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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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Eyes on Yamaha R1 WorldSBK at one of WorldSBK oldest venues Donington Park

Jul 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Work Towards “Bringing It Home” on Day 1 at Donington Friday Free Practice got underway for Pata Prometeon Yamaha and its riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli for the team’s home round […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Adventure Roads

Inspiration Friday: Honda Adventure Roads

Jul 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda Adventure roads isn’t just about reaching the destination; it’s about the transformative journey that lies in-between. The 2025 edition of Honda Adventure Roads starts in Rome, Italy and finishes in historic Istanbul, Turkey. Experience […]

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POL ESPARGARO BACK ON THE MOTOGP GRID FOR RED BULL RING

Jul 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pol Espargaro will ride out of the pit box alongside Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to make his second official wildcard competitive appearance of 2024 at the Austrian Grand Prix on August 16-18. The 33-year-old […]

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Arguably the closest MotoAmerica Superbike Championship in history

Jul 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati descends on the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for round six of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Sunnyvale, Calif., July 10, 2024 — There are many fine racetracks around […]

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Donington Park Next for R3 World Cup as Title Battle Heats up

Jul 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup comes to Donington Park in the UK for Round 4 of the 2024 campaign, and as the season tips over its half-way point the title battle is […]

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Two Toasty MXGP Rounds in Indonesia

Jul 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Returning to Lombok for a second consecutive year, the riders faced the challenge of back-to-back rounds at the same venue. The purpose-built Selaparang Track is best described as soft and loamy, but it had a […]

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Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter return to WorldSBK action at iconic Donington Park

Jul 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Eager to Shine in Donington Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter return to action at the iconic Donington Park, Great Britain, for the fifth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship this […]

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Donington Park kicks off WorldSBK double-header for BMW Motorrad Motorsport

Jul 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. After a successful weekend at Misano (ITA) with a historic hat-trick by Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR), BMW Motorrad Motorsport now heads to Great Britain. The fifth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2024 […]

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Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Jared Mees FTR750 racing prowess at Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile

Jul 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

JARED MEES TRIUMPHS AT MEMPHIS SHADES DUQUOIN MILE, SCORING THIRD WIN OF THE SEASON ABOARD INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING FTR750 Mees Currently Sits Second Overall in Championship Standings at 197 Points With Six Rounds Remaning […]

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Site of Yamaha’s first victories since returning to WorldSBK in 2016

Jul 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park Homecoming for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha and its riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli “head home” for the UK Round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend from 12-14 […]

2025 Ryvid Anthem

2025 Ryvid update increases acceleration power and torque by 30% without sacrificing range

Jul 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RYVID OFFERS POWER CONTROLLER UPGRADE TO BOOST PERFORMANCE OF ITS ANTHEM AND OUTSET ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES New optional Power Controller Upgrade by ASI significantly increases acceleration, power and torque by 30% without sacrificing range […]

Stunning 2025 Triumph Elvis Presley Edition Bike

Stunning 2025 Triumph Elvis Presley Edition Bike!

Jul 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Viva Las Vegas Baby! Elvis is in the building. Get all shook up about the new stunning 2025 Triumph Elvis Presley Edition Bike! You can’t help falling in love with it’s beautifully detailed design scheme, […]

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Enormous 98000 raceday crowd watches captivating MotoGP Sachsenring circuit

Jul 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Germany took place in front of another enormous 98,000 raceday crowd at the compact and captivating Sachsenring circuit. The ninth ‘stage’ of the 2024 MotoGP season saw Red Bull KTM Factory […]

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Return to Donington Park for WorldSSP and WorldSBK

Jul 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the Donington Park round, Pirelli will rely on the same compounds used in BSB, namely soft rear tyres combined with SC1 and SC2 front, with the only exception being the D0444 front in WorldSSP […]

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Rider with the most MotoGP race wins ever

Jul 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the Sachsenring race and are back at the top of the standings. Fourth place for Enea Bastianini • Twenty-fourth win for Pecco with Ducati, which makes him […]

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