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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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Gutsy performance in Friday’s free practice for San Marino and Riviera di Rimini GP

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Bagnaia clinches a place in Q2 with seventh quickest time in free practice for the San Marino and Riviera di Rimini GP at Misano Francesco Bagnaia produced a gutsy performance in Friday’s free practice for […]
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Trying the French circuit for the first time on Yamaha R1 machines

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Hot and Heavy Opener for Gardner and Aegerter in Magny-Cours Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, showing early potential to finish 9th and 16th on combined times. The […]
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Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got back to work at WorldSSP Magny-Cours

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Rinaldi starts the Magny-Cours weekend well with P2 in free practice. Bautista works on the setup and finishes sixth. Bulega second in Supersport combined times The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got back to work at […]
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65cc World All-Stars Announced for Opening SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Round

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Ultra-Talented Field of 65cc World All-Stars Announced for Opening SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Round  22 Elite Amateur Racers Ages 8-12 to Showcase Sport’s Youngest Stars ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 7, 2023) – As the anticipation continues […]
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TransAnatolia Rally stage 5: featured three special stages

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Ténéré World Raid Team Maintain Charge on Day 5 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés secured a stage win and a further two podiums during the three specials on Thursday at […]
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Yamaha and top MXGP racer Jeremy Seewer to Part Company at End of 2023 MXGP Season

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha and Seewer to Part Company at End of 2023 MXGP Season Yamaha Motor Europe announces the departure of Jeremy Seewer from the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team at the conclusion of the 2023 […]
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Inspiration Friday: BMW ADV-X 2023 Adventure Tour

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard
BMW Motorrad Canada announces ADV-X, a week-long adventure motorcycle tour set in British Columbia! 1880km of the most breathtaking scenery Canada has to offer. Welcome to week #258 of our Inspiration Friday: BMW ADV-X 2023 […]
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Ducati team back on track at Magny-Cours after the summer break

Sep 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard
The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team back on track at Magny-Cours after the summer break. Bautista: “I would like to welcome Bulega and wish Rinaldi good luck”. The long summer break, interrupted only by last […]
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Superb fighting spirit with tricky weather-affected fourth day at TransAnatolia Rally Turkey

Sep 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Double Podium for Ténéré World Raid Team on Challenging Day 4 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, showed superb fighting spirit on a tricky weather-affected fourth day […]
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Real asset and cornerstone of Liqui Moly Beta Racing team resigned

Sep 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Extends Joe Wasson for Another Year Beta USA has re-signed Joe Wasson for the 2024 season. Wasson has been a real asset and cornerstone of the Liqui Moly Beta Racing […]
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Action-packed weekend WorldSBK Magny Cours and MotoGP San Marino

Sep 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard
The Aruba.it Racing team and Michele Pirro are ready to hit the track together again in the MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in Misano Adriatico An action-packed weekend awaits the […]
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SuperMotocross (SMX) League announced final field of racers for inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship

Sep 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 5, 2023) – In conjunction with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Pro Racing, the SuperMotocross (SMX) League has announced the final field of racers that will contest the inaugural SuperMotocross […]
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New Piaggio CEO: Michele Colaninno

Sep 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
In wake of the passing of chair and CEO Robert Colaninno, Piaggio Group promotes Chief Executive of Global Strategy, Product, Marketing and Innovation to CEO Michele Colaninno was born on 23 November 1976 in Mantua. […]
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New rear development wet tire from Pirelli

Sep 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
A new ‘wet’ rear tyre for the Pirelli French Round For the ninth round of WorldSBK, which is held at Magny-Cours, Pirelli brings a new rain solution for the premier class and a new front […]
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Closer and closer: Jared Mees Wins Historic Ninth-Career Grand National Championship

Sep 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Jared Mees Wins Historic Ninth-Career Grand National Championship at Springfield Mile, Ties Scottie Parker’s All-Time Record   Mees Takes First & Second at Springfield Mile Doubleheader, Secures Seventh-Consecutive American Flat Track SuperTwins Championship for Indian […]

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