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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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Captivating Grit and Grind the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship season returns

May 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Motorcycles and Rockstar Energy are pleased to announce Season 2 of the captivating Grit and Grind docuseries, featuring the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team throughout the 17-round 2023 AMA Supercross Championship season. The […]
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Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Since 2000, Ride for Dad has raised over $39 million to support prostate cancer research and raising public awareness. Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023 Guide at Total Motorcycle! With 29 Event Rides […]
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Purchase select Slingshot models get up to $2000 bonus cash

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Time’s Running Out…Get Your Bonus Cash NOW Until MAY 31st, with the purchase of a new select Slingshot model you’ll unlock up to $2,000 bonus cash to spend on accessories and apparel or towards the […]
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KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE SAVINGS: SAVE UP TO $2000 PROMO

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
CURRENT OFFERS SAVE UP TO $2,000 SAVE UP TO $2,000* ON KX MOTORCYCLES SAVE $2,000* ON TERYX / TERYX4 SIDE X SIDES SAVE $1,500* ON TERYX KRX 1000 / TERYX KRX4 1000 SIDE X SIDES […]
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2023 Pro Motocross Championship with Season Kickoff from Pala

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 25, 2023) – With a mere 48 hours until the first gate drop of the summer at the KTM Fox Raceway National, the motocross industry gathered in Southern California on Thursday to […]
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Hellas Rally has proved a steep learning curve for Ténéré World Raid Team in Stage 3

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Tarrés Fights Back with Stage 3 Podium at the Hellas Rally Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés recovered from a challenging start to the Hellas Rally in Greece to secure a sensational podium during […]
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Yamaha Racing Heritage Club enjoyed superb start to 2023

May 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Starts Year in Style at Sunday Ride Classic The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club enjoyed a superb start to 2023 in front of tens of thousands of fans at the Sunday Ride […]
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Muddy conditions greet riders of John Penton GNCC Ohio

May 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Round 7 | The John Penton Millfield, OH May 21st, 2023 Lipscomb 2nd, Johnson & Smith Top 10 The John Penton GNCC was the seventh stop on the series calendar. Riders had to contend with […]
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MXGP Yamaha Rider Undergoes Wrist Surgery and potential return

May 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts successfully underwent surgery with hand and wrist specialist Dr. Joris Duerinkx on May 24th in Genk, Belgium. The surgery was performed to repair the left wrist injury that […]
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Adapting quickly to the new 2023 Hellas Rally

May 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Strong Start for Ténéré World Raid Team at Hellas Rally The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrès enjoyed a positive start over the opening two days of the Hellas Rally in Greece, even with […]
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Motocross injury prevention and latest treatments for sports and racing injuries

May 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 23, 2023) – MX Sports Pro Racing has announced that The McGinley Clinic, based in Casper, Wyoming, will become the newest partner of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, […]
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Launch of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup

May 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard
EMX Powertrain writes history in FIM E-Xplorer World Cup Dutch manufacturer takes victory in the first ever race in Barcelona The launch of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup has created a new class in which […]
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Complete four-rider roster in 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

May 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Murrieta, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will field a complete four-rider roster in the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, featuring Cooper Webb and Aaron Plessinger in 450MX, alongside 250MX contenders Maximus Vohland and Tom Vialle […]
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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Signs Top Yamaha Rider for 2024

May 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) will have a new member from next season. From 2024, Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) will join the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK factory squad. The 2021 World […]
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Yamaha’s vision of nurturing talent and forging long-term relationships with riders

May 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Andrea Locatelli will remain with Yamaha until the end of the 2025 season, after agreeing terms with the 26-year-old Italian to extend the existing agreement for two […]

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