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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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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RE-SIGNS RYDER LEBLOND

Aug 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Mobility North America has extended its contract with Ryder LeBlond to remain in the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, which will see him continue in the U.S. Hard Enduro Series and AMA EnduroCross Championship for 2025 […]

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Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner back in action at Autodromo do Algarve Portimao Portugal

Aug 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Ready for Take Off in Portimao Sunset Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner will be back in action at Autodromo do Algarve (Portimao), Portugal, for the seventh round of the 2024 FIM World […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams gearing up for intense run of 3 consecutive Grand Prix rounds

Aug 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Strive for Podium Performances in Sweden The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for another intense run of three consecutive Grand Prix […]

Big and Bold: Revolutionary 2025 Honda Motorcycles Set to Dominate the Road!

Big and Bold: 2025 Honda Motorcycles Set to Dominate the Road!

Aug 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Big and Bold: 2025 Honda Motorcycles Set to Dominate the Road! And that’s exactly what the 14 new Honda motorbikes are going to achieve! From the new flagship 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and new […]

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Tricky EnduroGP and Enduro1 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Wales

Aug 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia capped off the penultimate round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Wales with victory in both the EnduroGP and Enduro1 categories on day two. The Spaniard, locked in a […]

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The roller coaster track of FIM Superbike World Championship: Portimão

Aug 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The all-new SC0 soft compound development rear tyre developed for the WorldSBK riders should offer greater wear protection and consistency The seventh round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will take place in Portugal from 9 […]

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Breaking Barriers & Banging Bars with the Boys in MX2

Aug 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lotte van Drunen is fast becoming one of the biggest stars in motocross. At the MXGP of Flanders, this super friendly 16-year-old made history by scoring a point in the sand in MX2 at the […]

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Metzeler Andrea Verona World Champion in E2 class FIM Enduro World Championship

Aug 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

On the occasion of the Welsh GP, Verona won the World Championship with a GP to spare; Metzeler also celebrates the title won by the supported rider Manuel Verzeroli in the Youth class Rhayader […]

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Yamaha Rally Team Tackles the Iconic Goodwood Hillclimb in Support Of Two Wheels For Life

Aug 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

An action-packed weekend at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed saw the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team take to the iconic hill-climb as part of a programme to support Yamaha Motor Europe charity partner Two Wheels […]

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Moto3 glory for Veijer with 3rd place at tight British Grand Prix

Aug 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Every year since 2010 Silverstone has represented the home of British Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The historic, weaving and fast English course entertained the tenth round of twenty in the current season as MotoGP resumed […]

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Stunning double at Silverstone MotoGP for Ducati

Aug 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini and the Ducati Lenovo Team complete a stunning double at Silverstone. Francesco Bagnaia also on the podium in third Second place at the finish line for Jorge Martín aboard Pramac Racing Team’s […]

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AMATEUR RACING TALENT AT LORETTA LYNN’S 2024 AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Aug 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Team Husqvarna riders delivered a convincing haul of results at the 2024 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, led by Landon Gibson in securing third place in the Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C category, alongside Vincent Wey […]

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Unique 75th anniversary livery to Grand Prix points at British MotoGP

Aug 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing honored MotoGP past and showed their dedication for MotoGP present at Silverstone today. Jack Miller took the one-off 75th anniversary design for the KTM RC16 to 12th place in Great […]

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Fastest ever Moto2 and Moto3 races at Silverstone with Pirelli

Aug 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Wins for Dixon in Moto2™ and Ortolá in Moto3™, new record laps and race paces more than 7 tenths faster per lap in Moto2™ and an amazing 3.5 seconds faster in Moto3™ Thanks in part […]

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Silverstone’s Francesco Bagnaia’s race came to an early end as he crashed out

Aug 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bastianini and the Ducati Lenovo Team atop the podium in Silverstone Sprint Race. Bagnaia crashed out of the encounter on lap five Second-place finish for Jorge Martín aboard Pramac Racing Team’s Desmosedici GP machine […]

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