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About Michael Le Pard

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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BMW Motorrad sales are off to a strong start in 2024 with 548 units sold

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad sales are off to a strong start in 2024 with 548 units sold. This represents an increase of +1.5% over Q1 2023. Fast Facts: BMW Motorrad completed the quarter with […]

2024 KTM Unprecedented Levels of Performance

2024 KTM Unprecedented Levels of Performance!

Apr 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Like the 2024 Olympic motto “Faster, higher, stronger”, the 2024 KTM RC range boasts unprecedented levels of performance for street and track while offering uncompromised sports bike aesthetics and nimble handling! RC range has its […]

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Speedy 2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at Warrior Sprint in Semora North Carolina

Apr 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong finished third on the Pro 1 Class podium and fourth overall in Round 3 of the 2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at the Warrior Sprint in Semora, North […]

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Best finish of the year at St. Louis 2024 AMA Supercross Championship 450SX

Mar 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A fourth-place result saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire only marginally finish outside of the 250SX West podium in St. Louis’ final Triple Crown round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, as […]

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Final Triple Crown round of 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season

Mar 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pair Aaron Plessinger and Chase Sexton both completed tonight’s final Triple Crown round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season inside the top five on combined scores, with Plessinger fourth […]

Happy Easter From Total Motorcycle!

Happy Easter From Total Motorcycle!

Mar 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Easter From Total Motorcycle! Many people have a long weekend ahead of them, and while some will enjoy a wonderful meal with the family, others will take the opportunity to go for a long […]

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Hare & Hound Murphy is most scenic rounds on the calendar

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Murphy, ID Round Two March 24th, 2024 Wasson First Place, Roberts Third in Idaho. The series ventured northwest to Murphy, Idaho for one of the most scenic rounds on the calendar. This stop on […]

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Camp Coker GNCC Society Hill Round Four

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Society Hill, SC Round Four March 24th, 2024 Walker with Back to Back to Back Victories Round Four of the series was in South Carolina. There was enough rain on Friday to make the […]

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Eleventh round of the AMA Supercross series at Lumen Field Results

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Seattle, WA Round Eleven March 23th, 2024 Bloss charges hard in Seattle Seattle played host to the eleventh round of the AMA Supercross series at Lumen Field. As predicted, the weather was a factor on […]

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Honda Announces Winners of 2023 Yūshū Recognition Scheme

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yūshū allows Honda to celebrate its top performing European retailers in Customer Experience Expanded for 2023 to include Automobile Sales across Europe as well as Motorcycle Sales in the UK, with a total of 57 Winners […]

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Assembling new range of Yamaha eBikes and customizing Yamaha’s Powered Two-Wheelers and ATV

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe (YMME) celebrated today the inauguration of the completely new Drive Unit assembly line at the factory in Saint Quentin, France. The new Drive Unit assembly […]

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Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery for compartment syndrome

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery today at the Oglio Po Hospital (Cremona), performed by Professor Alessio Pedrazzini to address the issue of chronic exertional forearm compartment syndrome (arm pump).This pathology, now very common in the world […]

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This weekend we saw our first win of the year in World Supersport

Mar 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship took place at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona last weekend and it was a dramatic event which saw ups and downs for Yamaha Racing across the classes. […]

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KTM OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY WARRANTY EXTENSION ON STREET MODELS

Mar 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

KTM will provide all 2024 LC8c as well as LC8 STREET and TRAVEL model owners with the possibility to boost their official warranty period, in some cases to almost double. By simply having a service […]

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Please remove the sticker from your front tire

Mar 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup: The Fastest Classroom on Earth! ‘Please remove the sticker from your front tyre!’ These are the final words of FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup series director Gianluca Montiron […]

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