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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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KORIE STEEDE CLAIMS P2 IN PRO WOMEN AS U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES CONTINUES

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing took home two podium finishes at Round 6 of the 2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series, with Craig DeLong and Korie Steede finishing third and second, respectively, in Newburg, West Virginia. […]

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Van der Mark: I am really happy that after the difficult years BMW still has trust in me

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship 2025 (WorldSBK) with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and riders Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and Michael van der Mark (NED). The goal is […]

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Iconic Maggiora track which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The iconic Maggiora track, which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy, provided the perfect venue for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team to reach the halfway point of the season. The team has […]

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MXGP reaches halfway stage of 2024 campaign with another weather-hit fixture

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP reached the halfway stage of the 2024 campaign with another weather-hit fixture, this time at Maggiora for the Italian Grand Prix. Tackling the soft, slick mud and tricky narrow course north of Milan, Red […]

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Pole position and three wins: Historic weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) from the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team was the dominant man at the fourth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). With a perfect weekend on his BMW M 1000 RR […]

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Competing the first time in Misano Superbike and finishing all races in second place

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second after leading Race 2 for 8 laps. Great comeback by Bautista who starts 11th and finishes on the podium. Pirro crashes out on final lap while battling for P12. Fantastic 1-2 for Huertas […]

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Another Double Podium for Josh Herrin and The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Team

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 16, 2024 — The fourth round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Championship at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota proved another strong race meeting for the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team with […]

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Hard Charging Vlaanderen Fourth at MXGP of Italy

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen placed fourth overall at the MXGP of Italy, matching his season-best finish, thanks in large part to an incredible charge from nearly last to fifth in Race Two. […]

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Wildcard Christian Pucci Makes Misano Magic with Victory

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Italian wildcard Christian Pucci took a debut R3 bLU cRU World Cup victory in a sensational Race 2 at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli where the Top 10 crossed the finish line covered by […]

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Challenging Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Misano

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Misano Remy Gardner rounded off a challenging Sunday with an eighth-place finish in the final feature race of the Misano World Circuit, Marco Simoncelli, Italy. Following a strong […]

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Locatelli Pushes for the Podium in Misano but Pata Prometeon Yamaha Leave Wanting More

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Pushes for the Podium in Misano but Pata Prometeon Yamaha Leave Wanting More Local Italian rider Andrea Locatelli took another strong fourth-place finish in the 10-lap Superpole Race this morning, before crossing the line […]

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Mighty Mahendra Victorious in Race 2 at Misano

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aldi Satya Mahendra came back from the disappointment of finishing seven-thousands of a second behind the winner on Saturday to take a superb victory on Sunday at the Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli. […]

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Fantastic start in the opening race under the Misano sunshine

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Strong Race 1 for Gardner in Misano after Superb Superpole Remy Gardner enjoyed a strong run to finish sixth in the opening race of the weekend at the Misano World Circuit, Marco Simoncelli, following a […]

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WorldSBK with WorldSSP and WorldWCR results at Misano

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With SCX combined with SC1 and SC2, the Turkish BMW rider swept the Saturday WorldSBK events in Misano; wins for Huertas and Herrera in WorldSSP and WorldWCR Toprak Razgatlioğlu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) shone on […]

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Sensational photo-finish victory in WorldSSP Misano

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega (P2) and Bautista (P3) on the podium in Race 1 at Misano. Three points for Pirro in thirteenth. Sensational photo-finish victory for Huertas in WorldSSP Race 1 of the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round ended […]

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