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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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RED BULL KTM SIGNS EDGAR CANET FOR 2025 DAKAR RALLY ASSAULT

Dec 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Edgar Canet to contest the 2025 Dakar Rally. The promising young talent will join the team to compete in the Rally2 class this coming January. Joining the experienced […]
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More Than $582,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

Dec 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 20, 2024) – Harley-Davidson renews its support of motorcycle racing competitors during the 2025 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $582,000. These funds will be available for qualified H-D racers competing in […]
Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!
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Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!

Dec 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard
A Very Merry Christmas to all our readers, supporters, members and visitors! Thank you very much for keeping TMW in business in 2024 by being here and spreading the word about Total Motorcycle in our […]
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KTM PLOTS A PATH TO THE FUTURE AND TO MORE VICTORY

Dec 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard
READY TO RACE is more than a slogan for KTM. It defines our existence. In competition, there are highs and lows, daring and disappointment, and victory and defeat. 2024 has been a year of conquests […]
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Yamaha WorldSBK and WorldSSP Teams Bolster WorldWCR Grid for 2025

Dec 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard
The publication of the entry list for the 2025 FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship (WorldWCR) sees a 24-strong grid set to compete aboard identical Yamaha R7s at selected rounds of the FIM Superbike World […]
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16-year-old’s tumultuous season with FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup

Dec 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Australia’s Cameron Swain joined the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup this season after a wildcard ride in 2023 and the 16-year-old had a tumultuous season with no prior experience of the tracks and […]
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King of the Hammers New “King of the Grand Prix” and “Holeshot King” Events

Dec 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard
JEREMY McGRATH TO BRING TWO NEW TWO-WHEELED EVENTS TO THE 2025 PROGRESSIVE KING OF THE HAMMERS POWERED BY OPTIMA BATTERIES The AMA Hall of Fame Inductee will bring the “King of the Grand Prix” and […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing targets offroad success entering 2025

Dec 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard
A sharp new Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing line-up will race into the United States offroad season in 2025, aiming to continue to challenge for championship success with Craig DeLong, Dalton Shirey, Ryder LeBlond and […]
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RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE 2025 DAKAR RALLY

Dec 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s three-man team of Kevin Benavides, Luciano Benavides, and Daniel Sanders are all set to take on the 2025 Dakar Rally in the RallyGP class. After a strong program of testing and training, the experienced […]
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MotoGP Lorenzo Savadori together with Aprilia Racing for two more years

Dec 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard
THE ITALIAN RIDER WILL CONTINUE HIS WORK DEVELOPING THE RS-GP FOR THE 2025 AND 2026 SEASONS Lorenzo Savadori renews his commitment to Aprilia Racing, continuing in his role as official tester for the 2025 and […]
New 2025 Yamaha Motorcycles - Manifesting Riding Excitement!
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New 2025 Yamaha Motorcycles – Manifesting Riding Excitement!

Dec 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha wraps up Christmas for riders with the complete release of all 56 of their 2025 motorcycle and scooter models, what a great holiday gift! (Unless we missed something that is). 27 great new and […]
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Billy Bolt gets 2025 SuperEnduro season off to strong start with victory in Poland

Dec 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing star takes two wins from three races at round one to claim an early championship lead Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has secured victory at round one of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro […]
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Interactive Friday: It’s a White Wall Christmas!

Dec 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Today being both Friday the 13th and with 12 Days to to Christmas it’s a weird Merrily Day indeed! Welcome to a Motorcycle Christmas at Total Motorcycle and starting it off is our Interactive Friday: […]
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CHARGING INTO 2025 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

Dec 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard
MURRIETA, Calif. – A returning four-rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team will feature Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger in the 450 Class alongside 250 Class duo Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer in the 2025 SuperMotocross […]
2025 Ducati Motorcycles: Setting new benchmarks for Riders!
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2025 Ducati Motorcycles: Setting new benchmarks for Riders!

Dec 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Two great news stories today! Ducat’s new V2 engine is a game changer for not only the company but also riders the new 2025 Ducati Motorcycles: Setting new benchmarks for Riders! And Total Motorcycle has […]

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