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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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Teams set to race the 2024 Dakar Rally on January 5 in Saudi Arabia

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING GEARS UP FOR 2024 DAKAR RALLY REIGNING FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID WORLD CHAMPION LUCIANO BENAVIDES SET TO TAKE ON 46TH EDITION OF WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY-RAID Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is all set […]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle to all our extended family around the world (that includes you) who have visited, read and supported Total Motorcycle throughout 2023 and as far back […]

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Beta Motorcycles on the Verge of Historic Supercross Debut

Dec 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2024 Liqui Moly Factory Beta SX Team Beta Motorcycles on the Verge of Historic Supercross Debut The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is poised and ready for its very first season competing in the […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

Dec 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Picture it. December in Chile. A fleet of fully equipped 2024 BMW R1300GS motorcycles. The highest active volcano in the world. The goal: 6,027 meters up in less than 20 hours. Welcome to yet another […]

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Piaggio Group believes it can reach targets set by international community for 2050

Dec 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DECARBONISATION PLAN: COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY CONFIRMED, CONCRETE MEASURES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EU’S CLIMATE GOALS By 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions associated with production activities will be cut by 42% compared with 2022 *** […]

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Yamaha Desert Challenge Launches in 2024

Dec 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce the expansion of its SSV race program with the inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge that will feature two classes, Race and Raid, and will take place alongside the Carta […]

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Titles wins & podiums: BMW Motorrad Motorsport looks back on 2023

Dec 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Customer racing has always been an important pillar of BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s activities. Year after year, privateer BMW riders and teams celebrate successes in a variety of championships around the world, and the 2023 […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR DAKAR 2024

Dec 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price are fully focused on success as they complete their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Dakar Rally, which starts in Saudi Arabia on January 5. Matthias Walkner will unfortunately […]

2024 Yamaha YDX-Moro 07 30th Anniversary

Give the ultimate gift of endless fun and excitement: Yamaha eBikes

Dec 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Experience a ride like no other with Yamaha eBikes! Give the ultimate gift of endless fun and excitement, creating unforgettable moments of pure exhilaration for you and your loved ones. 2024 Yamaha Motorcycle Guide […]

BMW R1300GS 0 to 6000 meters above sea level in under 24 hours

BMW R1300GS: 0 to 6000 meters above sea level in under 24 hours

Dec 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The scene of the expedition, which represented an extreme challenge for motorbikes, tyres and riders, was El Circuito de los Seis Miles, in the Atacama Desert, Chile, the highest chain of active volcanoes in the […]

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KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY TO DESCEND ON PORTUGAL IN 2024 EDITION

Dec 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Lock these dates in because you won’t want to be on the sidelines for this one. The 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY will be descending on the Algarve region of Portugal, between 7 – 10 […]

2024 Ducati Beautifully Expensive Motorcycles

2024 Ducati Beautifully Expensive Motorcycles

Dec 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Either inflation is completely out of control or Ducati motorcycles are now trading for a brick of gold. The new $80000.00 2024 Ducati Diavel V4 Bentley Limited Edition and $105000.00 Diavel V4 Bentley Mulliner Limited […]

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2nd round of 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Results

Dec 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has placed fourth overall at the second round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Delivering a strong performance on the Polish dirt inside the Tauron Arena in Krakow, including […]

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TWO FROM TWO WITH COMMANDING VICTORY AT SUPERENDURO POLAND

Dec 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following his dominant win at round one in France, Husqvarna Factory Racing star Billy Bolt has put in another stellar SuperEnduro performance, this time topping the qualifying Superpole before winning two out of three races […]

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New teammate for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

Dec 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is opting for continuity with a strong new addition in the upcoming 2024 season of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). In the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, Markus Reiterberger […]

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