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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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GNCC Crawfordsville challenging wet rutted with exposed roots and stumps

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Crawfordsville, IN Round Six April 27th, 2024 Solid Racing for Beta at the Hoosier GNCC The Hoosier GNCC was the sixth stop on the calendar for the teams. Out in Crawfordville, Indiana, the race day […]

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Gnarly track greets riders at NGPC Fox Raceway

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pala, CA Round Five April 26th, 2024 DeMartile Finishes on the Podium at Fox Raceway The fifth round of the NGPC series took the riders to Fox Raceway in Pala, CA. The track was one of […]

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AMA Supercross series heads back to Philadelphia after forty-four-year hiatus

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Philadelphia, PA Round Fourteen April 27th, 2024 Beta Factory SX Team Continues to Improve The AMA Supercross series headed back to Philadelphia after a forty-four-year hiatus. So this was a new track for all […]

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MANI LETTENBICHLER IS READY TO RACE HARD ENDURO 2024

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is fired up and ready to take on the opening round of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Following on from his perfect 2023 season, where the German won […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams revved up and ready to burst back into Portugal action

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Ready to Tackle Three in a Row! After a two-week break in the calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and […]

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Crash and regained confidence for Ducati at Jerez de la Frontera testing

Apr 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team resumes action in Jerez de la Frontera for a day of official testing Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini took to the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto once again to tackle […]

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MOTOGP THROTTLES OPEN FOR BUSY JEREZ

Apr 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rolled up the pitbox doors for the fourth day in a row at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto to take profit of the excellent climate and work on more present […]

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NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally Ducati’s remarkable performance

Apr 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

NORRA Mexican 1000 Stage 2 Update: Smith Battles for the Lead Through a Commanding Second Stage. Kamrad withdraws due to a Technical Issue. Ducati North America’s Alexander Smith has had a remarkable performance at the […]

2025 Iconic Indian Scout Evolution

2025 Iconic Indian Scout Evolution

Apr 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

So you say you want an Evolution? Well, you got it with the all-new Indian Motorcycle Scout lineup! 5 new models, 2025 Indian Scout Classic, Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Super Scout and 101 Scout with […]

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Official Presentation for the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games

Apr 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Official Presentation for FIM Intercontinental Games held at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto The Official Presentation for the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games was held at the Gran Premio Estrella Galicia 0,0 de España, on […]

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Podium results across the Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) HOOSIER

Apr 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing achieved podium results across the Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) with Craig DeLong and in the U.S. Hard Enduro Series courtesy of Ryder LeBlond this weekend, being the highlights […]

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Ducati monopolizes the podium with Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi

Apr 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team are triumphant in the Sunday race of the Spanish GP at “Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto” courtesy of a scintillating performance by the reigning, two-time world champion who, […]

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Sun-kissed and packed 2024 MotoGP Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto Results

Apr 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing posted a 6th place thanks to Brad Binder at a sun-kissed and packed Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto and the fourth round of 2024 MotoGP. Jack Miller and Dani Pedrosa could […]

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Feels strange to be fair says Husqvarna’s Collin Veijer at Moto3

Apr 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premio de España brought MotoGP back to European asphalt and for a sustained run of events that will take the 76th season of the FIM World Championship into early summer. Jerez, and the […]

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Plagued Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto frustrated MotoGP riders

Apr 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

PEDROSA LIGHTS-UP HOME GRAND PRIX WITH BELATED PODIUM RESULT IN THE JEREZ MOTOGP™ SPRINT MotoGP 2024 – Round 04 of 21, Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, Spain – Qualification and Sprint Sunshine finally blanketed the 4.4km […]

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