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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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YART Yamaha Produce Perfect Performance to Win the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Produce Perfect Performance to Win the 8 Hours of Spa Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Marvin Fritz, and Karel Hanika, reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, were simply […]

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Season-best and career-first second overall at EMX250 round six in Kegums

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Karlis Reisulis placed a season-best and career-first second overall at EMX250 round six in Kegums, Latvia. Spurred on by his home crowd all the way around the sandy circuit, Reisulis […]

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Impressive Second for Karlis Reisulis at EMX250 Round Six in Latvia

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing celebrated their first FIM Motocross World Championship Grand Prix ‘double’ in 2024 as Jeffrey Herlings and Sacha Coenen both conquered the fine Kegums soil at the Latvian GP and round […]

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ONSISTENCY CONTINUES FOR MALCOLM STEWART AND CHRISTIAN CRAIG IN COLORADO

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig have further established themselves among the top 10 of 450MX in the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, with Stewart a picture of consistency for […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT CONSOLIDATES ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT CONSOLIDATES ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD Yoshimura SERT Motul put in a solid and consistent performance at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos to finish second, earn valuable championship points, and maintain its FIM […]

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Double podium for Honda with Tati Beringer Racing and National Motos Honda FMA

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda departs Belgium with four Honda-powered teams securing positions within the top eight, including two podium finishes at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Tati Team Beringer Racing takes its first EWC podium with Honda power in the EWC […]

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Hard-Fought Sixth-Place Results For Vlaanderen and Elzinga at MXGP Round Nine in Latvia

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed sixth overall at a technical MXGP of Latvia to move up to fifth in the MXGP World Championship Standings. In MX2, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 […]

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Current leader gets third position for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL QUALIFIES THIRD AT SPA Yoshimura SERT Motul, the current leader of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship, has qualified in third position for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, the second round […]

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TSR Honda France to start second for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamp, where the format has changed from 24 to 8 hours of racing. The iconic 6.985-kilometre Belgian track hosts […]

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Lap Record Smash to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position at FIM Endurance World Championship EWC

Jun 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Smash Lap Record to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Niccolò Canepa, reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, were simply unstoppable on […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Jun 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Traveling on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 20 months after their departure on the trip of a lifetime, Ollie Gamblin and Lavi Scholl not only circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle, claims the new Guinness world […]

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Enea Bastianini out Marc Márquez in for Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez to Join Francesco Bagnaia in The Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026 • The Spanish rider will replace Enea Bastianini in the official Ducati MotoGP team starting next season Ducati Corse is pleased to […]

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FIM Endurance World Champions gearing up to take on first 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready for Different Challenge at 8 Hours of Spa Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, and Marvin Fritz, the reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, are gearing […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RACER KYLE WYMAN SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD AND WINS RACE TWO AT ROAD AMERICA Rispoli Places Fourth on Sunday in an Intense Three Bike Battle for Third Place […]

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LUCIANO BENAVIDES SIDELINED FROM DESAFIO RUTA 40 DUE TO INJURY

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing rally star Luciano Benavides has been forced out of the Desafio Ruta 40 after a crash on stage one resulted in a fracture to the top of his right femur. Following a […]

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