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[ 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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Renthal Recalls Motorcycle Clip-on Handlebars Due to Crash Hazard

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Renthal-Recalls-Motorcycle-Clip-on-Handlebars Recall Summary Name of Product: Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars Hazard: The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumers should […]

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Zarco and Folger focused and ready for Aragon clash

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo keenly await the 14th round of the championship where they seek to power to two strong results in Spain, ahead of the triple flyaway events. Johann Zarco intends to bounce […]

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Movistar Yamaha to Attend the Aragon GP in Full Force

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team arrives in Spain for a very special 14th round of the 2017 MotoGP World Championship. Not only is the Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón the last European round before the […]

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Rossi Successfully Wraps Up Second Riding Session

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi improved his feeling on the YZF-R1M during the second day of testing. He will make a final decision on his attempt to compete in the Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón […]

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DAYTONA TT to kick off 2018 American Flat Track season on March 15

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 19, 2017) – American Flat Track is pleased to announce its return to Daytona International Speedway’s legendary tri-oval for the second annual DAYTONA TT on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Following the […]

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Rossi Completes First Laps as He Returns to Riding Form

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following an enduro accident on August 31st, Valentino Rossi has been diligently working on his recovery from the double fracture in his right leg. Today the nine-time World Champion put his fitness level to the […]

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HAYDEN & NEW GSX-R1000 WIN AT FINAL MOTOAMERICA SBK

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18. Roger Hayden: 1st – DNS Toni Elias: DNF – 2nd Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Roger Hayden and Toni Elias wrapped-up the 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Barber Motorsports […]

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Marino Marches onto the Podium in STK1000 at Portimao

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team’s Florian Marino produced a brilliant ride in a red-flagged race at Portimao on Sunday, round seven of the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship, to secure his fourth podium of […]

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Pata Yamaha Complete Successful Test at Portimao

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team enjoyed a productive Monday in Portimao at the official one-day test following on from round ten of the 2017 FIM World Superbike Championship. Fresh from his maiden Yamaha podium in […]

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COOPER & NEW GSX-R1000 PODIUM AT OULTON PARK

Sep 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18. Sylvain Guintoli – 11th BSB Richard Cooper – 1-2 in STK Richard Cooper took another podium finish onboard the Bennetts Suzuki GSX-R1000 at Oulton Park and round 10 […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team completes constructive test at Portimão

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The one-day official test for the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship has drawn to a close at Portimão’s Autodromo do Algarve. The Red Bull Honda World Superbike team worked hard with Davide Giugliano, who jumped […]

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Endurance World Championship: second place on the podium for BMW Team Penz13.com at the legendary Bol d’Or.

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) 2017/18 season has started with a great result for the BMW teams: at the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), Wepol BMW Motorrad by Penz13.com raced to second place […]

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SERT FIGHTS BACK TO 7TH AT BOL D’OR ENDURANCE

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18. Fifteen-time Endurance World Champions Suzuki Endurance Racing Team were unlucky to miss-out on a podium position following a chain derailment and two Stop-and-Go penalties at this weekend’s Bol […]

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Fontanesi Claims Fifth WMX World Title

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

FontaMX Yamaha Official WMX’s Kiara Fontanesi has claimed her fifth FIM WMX World Title for Yamaha after a thrilling season that went down to the final race. Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan finished third […]

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LAWRENCE & SUZUKI WIN FINAL MOTO OF THE MX2 SEASON

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Hunter Lawrence – 4-1 for 2nd Jeremy Seewer – 2-5 for 4th Zach Pichon – 23-DNS for 29th Hunter Lawrence finished off the season on a high note […]

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