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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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Locatelli Pushes for the Podium in Misano but Pata Prometeon Yamaha Leave Wanting More

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Pushes for the Podium in Misano but Pata Prometeon Yamaha Leave Wanting More Local Italian rider Andrea Locatelli took another strong fourth-place finish in the 10-lap Superpole Race this morning, before crossing the line […]

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Mighty Mahendra Victorious in Race 2 at Misano

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aldi Satya Mahendra came back from the disappointment of finishing seven-thousands of a second behind the winner on Saturday to take a superb victory on Sunday at the Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli. […]

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Fantastic start in the opening race under the Misano sunshine

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Strong Race 1 for Gardner in Misano after Superb Superpole Remy Gardner enjoyed a strong run to finish sixth in the opening race of the weekend at the Misano World Circuit, Marco Simoncelli, following a […]

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WorldSBK with WorldSSP and WorldWCR results at Misano

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With SCX combined with SC1 and SC2, the Turkish BMW rider swept the Saturday WorldSBK events in Misano; wins for Huertas and Herrera in WorldSSP and WorldWCR Toprak Razgatlioğlu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) shone on […]

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Sensational photo-finish victory in WorldSSP Misano

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega (P2) and Bautista (P3) on the podium in Race 1 at Misano. Three points for Pirro in thirteenth. Sensational photo-finish victory for Huertas in WorldSSP Race 1 of the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round ended […]

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Riders were met with rutty MXGP technical conditions at High Point Raceway

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MT. MORRIS, Pa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton fought his way back to the 450MX podium in Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point Raceway, finishing second overall […]

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Misano’s high-speed layout and low-grip surface hasn’t been happiest hunting ground

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Moves Forward to Positive P4 in Misano Race 1 for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Italian Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider Andrea Locatelli shone at his “home race,” taking a strong fourth place finish in front of […]

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Fourth FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup victory of the season on Saturday

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Saturday Belongs to Sanchez with Race 1 Victory in Misano Spain’s Gonzalo Sanchez took his fourth FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup victory of the season on Saturday, pulling a gap on the chasing […]

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MXGP of Italy from almost dead last to sixth for Yamaha

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lotte van Drunen Maintains WMX Championship Lead After Round Five De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen placed sixth at the MXGP of Italy to retain her lead in the WMX Championship Standings. […]

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CRASHES COSTLY FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAMMATES

Jun 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart went 9-9 for ninth overall at today’s High Point National, marking Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Rutted, technical conditions were on the agenda, […]

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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER TO MISS XROSS HARD ENDURO RALLY DUE TO KNEE INJURY

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has been sidelined from the upcoming Xross Hard Enduro Rally due to him suffering an injury to his left knee while training in Tuscany, Italy. The reigning FIM Hard Enduro […]

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WorldSBK Team returned to action at Misano World Circuit in Marco Simoncelli Italy

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner on the pace for GYTR GRT Yamaha at home in Misano Remy Gardner was fourth quickest on the combined times as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Misano World […]

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2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati duo Loris Baz and Josh Herring are in the top four after a competitive first day in Minnesota Sunnyvale, Calif., June 14, 2024 — Under perfect blue midwestern skies, Loris Baz […]

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Returning to WorldSBK competition after an almost eight-week break

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Work In Progress for Pata Prometeon Yamaha after Misano Free Practice Returning to WorldSBK competition after an almost eight-week break, Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea took to the Misano World Circuit for the opening day […]

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YAMAHA 2024 MOTORCYCLE DEMO TOUR DATES UPDATED

Jun 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DREAMS ARE FREE AND SO ARE DEMOS! The Yamaha Demo Tour is finally back on the road! With over 90 stops across Canada, this is your chance to finally swing a leg over some of […]

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