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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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SOLID RESULT FOR RED BULL KTM ON STAGE TWO OF SONORA RALLY

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has fought back from his day one disappointment to place fourth fastest on today’s stage two of the Sonora Rally. Well in contention for the stage win, Price […]

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Strong start for Husqvarna at Sonora Rally 2023

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SOLID OPENING STAGE FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING AT 2023 SONORA RALLY SKYLER HOWES PLACES SIXTH WHILE LUCIANO BENAVIDES FINISHES EIGHTH ON DEMANDING DAY ONE IN MEXICO Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has got his Sonora […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON DOES THE DOUBLE AT ROAD ATLANTA

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KYLE WYMAN DOES THE DOUBLE ON FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT ROAD ATLANTA Two Wins and Three Lap Records as Wyman Takes MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Points Lead MILWAUKEE (April 23, 2023) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ […]

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Fast Gravel 2023 Sonora Rally Mexico – Stage 1

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The three-man Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team have successfully completed the opening stage of the 2023 Sonora Rally. Mastering the rough Mexican tracks, Matthias Walkner placed as top KTM in fourth, followed by Kevin […]

New 2024 KTM Motocross & Enduro Lineup: Go Wild!

New 2024 KTM Motocross & Enduro Lineup: Go Wild!

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Get Dirty and Go Wild with the new 2024 KTM Motocross & Enduro Lineup! Sleeker, slimmer, and engineered to provide riders with unmatched levels of control, the 2024 KTM SX Motocross and XC Enduro range […]

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Righteous MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship Road Atlanta Results

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LANDERS WINS, RODIO EXTENDS MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP POINTS LEAD ABOARD RS 660 AT ROAD ATLANTA RODIO RACING, POWERED BY ROBEM ENGINEERING, RIDERS FINISH FIRST AND SECOND IN RACE 2 ON SUNDAY BRASELTON, GA – 24 […]

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MotoAmerica 2023 roared into life at Road Atlanta in Georgia

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin and Forés Shine in an Excellent 2023 Season Debut in Georgia Sunnyvale, Calif., April 23, 2023 — MotoAmerica 2023 roared into life at Road Atlanta in Georgia this weekend with Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés […]

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Aches and pains at difficult Black Buffalo National Enduro

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TOP FIVE FINISH FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER CRAIG DELONG AT BLACK BUFFALO NATIONAL ENDURO PUTS HIS FX 350 INTO FIFTH, OVERCOMING DIFFICULT TERRAIN AND TIP-OVERS ON SUNDAY A hard crash in the fifth test […]

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Riders for Health kicked off Morocco Desert Challenge in superb fashion

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Enjoy Perfect Start in Morocco The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, kicked off the Morocco Desert Challenge in superb fashion, with riders Rodney Faggotter and […]

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Double Dutch Podium for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Dutch Podium for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli stepped on to the podium together after an exciting display of professional race craft in Race 2 at the TT Circuit Assen […]

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Thrilled with Top Independent Rider Status Awarded at Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Thrilled with Fourth and Top Independent Rider Status, Gardner Grabs Great Sixth Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner enjoyed a good Sunday in Assen, as the Swiss rider impressed in Race 2 and managed an […]

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Ducati makes history by winning all races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing and Ducati write a page of history at “The Cathedral of Speed”. Bautista and Bulega win all the races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP. The Spanish rider also gives Borgo Panigale victory #400. Top […]

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WorldSBK weekend of mixed feelings for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport experienced a weekend of mixed emotions at the opening round of the European leg of this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Assen, the Netherlands. Scott Redding (GBR) from the […]

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FIM World Superbike Championship was dominated entirely by Ducati

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista-Ducati: test of strength using all the Pirelli tyres The Spaniard wins all the races of the Pirelli Dutch Round using both the standard and the development SCX at the rear; brace for Bulega in […]

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Super muddy East Rutherford AMA Supercross Championship

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The skies opened and mother nature emerged at round 14 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, making for challenging conditions for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in East Rutherford, where […]

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