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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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BMW Motorrad Second-quarter 2023: 64936 motorcycles sales

Jul 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard
BMW Motorrad: Second-quarter 2023 sales confirm high customer demand BMW Motorrad delivered a total of 64,936 motorcycles to customers between April and June of its 2023 centenary year (+8.0%). Building on the previous all-time high […]
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Many famous racing venues in the United States but few hold aura of Laguna Seca

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Ducati’s Dynamic Duo Heads to the Happy Hunting Ground of Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca Sunnyvale, Calif., July 5, 2023 — There are many famous racing venues in the United States but few hold the aura of […]
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WIRE-TO-WIRE AND BAR-TO-BAR WIN FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AT WEST VIRGINIA HALF-MILE

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
WIRE-TO-WIRE WIN FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AND JARED MEES AT WEST VIRGINIA HALF-MILE Reigning SuperTwins Champion Continues the Push for His Ninth-Career Grand National Championship   MINNEAPOLIS (July 5, 2023) – In what proved to […]
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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023 Wrap-up Results

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. As fundraising for this year comes to a close, we are pleased to announce that over […]
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MV AGUSTA RETURNS TO THE CATHEDRAL OF SPEED TABAC Classic GP Assen

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
MV Agusta joins the TABAC Classic GP Assen in an event partnership which marks the return of the Italian motorcycle brand from Schiranna to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’, where it took no less than 35 […]
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Two-wheeled brand celebrating another best-ever quarter with 20% sales increase

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Second quarter sales results for BMW Motorrad Canada had the two-wheeled brand celebrating another best-ever quarter, with 1,369 units sold in Q2 2023.  This marks the second consecutive best-ever quarter for the brand, and a […]
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Passionate fans were out in force at WorldSBK Donington

Jul 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Dosoli Debrief: Donington and Toprak Continue Their Success Streak The sixth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship was held at Donington Park in the East Midlands, UK and it was another positive weekend for […]
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APRILIA GRANDSTAND IS BACK FOR MOTOGP

Jul 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard
THE APRILIA GRANDSTAND IS BACK FOR THE MISANO MOTOGP ROUND AT THE GP OF SAN MARINO ON 9 AND 10 SEPTEMBER, APRILIA FANS WILL BE ABLE TO CHEER ON ALEIX ESPARGARÓ AND MAVERICK VIÑALES, ENJOYING […]
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Innovative Husqvarna Motorcycle All-Distance Power Running Shoes

Jul 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AND PUMA STEP FORWARD WITH NITRO 2 RUNNING SHOES Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce the addition of branded PUMA Nitro 2 all-distance running shoes to its Team Wear collection. Created in conjunction […]
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Happy 4th of July & Harley-Davidson Surprise!

Jul 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Happy 4th of July to all our American readers and supporters, it’s going to be a great week for y’all! From riding and BBQ’ing, to parades, to friends and family, to drinking and eating a […]
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ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rocks home round at Donington Park

Jul 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard
BMW Motorrad Motorsport made important progress at the sixth round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Donington Park (GBR). Scott Redding (GBR) and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team secured a top-four […]
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MotoGP presence for historic and popular Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jul 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard
RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AIM TO ADD MOTOGP™ PACE TO ’23 GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED The historic and popular Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the UK’s busiest gatherings of iconic motorsport machinery and […]
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Another weekend under the banner of Ducati comes to an end

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Ducati and its riders, Bautista and Bulega, dominate the WorldSBK races at Donington Park, Superpole Race goes to Razgatlioglu     Yet another weekend under the banner of Ducati red has just come to an […]
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Scary red flag accident involving Ducati at WorldSSP Donington

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Sixteenth win of the season for an extraordinary Bautista. Rinaldi involved in a scary accident. Bulega’s perfect weekend in WorldSSP First, the concern for the scary accident involving Michael Rinaldi, which required the display of […]
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Tricky track conditions tested Yamaha WorldSBK Donington team

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Aegerter and Gardner Fight Back to Grab More Points in Donington Race 2 Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored more useful points on Sunday in Donington, finishing in 11th and 15th in the Superpole race […]

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