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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.
Ultimate 2023 Sturgis Rally Guide – Schedules – Events – Concerts – Live Webcams
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Ultimate 2023 Sturgis Rally Guide – Schedules – Events – Concerts – Live Webcams

Aug 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Total Motorcycle’s legendary 2023 Strugis Motorcycle Rally Guide is back again! Did you think our 2022 Sturgis Rally Guide was big last year? For 2023 we have went bigger, badder, louder and more extreme! Share our […]
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FIM EWC in Japan: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team ready for Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Suzuka. This weekend, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) are in Asia. Round three of the 2023 season will take place at Suzuka, Japan, from 4th to […]
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Motorcycles Segment posted new all-time high in first half 2023

Aug 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Motorcycles Segment posts new highs for deliveries and margins in centenary year The Motorcycles Segment posted a new all-time high in the first half of its centenary year: BMW Motorrad delivered a total of 112,871 BMW motorcycles and scooters (HY1 2022: […]
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Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Sign Super Pumped rider for Two More Years

Aug 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Sign Dare DeMartile for Two More Years Beta Motorcycles & Dare DeMartile have agreed to another two-year deal. DeMartile will continue to race the NGPC and WORCS series for the […]
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KTM Dakar Champion suffers broken lunate bone and ligament damage

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard
KEVIN BENAVIDES SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY Rally Announcement Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair an injury he sustained to his right wrist while training in the […]
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BMW Motorrad USA and BMW U.S. Rider Academy Announce U.S. International GS Trophy Team Qualifiers

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Aug. 1, 2023…BMW Motorrad USA and the BMW U.S. Rider Academy are proud to announce the dates for the 2024 U.S. GS Trophy Team qualifiers. The 2024 BMW International GS Trophy […]
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Achieve the dream ambitions at legendary Suzuka 8 Hours Japan

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard
YART Yamaha Aiming for Dream Suzuka Podium The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are looking to achieve the dream of a podium whilst also maintaining their title ambitions at the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours […]
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More 2024 Ducati: Unmistakable Style and Maximum Fun

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Unmistakable style and maximum fun defines Ducati for 2024 with the introduction of even more new models. Ducati pays tribute to the motorcycle that changed the world of two wheels with the lightest ever Monster, […]
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Horrific crash between Yamaha and Suzuki at MotoAmerica Championship Brainerd International Raceway

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Remain Strong in Point Standings Sunnyvale, Calif., July 30, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés had a few setbacks during round six […]
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Sunday will long be remembered by all Ducati and WorldSBK fans

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Sunday masterpiece for Bautista: from P14 to podium in SPR and then a historic victory in Race-2. Rinaldi (P5) battles for the podium until 3 laps from the end It’s a Sunday that will long […]
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Victory Little Consolation after Yamaha’s Race 2 DNF

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Superpole Race Victory Little Consolation after Razgatlıoğlu’s Race 2 DNF Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crashed out of the lead of Race 2 at Autodrom Most after his rear tyre suffered a catastrophic failure at the eighth round […]
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Vantaa sandy track smaller than most offered MXGP opportunities

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard
The Grand Prix of Finland, round fourteen of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship, was the most recent item on the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team’s agenda. Vantaa, a sandy track that is smaller than […]
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Matches Best WorldSBK Finish in Most

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Remy Gardner Matches Best WorldSBK Finish in Most Remy Gardner put in two great performances on Sunday in Most, managing to finish 6th in both the Superpole Race and Race 2. Dominique Aegerter added more […]
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PERFECT MX2 GRAND PRIX 1-1 IN FINLAND

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Andrea Adamo strengthened his hold on the 2023 FIM MX2 World Championship with a superb double moto win and the second Grand Prix victory of the season – and his career – today in Finland. […]
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Dutchman collected fifth piece of podium silverware at MXGP Finland

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Coldenhoff Maintains Podium Form in Finland Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’S Glenn Coldenhoff collected his fifth piece of podium silverware at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Vantaa, Finland. The Dutchman […]

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