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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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Strong Showing from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team at MXGP of China

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has finished fifth overall at the penultimate round of 2025 MXGP World Championship, with Calvin Vlaanderen close behind in sixth. Jago Geerts rounded out a positive […]

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Outstanding win for Marc Márquez and Ducati at Misano as Bagnaia crashes

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gresini Racing Team’s Desmosedici GP, followed by the VR46 Racing Team duo of Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio, fourth and fifth respectively, and Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Racing Team) in sixth Marc sets a […]

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Marco Bezzecchi dominates Saturday at Misano

Sep 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

POLE POSITION AND SPRINT WIN FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, JORGE MARTÍN EIGHTH The sprint at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli concluded with an outstanding result for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi was Saturday’s star. He secured […]

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Top five MotoGP Sprint charge by Acosta in Misano

Sep 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta managed 5th position for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at a hot Misano World Circuit this afternoon and for the sixteenth MotoGP Sprint of the year. The Spaniard was the top KTM RC16 […]

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Holgado takes pole in Moto2 with new Pirelli supersoft as Perrone fastest in Moto3

Sep 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The new supersoft rear in E0126 specification, which made its debut in the Austrian GP, was immediately more appreciated than the soft E0125 with which it shares the same structure · In Moto2™ Daniel Holgado (Kalex) scored his […]

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Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team lead Misano Sprint before crashing

Sep 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez second aboard the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team, followed by VR46 Racing Team riders Fabio Di Giannantonio, third, and Franco Morbidelli, fourth Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team endured an […]

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MXGP of China Qualifying Race

Sep 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Mattia Guadagnini 15th in qualifying in the Chinese rain The Oriental Beauty Valley MXGP of China, the nineteenth round of the 2025 season, is taking place this weekend at the Haiwan Town circuit, around […]

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TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES 2025 NATIONAL SCRAMBLER DEMO DAY – SEPTEMBER 27

Sep 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Triumph is promoting a National Dealer Demo Day focused on the popular Scrambler line Registered demo riders receive a complementary bespoke flip-top lighter while supplies last Riders can find participating dealers and register online at […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team lead the way in Misano Practice

Sep 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Franco Morbidelli is third aboard the Desmosedici GP machine of the VR46 Racing Team, while Gresini Racing Team’s Alex Márquez is fifth The Ducati Lenovo Team enjoyed a positive start to their home event at […]

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Thibault Benistant to Miss Final Rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship Due to Injury

Sep 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant will not participate in the final two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship, scheduled for Shanghai, China, and Darwin, Australia, due to a minor knee injury […]

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Canepa’s Comments: Round 9 – Magny-Cours

Sep 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship resumed this weekend after its summer break with Round 9 of the 2025 championship from the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours. It was an event of significance for Yamaha as […]

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Home Grand Prix for the Ducati Lenovo Team at Misano Adriatico

Sep 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A demanding September for the Ducati Lenovo Team, which flies from Barcelona to Misano Adriatico for the 16th round of the 2025 season. With the constructors’ title secured, its seventh in history and the sixth […]

New 2026 Bimota Motorcycles: For Unique Explorers and Riders!

New 2026 Bimota Motorcycles: For Unique Explorers and Riders!

Sep 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

3, 2, 1, we have liftoff of the new 2026 Bimota Motorcycle Lineup! Buckle up 2-wheel astronauts because the 2026 Bimota KB998 Rimini is blasting straight out of Rimini’s racing heart and into the WorldSBK stratosphere […]

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Daniel Holgado wins Moto2 race starting from pole position and going against the tide

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Thanks to the new E0125 soft rear tyre, the Moto2™ race was 12 seconds faster than last year, with Muñoz setting a new race record lap · Daniel Holgado (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race starting from pole position and […]

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Turkish rider also dominated the Superpole Race and Race2

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After winning Race1 yesterday, the Turkish rider also dominated the Superpole Race and Race2, still with the E0126 supersoft development rear. Manzi took home a double win in WorldSSP. · Double win on Sunday at Magny-Cours […]

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