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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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Resilience and full effort at MotoGP Emilia Romagna

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli echoed to the sound of MotoGP for the second time in two weeks as the series put round fourteen of 2024 in the record books for the Emilia Romagna Grand […]

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Danilo Petrucci does the double in Cremona

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci does the double in Cremona with Pirelli standard and development tyres The Team Barni Ducati rider took home all the spoils in Cremona winning both races on Sunday with SCQ rear in the Superpole […]

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WorldSBK: Strong race performances by BMW racers at Cremona debut

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Cremona. In the ninth round of the 2024 season, the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) ventured into new territory, racing for the first time at the Cremona Circuit (ITA). At the WorldSBK debut on the […]

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Intense weekend as Ducati team celebrating its riders on podium at Cremona Circuit

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bautista (P2) and Bulega (P3) on the podium of the Italian Round again in Race-2. Huertas finishes second and consolidates his points lead in WorldSSP The Italian Round closes with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]

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Niccolò Canepa Retires from Professional Racing from WorldSBK at Cremona

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bittersweet Sunday for Pata Prometeon Yamaha in Cremona as Canepa Retires from Professional Racing It was a challenging Sunday for Andrea Locatelli and Pata Prometeon Yamaha, with a seventh-place finish in the Superpole Race and […]

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was one of contrasting emotions for the Ducati Lenovo Team

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bastianini and the Ducati Lenovo Team come out victorious at Misano, scoring win number 100 in MotoGP for Ducati, which takes the fifth consecutive manufacturer’s title. Bagnaia crashes out of the encounter • Five Ducati […]

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100 MotoGP victories and wins and sixth Constructors’ World Title in its history

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati reaches 100 MotoGP victories and wins its sixth Constructors’ World Title in its history in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Misano Ducati is the first European manufacturer to cross this milestone in the premier […]

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Unfortunate circumstances ends Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Unfortunate Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona Remy Gardner and Marvin Fritz faced a challenging Sunday in Cremona. Fritz finished 18th the final feature race of the weekend, while unfortunate circumstances forced Remy to […]

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SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final Results: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle has finished runner-up in the 250SMX Class of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) following the final round at The Strip at Las Vegas […]

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DING-DING SuperMotocross season wraps up for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna in Las Vegas

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing endured one of its toughest rounds of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) at tonight’s final round in Las Vegas, where both Christian Craig and Malcolm Stewart were struck by […]

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Races faster than two weeks ago and new race lap records at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vietti wins in Moto2™ with a tyre choice that went against the trend, Moto3™ goes to Alonso Races faster than two weeks ago in both categories and new race lap records thanks to the extremely […]

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2024 Beta 450 RX Auction – Supporting the USA MXdN Team

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Winning Bid also receives a Supercross Experience in Anaheim for Two Beta Motorcycles is committed to supporting the motocross community by backing the Motocross of Nations US National Team through a unique bike auction. The auction […]

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MotoGP Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli fires into motion once more in 2024

Sep 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna brought the 2024 world championship back to the flat mix of high-speed corners and tricky, intricate sections of Misano for the second race in a row. The circuit entertained […]

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Pirelli tires confirmed outstanding performance during first GP race in Misano

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Canet and Furusato in pole position for the GP of Emilia-Romagna; new records in Moto2™ for Pirelli With the new rear tyre Pirelli débuted here in Misano for the last Grand Prix, in Moto2™ Canet […]

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New Cremona circuit rider takes first WorldSBK win exploiting performance tires

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci and the new Pirelli supersoft take the first of Cremona On the new Cremona circuit, the Ducati rider takes his first WorldSBK win, fully exploiting the performance of the new rear SCX development tyre. […]

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