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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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Stunning Second for Botturi at TransAnatolia

Sep 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi secured second overall for the second year in a row at the TransAnatolia rally, and he was joined on the podium by his teammate Matteo Druisiani in third, […]

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Excessive rain at WorldSSP Race 1 is postponed due to foul weather

Sep 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Van der Mark on the crest of the wave in Magny-Cours with the new Pirelli rain tyre The Dutchman is back to his winning ways in WorldSBK Race 1, taking full advantage of the pit […]

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Crazy Saturday at Magny-Course as rain makes Race-1 a real lottery

Sep 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sensational comeback by Bautista from 17th to podium (P2). Bulega has a high-side on the opening lap and crashes. WorldSSP Race-1 was annulled due to excessive rain. Crazy Saturday at Magny-Course. Rain began to fall […]

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Misano weekend kicks off with new all-time lap records for Pirelli

Sep 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, with the new Pirelli soft rear, pole position for Arbolino and all-time lap record for Canet; in Moto3™, pole position and track lap record for Alonso It was an extremely positive start for Pirelli […]

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Intense Friday for two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders at WorldSSP

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second and Bautista seventh at the end of free practice for French Round. Fifth Pole Position for Huertas in WorldSSP Free practice for the French Round, the eighth round of the 2024 WorldSBK season, […]

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Five Ducati machines in Top 5 at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team at the top in Misano Practice. Fifth place for Enea Bastianini • Five Ducati machines in the top 5, with Marc Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) second and Pramac […]

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Yamaha Return to Fighting Form on Day 1 at Magny Cours

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Return to Fighting Form on Day 1 at Magny Cours Jonathan Rea led Pata Prometeon Yamaha to eighth place in tight contention on the opening day of Round 8 of the 2024 […]

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Alessandro Delbianco Makes his Debut on Yamaha R1 at WorldSBK

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Friday in Magny-Cours for Gardner as Delbianco Makes his Debut on the Yamaha R1 Remy Gardner and Alessandro Delbianco completed their Friday at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, 12th and 21st on combined times […]

Interactive Friday: Crushing Bikes, eBikes and Pricey Ducati's!

Interactive Friday: Crushing Bikes, eBikes and Pricey Ducati’s!

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

When you have over 425 million readers and one of the largest social media motorcycle channel on X, you get to ask, survey and poll a lot of riders. And we asked 17 of them […]

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World Superbike Championship is back on track at Magny-Cours circuit France

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round eight of the 2024 WorldSBK season will get underway tomorrow morning with free practice for the French round at the Magny-Cours circuit.After narrowly missing out on victory in Race 2 of the last round […]

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Is Superpole the most important session of a WorldSBK weekend?

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Qualifying has always been important, but in the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship, Saturday’s 15-minute Superpole session to set the grid for the first two races of the weekend has rapidly become one of the […]

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Register Now for the 2024 YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After the continuing success of the YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale, which in 2023 saw a record-breaking 27 crews from seven different countries competing, registration is now open for the fifth edition, which will once again […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams gearing up for final stretch of FIM Motocross World Championship

Sep 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX Teams Set for Back-to-Back Rounds in Turkey & China as Lotte van Drunen Eyes WMX World Title The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for […]

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Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Gerald Charles present the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916: a jewel of fine watchmaking that pays homage to the iconic Ducati 916 250 unique pieces for collectors and enthusiasts born from a […]

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Highly Anticipated Ducati Home Grand Prix San Marino GP

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Less than seven days after the Aragon GP, the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to return to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini, […]

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