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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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Yamaha Motor Europe Presents 2024 WorldSBK Line-Up

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe has officially presented its line-up for the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship as the countdown to the season opener in Phillip Island intensifies. Four world champions will compete on R1 machinery […]

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Fastest time ever set at Angel Nieto Circuit by a World Superbike rider

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega in great form at Jerez (P1). Intense set up work for Bautista. Huertas does well in WorldSSP (P3) The first two days of testing for the 2024 WorldSBK season concluded at Jerez de la […]

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Ducati’s racing season inaugurated by the “Campioni in Pista” event in Madonna di Campiglio in Trentino

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

• The teams that will compete as World Champions in MotoGP (Ducati Lenovo Team) and WorldSBK (Aruba.it – Racing Ducati Team) were presented, together with the new Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team which […]

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WorldSBK 2024: BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK team complete intensive testing at Jerez de la Frontera

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Three teams, six BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory riders; the first test session of the year saw BMW Motorrad Motorsport kick off the critical phase of preparations for the 2024 season in […]

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Preparation for 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Completes Productive First Test Remy Gardner returned to action with a two-day test between 24th-25th January at the Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Spain in preparation of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship. The GYTR […]

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2024 KTM SX-F’S AND XC-F’S WITH THE CONNECTIVITY UNIT OFFROAD

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Expand the possibilities of KTM’s class-leading dirtbike technology by retrofitting the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) to all KTM SX-F and XC-Fs motorcycles from 2023 and 2024 to revel in that special ‘factory’ treatment. After the […]

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Rea on the Pace as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Conclude Strong Jerez Test

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea on the Pace as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Conclude Strong Jerez Test Jonathan Rea was second quickest as the countdown to the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship season continued with the Pata Prometeon Yamaha […]

Inspiration Friday: RACE. REST. REPEAT.

Inspiration Friday: RACE. REST. REPEAT.

Jan 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

This is not a track day. This is not by-the-numbers coaching. This is speed; 2024 KTM style. 3 EVENTS, 3 WORLD CLASS CIRCUITS, 3 LEVELS and MotoGP legends and former Grand Prix winners will be […]

Pirelli SCORPION Trail III

Pirelli SCORPION Trail III represents the latest generation of adventure-touring tires

Jan 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli SCORPION Trail III: the perfect union between road sportiness and a spirit of adventure The new motorcycle tire is the sportiest SCORPION product ever on asphalt, thanks to its grip and handling, and can […]

Official Ducati MotoGP and WorldSBK team 2024 livery

Official Ducati MotoGP and WorldSBK team 2024 livery

Jan 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Campioni in Pista: the Ducati Lenovo Team unveils 2024 livery in Madonna di Campiglio The official Ducati MotoGP and WorldSBK teams were presented at Madonna di Campiglio during the second edition of the “Campioni in […]

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BMW Motorrad delivered 209257 motorcycles and scooters in 2023

Jan 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In its anniversary year, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers, 3.1% more than in the previous year and the highest sales volume in the company’s history. The regions of Europe, Asia […]

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U.S. Hard Enduro Series – Round 1 Johnson Valley

Jan 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Also underway was the 2024 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series at King of the Motos in Johnson Valley, California, where Ryder LeBlond would race to a third-place finish in a hotly-contested outing amongst the top contenders […]

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U.S. Sprint Enduro Series – Round 1 Hephzibah

Jan 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

U.S. Sprint Enduro Series – Round 1 Craig DeLong took a consistent 2-3 scorecard across both days of the AMA U.S. Sprint Enduro Series, contested in Hephzibah, Georgia, and that earned the Husqvarna Motorcycles FX […]

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2024 AMA Hare & Hound Championship Lucerne Valley Results

Jan 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing was out in force this past weekend, as the offroad team earned a haul of strong results across multiple series. Defending champion Dalton Shirey topped the opening round of the 2024 […]

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Last Chance to Register for the 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup

Jan 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship season is fast approaching, so take this opportunity to sign up for the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup and book your place in the paddock. Open to […]

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