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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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BMW Motorrad ADV-X returns to Sun Peaks British Columbia for epic third year

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON.  The highly anticipated BMW Motorrad ADV-X is back for its third year, inviting GS customers to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the stunning landscapes of British Columbia. From September 7–13, 2025, riders […]
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Manzi Extends Series Lead with Second Place in Portimão Race 2

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Stefano Manzi extended his lead in the 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship standings with another second place finish at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve today. The Pata Yamaha Ten Kate rider has finished no lower […]
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Locatelli Nets Fine Fourth in Race 2 for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Portimão

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Locatelli Nets Fine Fourth in Race 2 for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Portimão Rounding out a super strong weekend with two more podium challenging performances, Andrea Locatelli maximised his potential for Pata Maxus Yamaha at […]
2026 Motorcycles Launch - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
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2026 Motorcycles Launch – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Mar 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Here’s some positive news. It’s a great day, a truly great day for riders! In fact, it’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for motorcyclists as the new 2026 Motorcycles Launched and we have […]
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Jake Dixon and David Muñoz on pole for the Moto2 and Moto3 races

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Manuel Gonzalez set the new all-time lap record for the Moto2™ class in Q1, improving by almost two tenths the 2024 record · Pole for Jake Dixon (Boscoscuro) in Moto2™ with a time of 2’07.432 which improves by a tenth the all-time […]
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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team remain undefeated with a win in the sprint race at CoTA

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Second place for Alex Márquez with the Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Racing Team) complete the Ducati top five in fourth and fifth, respectively Marc Márquez and […]
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CHASE SEXTON AND AARON PLESSINGER RACE TO SEATTLE SUPERCROSS PODIUMS

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Round 11 – AMA Supercross Championship SEATTLE, Wash. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger raced to a pair of podium finishes at Round 11 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship […]
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new Portimão all-time lap record Race 1; Oncu wins in WorldSSP

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The new Pirelli soft development tyre takes Razgatlioğlu to victory in Race 1 At Portimão Razgatlioğlu, with the new soft development rear tyre in E0125 specification, took pole position, set the new all-time lap record […]
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Impressive Malcolm Stewart salvages top 10 finish in eventful Seattle Supercross

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna racer charges from last to seventh in 450SX Main Event Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart managed to salvage a seventh-place finish at Round 11 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, […]
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Superb race from Bulega who fights for win right down to the flag. Bautista crashes

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Race 1 of the Portuguese Round provided endless emotions for all WorldSBK fans. Starting from P2, Nicolò Bulega immediately took the lead, and after holding it for six laps, he engaged in an electrifying duel […]
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Dominant Öncü takes victory as R9’s dream start continues with 1-2 in Portimão

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Can Öncü put in a display of dominance to take a commanding lights to flag victory in the first race of the weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão with Stefano Manzi finishing second […]
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Two Aprilias in the top ten in the sprint race in America

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI TENTH AFTER A HEATED BATTLE, LORENZO SAVADORI TWENTIETH. NINTH PLACE FOR OGURA, OF TEAM TRACKHOUSE The sprint race at the Circuit Of The Americas ended with two Aprilias in the top ten, with […]
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Progress for GYTR GRT Yamaha with double top 10 in Portimão Race 1

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Progress for GYTR GRT Yamaha with double top 10 in Portimão Race 1 Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to the top ten with a strong performance in the opening race of Round 2 of […]
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Rush to 7th for lively Acosta in American MotoGP Sprint

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Top seven and three points for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for the first day of competitive action at the Circuit of the Americas. The Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas brought MotoGP back […]
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Training injury for Mattia Guadagnini in Sardinia

Mar 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The factory rider of the Aruba.it-Ducati Factory MX Team had an accident yesterday during a training session in Sardinia ahead of the MXGP round of Riola Sardo. Immediately assisted by the team members on track, Mattia […]

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