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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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Promising start for Maverick Viñales at Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VIÑALES COMES IN SIXTH, GAINING DIRECT ACCESS TO Q2, WHILE ESPARGARÓ IN EIGHTEENTH WILL HAVE TO BATTLE IT OUT IN Q1 The start of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix was blighted by poor weather conditions: […]

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Husqvarna Factory Racing and ProTaper renew long-standing partnership for 2025

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to announce an extension to the strong partnership with premium control component manufacturer ProTaper into 2025. The renewed agreement will see ProTaper supply its products to Husqvarna Factory Racing teams […]

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Final leg of 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship underway at Estoril

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The final leg of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway at Estoril this past weekend, with back-to-back rounds in Portugal and Spain to end the season. For Yamaha, it was a welcome return […]

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Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter continues with GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK for 2025

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter will remain in an unchanged rider line-up for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. Moving to […]

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Max Gerston Secures Top Five Finish in EnduroCross Colorado

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Colorado Springs, CO Round One October 12th, 2024 Gerston Secures a Top Five Finish in Colorado The opening round to kick off the EnduroCross series was held last weekend in Colorado Springs, CO. The […]

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First MotoGP Grand Prix final triple-header for 2024

Oct 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Australian GP: Ducati Lenovo Team ready for the seventeenth round of the 2024 MotoGP season at Phillip Island The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Australia to contest the first Grand Prix of the final triple-header […]

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Record Entry List for YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale

Oct 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The fifth edition of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale will see 29 crews from across the continent battle it out for glory at the Baja Portalegre 500 in Portugal from the 17th to the […]

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Final round of 2024 WorldSBK in Jerez

Oct 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Welcome Back Alessandro Delbianco for Final Round in Jerez The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team return to action this weekend for the final round of the 2024 FIM World Superbike Championship, welcoming […]

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MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES ITS PARTICIPATION IN EICMA 2024

Oct 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta announces its participation in EICMA 2024, the world’s most important motorcycle show, as part of the PIERER Mobility AG Group. The legendary brand from Schiranna will unveil its highly anticipated 2025 novelties, which […]

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WorldSBK & WorldSSP development tyres shone throughout the Estoril weekend

Oct 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli SCQ and development SCX solutions for Bulega and Razgatlioğlu’s victories The Ducati rider with standard SCQ and the BMW rider with SCX development solution take one win each on Sunday in Estoril. Victory for […]

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Pirelli at Jerez for the final round of the WorldSBK World Championship

Oct 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the Spanish round, Pirelli relies on the same allocation used at Estoril, which includes the two versions of the rear SCX, the standard one and the development D0820. Straight from the Estoril round, Pirelli and the FIM […]

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FIM officially opens its new headquarters

Oct 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 10 October 2024 marked the inauguration of the FIM’s new headquarters next to its previous home in Mies (Switzerland) with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme having been located in the Vaud region for nearly thirty […]

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Phillip Island’s new asphalt and most demanding circuit for tires

Oct 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Development rears with harder compounds for Phillip Island, which features a new asphalt and, historically, is the series most demanding circuit for the tyres The Phillip Island Circuit, which hosts the Australian Grand Prix, is notoriously one […]

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Race win the highlight for Ryder LeBlond as EnduroCross opens in Colorado

Oct 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A mixed opening round of the 2024 AMA EnduroCross Series finished on a high for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, where Ryder LeBlond won the final race of the three-moto format to deliver an impressive […]

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Emotional Sunday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at WorldSSP

Oct 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second in Race-2 at Estoril following his superb Superpole Race win. Another podium for Bautista (P3). Huertas (P2) needs five points for the WorldSSP title. It was an emotional Sunday for the Aruba.it Racing […]

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