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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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Karlis Reisulis kicks off 2025 MX2 World Championship with Eighth Overall

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Karlis Reisulis has started the 2025 MX2 World Championship with eighth overall at the MXGP of Argentina. Showing impressive speed across the two Grand Prix races, Reisulis improved upon […]
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Billy Bolt wins 2025 SuperEnduro World Championship

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has won the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Delivering a dominant performance at round six, much to the delight of the packed Utilita Arena in Newcastle, United Kingdom, Bolt went […]
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RJ Hampshire and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing take Daytona Supercross 250SX victory

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire claimed an emphatic 250SX East Class victory in Round 8 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at Daytona International Speedway tonight, with teammate Malcolm Stewart racing to sixth […]
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Alex Márquez quickest MotoGP rider on Friday aboard Gresini Racing Team’s Ducati machine

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the opening day of action for the 2025 MotoGP World Championship at the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand. Marc Márquez was second in today’s Practice, while Francesco Bagnaia finished […]
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Soft Pirelli tires lead in Thai heat Gonzalez wins in Moto2 and Rueda in Moto3

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The soft compounds were the most used over the weekend in both classes; new best race laps in Moto2™ and Moto3™ · Starting from pole, Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race of the Grand Prix of Thailand, ahead of Aron Canet […]
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TOM VIALLE AND AARON PLESSINGER CAPTURE DAYTONA SUPERCROSS PODIUMS

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA, Fla. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle claimed second position in the 250SX East Main Event at Daytona International Speedway tonight, as teammate Aaron Plessinger made it a podium double in racing to his first 450SX top-three result of the 2025 AMA Supercross […]
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Grand Prix of Argentina opening round of MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MXGP of Argentina Qualifying Race • Positive debut for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team riders in the qualifying race at the MXGP of Argentina • Top 10 and first championship points with the […]
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Double top ten run by Binder and Bastianini in sweltering Thailand for 2025 MotoGP start

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The opening round of 2025 MotoGP provided hot and oppressive racing conditions at the Buriram International Circuit but Brad Binder was able to sweat his way to 8th position after starting in 14th. The sixth […]
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Solid performance for Aprilia Racing in Thailand with two RS-GP25s in top at Buriram

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH, AI OGURA FIFTH WITH TRACKHOUSE The positive signs shown by Aprilia Racing during the sprint race were confirmed in the first full-length race of the 2025 season, with Marco Bezzecchi finishing in […]
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Thai MotoGP the opening race of the 2025 season

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team are triumphant in the Thai GP, the opening race of the 2025 season. Francesco Bagnaia is third at the line for an all-Ducati top four • First win with […]
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Gonzalez and Bertelle on pole for the first Moto2 and Moto3 races of the year

Mar 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard
In free practice, new all-time lap records set for both Moto2™ and Moto3™ · Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) took pole for the Grand Prix of Thailand’s Moto2™ race with 1’34.634, using soft compound tyres for both axles. And in Moto3™, Matteo Bertelle gained pole in 1’40.400 with soft […]
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Multistrada 60000 km European Tour: Multistrada V4 Rally concluded

Mar 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Twenty-nine participants from six European nations traveled across the continent on the Multistrada V4 Rally. The Multistrada V4 Rally, the star of the journey across Europe, exceeded its initial objective by covering an impressive 67,925 […]
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Thai Sprint top six as Acosta gets 2025 MotoGP off to a sizzling start

Mar 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MotoGP landed back in the confines of the Buriram International Circuit but with a fresh focus for the first of 22 Grands Prix in the longest season on record. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro […]
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Intense sprint for Aprilia Racing in Buriram

Mar 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard
BEZZECCHI BATTLES TO TWELFTH, SAVADORI TWENTIETH. AI OGURA FOURTH ON MOTOGP DEBUT WITH TRACKHOUSE Aprilia Racing’s first sprint race of the 2025 season delivered plenty of thrills. Marco Bezzecchi crossed the line in twelfth, while […]
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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the Thai sprint race

Mar 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team have won the opening sprint race of the 2025 season at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Francesco Bagnaia crossed the line in third position at the end […]

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