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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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Husqvarna races to the top five in roasting Malaysian Moto3™ Grand Prix

Nov 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP travelled onwards to the familiar climes of Sepang for the third Grand Prix in a row and the last fixture in an overseas streak that has seen the series visit Australia and Thailand in […]

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Very high track temperatures and soft tires set new race record laps at Sepang International Circuit

Nov 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli soft rears for Vietti’s success in Moto2™ and Alonso’s in Moto3™ With very high track temperatures, the soft compounds were the most used on the rear axle for both classes; and Alonso set a […]

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Double podium for the Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang

Nov 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jorge Martín is second aboard Pramac Racing Team’s Ducati machine. Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) is fourth New record for Ducati as it reaches a tally of eighteen wins in a single MotoGP season […]

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Strong results for Vietti and Rueda at intense Malaysian MotoGP

Nov 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder and Jack Miller were victims of a second corner accident at a hot Malaysian Grand Prix at the long Sepang International Circuit. Both the South African and Australian could not make the restarted […]

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Seventh place for Aprilia Racing in the Sepang race

Nov 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VIÑALES FINISHES SEVENTH, ESPARGARÓ THIRTEENTH The long MotoGP race in Sepang was initially red-flagged due to a multi-rider crash on turn 2, followed by a second start with the race reduced to 19 laps instead […]

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Triumph Factory Racing SuperMotocross World Championship squad

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Triumph Factory Racing SuperMotocross World Championship squad will expand in 2025 for its second year of racing. Austin Forkner, Jordon Smith, and Stilez Robertson have joined Jalek Swoll to form a four-man team that […]

Interactive Friday: Hallowe'en Bikes & Best Riders Tips!

Interactive Friday: Hallowe’en Bikes & Best Riders Tips!

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Hallowe’en Total Motorcycle readers! Did you have a great one? Were you shelling out to the kids or escorting your little ghoul around the neighborhood? Welcome to this week’s Interactive Friday: Hallowe’en Bikes & […]

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MotoGP opening day for the Malaysian Grand Prix Results

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team fastest in Practice at Sepang. Third place for Bastianini • Jorge Martín is second aboard Pramac Racing Team’s Ducati machine The opening day for the Malaysian Grand Prix has […]

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New Road Racing Sporting Manager Motorsport Division Yamaha Motor Europe

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Schiphol-Rijk (The Netherlands), Friday 1 November 2024: Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) is pleased to announce that Niccolò Canepa will assume the role of Road Racing Sporting Manager, Motorsport Division, Yamaha Motor Europe with immediate […]

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Beta Success at Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro in Little Hocking Ohio

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Little Hocking, Ohio Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro October 27th, 2024 Beta Success at Hard Enduro – Lewis Wins & Flynn Champion The US Hard Enduro series was in Ohio for the Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro. […]

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DeMartile Finishes NGPC Season Runner-Up in Points Race in Blythe

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Idaho Falls, ID Round Three & Four October 25th & 26th, 2024 EnduroCross Heads to Idaho, Top Ten finishes for Beta Rounds three and four of the Endurocross season were in Idaho. The course […]

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The Honda Safety Institute celebrates its 15 years of history with a new milestone

Oct 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The prestigious motorcycle training centre began its journey in 2009 and has since trained 30,000 users in safe driving. The HIS incorporates into its extensive training program a new course aimed at younger users, exclusively […]

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Last MotoGP event outside Europe before the Grand Finale

Oct 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini Ready for the Penultimate Round of the Season in Malaysia The Ducati Lenovo Team is set to return to Malaysia for the penultimate round of the 2024 MotoGP season. Following the races […]

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Final GP of the Asian tour: Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE GP OF MALAYSIA IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FOR MAVERICK VIÑALES AND ALEIX ESPARGARÓ The Asian tour comes to a close with the Malaysian round at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit ahead of the […]

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Joel Smets takes reins of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2025 MXGP push

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Five times FIM Motocross World Champion Joel Smets will become Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager for the 2025 season and to replace Harry Norton who diligently guided the decorated title-winning crew through a […]

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