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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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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was one of contrasting emotions for the Ducati Lenovo Team

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bastianini and the Ducati Lenovo Team come out victorious at Misano, scoring win number 100 in MotoGP for Ducati, which takes the fifth consecutive manufacturer’s title. Bagnaia crashes out of the encounter • Five Ducati […]

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100 MotoGP victories and wins and sixth Constructors’ World Title in its history

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati reaches 100 MotoGP victories and wins its sixth Constructors’ World Title in its history in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Misano Ducati is the first European manufacturer to cross this milestone in the premier […]

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Unfortunate circumstances ends Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Unfortunate Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona Remy Gardner and Marvin Fritz faced a challenging Sunday in Cremona. Fritz finished 18th the final feature race of the weekend, while unfortunate circumstances forced Remy to […]

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SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final Results: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle has finished runner-up in the 250SMX Class of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) following the final round at The Strip at Las Vegas […]

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DING-DING SuperMotocross season wraps up for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna in Las Vegas

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing endured one of its toughest rounds of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) at tonight’s final round in Las Vegas, where both Christian Craig and Malcolm Stewart were struck by […]

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Races faster than two weeks ago and new race lap records at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vietti wins in Moto2™ with a tyre choice that went against the trend, Moto3™ goes to Alonso Races faster than two weeks ago in both categories and new race lap records thanks to the extremely […]

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2024 Beta 450 RX Auction – Supporting the USA MXdN Team

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Winning Bid also receives a Supercross Experience in Anaheim for Two Beta Motorcycles is committed to supporting the motocross community by backing the Motocross of Nations US National Team through a unique bike auction. The auction […]

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MotoGP Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli fires into motion once more in 2024

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna brought the 2024 world championship back to the flat mix of high-speed corners and tricky, intricate sections of Misano for the second race in a row. The circuit entertained […]

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Pirelli tires confirmed outstanding performance during first GP race in Misano

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Canet and Furusato in pole position for the GP of Emilia-Romagna; new records in Moto2™ for Pirelli With the new rear tyre Pirelli débuted here in Misano for the last Grand Prix, in Moto2™ Canet […]

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New Cremona circuit rider takes first WorldSBK win exploiting performance tires

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci and the new Pirelli supersoft take the first of Cremona On the new Cremona circuit, the Ducati rider takes his first WorldSBK win, fully exploiting the performance of the new rear SCX development tyre. […]

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Brad Binder brings home top six speed in Emilia Romagna MotoGP Sprint

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM secured more MotoGP world championship points thanks to Brad Binder’s 6th position in the Saturday Sprint at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the second consecutive event at the sunny Misano World […]

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Remy Gardner earns valuable points in first race at new Cremona Circuit Italy

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Recovers to Top Ten Finish in Cremona Race 1 Remy Gardner took home valuable points in the first race at the new Cremona Circuit, Italy, in the ninth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike […]

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Saturday full of emotions for Ducati protagonists Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Double podium for Bulega (P2) and Bautista (P3) in Race-1 at Cremona. Huertas dominates in WorldSSP A Saturday full of emotions for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team with Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista protagonists […]

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Red-flagged WorldSBK Italy due to crash off at the end of the long straight

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Positive Qualifying for Locatelli Unconverted in Race 1 at Cremona Pata Prometeon Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli lined up for his best Race 1 start position of the season at Cremona in Italy today, for Round 9 […]

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MotoGP Misano pole position and sprint race win for Ducati Lenovo Team

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pole position and sprint race win for Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team. Third place at the finish line for Bastianini • Four Ducati machines in the top 4: Jorge Martín is second aboard Pramac Racing […]

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