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[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing heads to Europe: fourth round of the season in Jerez News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] The European season kicks off for the Ducati Lenovo Team at historic Jerez News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Success in MotoAmerica and first podium in Sportbike News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 3 – Assen / Le Mans 24 Hour News
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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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Freshly renamed FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup will take place this weekend

Apr 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round Two Awaits in Assen for Eager R3 World Cup Riders The second round of the freshly renamed FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup will take place this weekend, April 19-21st, at the classic […]

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Foxboro at the thirteenth round of the AMA Supercross

Apr 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Foxboro, MA Round Thirteen April 13th, 2024 Bloss Excelled Off the Line, Nichols Battled in Foxboro. After a week off the team and series headed to Foxboro, Mass for the thirteen round of the AMA […]

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Inside one of the most spectacular venues on the MXGP calendar

Apr 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

WE’RE STILL FAST! INSIDE THE MXGP OF TRENTINO Home to one of the most spectacular venues on the calendar, the fourth round of MXGP that took place at the foot of the saw-toothed Dolomite mountains […]

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Keeping cool to overcome roadbook errors at Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Overcomes Adversity to Battle to Fourth on Stage 5 at Morocco Desert Challenge The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés kept his cool to overcome a couple of roadbook errors to finish a challenging […]

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Piaggio Group holds its 2024 Shareholders’ Meeting Summary

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Wed, 04/17/2024 – 12:31 2023 Financial Statements approved Approval of final dividend of 8 eurocents per ordinary share Adoption of the one-tier governance and control model Appointment of the new Board of Directors Approval of […]

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YART Yamaha Ready to Begin Title Defense at Le Man 24 Heures Motos

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready to Begin Title Defence at Le Man 24 Heures Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are confident and primed to kick off their FIM Endurance World Championship title defence at […]

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FRACTURE FORCES AARON PLESSINGER OUT OF 2024 AMA SUPERCROSS

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger will miss the final four rounds of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, after evaluations this week confirmed he sustained a fractured elbow at Round 13 in […]

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Pol Tarrés meets treacherous sandstorm but continues podium record at Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Impressive Tarrés Conquers Sandstorm to Record Fourth Straight Podium on Stage 4 The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés overcame a treacherous sandstorm to continue his 100% podium record at the Morocco Desert Challenge and […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport ready for the WorldSBK races at the ‘Cathedral of Speed’

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The third round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship 2024 (WorldSBK) brings BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’. From 19th to 21st April, WorldSBK visits the famous Assen TT Circuit, Netherlands. […]

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Commanding advantage in the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Extends Morocco Desert Challenge Lead with Third Consecutive Stage Victory Pol Tarrés and the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team further extended their commanding advantage in the 2024 edition of the Morocco Desert Challenge with a […]

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Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at iconic TT Circuit Assen WorkSBK

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Ready for the Cathedral of Speed in Assen Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at the iconic TT Circuit Assen for the third round of the 2024 FIM World Superbike […]

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Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli discuss Dutch Round of 2024 WorldSBK

Apr 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Hoping for A+ Set-Ups in Assen Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli discuss their ambitions for the Dutch Round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship, taking place this weekend from 19-21 April […]

New 2025 KTM Next Level Motocross Bikes!

New 2025 KTM Next Level Motocross Bikes!

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

11 New 2025 KTM Next Level Motocross Bikes await riders in our 2025 Total Motorcycle Guides! Significant updates, new parts up-the-ante when it comes to rider connection, composure, and control. Introducing the 2025 KTM SX […]

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LIAM EVERTS STARS AGAIN IN TRENTINO FOR FIRST MX2 VICTORY OF 2024

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP stayed in Italian soil but swapped the sand of Sardinia for the hard-pack of Trentino in northern Italy for round four of the 2024 campaign. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing grabbed MX2 victory for […]

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Top six for Tatsuki Suzuki at Americas Grand Prix

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Qatar, Portugal and then to the United States for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas and for a stop on the world championship trail with a very distinctive Texas flavour. LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna […]

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