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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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Riders were met with rutty MXGP technical conditions at High Point Raceway

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MT. MORRIS, Pa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton fought his way back to the 450MX podium in Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point Raceway, finishing second overall […]

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Misano’s high-speed layout and low-grip surface hasn’t been happiest hunting ground

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Moves Forward to Positive P4 in Misano Race 1 for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Italian Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider Andrea Locatelli shone at his “home race,” taking a strong fourth place finish in front of […]

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Fourth FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup victory of the season on Saturday

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Saturday Belongs to Sanchez with Race 1 Victory in Misano Spain’s Gonzalo Sanchez took his fourth FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup victory of the season on Saturday, pulling a gap on the chasing […]

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MXGP of Italy from almost dead last to sixth for Yamaha

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lotte van Drunen Maintains WMX Championship Lead After Round Five De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen placed sixth at the MXGP of Italy to retain her lead in the WMX Championship Standings. […]

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CRASHES COSTLY FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAMMATES

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart went 9-9 for ninth overall at today’s High Point National, marking Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Rutted, technical conditions were on the agenda, […]

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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER TO MISS XROSS HARD ENDURO RALLY DUE TO KNEE INJURY

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has been sidelined from the upcoming Xross Hard Enduro Rally due to him suffering an injury to his left knee while training in Tuscany, Italy. The reigning FIM Hard Enduro […]

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WorldSBK Team returned to action at Misano World Circuit in Marco Simoncelli Italy

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner on the pace for GYTR GRT Yamaha at home in Misano Remy Gardner was fourth quickest on the combined times as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Misano World […]

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2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati duo Loris Baz and Josh Herring are in the top four after a competitive first day in Minnesota Sunnyvale, Calif., June 14, 2024 — Under perfect blue midwestern skies, Loris Baz […]

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Returning to WorldSBK competition after an almost eight-week break

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Work In Progress for Pata Prometeon Yamaha after Misano Free Practice Returning to WorldSBK competition after an almost eight-week break, Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea took to the Misano World Circuit for the opening day […]

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YAMAHA 2024 MOTORCYCLE DEMO TOUR DATES UPDATED

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DREAMS ARE FREE AND SO ARE DEMOS! The Yamaha Demo Tour is finally back on the road! With over 90 stops across Canada, this is your chance to finally swing a leg over some of […]

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Third place – 581 thousandths of a second behind Razgatlioglu at WorldSSP

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega and Bautista Take P2 and P3, Respectively, on Friday at Misano. Pirro Sixteenth. Huertas to Start Second in Tomorrow’s WorldSSP Race It was a solid Friday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team as […]

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First Japanese Rider to Take Pole at FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Shoma Yamane took a debut pole at Round 3 of the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup at the Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, also becoming the first Japanese rider to achieve the […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Riding with Mixed Reality?

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Riding with Mixed Reality?

Jun 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

“The participants drive on a small course, a virtual interpretation of BMW Town, and try to collect coins, like in a game.” Are you ready to Ride into the Future? Then you’re ready for today’s […]

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Highly anticipated WorldSBK Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Jun 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Anticipation Arises Ahead of the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round: Bautista Arrives as Championship Leader. Home Round for Bulega and Pirro (Wild Card). Huertas Ready to Defend Lead in WorldSSP Standings The Misano World Circuit Marco […]

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New era for KTM’s MotoGP factory presence in 2025

Jun 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A potent line-up and fresh color scheme will mark a new era for KTM’s MotoGP factory presence in 2025. The re-branded Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad will complement the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team […]

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