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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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Pata Maxus Yamaha Starts 2026 Testing with Vierge and Locatelli in Jerez

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Straight after the final round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship season finale, Pata Maxus Yamaha’s 2026 line-up of Andrea Locatelli and new signing Xavi Vierge took to the track to complete the first […]
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Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang for the final GP of the extra-European tour

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN, ARE READY FOR THE MALAYSIAN GP The extra-European tour will wrap up with the Malaysian round at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit ahead of the return […]
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Register Now for the 2026 FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup

Oct 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
After an incredible 2025 season, registration is now open for the 2026 FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup, offering the next generation of riders the chance to race alongside the FIM Superbike World Championship and […]
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Pirelli heads to Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025 in Sepang

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Compared to 2024, the rear allocation for the intermediate class includes compounds that are one step softer with the development supersoft E0126 and the standard soft SC0 • For the Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025, which will […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Dalton Shirey lands Lucerne Valley Hare and Hound podium

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey made a welcome return to action at Round 9 of the 2025 AMA National Hare and Hound Championship in Lucerne Valley, California, on Sunday, powering to a […]
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JOSEP GARCIA WINS 2025 FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has successfully defended his EnduroGP crown, wrapping up the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship with a commanding performance at the seventh and final round in Zschopau, Germany. Racing his KTM […]
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Ducati Cup Time! 2025 WorldSBK season ends exciting for Aruba.it Racing-Ducati team

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Bulega concludes the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season with a dominant hat-trick, securing the Manufacturers’ title for Ducati. Bautista, once again on the podium, takes third place in the standings. The 2025 WorldSBK […]
New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!
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New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Adventure has a voice, and in 2026 it speaks through Ducati and Yamaha. The Multistrada V4 Rally is the unstoppable globetrotter, built for limitless journeys with comfort and power. The Ténéré 700 Rally channels Dakar […]
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Toprak Razgatlioglu is the 2025 WorldSBK World Champion!

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Jerez de la Frontera. Mission title defense accomplished: Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) is once again the World Champion in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) for 2025! With third place in the second main race of the […]
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Razgatlioğlu World Champion on BMW as Bulega secures Ducati Manufacturers Title

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Despite the Ducati rider winning with medium development and hard standard front tyres, Razgatlioğlu claims the world title. Herrera takes home the title in WorldWCR and Fernandez in WorldSSP300. Masia wins the last race in […]
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Locatelli Completes 2025 Championship as Pata Maxus Yamaha Bid Farewell to a Legend

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Andrea Locatelli led the charge for Pata Maxus Yamaha on the final day of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, giving his absolute maximum until the very end with a fine fourth place in Race […]
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Unfortunate Finale for Gardner on the Final Day of the Season in Jerez

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team concluded its 2025 campaign today at the Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, with Remy Gardner finishing 11th in Race 2 after an unfortunate Superpole Race incident that ended his sprint […]
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2025 FIM Supersport World Champion Stefano Manzi Bows Out with Podium Finish in Jerez

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Stefano Manzi, sporting special 70th Anniversary colours on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing R9, capped off his championship winning season with a third-place finish in the final Supersport race of 2025 at Jerez. […]
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29th Australian Grand Prix throttled around the captivating setting of Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The 29th Australian Grand Prix throttled around the captivating setting of Phillip Island and produced another superb stage for the spectacle and speed of MotoGP. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta produced an early […]
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5th for Acosta in Australian MotoGP as Red Bull KTM fill the top ten

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Despite strong gusts of wind, both races were significantly faster than last year’s, with new fastest race laps set in both · Australian Senna Agius (Kalex) won his home Moto2™ race in the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025, ahead of Kalex […]

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