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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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Baja TT Dehesa Extremadura marks start of 2024 FIA European Bajas Cup

May 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Light Up the Baja TT Dehesa Extremadura The Baja TT Dehesa Extremadura marked the start of the 2024 FIA European Bajas Cup, with Yamaha Motor Europe-supported drivers Miquel Prat and William Buller finishing in […]

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Fifth Grand Prix of the 2024 MotoGP season in Le Mans

May 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

French GP: the Ducati Lenovo Team prepares to tackle the fifth Grand Prix of the 2024 MotoGP season in Le Mans The fifth round of the 2024 MotoGP season will be held in France at […]

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Over 18000 Ducatisti came together for #WeRideAsOne 2024

May 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#WeRideAsOne celebrated around the world, uniting the community and sharing a passion for Ducati Over 18,000 Ducatisti came together for #WeRideAsOne From New York to Rio de Janeiro, and New Delhi to Mexico City, the […]

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TOUGHEST MUD RACE IN MXGP HISTORY?

May 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In the most gruelling of racing environments, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s newest recruit, Andrea Bonacorsi, made a splash at the fifth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, powering his YZ450FM through […]

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EXCLUSIVE APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AND DREAM DAY FOR ANY ENTHUSIAST

May 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE EXCLUSIVE APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE IS BACK IN MISANO ON JUNE 9 — A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AND DREAM DAY FOR ANY ENTHUSIAST ON THE TRACK WITH THE APRILIA SPORTBIKES, RIDDEN BY GREAT CHAMPIONS, EXTRAORDINARY […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2025 Motorcycle Model Guides Filling up!

May 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Smell that? That’s the awesome and fresh smell of new 2025 motorcycles in the air mixed with a new Spring riding season! And with that, we are starting to get the first batches of 2025 […]

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Black Buffalo National 2024 AMA National Enduro Series Results

May 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Trevor Bollinger flew the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing flag solo for seventh position in class at the weekend’s Black Buffalo National, marking Round 3 of the 2024 AMA National Enduro Series. Bollinger was able […]

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RED PLATE AT MXGP OF PORTUGAL

May 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing faced a rollercoaster weekend at the challenging Agueda track for round five of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship, marked by the eagerly awaited return of Mattia Guadagnini, as well as […]

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Wet and muddy Agueda circuit staged round five of the 2024 MXGP season

May 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A wet and muddy Agueda circuit staged round five of the 2024 MXGP season and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing celebrated a second consecutive MX2 victory as Liam Everts rode to a skillful 1-1 scorecard […]

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Impressive MXGP Debut with Sixth Overall in Portugal

May 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi Makes Impressive MXGP Debut with Sixth Overall in Portugal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s new signing, Andrea Bonacorsi, impressed in his MXGP debut with a stunning sixth overall in the deep mud of Agueda, […]

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Double Podium for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 at MXGP of Portugal

May 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga and Thibault Benistant both landed on the podium at the MXGP of Portugal, claiming second and third, respectively. At what turned out to be a gruelling test of […]

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Penultimate round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Denver

May 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire finished third at the penultimate round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Denver, positioning him tied on points with a single round remaining in the 250SX West […]

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Best riding of the season for KTM at Denver Supercross

May 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DENVER, Colo. – Reigning AMA Supercross Champion Chase Sexton fought hard to finish eighth in the penultimate round of the 2024 season in Denver tonight, recovering from a first turn incident for position, as Red Bull […]

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Treacherous rain-lashed Agueda in MXGP Portugal

May 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Fighting Fourths for Van Erp and Faure at Treacherous Round Three in Portugal VRT Yamaha Official EMX250’s Ivano van Erp and MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Mano Faure have both placed fourth overall in their respective […]

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Kawasaki Set to Continue as Longstanding Manufacturer Partner of Pro Motocross Championship

May 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Kawasaki Set to Continue as Longstanding Manufacturer Partner of Pro Motocross Championship Decorated Brand Celebrating 50th Anniversary of KX™ Motorcycles in 2024 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 30, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., has announced the […]

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