufacturers Championship. At the conclusion of a season-long battle for the SuperTwins championship, Bauman finished second to Yamaha rider Dallas Daniels by six points. Robinson finished third in the season standings. Daniels won the 2025 AFT Mission SuperTwins championship with 6 race wins and 313 points. Bauman is second with 8 victories and 307 points, followed by Robertson with one win and 217 points. Mission SuperTwins Race Results – Ozark Short Track (Top 10) 1. Briar Bauman (H-D) Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors 2. Brandon Robinson (H-D) Mission Food/Roof Systems 3. Dallas Daniels (Yam) Estenson Racing 4. Trent Lowe (Hon) American Honda/Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods 5. Bronson Bauman (Yam) Mike Butler Racing/Mission Foods/Roof Systems of Dallas 6. Davis Fisher (KTM) Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing 7. Declan Bender (Yam) Memphis Shades/Black Hills Powersports 8. Max Whale (RE) Moto Anatomy X Royal Enfield/Fairway Ford/Parts Unlimited 9. Dan Bromley (Suz) Memphis Shades/Corbin/Vinson Construction 10. Ben Lowe, (Yam) Mission Foods/Roof Systems ### About Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WINS 2025 MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS CHAMPIONSHIP AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® X DYNOJET FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN CLINCHES 2025 MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS CHAMPIONSHIP AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS Hayden Gillim Rides RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to Race Win on Saturday Harley-Davidson Claims AFT […]

Ride on Track with WorldSBK Stars as Yamaha Racing Experience Returns!

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is proud to announce the return of the Yamaha Racing Experience (YRE) for 2025, set-to take place between 25-26 October at the all-new Circuit de Sevilla in Spain. This highly anticipated […]

Acosta at MotoGP Misano tests solutions and ideas bring progress

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Less than 24 hours after the San Marino and the Rimini Riviera Grand Prix closed the sixteenth round of 2025 MotoGP, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 were back laying rubber […]

2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Circuit of The Americas in Austin

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati and Josh Herrin Battle into Championship Contention After Texas Round Sunnyvale, Calif., September 14, 2025 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin put on a champion’s weekend at round eight of […]

Riders Set for the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale at the Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale returns for its fourth edition at the legendary Bol d’Or, bringing together 29 riders from the national R7 Cups and Challenges across the globe to compete for the […]

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW Performance Updates!

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!

Sep 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

I’m excited to announce two big performance boots today with new 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes that were just launched and our very own TMW Performance Updates as well for the Total Motorcycle website. Let’s talk […]

JOSEP GARCIA WINS DAY ONE AND MAINTAINS ENDUROGP LEAD IN PORTUGAL

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia returned to FIM EnduroGP World Championship action in style at the GP of Portugal for round five of the 2025 series. Racing in Vila de Rei, the Spaniard claimed the […]

Podium for Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing at Misano

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

AFTER SATURDAY’S SPRINT WIN, SECOND PLACE FOR BEZZECCHI MARKS HIS NINTH PODIUM OF THE SEASON – JORGE MARTÍN IN THIRTEENTH Sunday at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli saw another positive result for Aprilia Racing. […]

Top ten for Binder at San Marino MotoGP

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder won considerable ground to finish 10th in the sixteenth round of 2025 MotoGP at Misano and bank points for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The South African started P16 on the grid to […]

First tests on MotoGP tyres of the future

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In both classes, races are significantly faster than in 2024 and new best race laps were set; on Tuesday, the manufacturers’ Test Teams will be able to test the first prototypes of the Pirelli tyres to […]

Scorching Shanghai: de Wolf fights on as Everts claims crucial points

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing faced uncharted territory at round nineteen of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, as the series touched down at the all-new Shanghai International Off-Road Circuit. It marked only the third visit […]

RJ Hampshire takes P6 overall in St. Louis to complete second SMX Playoff round

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire raced to a well-earned sixth-place result at the second SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoff round in St. Louis, Missouri, racing forward throughout both 450SMX motos tonight. Equipped […]

Red Bull KTM continue MXGP dominance with Chinese Grand Prix success for Herlings and Coenen

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXGP moved from Turkey to China for the penultimate round of 20 in 2025. The long oriental trip was memorable for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing: Jeffrey Herlings went 1-1 with the KTM 450 SX-F […]

250SMX MOTO WIN FOR TOM VIALLE AT PLAYOFF 2 IN ST. LOUIS

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoff 2 staged inside The Dome at America’s Center tonight saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle score the 250SMX Moto 2 win and place fifth overall […]

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