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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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Finish line for Enea Bastianini and Ducati Lenovo Team in MotorLand Aragón’s sprint race

Aug 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

• Marc Márquez secures his maiden race win aboard Team Gresini Racing MotoGP’s Ducati, ahead of Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing Team) The Ducati Lenovo Team has partaken today in the twelfth sprint race of the […]

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Top six for Binder after slick MotoGP Aragon Sprint

Aug 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP rounded the complex combination of 16 corners and gradients of the MotorLand circuit for the first time since 2022 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing completed qualification and the Sprint at the Gran Premio […]

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Record-setting Pirelli rear development tire in Aragón

Aug 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jake Dixon takes pole position in Moto2™, new track lap record goes to Alonso Lopez; David Alonso in pole position in Moto3™️ At the Grand Prix of Aragón, Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUp/Boscoscuro) set the new all-time track record for […]

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First-ever rider to break 1’46secs barrier at MotorLand Aragón circuit

Aug 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sixth place for Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team in MotorLand Aragón’s practice. Enea Bastianini is fifteenth • Aboard Team Gresini Racing MotoGP’s Ducati machine, Marc Márquez is the first-ever rider to break the […]

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Defending back-to-back victories at TransAnatolia rally in Turkey

Aug 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready to Defend TransAnatolia Title The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team is aiming to secure back-to-back victories at the TransAnatolia rally in Turkey after completing a 1-2 in the 2023 edition, with […]

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Dominique Aegerter Injured in WorldSBK Training Incident

Aug 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK rider Dominique Aegerter has been injured in a training incident in Austria while preparing for the remainder of the 2024 season. He was flown back to his native Switzerland, where […]

Interactive Friday: Next Motorcycle? Bike Thefts & Pet Peeves!

Interactive Friday: Next Motorcycle? Bike Thefts & Pet Peeves!

Aug 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Interactive Friday week #304 What’s Your Next 2025 Motorcycle? Bike Thefts & Pet Peeves! This week we asked our 425 million readers, @totalmotorcycle followers and visitors some great questions, polls and surveys like: […]

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Top-tier talent wins MXGP in Frauenfeld Switzerland

Aug 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 17th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, brought both challenges and highlights for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. Although the team wasn’t at full strength due […]

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First historic Ducati victory in the All Japan Road Race Championship

Aug 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ryo Mizuno takes pole position, fastest race lap and victory at Motegi with the Ducati Team Kagayama Panigale V4 R It is the first time that a non-Japanese brand has taken a race win since […]

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KTM Pol Espargaro and third 2024 MotoGP wildcard

Aug 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round thirteen of the current MotoGP season will take place at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on the first weekend of September and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will again expand to three rider […]

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MotoGP World Championship returns to MotorLand Aragón for 12th round of 2024 season

Aug 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team Ready to Return at MotorLand Aragón for Round 12 of the 2024 Season The MotoGP World Championship returns to MotorLand Aragón for the twelfth round of the 2024 season. Designed by […]

A Legend Returns... New 2025 Can-Am Motorcycles!

A Legend Returns… New 2025 Can-Am Motorcycles!

Aug 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A Legend Returns… New 2025 Can-Am Motorcycles! Do you remember Can-Am motorcycles? Have you ever rode one? Back in 1972 the Can-Am brand is born. Designed for high performance motocross and enduro bikes. In 1974 […]

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Hot sunshine bathed MXGP of Switzerland

Aug 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Switzerland represented the third weekend in a row of FIM World Championship action for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as MXGP landed in the rain-hit and rough terrain of Frauenfeld. Jeffrey […]

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High-speed crash secures crucial MX2 victory in Switzerland

Aug 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Amidst the picturesque surroundings of the Schweizer Zucker circuit in Frauenfeld, northern Switzerland, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team rider Kay de Wolf stood on top of the podium ringing the traditional Swiss winners bell, having secured […]

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler wins 2024 Red Bull TKO

Aug 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2024 Red Bull TKO. In what turned out to be a closely fought battle between Lettenbichler and his teammate, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart, […]

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