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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.

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Frustrated there are few affordable, standard, do-it-all motorcycles left in the market? Want more color choices than one or two? Does two modern premium 648cc standards starting at $6149 and available in several colors interest […]

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WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions at Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the first European round, WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions already tried in testing: an SC1 front and an SCX for the rear Following the two testing days on Thursday and Friday last […]

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Momentum in the Indianapolis 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Mar 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

An encouraging run of consistent finishes saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart claim eighth place overall in Indianapolis at the second Triple Crown round of the year. Stewart continues to build momentum […]

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TRIPLE CROWN PODIUMS IN INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS

Mar 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton and Tom Vialle both earned podium results in tonight’s 10th round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at the Indianapolis Triple Crown, with Sexton racing to […]

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MV AGUSTA RELAUNCH PLAN NOW COMPLETE

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

IMUR SARDAROV: MV AGUSTA RELAUNCH PLAN NOW COMPLETE PIERER Mobility AG acquires majority stake and initiates next industrial phase Varese, March 15, 2024 – Timur Sardarov announces the successful completion of the 5-year plan to […]

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Nice to jump back on the bike after first round of WorldSBK season

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Build Confidence at Barcelona Test Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action with a two-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, ahead of the second round of the season next […]

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Alvaro Bautista crashes during time attack at Catalunya

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega tops the timesheet of Barcelona tests. Bautista crashes during time attack. In one week the Pirelli Catalunya Round. The Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya hosted two days of official Dorna testing during which Nicolò Bulega […]

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Low grip circuit in Catalunya throws up lots of challenges at WorldSBK

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Bounce Back at Barcelona Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli completed a very productive two-day test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today, ahead of the Catalunya Round of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

Mar 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you have rode into the mountains on your motorcycle you know how altitude plays as a roll not only in the air & fuel mixture but also fuel consumption. It’s also much colder and […]

New 2024 Zero Motorcycle Line...Excitement Battery Running Low?

New 2024 Zero Motorcycle Line…Excitement Battery Running Low?

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

8 new Zero Motorcycles for 2024…but is the excitement battery running low? New technology has a big problem, it becomes uninteresting, boring, obsolete and consumers eventually lose interest. Apple is still trying to get you […]

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Husqvarna Motorcycles gets fast for 2024 MotoGP with strong Qatar Grand Prix opener

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Collin Veijer was the standout racer for dual-class Husqvarna Motorcycles effort as the Dutchman manoeuvred his rapid FR 250 GP around the 5.4km Lusail International Circuit layout and scored 5th position in the Moto3 category. […]

Harley-Davidson scores double victories at opening King of the Baggers in Daytona

Harley-Davidson scores double victories at opening King of the Baggers in Daytona

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN SNAGS DOUBLE DAYTONA VICTORIES TO OPEN 2024 KING OF THE BAGGERS RACE SEASON Cory West Tops All-Harley Podium in Saturday’s Super Hooligan Race MILWAUKEE (March 9, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® […]

Aprilia's Perfect weekend in Daytona for Gus Rodio at MotoAmerica Twins Cup

Aprilia’s Perfect weekend in Daytona for Gus Rodio at MotoAmerica Twins Cup

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GUS RODIO RIDES APRILIA RS 660 TO TWO COMMANDING VICTORIES IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY APRILIA RIDERS CLAIM FOUR OF THE SIX PODIUM PLACES AVAILABLE IN RACES HELD FRIDAY AND […]

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Positive race début for Pirelli in Moto2 and Moto3 GP of Qatar

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUP / Boscoscuro) in Moto2™ and David Alonso (CFMOTO Aspar Team) in Moto3™ win the first Grand Prix of the year The first race winners of the Pirelli control tyre races in […]

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First-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge over four days in Morocco

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Buller & Stirling Victorious at Inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge William Buller and his co-driver Alan Stirling mounted a superb fightback in their YXZ1000R to win the first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge and cap off an extremely […]

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