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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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Valentino Rossi to race for BMW in 24 Hours of Le Mans

May 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans Cup: BMW M Team WRT, Valentino Rossi and Max Hesse start at ‘Road to Le Mans’. The BMW M4 GT3 will compete as part of the support programme for the 100th anniversary of the […]

New 2023 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Collections

New 2023 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Collections

May 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Willie G. Davidson said it best when he said: “Form follows function, but both report to emotion.” New 2023 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Collections are sure to stir your emotions with 11 all-new models from iconic 120th […]

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Woodsy 2023 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Indiana

May 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA’S CRAIG DELONG CONTINUES 2023 GNCC TITLE BID WITH FOURTH IN INDIANA SITS FIVE POINTS OFF THE CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT THE HALFWAY MARK OF THE SEASON CRAIG DELONG – ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY […]

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Opening round: FIM EnduroGP World Championship 2023 season

May 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Freeman, Garcia and Holcombe dominate with Metzeler at the Enduro Spanish GP The second round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Metzeler riders excel in all classes: Freeman in E3 and Enduro GP, Garcia […]

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Poor luck robbed Husqvarna at MXGP Intu Xanadu

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing just completed a successful double header in the Iberian Peninsula, as Kay de Wolf secured another haul of solid points at the Grand Prix of Spain. Intu Xanadu, a relatively new […]

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Perfect weekend for Ducati at Barcelona WorldSSP with hat-trick of wins

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Perfect weekend for Bautista at Barcelona with hat-trick of wins. Rinaldi fights back to take a podium. Bulega sidelined with tecnical issue in WorldSSP Another sensational hat-trick, the third of the season so far, for […]

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Best Tissot Superpole Race result for Yamaha at WorldSBK

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Another Top Independent Finish for Aegerter in Barcelona Race 2 Dominique Aegerter finished 8th in the final feature race in Barcelona, once again earning the status of ‘Top Independent Rider’. For Remy Gardner the Sunday […]

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Double Enduro class victory at home event for KTM

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has earned a double Enduro1 class victory at his home event – the EnduroGP of Spain. The KTM 250 EXC-F racer dominated the E1 class, topping the standings on both […]

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Solid WorldSBK debut from BMW Ivo Lopes in Barcelona

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. Garrett Gerloff (USA) and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team certainly achieved the goals they had set themselves for the fourth race weekend of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship in Barcelona (ESP). The […]

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Terrific Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK two-three podium finish

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Silver and Bronze Sunday for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took the fight together to their competition, and came away with three podium finishes in two more spectacular races at […]

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New all-time MXGP Grand Prix win record Set

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings has set a new all-time Grand Prix win record with a comprehensive 1-1 moto haul in Madrid, Spain and the sixth round of the 2023 FIM World Championship. […]

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Phenomenal speed & Solid Points in Spain MXGP for Yamaha

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff & Seewer Score Solid Points in Spain Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff and Jeremy Seewer showed phenomenal speed at the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid, Spain, although […]

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Bautista-Ducati hat trick with Pirelli SC1 front and SCX B0800 rear

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is once again uncatchable in Spain, winning all the races; first win for Sofuoglu and historic one-two for MV Agusta in WorldSSP with Gennai winning in WorldSSP300 After dominating in Phillip Island […]

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48-point lead for Spaniard at FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Secures Second Overall at Spanish Grand Prix & Extends MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to second overall at the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World […]

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Brothers win 2023 AMA 250SX West & 250SX East Championships in a week

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NEWS FLASH: 2023 AMA 250SX West Region Championship to Jett Lawrence May 7, 2023 — DENVER, Colorado Title comes one week after brother Hunter Lawrence won 250SX East crown Fourth AMA 250 title for Jett […]

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