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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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Motorcycles sales up 15%: BMW Group Canada Reports Q3 2024 Sales Results

Oct 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 7,799 vehicles for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of -13.0% compared to the same period last year.  Year-to-date, the […]
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Suzuki offers 0% finance across multiple models this autumn

Oct 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki is offering 0% APR finance across multiple models this autumn, including the new GSX-S1000GX. Launched earlier this year and packing a technology suite that includes semi-active suspension and lean angle sensitive ABS and traction control, the GX can be ridden […]
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Registration Opens for the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Oct 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that registration has now opened for the 2025 FIM bLU cRU YZ65, YZ85 and YZ125 Europe Cups. Riders who want to compete for a place on the start […]
Significantly updated 2025 Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200RS!
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Significantly updated 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200RS!

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Riders who are looking for a thrilling sports performance motorcycle blending the latest technology with a classic design may have found their bullseye with the significantly updated 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200RS and 2025 Triumph […]
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Yari Montella completes the Ducati monopoly winning in WorldSSP

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Bautista and Pirelli development solution unrivalled on Sunday in Aragón Double win for the defending World Champion in the day’s races on SC0 development tyre in D0640 specification at the rear. Montella completes the Ducati […]
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Kay de Wolf secures 2024 MX2 championship and total Red Plate dominance

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is thrilled to announce that Kay de Wolf has clinched the 2024 MX2 World Championship title, following an incredible season-long campaign.   De Wolf secured the title with a […]
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WorldSBK Aragón: Great comeback and celebrated podium finishes

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Alcañiz. After missing two race weekends due to his severe crash at Magny-Cours (FRA), Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) made an impressive return. The BMW Motorrad factory rider made his comeback in the tenth round of the […]
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Attempt to grind out positive results at challenging WorldSBK Aragon

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Locatelli Salvages P9 Race 2 Finish in Challenging Sunday for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha and its riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea gave their maximum in an attempt to grind out positive results […]
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Jeffrey Herlings signs off successful 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Jeffrey Herlings signed off a full and successful 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season with 3rd position at the Grand Prix of Castilla la Mancha today in Cozar. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing man […]
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Aki Ajo to helm Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP team from 2025

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
KTM will strengthen the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP squad for 2025 and beyond by reaching an agreement with long-standing friend and ally Aki Ajo to take the reigns as Team Manager. The Finn […]
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Wrapping up MXGP of Castilla la Mancha on podium

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Thibault Benistant Impresses with Third Overall at Season Finale in Spain Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has wrapped up the 2024 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship on the podium, finishing third overall at […]
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2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) and Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Results

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
This weekend saw the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing compete in Round 7 of the 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC), as well as Round 12 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series […]
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Moto2 and Moto3 riders tackle the iconic Japanese circuit with Pirelli

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Standard tyres for Pirelli’s debut at Motegi Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will count on the standard allocation with a higher number of tyres to tackle the iconic Japanese circuit, where Pirelli has never raced with […]
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R3 bLU cRU World Cup Champion in Breathtaking Final Race

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Marc Vich Crowned R3 bLU cRU World Cup Champion in Breathtaking Final Race Mallorca’s Marc Vich has been crowned the 2024 FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup Champion after an incredibly tense race which […]
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Andrea Bonacorsi Secures spot in the 2024 MXGP World Championship

Sep 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Andrea Bonacorsi has secured 10th in the 2024 MXGP World Championship after finishing 12th overall at the final round, the MXGP of Castilla la Mancha, in Spain. Meanwhile, Maxime Renaux […]

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