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Viñales 4th in Italy and half a second from Mugello MotoGP Sprint podium

June 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP sliced through the green hillsides and monument to speed that is the ‘Autodromo Mugello’ for the opening actions of the Italian Grand Prix. Saturday was marked by Maverick Viñales’ competitiveness to head sessions, qualify […]

Mano Faure Wins EMX125 Round Four in Italy with Janis Reisulis now leading EMX250

April 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team’s Mano Faure has won the fourth round of the 2025 EMX125 campaign to secure his second overall victory of the season. The young Frenchman placed second in Race One and […]

New unknown venue Cremona packed with fans

September 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship visited a new venue last weekend as the Cremona Circuit, Italy held Round 9 of the 2024 season. An unknown heading into the event, the circuit, located in Northern Italy, […]

Remy Gardner earns valuable points in first race at new Cremona Circuit Italy

September 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Recovers to Top Ten Finish in Cremona Race 1 Remy Gardner took home valuable points in the first race at the new Cremona Circuit, Italy, in the ninth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike […]

Red-flagged WorldSBK Italy due to crash off at the end of the long straight

September 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Positive Qualifying for Locatelli Unconverted in Race 1 at Cremona Pata Prometeon Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli lined up for his best Race 1 start position of the season at Cremona in Italy today, for Round 9 […]

Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu out of WorldSBK Cremona Italy

September 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Cremona. Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) will not participate in the upcoming FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race weekend in Cremona, Italy. Recent medical examinations have shown that Razgatlioglu requires more time for his recovery […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Adventure Roads

July 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda Adventure roads isn’t just about reaching the destination; it’s about the transformative journey that lies in-between. The 2025 edition of Honda Adventure Roads starts in Rome, Italy and finishes in historic Istanbul, Turkey. Experience […]

Inspiration Friday: BMW Motorrad Days 2024 & GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

July 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The world’s largest BMW Motorrad event will return to Europe in July and America in October! An unadulterated motorcycle culture, a party atmosphere and unique riding experiences await riders who want the ultimate inspirational motorcycle […]

Dominant victory in EnduroGP and Enduro1 Italy

June 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has maintained his lead in the FIM EnduroGP World Championship with victory in both the EnduroGP and Enduro1 categories at round four in Italy. The Spaniard enjoyed a dominant victory […]

Iconic Maggiora track which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy

June 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The iconic Maggiora track, which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy, provided the perfect venue for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team to reach the halfway point of the season. The team has […]

WorldSBK Team returned to action at Misano World Circuit in Marco Simoncelli Italy

June 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner on the pace for GYTR GRT Yamaha at home in Misano Remy Gardner was fourth quickest on the combined times as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Misano World […]

Historical weekend awaits in Misano for WorldSBK

June 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Excited for Home Round in Misano The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team return to action at the Misano World Circuit, Marco Simoncelli, Italy, for the fourth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike […]

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Launched!

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Arrive!

June 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bold new 2025 Triumph Motorcycles have arrive at Total Motorcycle! A baker’s dozen new Roadsters, Modern Classics and Adventure bikes with bright and exciting new colors such as Roulette Green, Kingfisher Blue and Cosmic Yellow. […]

Severe thunderstorms scattered across the country for WorldSBK Italy

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Second-Fastest Overall as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Discover Cremona Circuit Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea completed a single-day test at Cremona Circuit in Italy today, a new venue due to host […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action at Cremona Circuit Italy

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Garnder Goes Fastest in Cremona Test as GYTR GRT Yamaha Discover New Track Remy Gardner led the way as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action in a one-day test at the Cremona […]

MXGP and MX2 teams all set to tackle first back-to-back Grand Prix of 2024 season

April 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Teams Aim to Bounce Back in Trentino Having travelled 1000 kilometres north of Sardinia to Pietramurata, Italy, for the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Monster Energy […]

Dominant double-race victory at FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Riola Sardo Sardinia

April 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lotte van Drunen Dominates Sardinia to Take WMX Championship Lead De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen powered her GYTR-kitted YZ250F to a dominant double-race victory at the second round of the FIM […]

Honda Announces Winners of 2023 Yūshū Recognition Scheme

March 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yūshū allows Honda to celebrate its top performing European retailers in Customer Experience Expanded for 2023 to include Automobile Sales across Europe as well as Motorcycle Sales in the UK, with a total of 57 Winners […]

WMX round one of 2024 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Spain

March 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Van Drunen Starts 2024 WMX Title Charge Second Overall as Van Erp Collects EMX250 Podium Silverware with Third De Baets Yamaha Supported MX team’s Lotte van Drunen has finished as runner-up at round one of […]

FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship Schedule and Lineup

February 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For Neila, racing at World Championship level was the obvious next step and, given her experience in the bLU cRU programme and her domination of the Women’s European Championship, a perfect fit for the Crescent-operated […]

