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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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Toyota Dealers Celebrate Two Decades of Partnership with Title Sponsorship of Thunder Valley National

May 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 2, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in conjunction with Thunder Valley Motocross Park, has announced the return of longtime event partner, Toyota, which will become title sponsor of the landmark 20th running […]

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Remarkable Second-Place Finish in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally on DesertX Rally

May 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati North America Celebrates Alexander Smith’s Remarkable Second-Place Finish in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. DesertX Rally and Smith takes Three First-Place Wins out of Seven Special Stages. San Jose Del Cabo, BCS, May 4, […]

Inspiration Friday: Simplify Your Ride - New Automated Shift Assistant

Inspiration Friday: Simplify Your Ride – New Automated Shift Assistant

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Operating a manual clutch with your left hand and a manual shifter with your left foot is so 2023! BMW wants you to simplify your ride with its latest invention the new Automated Shift Assistant […]

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“We Ride As One” returns on Saturday May 4th Ducati’s widespread global event

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Join us for a global ride this Saturday, May 4th “We Ride As One” returns on Saturday, May 4th, Ducati’s widespread global event during which the Ducati community in each city meets and celebrates their […]

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2024 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale takes place alongside biggest motocross event Motocross of Nations MXoN

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YZ bLU cRU SuperFinale to be Held at MXoN for Second Consecutive Year The 2024 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale will take place alongside the biggest motocross event of the year, the Motocross […]

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Benny Bloss to miss remainder of 2024 Supercross season due to arm and collarbone fracture

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

During a practice session this week, Liqui Moly Factory Beta Supercross rider Benny Bloss sustained a fracture to his arm and collarbone, which will see him miss the remainder of the 2024 Supercross season. Bloss […]

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NORRA MEXICAN 1000—DAY 4 & 5 UPDATE

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In a display of endurance and intelligence, Alexander Smith aboard the Ducati DesertX Rally demonstrated his rally experience during the two-day NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally marathon stages, setting the stage for a showdown on the […]

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East Coast Hard Enduro series North Carolina Battle of the Goats

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Taylorsville, NC Battle of the Goats April 27th, 2024 Lewis Rides Hard at Battle of the Goats The opening race of the East Coast Hard Enduro series was in North Carolina for the Battle […]

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GNCC Crawfordsville challenging wet rutted with exposed roots and stumps

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Crawfordsville, IN Round Six April 27th, 2024 Solid Racing for Beta at the Hoosier GNCC The Hoosier GNCC was the sixth stop on the calendar for the teams. Out in Crawfordville, Indiana, the race day […]

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Gnarly track greets riders at NGPC Fox Raceway

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pala, CA Round Five April 26th, 2024 DeMartile Finishes on the Podium at Fox Raceway The fifth round of the NGPC series took the riders to Fox Raceway in Pala, CA. The track was one of […]

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AMA Supercross series heads back to Philadelphia after forty-four-year hiatus

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Philadelphia, PA Round Fourteen April 27th, 2024 Beta Factory SX Team Continues to Improve The AMA Supercross series headed back to Philadelphia after a forty-four-year hiatus. So this was a new track for all […]

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MANI LETTENBICHLER IS READY TO RACE HARD ENDURO 2024

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is fired up and ready to take on the opening round of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Following on from his perfect 2023 season, where the German won […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams revved up and ready to burst back into Portugal action

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Ready to Tackle Three in a Row! After a two-week break in the calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and […]

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Crash and regained confidence for Ducati at Jerez de la Frontera testing

Apr 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team resumes action in Jerez de la Frontera for a day of official testing Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini took to the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto once again to tackle […]

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MOTOGP THROTTLES OPEN FOR BUSY JEREZ

Apr 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rolled up the pitbox doors for the fourth day in a row at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto to take profit of the excellent climate and work on more present […]

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