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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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ROOKIE CASEY COCHRAN STARS WITH SPRING CREEK 250MX PODIUM

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Teenage rookie Casey Cochran has claimed a spectacular first-career podium finish at the Spring Creek National, leading the majority of 250MX Moto 2 this afternoon on his way to a P2 finish, which resulted in […]

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Hat trick for Razgatlioğlu at Donington with standard Pirelli tires

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Turkish rider wins all the races of the weekend with SC1 front combined with SC0 rear; Huertas does the double in WorldSSP With victories in the Superpole Race and in Race 2 today, Toprak […]

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Aegerter and Gardner Battling for Top Ten in Donington

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Battling for Top Ten in Donington Race 1 Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner took home valuable points in Race 1 of the fifth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at […]

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Fourth consecutive victory in WorldSSP for Adrian Huertas

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega battles hard for two second-place podium finishes on Sunday at Donington. Bautista fifth after a difficult race. Double win for Huertas who consolidates his lead in WorldSSP Second in Superpole Race after leading for […]

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Rea Makes Positive Progress with Fine Fifth Place in UK WorldSBK Race 1

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Makes Positive Progress with Fine Fifth Place in UK WorldSBK Race 1 Pata Prometeon Yamaha official rider Jonathan Rea finished as top Yamaha in the opening WorldSBK race of the weekend, leading his teammate […]

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DAY TWO WIN FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF SLOVAKIA

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has won the second day of competition at the EnduroGP of Slovakia – round five of the 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship. Delivering two strong performances over both days in the […]

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Marc Vich Wins Rain-Interrupted Race 1 at Donington Park

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Title contender Marc Vich took a vital victory in Race 1 of the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup, despite a red flag and restart due to weather conditions. The Spaniard was joined on […]

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Aegerter and Gardner Salvage Points in Demanding Race 2 in Donington

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Salvage Points in Demanding Race 2 in Donington Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored important points in Race 2 of the fifth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Donington […]

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Pole position and new records: Toprak Razgatlioglu and BMW M1000RR at Donington Park

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) from the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continued his impressive performance on the BMW M 1000 RR at the fifth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Following a […]

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Rea Relishes First Podium for Pata Prometeon Yamaha WorldSBK at Donington Park

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Relishes First Podium for Pata Prometeon Yamaha WorldSBK at Donington Park Jonathan Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha celebrated the first podium of their 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship partnership at the team’s home round […]

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Ducati North America and Warhorse HSBK Racing Extend Partnership through 2029

Jul 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 14, 2024 – Ducati North America (DNA) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Warhorse HSBK Racing as the exclusive U.S. Superbike Factory-Supported Team in the MotoAmerica Superbike championship […]

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It was great to jump back on my Yamaha R1 machine at iconic Donington Park Great Britain

Jul 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Focusing on Race Distance on Donington Friday Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action at the iconic Donington Park, Great Britain, as round five of the FIM Superbike World Championship got […]

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Donington Park circuit proved to be extremely challenging for Ducati Panigale V4R machines

Jul 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega and Bautista finish third and sixth respectively in Friday free practice at Donington Park. Huertas on WorldSSP pole again for the fourth time. The Donington Park circuit proved to be extremely challenging for Alvaro […]

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New Lap Record at Donington Park for Yamaha

Jul 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamane on Pole with New Lap Record at Donington Park Japan’s Shoma Yamane took his second consecutive pole position of the season at Round 4 of the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup in […]

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When you’re hot you’re hot! That’s exactly how Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin feels

Jul 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin shines at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday Sunnyvale, Calif., July 12, 2024 — When you’re hot, you’re hot! That’s exactly how Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin feels after topping the Friday times […]

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