Three days of MotoGP Ducati shakedown Results

February 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is back on the track at Sepang, Malaysia, for the first pre-season test of 2024 After the Campioni in Pista event and the team presentation at Madonna di Campiglio (Italy), Francesco […]

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 BMW Highlights

January 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Growing range of apps for the ConnectedDrive Store. Innovations in video streaming and in-car gaming for current models. Insights into development projects for the digitalized mobility of the future. Integration of augmented reality devices, remote-controlled […]

Follow these riders’ footsteps and pursue your dream of racing full-time by signing up to join 2024 R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup After another successful season in 2023, aspiring young racers can now sign up for the renamed 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM […]

October sun sinuates Motocross of Nations YZ125 SuperFinale in Ernèe France

October 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mancini Puts on a Masterclass to Win the YZ125 SuperFinale Italy’s Simone Mancini has taken victory in the 125 class at the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale after putting in a masterful display […]

Top 23 youngsters across the globe race at FIM Superbike World Championship Portimão

September 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

International Field set to do Battle in R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale in Portimão The second edition of the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale will see 23 riders from across the globe race at […]

Old-school location hosted the penultimate round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship

September 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing tackled the historic circuit of Maggiora, Italy, earlier today, as the old-school location hosted the penultimate round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. The team operated at full strength: Kay […]

MXGP Bronze Medal with Stunning Grand Prix Win in Italy

September 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer emerged victorious at the 18th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Maggiora, Italy. As a result, the Swiss sensation, who started his 110th consecutive […]

Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023 Grazie!

September 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buon giorno motociclista! Today we take a trip to Lignano Sabbiadoro in northern Italy for our Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023, grazie! Picture this, Italy, beautiful seaside of the Adriatic Sea, magical atmosphere of […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

August 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Open Houses & Factory Tours!

August 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Witness passion forged in steel! Experience an incredible motorcycle weekend at Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph and Moto Guzzi with their open houses and factory tours for all riders and fan alike! Get inspired by a […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 AMD World Bike Building Championships

July 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Not much is more inspiring than a Custom Bike Building Championship or holding the winning $1.08 billion Powerball lottery ticket. While I don’t have the winning Powerball ticket to share, I can offer up not […]

Return to action at WorldSBK Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari

July 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Rookies Ready to Discover Imola Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner are ready to return to action on 14th-16th July for the seventh round of the 2023 season at Autodromo Enzo […]

History Awaits Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Return to Imola

July 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

History Awaits Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Return to Imola For the first time in many years, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli will take on the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari within the historic […]

New 2024 Triumph 400cc’s: Both Affordable and Fun?

July 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the past affordability and fun has gone hand-in-hand like USA and Canada neighbours, but recently affordability tastes more like mustard ice-cream! Triumph wants to change all and bring back the good-ol-days with their new […]

Inspiration Friday: Celebrating Big Yamaha Milestones

July 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I love America’s Top Google search trends for today “National Fried Chicken Day” with Taylor Swift and Britney Spears while Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant isn’t even close. Welcome to the crazy world of Total Motorcycle’s […]

Ducati Offers Maximum Horsepower Performance Oil by Shell

June 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse Performance Oil Powered by Shell Advance: Developed in Racing to Enhance the Performance of Ducati Super Sports Bikes A lubricant for enthusiasts who demand the maximum from their Ducati equipped with the Desmosedici […]

TT Circuit Assen: Last MotoGP Grand Prix before the summer break

June 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini arrive in the Netherlands at the TT Circuit Assen to tackle the last Grand Prix before the summer break After the back-to-back races in Italy and Germany, Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini […]

Inspiration Friday Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest

Metzeler celebrates 120 years of Harley-Davidson in Budapest

June 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Metzeler celebrates 120 years of Harley-Davidson in Budapest The tyre brand is the official event partner of the most important European motorcycle rally of the year and will be present with a booth at the […]

Most eagerly awaited events for all Italian fans: MotoGP Italy

June 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP arrives in Italy. The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle its home GP at Mugello After a three-week break, the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track for one of […]

Beachside Bliss at Misano WorldSBK for Yamaha

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Search of Beachside Bliss at Misano A successful trip to the beach for Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Andrea Locatelli and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK will come in the form of trophies and […]

Straight to Misano WorldSBK Italy for two days of BMW testing

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Following the fourth race weekend of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship in Barcelona (ESP), BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team headed straight to […]

Mixed Conditions for Gardner and Aegerter in Misano Test

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Conditions for Gardner and Aegerter in Misano Test The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action with a two-day test on 11th-12th May at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncell, Italy, to prepare for […]

Incredible racing among youngest riders R3 bLU cRU European Championship starts

May 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ercolani and Manso Come Out on Top in Catalunya’s Frantic R3 bLU cRU European Championship Races Italy’s Emiliano Ercolani increased his title lead with another masterful victory in Race 1 at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya, […]

