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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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Registration Open for Second Edition of Ducati’s Giro Alpino Multistrada Adventure

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati North America Announces Open Registration for Second Edition of Giro Alpino Multistrada Adventure 2023 Giro Alpino to take place along scenic routes surrounding Stowe, Vermont The unforgettable journey tailored exclusively for Multistrada owners Sunnyvale, […]

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MotoAmerica Mini Cup Series 2023

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since its beginning in 2015, MotoAmerica has strived to expand the motorcycle racing world in North America. A key part of that mission is keeping the next generation engaged with racing. That’s why MotoAmerica is […]

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Debrief as Yamaha Riders Enjoy the Spoils at Incredible Imola

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round seven of the FIM Superbike World Championship took place at the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola and Yamaha riders shone across the classes, enjoying the spoils of victory despite incredibly […]

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80000 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and 210000 Fans at Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

Jul 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT THE 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF MOTO CULTURE Headline Performances by Green Day and Foo Fighters and Events Across the Milwaukee Area July 13-16 MILWAUKEE (July 17, 2023) – […]

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Yamaha Racing Heritage Club to Celebrate Double Anniversary at Mugello

Jul 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will honour the 50th anniversary of the TZ production racer and the 25th anniversary of the R1 with legends such as Johnny Cecotto and Carlos Lavado riding the machines on […]

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start TT Replica

New Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start TT Replica

Jul 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Wednesday, 12th July was a special day for some very lucky people. 17 new owners of the Limited Edition CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start Replica attended the Honda Racing Centre in Louth to pick up […]

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Affordable Motorcycle sales boom as car prices surge for Ducati

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Keeps Growing and Registers its Best First Half-Year Sales Figures Ever A record of 34,976 motorcycles were delivered globally in the first half of 2023, 5 percent more than in the same period of […]

First Look at New 2024 BMW models

First Look at New 2024 BMW models!

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Big, big BMW blowout release and first Look at dozens of new 2024 BMW models at Total Motorcycle. From Sport, Adventure, Touring, Roadster, Heritage, Scooter, Urban Mobility, Maxi Scooter, EV’s and even a concept await […]

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Ducati domination broken in both WorldSBK races

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With standard Pirelli tyres, the Turkish rider breaks the Bautista-Ducati domination, taking Yamaha to victory in both WorldSBK races; double win for the manufacturer from Iwata in WorldSSP as well with Manzi and in WorldSSP300 […]

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Showcasing excellence at 12th round of FIM Motocross World Championship in Loket

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Powers to Strong Grand Prix Victory in Czech Republic Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts showcased his excellence at the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Loket, Czech Republic, powering […]

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Perfection Continues in 2023 Pro Motocross Championship at Spring Creek

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MILLVILLE, Minn. (July 15, 2023) – The second half of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, got underway on Saturday with the series’ annual visit to the Land of 10,000 Lakes and Minnesota’s […]

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Show-stopping performance at FIM Motocross World Championship Czech Republic

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer Soars to Third Podium Finish of 2023 Season in Loket Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer put in a show-stopping performance at the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Loket, […]

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This old-school track that has been a staple on the calendar for so many years

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship marched on in the familiar setting of Loket, Czechia, today. The old-school track that has been a staple on the calendar for so many years hosted round twelve of […]

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Hilly hard-pack of Loket for MXGP Czech Republic

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship dropped into the hilly hard-pack of Loket for the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic, and the twelfth round of the current campaign saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s […]

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Double Imola Win Delight for Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Imola Win Delight for Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took Yamaha’s first ever Imola WorldSBK victory at this historical circuit, at the seventh round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship […]

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