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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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Manuel Lettenbichler ready to take on 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship!

Nov 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY TO RACE SUPERENDURO 2024 Enduro announcement Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship! The recently crowned 2023 Hard Enduro World Champion will soon […]

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Fantastic result for BMW Motorrad at Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Nov 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Macau. The motorsport world turned its attention to Macau last weekend. As part of the 70th Macau Grand Prix, the 55th edition of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix took place, and the race on the […]

2024 Yamaha Line: Stunning Sport Heritage Range

2024 Yamaha Line: Stunning Sport Heritage Range!

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

#MotorcycleLive is rocking and so is #TotalMotorcycle! TMW presents 76 new 2024 Yamaha‘s!! Introducing the 2024 Yamaha Line: Stunning Sport Heritage Range, amazingly rich in history and high performance! Plus dozens of new MT hyper […]

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Top six for Husqvarna Motorcycles at the Lusail International Circuit: Moto2 Moto3 MotoGP

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sasaki heads to 2023 season finale aiming for Moto3™ silver medal after tense Qatar Grand Prix Top six for Husqvarna Motorcycles at the Lusail International Circuit and round 19 of 20 in MotoGP means the […]

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Triumph Adventure Experiences at NEC MotorcycleLive

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TAE AT THE NEC We will be attending Motorcycle Live at the NEC Birmingham from the 18th-26th November. Pop by the Triumph stand and talk to us about the range of training and experiences that […]

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Triumph Try-Ride Day – Book now to experience life on two wheels

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Experience a taste of life on two wheels, in a safe and friendly way under the guidance of a Hinckley Motorcycle Training School Instructor, here at the Triumph Factory, Hinckley on Saturday 25th November. During […]

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YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Crowns a Remarkable Season

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Crowns a Remarkable Season In a thrilling conclusion to this year’s 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, Yamaha Motor Europe hosted its two-day Masterclass at the picturesque […]

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Brad Binder burns right under Qatar desert setting and MotoGP nighttime spectacle

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of a long MotoGP season and a relentless second phase of the campaign saw Brad Binder take his KTM RC16 to 5th position through the Qatari night air and at a glistening […]

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Bradley Ray will continue in FIM Superbike World Championship for 2024

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Retain Bradley Ray for 2024 WorldSBK Season Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Bradley Ray will continue in the FIM Superbike World Championship, where he will contest all rounds of the 2024 […]

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Major step forward towards retaining MotoGP world title at Lusail International Circuit

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GP of Qatar: Bagnaia finishes runner-up to winner Di Giannantonio in an all-Ducati and all-Italian podium, great recovery by Bastianini to finish in P8 Francesco Bagnaia took a major step forward towards retaining his MotoGP […]

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EYES 2024 SUPERCROSS GOALS WITH STRONG RUNNER-UP FINISH AT PARIS SUPERCROSS

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A packed and spectacular 40th Paris Supercross – Europe’s biggest, oldest and most prestigious SX annual event- was a fitting stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle to display his burgeoning ‘indoor’ skills […]

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METZELER is the tire of choice for the new BMW R1300GS

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The original equipment Tourance Next 2 tyres are designed mainly for road use while the optional fitment Karoo 4 tyres are aimed at off-road enthusiasts. Metzeler delivers the original tyres for the new BMW R […]

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Unlucky day for Ducati with crash in Qatar

Nov 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Fifth place for Bagnaia in the Sprint race in Qatar. Bastianini caught up in a first-lap incident, ends in twentieth place Five Ducatis in the Top-5 at the Lusail International Circuit Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo […]

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2023 MotoGP visited the unique and freshly modernized environment of Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Nov 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of 2023 MotoGP visited the unique and freshly modernized environment of the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar and a previously happy hunting ground for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Brad Binder again […]

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Final round of 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center in Nevada

Nov 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker race to a second-place result in the EX Pro Class, securing third position in the final standings at the Reno-Sparks Livestock […]

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