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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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Unique Street Rhythm event Silver Kings Hard Enduro

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ryder LeBlond has placed second in the Silver Kings Hard Enduro for the second year in a row, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider just one of three riders to have finished the Idaho-based […]

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Kay de Wolf dominated a hot and challenging MXGP opening weekend in Indonesia

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round 11 of the 2024 FIM Motocross season saw Kay de Wolf and the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team deliver a winning performance at the MXGP of West Nusa Tenggara, held on the picturesque island of […]

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Masterful performance for the reigning world champion at MotoGP Assen

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team victorious in Assen Sprint Race. Bastianini fights his way to fourth place • Second position for Jorge Martín with Pramac Racing Team’s Ducati Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo […]

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Moto3 home glory with 2nd place at packed Dutch TT

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With Pirelli the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders set new records in Assen as well Pole position and all-time lap record for Aldeguer in Moto2™, Piqueras fastest in Moto3™ qualifiers but the lap record goes to […]

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Pirelli rewrites all the records in Assen Moto2 & Moto3

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli rewrites all the records in Assen; victory for Ogura in Moto2™ and Ortolá in Moto3™ New all-time lap records, race lap records and races much faster than in 2023: these are the results of […]

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Challenging First Stop of MXGP of West Nusa Tenggara Double-Header

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Ninth at Challenging First Stop of Indonesian Double-Header Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga delivered consistent race results for ninth overall at the MXGP of West Nusa Tenggara despite not feeling 100%. The […]

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DOUBLE MXGP PODIUM BOUNTY FOR RED BULL KTM IN INDONESIA

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP launched the second half of the 2024 FIM world championship by decamping to the island of Lombok and a double-header at the Selaparang circuit. The Grand Prix of West Nusa Tenggara was the first […]

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Fought hard at MXGP of West Nusa Tenggara

Jun 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vlaanderen on the Box in Lombok! Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen fought hard for a fine third overall at the MXGP of West Nusa Tenggara. Fighting through the field in both races for […]

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Ducati domination at The Ridge for 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Jun 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 28, 2024 — Loris Baz and Josh Herrin painted The Ridge Motorsport Park red on the opening day of action for round five of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. The […]

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Temperatures were high at Motortrials National Championship Sequatchie

Jun 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sequatchie, TN Round Three & Four June 22nd, 2024 Sweltering Rounds Three & Four at the NATC Championship Rounds three and four of the Motortrials National Championship were held this weekend in Sequatchie, TN. […]

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Pramac Racing and Ducati Corse to part ways at the end of the 2024 MotoGP season

Jun 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse wants to thank Pramac Racing for their excellent work since 2005 as Ducati’s factory-supported MotoGP team. In these 20 years of collaboration, Paolo Campinoti’s team has contributed to the sporting growth of Ducati […]

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Mountains of West Virginia Snowshoe GNCC Results

Jun 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Snowshoe, WV Round Nine June 22nd, 2024 Walker Remains on Top of XC3 Points Chase The mountains of West Virginia at the Snowshoe Resort were the backdrop for round nine of the GNCC series. […]

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Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team top day one at Assen Bastianini is eighth

Jun 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has topped the timesheets in the opening day of action at the TT Circuit Assen, the venue hosting the eighth Grand Prix of the 2024 MotoGP season. Francesco Bagnaia finished both […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Look Forward to MXGP Double-Header in Lombok

Jun 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have touched down in Indonesia, ready to tackle the 11th and 12th rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Returning to Lombok for the second […]

Inspiration Friday: The Empty Space & #Debate2024

Inspiration Friday: The Empty Space & #Debate2024

Jun 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honestly, I don’t know where to start other than enjoy your July BBQ’s because come August thru November, I don’t know what shape the world will be in. In conjunction with those thoughts Vespa has […]

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