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About Michael Le Pard

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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Botturi Retakes Overall Lead of Africa Eco Race After Stage 4 Win

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), fought through a fever to claim victory in the longest special stage of the Africa Eco […]

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Botturi Powers to Second on Stage 3 of Africa Eco Race

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), put in another superb performance to secure second on the third stage of the Africa Eco […]

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Jan 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! Did you have a good Holiday? If you felt 2024 was a big year of changes, hold on to your hats as 2025 will make 2024 look like […]

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Botturi Wins Stage 2 at the Africa Eco Race to Take Overall Lead

Jan 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), faced contrasting fortunes during Stage 2 of the 2025 Africa Eco Race as Alessandro Botturi stormed to victory […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the lead for the first stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Jan 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI, DEFENDING CHAMPION, DOMINATES AT THE END OF THE FIRST STAGE The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team is off to a brilliant start in the 2025 edition of the Africa Eco Race. After the traditional […]

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Strong Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team on Stage 1 of Africa Eco Race

Jan 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi and Pol Tarrés, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), finished the opening stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race in second and […]

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Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready for Africa Eco Race

Dec 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), are primed and ready to take on one of the most challenging rally […]

Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!

Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!

Dec 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ever get caught riding into a rain storm? I know I have and if you packed the right gear and ride carefully you’ll be fine… otherwise, prepare to get very, very wet. Storm clouds are […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing ready for the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Dec 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

AT THE START, DEFENDING CHAMPION JACOPO CERUTTI, FRANCESCO MONTANARI, AND MARCO MENICHINI ASTRIDE THE APRILIA TUAREG RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team gears up to tackle the most eagerly awaited challenge of the year: the […]

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RED BULL KTM SIGNS EDGAR CANET FOR 2025 DAKAR RALLY ASSAULT

Dec 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Edgar Canet to contest the 2025 Dakar Rally. The promising young talent will join the team to compete in the Rally2 class this coming January. Joining the experienced […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2025 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED

More Than $582,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

Dec 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 20, 2024) – Harley-Davidson renews its support of motorcycle racing competitors during the 2025 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $582,000. These funds will be available for qualified H-D racers competing in […]

Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!

Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!

Dec 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A Very Merry Christmas to all our readers, supporters, members and visitors! Thank you very much for keeping TMW in business in 2024 by being here and spreading the word about Total Motorcycle in our […]

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KTM PLOTS A PATH TO THE FUTURE AND TO MORE VICTORY

Dec 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

READY TO RACE is more than a slogan for KTM. It defines our existence. In competition, there are highs and lows, daring and disappointment, and victory and defeat. 2024 has been a year of conquests […]

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Yamaha WorldSBK and WorldSSP Teams Bolster WorldWCR Grid for 2025

Dec 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The publication of the entry list for the 2025 FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship (WorldWCR) sees a 24-strong grid set to compete aboard identical Yamaha R7s at selected rounds of the FIM Superbike World […]

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16-year-old’s tumultuous season with FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup

Dec 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Australia’s Cameron Swain joined the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup this season after a wildcard ride in 2023 and the 16-year-old had a tumultuous season with no prior experience of the tracks and […]

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