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[ Nov 13, 2025 ] Husqvarna Mobility recalls 2024 Svartpilen and Vitpilen 125, 250, and 401 News
[ Nov 13, 2025 ] RECALL OF KTM 125, 250, 390, AND 990 DUKE MODELS OF MODEL YEAR 2024: EXCHANGE OF FUEL TANK CAP SEAL News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Pirelli arrive at Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Valencia News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Aprilia Racing heads to the grand finale in Valencia with the complete line-up News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Magnificent Maio Wins Opening Stage of Addax Rally News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Leandro Mercado Joins Yamalube YART Yamaha for 2026 News
[ Nov 11, 2025 ] Albert Arenas and Aldi Satya Mahendra to Race in WorldSSP with AS Racing and Yamaha R9 in 2026 News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Ducati test post News
[ Nov 10, 2025 ] Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] top five breakthrough at Portuguese MotoGP News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Alex Márquez’s Portuguese GP spectacular win with Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Moreira wins the very fast Moto2 race and stakes a claim on the title Quiles’ success in Moto3 News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Portimão sprint 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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All about the KTM ‘7’s at 2017 EICMA unveiling

Nov 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Everything is shiny, bright and new at the annual motorcycling mecca of show-and-tell at EICMA in Milan and the glitzy and burgeoning KTM stand was no different as the latest exciting wares for 2018 and […]

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EICMA 2017: New Power Generation for KTM

Nov 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

KTM pulled the covers off its all-new, production ready KTM 790 DUKE at EICMA, Milan, today (November 7, 2017) along with a KTM 790 ADVENTURE R prototype, hinting how the Austrian firm’s model line-up will […]

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Suzuki to Valencia for the Last Race of the 2017 MotoGP Season

Nov 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 8. As per tradition, the Valencian Grand Prix will be the round that brings an end to the 2017 MotoGP World Championship and bridges into the 2018 season with […]

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Zarco Fired Up for Season Finale – Van der Mark to Step in Once Again

Nov 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco aims to conclude his memorable debut season in the premier class with a podium finish at the last round showdown in Valencia. The French sensation has already been crowned the 2017 Top Independent […]

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Movistar Yamaha Make Ready for Final 2017 MotoGP Race

Nov 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi return to Spain for Sunday’s 2017 MotoGP World Championship finale, the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana. Viñales arrives in his home country determined to […]

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Solid performance by Jake Gagne in race two to wrap up the season

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team wraps up the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship with a solid performance by Jake Gagne, who was twelfth again at the end of the 17-lap, final encounter of […]

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Lowes Back on the Podium as Pata Yamaha End Season in Sensational Fashion

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team bounced back in incredible style on Saturday under the floodlights in Qatar at the final round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, to confirm the progress made this […]

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Mahias Takes Stunning Victory in Qatar to Become WorldSSP Champion

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias put in a sensational performance under the floodlights in Qatar at the final round of the season, despite being under immense pressure, to take a superb victory and […]

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Graham Jarvis Wins Hixpania Hard Enduro 2017

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Graham Jarvis has claimed victory at the 2017 Hixpania Hard Enduro in northern Spain. Putting in one of his season’s best rides, Graham’s teammate Billy Bolt finished fourth overall. […]

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Season finale for the BMW S1000RR racers in the Superbike World Championship

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

In two championships that count towards the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy the 2017 season drew to a close last weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its last two races of the year […]

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Schwantz RGV500 to be Restored at Motorcycle Live

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 is to be restored to full working order at this year’s Motorcycle Live Show from November 18-26th at the NEC in […]

2018 Ural Gear Up

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Ural Motorcycle Lineup

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Tough. Rugged. Russian. With their truly go-anywhere design, two-wheel drive traction and simple mechanics, the 2018 URAL qualifies as the top true dual-sport/adventure bike out there. Plus, you can bring a friend, wife or dog […]

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Marvellous Mahias Secures Maiden WorldSSP Pole in Qatar

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias followed up his dominant performance on Thursday under the lights in Qatar by smashing the lap record in SP2 on Friday on his way to recording his first […]

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Tom White, Motorcycle Ambassador Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 68

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The motorcycling world lost a leading light and a great man when legendary racer, businessman, AMA Hall of Famer and philanthropist Tom White succumbed to cancer at his Villa Park, Calif., home on November 2, […]

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Bad Luck for Pata Yamaha Pair in Qatar Race 1

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team suffered from a double dose of misfortune under the floodlights in Qatar on Friday, as both riders crashed out of Race 1 after having shown real promise throughout the […]

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