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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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Canadian desert wasteland hosts Red Bull Outliers FIM Hard Enduro World Championship

Aug 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard
  The fourth stop of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship saw Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt claim second place at the Red Bull Outliers in Canada. Putting in a strong ride, the TE 300 […]
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Tough weekend wins career-high result at Ironman National

Aug 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Aaron Plessinger and Tom Vialle both claimed third-place results to conclude the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on the podium at today’s Ironman National, with fan favorite Plessinger […]
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Talon Hawkins matched his best-ever moto finish Ironman Raceway

Aug 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard
The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team finished up their 2023 Pro Motocross campaign at Ironman Raceway, with Jalek Swoll leading the charge, as RJ Hampshire opted to sit out another round ahead of the […]
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US Air Force Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Md. (August 26, 2023) – The 2023 MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, hosted its final gathering of the summer on the eve of the Tucker Freight Lines […]
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2023 Pro Motocross Championship Finale From Indiana’s Ironman Raceway

Aug 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
STAMFORD, Conn. (August 25, 2023) – A potentially historic afternoon awaits at the season finale of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, as Crawfordsville, Indiana’s Ironman Raceway is set to host the 11th round […]
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Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]
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Final MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine of 2023 Season

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 23, 2023) – MX Sports Pro Racing has officially announced the lineup of 24 elite amateur prospects and an esteemed group of rider coaches for the final gathering of the 2023 Scouting Moto […]
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Back on world championship calendar for first time since 2018

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Back on the world championship calendar for the first time since 2018, the Desafio Ruta 40 starts at the bivouac at La Rioja before heading north, through the Catamarca region, into Salta and the finish […]
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Desafio Ruta 40 FIM World Rally-Raid Argentina

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
LUCIANO BENAVIDES PREPARES FOR HOME RACE AT THE 2023 DESAFIO RUTA 40 HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER FOCUSED ON SUCCESS AT FIVE-STAGE EVENT IN ARGENTINA Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is excited to return to FIM […]
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Renowned Tennessee Knockout Hard Enduro descended on Sequatchie

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
The Tennessee Knockout Sequatchie, TN August 18th – 20th, 2023 Walker in Top 5 at TKO For the renowned Tennessee Knockout, the Hard Enduro world descended on the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, TN. The […]
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IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show Munich

Aug 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Munich. At the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, the BMW Group will be presenting the most recent highlights of its ongoing transformation in the key action areas of electrification, digitalisation and circularity. The […]
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Close hard racing defined MotoAmerica Twins Cup at PittRace

Aug 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard
APRILIA RS 660 RIDERS LANDERS, RODIO WIN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY COMPLEX RODIO RACING – POWERED BY ROBEM ENGINEERING DUO NOW FIRST, THIRD IN CLASS STANDINGS WITH ONE […]
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MotoAmerica’s Superbike Race weekend Pittsburgh International Race Complex Wampum Results

Aug 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Aug. 21, 2023…Round 7 of 9 of MotoAmerica’s Superbike Race weekends took place at the newly configured 2.78-mile Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA. The Steel Commander Stock 1000 riders […]
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All-new 2024 Husqvarna Enduro and Motorcycle Models Launch!

Aug 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard
20 all-new 2024 Husqvarna enduro and motorcycle models launched this week to dominate the competition setting a new standard of riding off-road; plus returning FS450 Supermoto, EE5 and EE3 bikes! The 2024 Husqvarna Enduro line […]
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Breaking News: President and CEO of Piaggio passed away last night

Aug 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Press release – Roberto Colaninno passed away Mantua, 19 August 2023 – Omniaholding SpA announces that the Cavaliere del Lavoro Roberto Colaninno, President of Immsi SpA (IMS.MI), President and CEO of Piaggio & CSpA (PIA.MI), passed […]

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