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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 Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at Carta Rallye

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), kicked off the Carte Rallye in Morocco in some style on Stage 1, with Alessandro Botturi finishing third […]
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Niccolò Canepa Comments: Round 3 – Assen WorldSBK

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard
It was a big weekend for Yamaha in the third round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship with strong results in WorldSSP300, the R9 continuing to impress in Supersport, the return of the WorldWCR […]
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Korie Steede claims second WXC Class victory of the season at The Old Gray GNCC

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede raced to a second GNCC victory of 2025 at Round 5 of the Grand National Cross Country Series in Tennessee, and moved into the WXC Class points lead as a result. […]
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Krämer Motorcycles USA Partners with LV8 for Trackside Workbenches

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – April 14, 2025 – Krämer Motorcycles is excited to start the 2025 racing season with LV8 workbenches and tool storage units. A premium workshop brand, LV8 built for Krämer bespoke workbenches and […]
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Paulin Takes the Overall Lead of Carta Rallye After Stage 2

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), suffered from mixed fortunes in the treacherous conditions on Stage 2 at the Carta Rallye in Morocco. It […]
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New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!

Apr 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Road-Legal with Race-Ready Potential the New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles have arrived at Total Motorcycle! Both the 2026 Triumph TF 250-E and 2026 Triumph TF 450-E  are completely new for 2026 and a new […]
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Viñales close to first Red Bull KTM MotoGP™ Sprint points in Qatar

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Maverick Viñales persevered with a soft tire choice and almost grabbed his first ‘Saturday’ points in the fourth MotoGP Sprint of the season. The Grand Prix of Qatar takes place at […]
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Two Aprilias in the top nine in the Qatar sprint race

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI RECOVERS FROM BEHIND TO FINISH NINTH, POSITIVE RETURN TO THE TRACK FOR JORGE MARTÍN WHO FINISHES SIXTEENTH. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA IS THE FIRST APRILIA ACROSS THE LINE, FINISHING SEVENTH The sprint race […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND CHASE SEXTON BACK ON TOP IN PHILADELPHIA

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton earned a pivotal victory at Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Philadelphia, gaining valuable points toward his 450SX title prospects with just four rounds remaining. Sexton recorded […]
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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team keep the Saturday Sprint Race winning streak alive at Lusail

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Alex Márquez of the Gresini Racing Team is second, while Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Racing Team) completes the all-Ducati podium in third position. The other Gresini rider, rookie Fermín Aldeguer, finishes fourth at the chequered flag […]
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RJ Hampshire claims 250SX East red plate after Philadelphia Showdown podium

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire raced to a third-place podium result in Philadelphia’s 250SX East/West Showdown – Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship – and now jointly holds the red plate […]
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Bittersweet Sunday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Assen.

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Sunday at the Pirelli Dutch Round ends with mixed emotions for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Alvaro Bautista takes his Ducati Panigale V4R to Parc Ferme twice (P3 in SPR and P2 in Race-2), […]
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Locatelli wins his first WorldSBK race with the new Pirelli supersoft tyre

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Italian won Race2 at Assen with the new E0126 development rear, Razgatlioğlu won the Superpole Race with the E0158 wet front, and Oncu returns to WorldSSP victory · Andrea Locatelli (Yamaha) took his first career win […]
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Mano Faure Wins EMX125 Round Four in Italy with Janis Reisulis now leading EMX250

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team’s Mano Faure has won the fourth round of the 2025 EMX125 campaign to secure his second overall victory of the season. The young Frenchman placed second in Race One and […]
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WorldSBK in Assen: Victory and valuable world championship points

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Assen. For BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, the FIM Superbike World Championship round at Assen (NED) was an eventful weekend highlighted by an outstanding victory from Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) in […]

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