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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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Total triumph for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati at Assen

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was an extraordinary weekend for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team with Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona. The two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders secured their second consecutive one-two-three finish following their success at […]

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Sacha Coenen unstoppable for MX2 victory at Trentino MXGP

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Trentino, in northern Italy, was the scene for the latest successful result for Red Bull KTM in the 2026 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship as Sacha Coenen provided the reference in […]

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MXGP Trentino: De Wolf holeshots Pietramurata while Everts secures points in MX2

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing showed strong pace and clear progress at round five of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship at the MXGP of Trentino, taking valuable points from a demanding weekend at the spectacular […]

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Emotional rollercoaster at the 24h of Le Mans: BMW factory team denied victory

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The season opener of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) turned into an emotional rollercoaster for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. At the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA), the BMW Motorrad […]

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Race Win and Second Overall for Tim Gajser at MXGP of Trentino

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has claimed a Grand Prix race win on his way to a season-best second overall at the MXGP of Trentino. The Yamaha YZ450FM rider placed fourth […]

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Season-Best Fifth Overall for Karlis Reisulis at MXGP of Trentino

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Karlis Reisulis has delivered his best performance of the season so far with a fine fifth overall at round five of the 2026 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship. Racing […]

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Gardner and Manzi Salvage Points on Final Day in Assen

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team duo of Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi wrapped up the Dutch Round in TT Circuit Assen with 14th and 15th place finishes in Race 2, securing valuable points after […]

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Vierge and Locatelli’s Determination Maximises Sunday Race Potential in Assen for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Another top six result for Xavi Vierge was backed up by seventh-place in Race 2, while Pata Maxus Yamaha teammate Andrea Locatelli converted a Superpole Race P9 into an eighth-place fightback at the TT Circuit […]

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Arenas Closes in on Championship Lead with Second in Red Flagged Assen Race 2

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas closed the gap to the FIM Supersport World Championship leader to just one point with a pair of second places at the iconic TT Circuit Assen. After missing out on the win […]

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Faultless Performance From YART Yamaha Secures Back-to-Back 24 Heures Motos Victories

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Leandro Mercado powered to a sensational victory at the 24 Heures Motos after producing a faultless performance, securing back-to-back victories at Le […]

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Strong Stage 1 for the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at Carta Rallye

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 Carta Rallye in Morocco, with Alessandro Botturi securing an overall podium […]

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Sleny Goyer Returns to the EMX125 Podium with Third Overall in Italy

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team’s Sleny Goyer has returned to the EMX125 podium with a strong third overall in Pietramurata, Italy. The talented youngster was in fine form all weekend long to secure his […]

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Potential Untapped for GYTR GRT Yamaha on Saturday in Assen

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was a difficult opening day of racing for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, as Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi faced setbacks in both Superpole and Race 1. […]

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Arenas Misses Victory by 0.080 seconds in Assen WorldSSP Thriller

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas and AS BLU CRU Racing missed out on a second victory of the season by an agonising margin in a TT Circuit Assen thriller, with the Spaniard losing out on the win by […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha in Tricky Assen Race 1

Apr 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Locks in Top Six for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Tricky Assen Race 1, as Vierge Looks to Convert Strong Qualifying on Sunday Andrea Locatelli performed strongly to secure a sixth-place finish in Race 1 […]

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