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[ Nov 13, 2025 ] Husqvarna Mobility recalls 2024 Svartpilen and Vitpilen 125, 250, and 401 News
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About Michael Le Pard

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 Ready to Begin Title Defense at Le Man 24 Heures Motos

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready to Begin Title Defence at Le Man 24 Heures Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are confident and primed to kick off their FIM Endurance World Championship title defence at […]

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FRACTURE FORCES AARON PLESSINGER OUT OF 2024 AMA SUPERCROSS

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger will miss the final four rounds of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, after evaluations this week confirmed he sustained a fractured elbow at Round 13 in […]

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Pol Tarrés meets treacherous sandstorm but continues podium record at Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Impressive Tarrés Conquers Sandstorm to Record Fourth Straight Podium on Stage 4 The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés overcame a treacherous sandstorm to continue his 100% podium record at the Morocco Desert Challenge and […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport ready for the WorldSBK races at the ‘Cathedral of Speed’

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The third round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship 2024 (WorldSBK) brings BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’. From 19th to 21st April, WorldSBK visits the famous Assen TT Circuit, Netherlands. […]

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Commanding advantage in the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Extends Morocco Desert Challenge Lead with Third Consecutive Stage Victory Pol Tarrés and the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team further extended their commanding advantage in the 2024 edition of the Morocco Desert Challenge with a […]

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Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at iconic TT Circuit Assen WorkSBK

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Ready for the Cathedral of Speed in Assen Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at the iconic TT Circuit Assen for the third round of the 2024 FIM World Superbike […]

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Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli discuss Dutch Round of 2024 WorldSBK

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Hoping for A+ Set-Ups in Assen Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli discuss their ambitions for the Dutch Round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship, taking place this weekend from 19-21 April […]

New 2025 KTM Next Level Motocross Bikes!

New 2025 KTM Next Level Motocross Bikes!

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

11 New 2025 KTM Next Level Motocross Bikes await riders in our 2025 Total Motorcycle Guides! Significant updates, new parts up-the-ante when it comes to rider connection, composure, and control. Introducing the 2025 KTM SX […]

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LIAM EVERTS STARS AGAIN IN TRENTINO FOR FIRST MX2 VICTORY OF 2024

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP stayed in Italian soil but swapped the sand of Sardinia for the hard-pack of Trentino in northern Italy for round four of the 2024 campaign. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing grabbed MX2 victory for […]

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Top six for Tatsuki Suzuki at Americas Grand Prix

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Qatar, Portugal and then to the United States for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas and for a stop on the world championship trail with a very distinctive Texas flavour. LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna […]

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Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with a very distinctive Texas flavour

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Qatar, Portugal and then to the United States for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas and for a stop on the world championship trail with a very distinctive Texas flavour. LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna […]

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Kay de Wolf wins MXGP of Trentino and delights fans with blistering comeback

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Dolomite mountains and the shimmering waters of Lake Garda, the historic Il Ciclamino track in Trentino played host to the fourth round of the 2024 FIM Motocross World […]

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JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS SECOND ENDUROGP VICTORY OF THE SEASON AT ROUND TWO IN PORTUGAL

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Racing Racing’s Josep Garcia continued his relentless pace in the FIM EnduroGP World Championship by claiming an EnduroGP and Enduro1 class win on day one at round two in Valpacos, Portugal. With further podium […]

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Record-breaking races at GP of the Americas Moto2 & Moto3

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Record-breaking Pirelli in the GP of the Americas Faster races with Pirelli than in 2023 by more than 1 second per lap in Moto2™ and 1.6 seconds in Moto3™ as well as new best race lap records. […]

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MotoGP 2024 Circuit of the Americas USA – Race Results

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing steadied, rallied and attacked the critical point of the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas to score valuable MotoGP World Championship points in the third round of 21 on […]

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