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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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Close to Record-Breaking 10th Premier-Class Championship on FTR750

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

JARED MEES DOUBLES DOWN AT SPRINGFIELD MILE WITH BACK-TO-BACK WINS ABOARD INDIAN FTR750, LEADS SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP BY 22 POINTS With One Round Remaining, Mees Moves Closer to His Record-Breaking 10th Premier-Class Championship, While […]

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Thrilling twist on the cult film “Night at the Museum”

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In a thrilling twist on the cult film “Night at the Museum”, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Hard Enduro superstar Mani Lettenbichler defies the laws of nature and brings the KTM Motohall to life for […]

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Magny-Cours in France: First of three WorldSBK race events throughout September

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

France Heralds Return of WorldSBK and Busy September for Pata Prometeon Yamaha With the summer break complete, Pata Prometeon Yamaha are ready to return to the track with Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli for Round […]

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Alessandro Delbianco joins Remy Gardner at WorldSBK Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alessandro Delbianco joins GYTR GRT Yamaha for French Round at Magny Cours Alessandro Delbianco will join Remy Gardner as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team return to action at Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, for the […]

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2024 Veterans Motocross des Nations Thunder with legendary off-road riders

Sep 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Off-Road Legends Bring the Noise to VMXdN The Yamaha Racing Heritage Racing Club brought the thunder to the 2024 Veterans Motocross des Nations with legendary off-road riders such as Ryan Villopoto, Alessio Chiodi, Andrew […]

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2025 WorldSBK season contract extension for Alvaro Bautista

Sep 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista aboard the factory Panigale V4R of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team also in the 2025 WorldSBK season The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is pleased to announce the contract extension of Alvaro […]

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Three new Pirelli tyres for Magny-Cours WorldSBK

Sep 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the French round, a new front and rear Slick, plus a new wet tyre The FIM Superbike World Championship resumes after the summer break at the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit, for the French Round – held from 6 to […]

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MV AGUSTA REVOLUTIONIZES THE VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Sep 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

“Beauty Is Not A Sin”, MV Agusta-produced short movie, becomes the first ever commercial to enter the Festival’s official selection, in what Nicolas Winding Refn calls “a revolution”. “Beauty Is Not A Sin”, MV Agusta-produced […]

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Pirelli debuts a new soft rear tire at Misano

Sep 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, a new rear SC0 for Moto2™ plus more tyres for both classes than the standard allocation After the Aragón Grand Prix last weekend, Pirelli and the […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL FOCUSES ON CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT BOL D’OR

Sep 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL FOCUSES ON CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT BOL D’OR Yoshimura SERT Motul heads to the Bol d’Or, the final round of the 2024 FIM World Endurance Championship at the Paul Ricard Circuit, near Marseille […]

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Globe Ready for 2024 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in October

Sep 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Young Riders from Across the Globe Ready for 2024 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Matterley Basin The 2024 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale will take place from October 4th to […]

Unveiling Suzuki’s 650cc of Adventure: Ultimate Rides Sneak Peek!

Unveiling Suzuki’s 650cc of Adventure: Ultimate Rides Sneak Peek!

Sep 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Catch a first look at the new 2025 Suzuki SV650X ABS, 2025 Suzuki SV650 ABS, 2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, 2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650 and 2025 Suzuki DR650SE motorcycles in our 2025 Suzuki Motorcycle Model Guide […]

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Three new Pirelli tyres for Magny-Cours WorldSBK

Sep 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the French round, two new tyres, one front and one rear, for dry races and a new wet tyre The FIM Superbike World Championship resumes after the summer break at the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit, […]

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2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Buckwheat 100 in Newburg West Virginia

Sep 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A strong performance from Korie Steede in the WXC Class at Round 10 of the 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series saw her finish third on the podium at the Buckwheat 100 in Newburg, […]

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MotorLand circuit tricky for Grand Prix of Aragon as thunderstorms created a wet and cool climate

Sep 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The MotorLand circuit was a tricky stage for the Grand Prix of Aragon as thunderstorms created a wet and cool climate for the start of race day in Spain but sunshine soon dried the asphalt. […]

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