Inspiration Friday: World’s Most Exclusive Event 2023

April 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker’s love May. It’s the unofficial start of the Northern Hemisphere riding year! It’s also the start of many 2023 motorcycle shows, events, rallies and BBQ‘s. A bucket-list-must is the 2023 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este […]

FIM Motocross World Championship returned to picturesque Pietramurata Italy

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Motocross World Championship returned to the picturesque venue of Pietramurata, Italy, for round four of the current campaign. Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s trio leapt onto the hard pack with momentum on their side, […]

Power-packed performance for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Italy

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Closes the Gap in the MXGP Championship Chase with Second Consecutive Podium Finish Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux narrowly missed a second consecutive Grand Prix win at the fourth round of the […]

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Powerful comeback at FIM Motocross World Championship Pietramurata Italy

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Displays Tenacity with Stunning Podium Finish to Maintain MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made a powerful comeback at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Pietramurata, […]

Thrilling Performances in Trentino MXGP

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR Kitted Yamaha Stars Bonacorsi & Reisulis Lead EMX250 & EMX125 Championships after Thrilling Performances in Trentino The majestic Dolomite Mountains served as a stunning setting for the second rounds of the EMX125 and EMX250 […]

MXGP & MX2 Riders Ready to Challenge Top Step in Trentino

April 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With fond memories of previous victories in Trentino and a recent triumph in Switzerland, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are eagerly awaiting the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Bitter-sweet start at opening round of EMX125 Championship Frauenfeld

April 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Reisulis Secures Podium Silverware in Switzerland MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis got his EMX125 title charge off to a bitter-sweet start at the opening round of the EMX125 Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The talented […]

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux celebrated exhilarating victory in Switzerland

April 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Triumphs at Swiss Grand Prix Amidst Challenges for Seewer and Coldenhoff Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux celebrated an exhilarating victory at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Frauenfeld, […]

Impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at MXGP of Switzerland

April 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Takes Thrilling Grand Prix Win as Geerts Maintains MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant claimed an impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at the MXGP of Switzerland, round three of the […]

Impressive start to 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship

April 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DOUBLE PODIUM RESULT FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY Rnd 1, EnduroGP 2023 – San Remo, Italy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has made an impressive start to his 2023 FIM EnduroGP […]

Dominant Round one: 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship

March 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt will turn his hand to classic enduro this weekend as he takes on round one of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship. Held in San Remo/Arma di Taggia in Italy, […]

Incredible 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship Begins in Italy

March 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia will begin his assault on the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship this weekend as he takes on the opening round of the series, held in San Remo/Arma di Taggia, Italy. […]

MotoGP enters new era of more sustainable fuels

March 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Shell extend partnership as MotoGP enters new era of more sustainable fuels Extension of one of the most recognisable partnerships in premier motorcycle racing Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 21st March 2023: Ducati and […]

Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales!

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle and Scooter sales numbers are in for 2022 and they are not only the best results ever, setting new records for all indicators! Welcome to week #235: Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales! 2022 was […]

Record Number of Riders to Race Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup 2023

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Record Number of Riders to Race Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup in 2023 The popularity of the Yamaha Motor Europe YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup continues to grow apace, with a record […]

First 2023 pre-season MotoGP tests at Sepang Malaysia

February 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini ready for the first 2023 pre-season test at Sepang (Malaysia) Pirro concludes with positive feelings the three-day ‘Shakedown’ Test at Sepang International Circuit. Just over two weeks after the team’s presentation in […]

MXGP JUNIORS READY TO RACE FOR 2023 EMX MOTOCROSS

February 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The newly formed ‘VRT KTM Factory Juniors’ have unveiled their livery for the 2023 racing season as the team embarks on its objective to help develop the next line of KTM MXGP stars. The France-based […]

Bold new look Yamaha’s 2023 FIM MX2 World Championship season

February 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 & Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Showcase Bold New Look for 2023 The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team is excited to reveal its new livery ahead of the 2023 […]

2022 FIM Award for the Future Winner

December 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe’s bLU cRU program was recognised for its contribution to encouraging youngsters into the world of motorcycling during the recent Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Awards Ceremony in Rimini, Italy, where the program […]

Pata Snack will extend partnership for seventh FIM Superbike World Championship season

December 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm that Pata Snack will extend their partnership for a seventh consecutive FIM Superbike World Championship season, after signing a new one-year contract, returning as title sponsors for the […]

Inspiration Friday: Great BMW Custom Motorcycles

November 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What does the NFL, college football, soccer, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and custom motorcycles have in common? Inspirational Competition! Welcome to week 224 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Great 2023 BMW Custom Motorcycles. We cross the […]