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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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Chasing ninth-career American Flat Track Grand National Championship

Aug 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AND JARED MEES DOMINATE BLACK HILLS HALF-MILE Mees Inches Closer to Record-Tying Ninth-Career Grand National Championship as Eighth Victory of the Season Extends Overall Points Lead to Five with Three Races Remaining […]

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GRT Yamaha’s Mirko Giansanti Dies after Illness

Aug 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Mourn the loss of GRT Yamaha’s Mirko Giansanti All at Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Racing extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Mirko Giansanti, who sadly passed away today […]

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Rain changed everything at Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race

Aug 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul was on track for a solid second overall at the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship at Suzuka, Japan. Unfortunately, its strong charge was brought to a halt towards the […]

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Silverstone Moto3 prizes as MotoGP fires again

Aug 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Japanese star steered his FR 250 GP machine to another podium finish in the Moto3 category as his plight to move into 2023 title contention continues apace. The LIQUI MOLY IntactGP Husqvarna team gathered […]

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Thrilling British Grand Prix at Silverstone for Ducati

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes the runner-up slot at Silverstone after a thrilling race-long battle for victory in the #BritishGP. DNF for Bastianini Francesco Bagnaia took the runner-up slot in a thrilling British Grand Prix at Silverstone after […]

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Dry cold and action-packed revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix was dry, cold and action-packed to revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the wide expanses of the Silverstone circuit with a podium vibe thanks […]

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Incredible fighting spirit and battle at 44th edition of Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Mount Strong Suzuka Fight Back The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team overcame an early technical issue to show incredible fighting spirit and battle their way back from 43rd to 23rd at the […]

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Almost crashing at every corner Ducati finds Silverstone MotoGP treacherous

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

British GP at Silverstone: Enea Bastianini and Pecco Bagnaia finish 13th and 14th, respectively in wet treacherous Saturday’s Sprint race Saturday at the Monster Energy British Grand Prix was quite demanding for both Ducati Lenovo […]

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Stellar come-from-behind victory at Loretta Lynn Motocross

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A standout performance was delivered by Casey Cochran on his way to the Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C crown despite difficult conditions in this week’s 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, with […]

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Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race Mid-season revenge

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul qualified fifth for the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race, determined to take their mid-season revenge and stay in the title hunt. The famous Suzuka circuit will host round 3 of the […]

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Best European team at the Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team recorded an outstanding, hard-earned seventh place at the Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) to secure important championship points in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). Markus Reiterberger (GER), […]

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Sensational Second in Suzuka Top 10 Endurance Race

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Sensational Second in Suzuka Top 10 Trial The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team put in a stunning performance throughout the two days of qualifying and smashed records in the Top 10 […]

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TOP TEN WET BRITISH GRAND PRIX MOTOGP SPRINTS

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing mixed the rough with the smooth for the first two days of the British Grand Prix and the event that brought the series back to speed after a month’s hiatus. […]

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MotoGP tweaks Silverstone Qualifying rules

Aug 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia goes sixth quickest on day 1 of the British GP at Silverstone as MotoGP returns for Round 9. Bastiniani P15 Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini concluded the first day of practice for round 9 […]

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Rookie of the Year signs 2-years with Beta Racing Team Supercross

Aug 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Beta USA Racing Team Signs Colt Nichols for SX The Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team has confirmed the signing of Colt Nichols on a two-year deal to race the 450SX class at the […]

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