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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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Hot FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Sonora Rally temperatures in Mexico Desert

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action at round three of the series – the Sonora Rally in Mexico. Although the five-stage event is […]
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First ever 2023 Sonora Rally Mexico

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are ready to take on the 2023 Sonora Rally. Held in Mexico and featuring as part of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship for the first time, the five-stage event looks […]
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WorldSBK TT Circuit Assen starts 2023 European odyssey

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Assesses its Assen Chances After more than six weeks since 2023’s second race event on the Indonesian island of Lombok, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are more than ready to take […]
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Crashes & Battles at West Hare Scrambles Race

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Round 2 Jacksonville, OR April 16th, 2023 Wasson and Roberts Finish 3, 4 at WHS The second round of the West Hare Scrambles took place at the Lilly Prairie OHV in Jacksonville, OR. The temperature […]
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Notoriously difficult Camp Coker Bullet GNCC Results

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Top Ten finishes at Camp Coker The Camp Coker Bullet GNCC took place last Sunday in Society Hill, South Carolina. The fifth round of the series saw temperatures in the 80s. The race was a […]
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FY22 Piaggio Group sales +25% & share buyback program

Apr 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard
2022 Financial Statements approved Approval of final dividend of 10 eurocents per ordinary share Plan for purchase and disposal of the company’s ordinary shares approved Mantua, 18 April 2023 – The Annual General Meeting of Piaggio […]
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All-new Ténéré Spirit Experience: Morocco Desert Challenge 2023

Apr 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Ténéré World Raid Team Ready to Kickstart Expanded 2023 Season in Morocco After a successful inaugural year, the Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, returns for its second season with […]
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Impressive new 2023 BMW M1000RR MotoGP Safety Bike

Apr 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Before he rides for the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Assen (NED) this weekend, BMW Motorrad works rider Garrett Gerloff (USA) spent a few exciting days in […]
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Cathedral of Speed and Start of European WorldSBK season

Apr 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Munich. After a break of a few weeks, the European leg of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) begins this weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The iconic TT Circuit at Assen (NED) will host round […]
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Auto Shanghai 2023: BMW brand

Apr 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Munich / Shanghai. The BMW Group is making a strong showing at Auto Shanghai 2023 with a total of three world premieres from its BMW brand. Taking centre stage are the latest product and technological innovations, […]
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New Mid-sized 2023 Honda CB Motorcycles Launch!

Apr 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard
I started on a 1980 Honda CB400T, my wife on a 1981 Honda CB400T. Smaller 250-500cc make great go-anywhere rider-friendly bikes. Honda gets it and a pair of new mid-sized 2023 Honda CB motorcycles launch. […]
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Pirelli’s focus on direct comparisons between WorldSBK & WorldSSP solutions

Apr 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard
In Assen, which this year hosts the first European and 300 class round, Pirelli’s focus is on direct comparisons between some solutions After the first two rounds held in Australia and Indonesia, the FIM Superbike […]
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Tumbling crash takes out leader in Circuit of The Americas MotoGP

Apr 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Bagnaia is forced to retire in the Americas GP at Austin after crashing out while in the lead. Eleventh Pirro • Luca Marini finishes second on the podium with the Desmosedici GP of the VR46 […]
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Lot of fun leading Camp Coker Bullet GNCC

Apr 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Craig DeLong raced to a strong second-place finish at the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC, continuing his solid 2023 Grand National Cross Country Series form as he moves to P2 […]
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Heroic efforts at 24 Heures Motos in France for Yoshimura

Apr 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard
Press release – YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL BATTLE VALIANTLY TO THE FLAG AT LE MANS April 17th, 2023. YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL BATTLE VALIANTLY TO THE FLAG AT LE MANS Gregg Black races to the 24 Heures […]

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