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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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Kay de Wolf Clinches MX2 Gold at 2024 Motocross of Nations

Oct 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s newly crowned MX2 World Champion, Kay de Wolf, and Lucas Coenen delivered incredible displays of speed and style at the 2024 Motocross of Nations, hosted at the challenging Matterley Basin track […]

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Stunning Second in MX2 Class at Monster Energy Motocross of Nations

Oct 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Karlis Reisulis has excelled at the 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Great Britain to secure second overall in the MX2 class. Racing at the 77th edition of […]

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Riders shine at Japanese Grand Prix with Moto3 runner-up finish

Oct 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna IntactGP team provided some shots of light at a cloudy Japanese Grand Prix and as the world championship landed in Motegi and the habitual site for MotoGP in the country since 1999. The […]

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Brad Binder bounces back to top at Japanese MotoGP for KTM

Oct 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder reversed his fortunes and was able to leave the dark and cloudy confines of the Motegi circuit in Japan with 6th position for the sixteenth round of the season. The South African started […]

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David Alonso first Moto3 World Champion of the Pirelli era

Oct 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At Motegi, the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team Colombian rider won a record-breaking race and the world title, while Manuel Gonzalez bet on slicks to triumph in Moto2™ The Japanese Grand Prix handed the Moto3™ World Champion title into the […]

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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo accrue maximum points at Japanese Grand Prix

Oct 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team take Sunday win at Motegi. Fourth place at the line for Enea Bastianini • Five Ducati machines in top 5: Jorge Martín is second with the Desmosedici GP machine […]

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2024 YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup SuperFinale MXoN at world famous Matterley Basin circuit

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bohannon and Morgan Victorious in YZ65 and YZ85 SuperFinale Races The 2024 YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup SuperFinale got underway on Saturday October 5th at the legendary Motocross of Nations (MXoN) with the YZ65 and […]

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MOTO GUZZI IN 2024 BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL OCTOBER

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FROM THE SHORES OF LAKE COMO, THE STORIED MARQUE CELEBRATES OVER A CENTURY OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION, ARRIVING AT BARBER WITH NEW MODELS, GIVING ENTHUSIASTS PERFECT BLEND OF TIMELESS STYLE IN MODERN MACHINES NEW YORK, NY […]

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Pirelli sets new track records at Motegi despite bad weather

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, pole for Dixon and record lap for Manuel Gonzalez; in Moto3™, pole and all-time lap record for Iván Ortolá, despite the asphalt still damp due to the rain The first two days of […]

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Seven Ducati machines in sprint race top 7 at Motegi

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo are triumphant in Motegi’s sprint race, with Bastianini in second place at the chequered flag • Seven Ducati machines in the sprint race top 7: Marc Márquez is third aboard […]

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Top for KTM in Japanese Motegi MotoGP Sprint

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing fired back to MotoGP front-running prominence as Brad Binder captured 5th position in qualifying at Motegi for the sixteenth Grand Prix of the season. The South African was fastest on […]

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Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure direct seed at Motegi MotoGP

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure the direct seed to Q2 at Motegi. Bastianini is fifth quickest in Practice, Bagnaia seventh • Marc Márquez is second with the Ducati machine of Team Gresini Racing […]

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Suzuki to celebrate a quarter of a century of Hayabusa at Motorcycle Live

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki will celebrate a quarter of a century of the Hayabusa at this year’s Motorcycle Live – which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC – with a special display area on its exhibition stand. The Japanese […]

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Auction Fundraiser – More than $12k to a Good Cause

Oct 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

To support the motocross community and the Motocross of Nations US National Team, Beta Motorcycles hosted an auction of a 2024 450 RX bike and a unique Supercross experience. The auction came to an end this past […]

Interactive Friday: Buying a Motorcycle? eFuels and Bike Choices!

Interactive Friday: Buying a Motorcycle? eFuels and Bike Choices!

Oct 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Some big questions, big polls, big surveys and solid community growth over the past week here at Total Motorcycle and our on X @totalmotorcycle pages too. Our Top 3 questions this week were: Where did […]

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