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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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New technical partnership with REV’IT! for MotoAmerica Talent Cup

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

EST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – September 24, 2024 – Krämer Motorcycles USA is excited to announce a technical partnership with REV’IT! for the new MotoAmerica Talent Cup. The partnership sees REV’IT! supporting Krämer Motorcycles USA’s development […]

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Krämer Motorcycles USA Partners with KYT Americas for the MotoAmerica Talent Cup

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

September 2024 – KYT Americas will officially partner with Krämer Motorcycles USA for the upcoming inaugural season of the MotoAmerica Talent Cup, to provide competitors with a support package that incentivizes and rewards those entering the […]

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Eyes on 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Destiny beckons for Josh Herrin and Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati as Herrin sets his eyes on the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Sunnyvale, Calif., September 25, 2024 — After eight rounds of white-knuckle racing, it […]

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Zink Ranch National Enduro Results in Oklahoma

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sand Springs, OK Round Nine September 22nd, 2024 Zink Ranch National Enduro Recap The National Enduro series descended on the Zink Ranch in Oklahoma. This was the home to the 1994 ISDE, which was […]

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MV AGUSTA AT THE MILANO WATCH WEEK

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA AT THE MILANO WATCH WEEK: A MOTORCYCLE BRAND THAT PERFECTLY COMPLEMENTS HIGH-END WATCHES MV Agusta is gearing up for the first-ever edition of the Milano Watch Week. The Varese-based motorcycle brand will showcase […]

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Billy Bolt excited to return to FIM Hard Enduro World Championship

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Five-time world champion Billy Bolt is all set to return to racing at Sea to Sky, held in Kemer, Turkey, for round six of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship on October 10-12. After […]

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2024 WorldSBK season gets underway at Motorland circuit in Aragon Spain

Sep 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the Cremona round, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at the Motorland circuit in the Teruel region of Spain. Nicolò Bulega enters the Aragon weekend […]

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MotoGP: A country where our sport is very popular and the fans are very passionate

Sep 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Lenovo Team Arrives in Indonesia for the 15th Round of the 2024 Season Less than seven days after the Emilia-Romagna GP, where Enea Bastianini secured Ducati’s 100th MotoGP victory and the Bolognese manufacturer clinched […]

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New unknown venue Cremona packed with fans

Sep 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship visited a new venue last weekend as the Cremona Circuit, Italy held Round 9 of the 2024 season. An unknown heading into the event, the circuit, located in Northern Italy, […]

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Red Bull KTM strengthen ties with Marelli for MXGP ambitions

Sep 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will narrow its sights on FIM Motocross World Championship success thanks to the support of Marelli Motorsport: the two companies have confirmed a collaboration moving forwards for MXGP. Marelli has […]

Grand opening of Piaggio Group exclusive flagship MotoPlex Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis

Grand opening of Piaggio Group exclusive flagship MotoPlex Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis

Sep 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

PIAGGIO MOTOPLEX RAHAL INDIANAPOLIS — A DEALERSHIP OF GRAHAM RAHAL’S GR BRANDS — EXPANDS PIAGGIO GROUP EXCLUSIVE FLAGSHIPS WITH APRILIA, MOTO GUZZI, PIAGGIO AND VESPA BRANDS STRATEGIC LOCATION SHOWCASES DEDICATION TO MOTORSPORT AND CELEBRATION OF […]

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Jonathan Rea Returns from Injury for Aragon WorldSBK

Sep 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Returns from Injury for Aragon WorldSBK Pata Prometeon Yamaha welcomes back Jonathan Rea to the team for the upcoming Aragon WorldSBK round from 27-29 September, as the Northern Irish rider returns from injury to […]

New 2025 Ducati Multistrada: More exciting to ride plus comfort!

New 2025 Ducati Multistrada: More exciting to ride plus comfort!

Sep 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you are a rider who wants it all on 2-wheels, Ducati has the solution for you… the new 2025 Ducati Multistrada now more exciting to ride plus additional comfort and even more innovations. Total […]

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Zink Ranch National Enduro Sand Springs Oklahoma Results

Sep 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Today’s ninth round of the 2024 AMA National Enduro Series saw Trevor Bollinger finish sixth in the NE Pro1 Class at the Zink Ranch National Enduro. Bollinger completed the opening test inside the top […]

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Motorcycle World Championship moves eastwards for the Indonesian Grand Prix

Sep 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli unveils wider tyre allocation for the Indonesian GP For the first of five races in the Asia-Pacific region, the number of tyres per compound is increased and a hard front option is added to […]

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