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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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PEDRO ACOSTA TO CONTINUE RED BULL KTM STORY WITH FRESH MOTOGP CONTRACT

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will bring MotoGP starlet and two-time World Champion Pedro Acosta back into orange for 2025. A new multi-year deal with the 20-year-old Grand Prix sensation sees #31 equipped with a […]

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2024 WorldSBK test completed after two days at Misano World Circuit today

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Second Fastest on Day 2 as Pata Prometeon Yamaha sign off from Misano Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha completed its 2024 test programme after two days at Misano World Circuit today, as Jonathan Rea hit […]

Inspiration Friday: June is Off-Road Safety Month!

Inspiration Friday: Off-Road Safety Awareness Month

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Off-roading in nature’s backyard is amazing but can be dangerous. National Off-Road Safety Month is June and that means sharing vital safety tips for ATV, Side-by-Side and off-road motorcycle riders! Join us with this week’s […]

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Second race of 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The second race of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday, 8th June, is a special event for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team as the 8H SPA EWC Motos is […]

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Corners and altitude changes highlight Mugello International Circuit Italian MotoGP

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At Mugello the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have the standard allocation for 2024 at their disposal, consisting of tyres that can be regularly purchased by all riders The Italian Grand Prix, the seventh round of […]

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Two-day bLU cRU Camps event across the region

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Scandinavian Stars Shine at Yamaha’s bLU cRU Camps Yamaha Scandinavia continues to nurture young talent from across the region as they organise and host successful and well-attended bLU cRU training camps in Saxtorp, Sweden and […]

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MXGP of Germany marks start of another three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix

May 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Stars Gear Up for German Grand Prix After a much-deserved weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are back in action for the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World […]

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The circuit absolutely everyone wants to race at glorious Road America venue

May 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

It’s game on for Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati teammates Josh Herrin and Loris Baz as MotoAmerica heads to Road America. Sunnyvale, Calif., May 29, 2024 — Think motorcycle racing in North America and one of […]

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American Gavin Towers joins VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team as replacement for Janis Reisulis

May 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gavin Towers Joins VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome American Gavin Towers to the VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team as a replacement for Janis Reisulis, who is side lined due […]

New 2000cc 2025 BMW R20 presented at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

New 2000cc 2025 BMW R20 presented at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just when you thought the 2024 BMW R18 1,802cc engine was big enough, for 2025 BMW not only increases the displacement to 2,000cc but also completely redeveloped the bike. The new 2025 BMW R20 presented […]

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2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series back on track with High Voltage event in Dilliner Pennsylvania

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing contested an assortment of offroad races across the country this past weekend, with Korie Steede standing on the Pro Women podium as the U.S. Sprint Enduro Series resumed in what […]

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Front row seat with Aprilia at the Misano MotoGP round

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

FOR THE GP OF SAN MARINO, ON 7 AND 8 SEPTEMBER, THE EXCLUSIVE COVERED GRANDSTAND DEDICATED TO APRILIA FANS IS BACK A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RACE OF THE SEASON IN […]

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TOP EIGHT FOR KTM WITH CATALAN MOTOGP POINTS GRAB

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premi de Catalunya brought MotoGP to round six of 21 for 2024 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing flew around the sunny and warm climes of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to bag a […]

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All-Ducati podium for the third consecutive time at Catalan MotoGP

May 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team come out victorious in #CatalanGP Sunday race. Bastianini eighteenth after receiving a penalty • An all-Ducati podium for the third consecutive time on the full-race distance, with Jorge Martín (Pramac […]

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Streak of records broken by Pirelli in Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

All-time track and race lap records substantially improved on in both categories with significant improvements in overall race times as well The streak of records broken by Pirelli in the Moto2™ and Moto3™ World Championships continues. At […]

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