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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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Global macroeconomic scenario becoming more complex: Piaggio Group Financial Results

Oct 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group CEO Michele Colaninno: “Although the global macroeconomic scenario is becoming more complex from one quarter to the next, the Piaggio Group’s correct international expansion strategy allows us to counterbalance the temporary slowdowns in some markets […]

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2023 WorldSBK “Triple Crown” and WorldSSP domination for Ducati

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team conquers the 2023 WorldSBK “Triple Crown”. Bulega wraps the season by dominating in WorldSSP The 2023 WorldSBK season comes to an end with an extraordinary result for Aruba.it Racing […]

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Sensational Double Podium for Aegerter in Jerez Season Finale

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Double Podium for Aegerter in Jerez Season Finale Dominique Aegerter achieved his maiden WorldSBK podium to finish second in the Superpole Race and third in the final feature race of the year. It was […]

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Epic duel for WorldSBK history books – a “fans’ victory” at Circuito de Jerez in Spain today

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu “Wins” Epic Final Yamaha Race Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crossed the finish line first after an epic duel for the WorldSBK history books – a “fans’ victory” in Race 2 at Circuito […]

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2023 WorldSBK season finale: BMW Motorrad Motorsport lacks luck

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 WorldSBK season finale: BMW Motorrad Motorsport lacks the necessary racing luck in the battle for the top six. 29.10.2023 PRESS RELEASE The 2023 WorldSBK season concluded with the finale at Jerez de la Frontera. BMW […]

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Final race of 2023 season an emotional one for Yamaha as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu leaves

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

For All the Great Things You Gave Us. Thank you, Toprak The final race weekend of the 2023 season was an emotional one for Yamaha as they acknowledged the parting of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu with several […]

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Nail-biting finish to incredible Thailand Grand Prix at Chang International Circuit race

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Thai GP: Bagnaia finishes runner-up behind Martin in Buriram thriller. Bastianini 13th. 250 podium finishes for Ducati in MotoGP Francesco Bagnaia scored a fantastic second place behind Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing Team) in a nail-biting […]

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Positive season tire advancements for Pirelli in WorldSBK

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista on Ducati finishes with a bang also winning the Superpole Race and Race 2, Bulega improves on the WorldSSP wins record The Spanish Round, the final event of the 2023 FIM World Superbike Championship, ended with […]

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Intense heat of Thailand greets 2023 MotoGP 2&3 racers

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP unpacked in a world championship race circuit for the third week in a row and in the intense heat of Thailand after demanding events in Indonesia and Australia. The LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna IntactGP Team […]

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Nail-biting action 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A podium finish on night two of this weekend’s 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho completed a fine outing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker, backing up his fourth position on Friday and […]

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fourth edition of YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale at Baja Portalegre 500

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buller & Salero Storm to Stock & Open Class Victories at YXZ1000R SuperFinale William Buller and his co-driver Jonny McKnight took victory in the Stock class, while Joaquin Salero and Gonçalo Correia were the Open […]

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0.1 OF A SECOND FROM P1 IN THAI MOTOGP SIZZLER

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder doubled-up with podium finishes at a hot Chang International Circuit and took part in a magnificent Sunday race that saw the 2023 Thai Grand Prix deliver the fourth closest podium finish in the […]

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Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 Superbike World Champion!

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 Superbike World Champion. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider wins his second consecutive world title on the Panigale V4R Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 World Superbike Champion. It has been […]

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Injured is not the best way to close the day after Superb Superpole

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misfortune Strikes Aegerter and Gardner after Superb Superpole Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner missed out on points in Race 1 at Jerez after a remarkable Tissot Superpole where they qualified second and fifth on the […]

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Double Podium Delight at WorldSBK on Penultimate Day in Jerez

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Podium Delight for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK on Penultimate Day in Jerez Teammates Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took a well-deserved ride down WorldSBK’s “Victory Lane” together after the pair crossed the line second […]

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