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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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Francesco Bagnaia forced into an early retirement

Jun 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the tenth Grand Prix of the season at the TT Circuit Assen. Marc Márquez scored a seventh-place finish, while Francesco Bagnaia’s race came to an early end due to […]

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Nail-biting Moto2 race while Quiles wins in Moto3

Jun 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

In the intermediate class, all riders used soft tyres on both axles, a choice also made by every Moto3™ rider on the rear except race winner Quiles · Alonso wins the duel with Gonzalez. Colombian rider David Alonso […]

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“Vespa Roma 2026 – 80 Years of an Icon” comes to a close in Rome

Jun 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

DURING THE FOUR-DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR THE VESPA, THE VESPA VILLAGE AT THE FORO ITALICO WELCOMED MORE THAN 50,000 VISITORS, ENTERTAINING THEM WITH EVENTS, MUSIC, SHOPPING AND THE VESPA CLUB ACTIVITIES SATURDAY’S PARADE WAS […]

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Sleny Goyer Claims Race Win and Second Overall in Portugal

Jun 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team’s Sleny Goyer has posted his fourth overall podium result in the 2026 EMX125 Championship by placing a strong second in Agueda, Portugal. The talented youngster secured second overall with […]

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Grand Prix of Portugal Round 10 MXGP 2026

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Top five for Simone Mancini in EMX250 first moto • Calvin Vlaanderen finishes top ten in MXGP qualifying The Portuguese Grand Prix, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, takes place this […]

25,000 Vespa from 67 countries parade through Rome

25,000 Vespa from 67 countries parade through Rome

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

IN THE LARGEST RALLY EVER TO BE ORGANISED BORN IN 1946, THE VESPA, A GLOBAL ICON OF STYLE AND ELEGANCE, IS CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY AGAINST THE MAJESTIC BACKDROP OF THE ITALIAN CAPITAL THE PARTY […]

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Alonso and Quiles on pole in record Assen heat

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

On a track offering very little grip due to the high temperatures, the Colombian rider secures first place in Moto2™ while the Spaniard takes pole in Moto3™ with an unconventional tyre choice · Another Moto2™ pole […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team in the points in Assen Sprint

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio is third with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the tenth Sprint of the season at the TT Circuit Assen. Marc Márquez finished the race in […]

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Assen MotoGP™ Sprint as Acosta also brings the thrills

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A MotoGP Sprint double points score for Red Bull KTM at a scorching TT Circuit Assen for the tenth round of 2026. The European heatwave continued with high temperatures across the weekend but Enea Bastianini […]

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Outstanding one-two for SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BEZZECCHI FOURTH, JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH. FERNÁNDEZ WINS AHEAD OF OGURA Aprilia Racing secured a solid result in the sprint at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands. Starting from third on the grid, Marco Bezzecchi […]

Vespa 80ᵗʰ anniversary with Premier Meloni

Vespa 80ᵗʰ anniversary with Premier Meloni

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After attending the ceremony in the Italian Chamber of Deputies to mark the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly, and before leaving for Antibes for the 36th Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and France, Italian Prime Minister […]

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DeMartile Put Beta on the Podium at Glen Helen

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Six June 20th, 2026 DeMartile Put Beta on the Podium at Glen Helen Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing’s Dare DeMartile fought through adversity to secure a hard-earned podium finish at […]

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Walker Dominated the Little Raccoon Enduro with a Sweep Wellston

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Wellston, OH Round Five June 21st, 2026 Walker Dominated the Little Raccoon Enduro with a Sweep Liqui Moly Factory Beta’s Jhak Walker delivered his best performance of the season at round five of the […]

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Bloss Finishes in Top Ten in Moto 2 at High Point

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

aq Mount Morris, PA Round Four June 20th, 2026 Bloss Finishes in Top Ten in Moto 2 at High Point The AMA Pro Motocross Championship traveled to Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, for round four of […]

VESPA ROMA 2026 - 80 YEARS OF AN ICON

The Vespa 80th anniversary celebrations have begun in Rome

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE OPENING OF THE VESPA VILLAGE AT THE FORO ITALICO MARKS THE OFFICIAL START OF “VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS OF AN ICON”, THE EXTRAORDINARY EVENT CELEBRATING THE GLOBAL VESPA […]

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