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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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Ducati Riders showoff at Lenovo Race of Champions during World Ducati Week 2024

Jul 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

From July 26th to 28th, Ducati is staging a unique world-class spectacle for motorsport enthusiasts as part of the World Ducati Week 2024 with the Lenovo Race of Champions. This dream race will feature 15 […]

2025 BMW Motorrad: Enhanced Adventure Expertise!

New 2025 BMW Motorrad Motorbikes: Enhanced Adventure Expertise!

Jul 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

10 New 2025 BMW Motorrad Motorbikes Launched offering up Enhanced Adventure Expertise! With the new 2025 BMW R1300GS Adventure being the crown jewel! Never before have seating comfort, ergonomics and wind and weather protection been […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GRABS SUZUKA PODIUM

Jul 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Suzuka new-look Yoshimura SERT Motul put in a solid start for the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship at the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours. The team then battled through setbacks to […]

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Strong WorldSBK Sunday at Autodrom Most Czech Republic

Jul 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner enjoyed a strong Sunday at the Autodrom Most, Czech Republic, taking a fourth-place finish in the final feature race of the weekend. The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK riders put the morning’s Warm Up […]

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Hat trick for Razgatlioğlu in the Most heat

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After his win in Race 1, the BMW rider also won both races today using the SC0 in the Superpole Race and the SC1 development solution in Race 2, each combined with the SC1 front. […]

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Best possible result on Sunday at Czech Round finishing twice in second place

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega produces two great races to twice finish second at Most. A Sunday to forget for Bautista. Superb double win for Huertas in Supersport. Nicolò Bulega got the best possible result on Sunday at the […]

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MXGP OF CZECH REPUBLIC: DE WOLF CAPTURES EMOTIONAL WIN

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After a short refresh break, the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team touched down for racing on European soil again, following their total domination of the fly-away races in Indonesia two weeks ago. The picturesque and formidable […]

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MXGP PODIUM FINISH IN A ROW FOR HERLINGS WITH IMPRESSIVE CZECH REPUBLIC COMEBACK

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Czech Republic gave Red Bull KTM Factory Racing their nineteenth trophy of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship and from thirteen rounds as Jeffrey Herlings went 1-4 for 3rd overall in […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport achieves best ever result at the FIM EWC Suzuka 8 Hours

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The BMW M 1000 RR has passed the endurance test, and BMW Motorrad Motorsport was more successful at the Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) within the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) than ever before. […]

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Podium in Most Race 2 Thriller for Pata Prometeon Yamaha

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Locks in a Podium in Most Race 2 Thriller for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Andrea Locatelli took his third podium of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship for Pata Yamaha Prometeon with a superb Sunday […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen impressive MXGP of Czech Republic win

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vlaanderen Maintains Strong Mid-Season Form with Fourth in Loket Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed an impressive fourth overall at the MXGP of Czech Republic. A hard charge through the pack in […]

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Team HRC with Japan Post wins third consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours victory

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A total of 46 teams lined up on the grid for round 3 of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship, ready to compete on one of motorsport’s most iconic circuits. Among them, nineteen teams are […]

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Blistering pace at 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Dream Podium for YART Yamaha at Suzuka Marvin Fritz, Niccolò Canepa, and Karel Hanika produced a sensational performance to secure second place and claim the first podium for the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team […]

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Pole position hat-trick and records again for Toprak Razgatlioglu at WorldSBK Most

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Most. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) remains unbeatable on the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s BMW M 1000 RR. At the sixth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Most (CZE), ‘El Turco’ claimed […]

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Elzinga Sixth and Reisulis Eighth at MXGP of Czech Republic

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s talented duo of Rick Elzinga and Karlis Reisulis have placed sixth and eighth respectively at a fast and frantic MXGP of Czech Republic. Both riders enjoyed plenty of time at […]

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