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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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Josep Garcia’s 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to victorious start in Portugal

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has got his 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to a victorious start at round one in Fafe, Portugal. The Spaniard was on winning form at the season-opener, claiming […]
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Rick Elzinga Digs Deep for Sixth at MXGP of Sardegna

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga fought to sixth overall, delivering his best overall result of the season at the MXGP of Sardegna. At the same time, teammates Thibault Benistant and Andrea Bonacorsi faced […]
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MXGP CUTS THE SAND IN SARDEGNA

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
MXGP faced its first authentic sandy test of 2024 as the Grand Prix of Sardegna plunged the MXGP and MX2 classes into the rough and rippled Riola Sardo terrain for round three of twenty in […]
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Strong and consistent start to 2024 MXGP World Championship Sardinia

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Vlaanderen Charges to Seventh in Sardinia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen maintained his strong and consistent start to the 2024 MXGP World Championship with seventh overall at round three of the series in […]
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Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Dates & Off-Road Experience Tours April & May 2024

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
APRIL 2024 APR 3 – 7, 2024 GOOD TIMES DEMO TOUR @ ARIZONA BIKE WEEK – SCOTTSDALE, AZ WestWorld of Scottsdale @ 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 The Kawasaki Good Times™ Demo Tour is […]
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Dominant double-race victory at FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Riola Sardo Sardinia

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Lotte van Drunen Dominates Sardinia to Take WMX Championship Lead De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen powered her GYTR-kitted YZ250F to a dominant double-race victory at the second round of the FIM […]
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F.C.C. TSR Honda France ready to reclaim the FIM EWC title

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
A significant increase in Honda teams, surpassing last year’s entry list by more than double, was observed at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans during the official testing, which lasted two days (April 2-3) ahead […]
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MXGP & MX2 Teams Set to Surf the Sands of Sardinia

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Set to Surf the Sands of Sardinia The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the third round of the FIM Motocross […]
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Defending Manufacturers’ Cup Champion to Serve as Title Sponsor of Season Opening Fox Raceway National

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 3, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., has announced the return of American Honda as a manufacturer partner of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The decorated and highly […]
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Reigning FIM Endurance World Champions preparation to defend title in 2024

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
YART Yamaha End Le Mans Pre-Test Second Fastest in Preparation for Title Defence The reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team’s Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz, and Reserve Rider Robin […]
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Final preparations for 2024 FIM EWC: 24 hours of Le Mans

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Le Mans. At BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the countdown to the start of the 2024 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) is underway. With the two-day Pre-Test at Le Mans (FRA) this week, […]
Inspiration Friday: Arizona Bike Week 2024
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Inspiration Friday: Arizona Bike Week 2024

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Looking for a thrilling celebration of powersports and music? Then Arizona Bike Week, held at WestWorld of Scottsdale is it! Five-day celebration of motorcycles and music with hundreds of vendors, builders, dealers and manufacturers, daily […]
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Vmoto Group announces significant rebranding operation for its products

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
·         Vmoto Group announces a significant rebranding operation for its products. ·         From today onwards, all Group new products will be branded as Vmoto. ·         The first effect of this new direction is the launch […]
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All-New 2025 Indian Scout Lineup at Total Motorcycle

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
For over 100 years the Indian Scout has represented iconic American design, with a silhouette that shines with heritage and tradition. Leveraging the timeless style and perfect proportions that make up Scout’s DNA, the all […]
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Suzuki announces attractive low-rate finance and $0 down across range

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki has announced an attractive low-rate finance offer across a huge selection of models from its sport, street, and adventure bike classes, with no fewer than 18 models available with 4.9% APR finance over three years, with […]

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