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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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Domination in Moto2 and Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 wins a heated Moto3

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aron Canet (Fantic Racing/Kalex) dominates in Moto2™ and Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3/GASGAS) wins a heated Moto3™ race down to the final lap In the Portuguese GP, two Spanish riders triumphed, Aron Canet (Fantic Racing/Kalex) in Moto2™ and Daniel […]

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Fantastic show at Barcelona with 1-2 win and lead WorldSBK points table

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista was the protagonist of a spectacular Sunday. Nicolò Bulega closed the second round of the 2024 WorldSBK season with first place in the championship standings. The Pirelli Catalunya Round provided plenty of excitement right […]

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Rainy weather and dropping temperatures changed track conditions at Barcelona-Catalunya circuit

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati riding Spaniard bested teammate Bulega and the Turkish rider, third on the podium after winning the Superpole race. Manzi (Yamaha) wins in WoldSSP The rainy weather and the dropping temperatures changed track conditions […]

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Locatelli Avoids Collision to Salvage Points in Barcelona WorldSBK

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Recovers to Eighth in Barcelona Race 2, Locatelli Avoids Collision to Salvage Points Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli finished the Catalunya Round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship with […]

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2024 MXGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing chase their first podium silverware of season

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A busy Grand Prix of Spain on the outskirts of Madrid was the scene for round two of twenty in 2024 MXGP and for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to chase their first podium silverware […]

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Strong Points on Sunday for Gardner and Aegerter in Barcelona

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Strong Points on Sunday for Gardner and Aegerter in Barcelona Remy Gardner enjoyed a strong run to finish seventh in the final feature race of the Barcelona weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona. Teammate Dominique […]

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MotoGP 2024 Algarve International Circuit Portugal – Race Results

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder rode to 4th place and Jack Miller was 5th to cap another competitive and positive weekend of MotoGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and for what was the second Grand Prix of […]

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Second place for Bastianini and Ducati Lenovo Team at Portimão with crash for Bagnaia

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

• Jorge Martín the race winner aboard Pramac Racing Team’s Desmosedici GP The Ducati Lenovo Team scored a second-place finish in the Portuguese GP race courtesy of Enea Bastianini, who put together an excellent performance […]

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Conclusion of incredible weekend for BMW on WorldSBK Sunday at Barcelona

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. The second race weekend of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Barcelona (ESP) turned into a success story for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Following the pole position and the celebrated first joint victory […]

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Sixth for Benistant at Fast & Frantic MXGP of Spain

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant continued his strong and consistent start to the 2024 FIM Motocross MX2 World Championship with sixth overall at round two in Spain. Riding tight following a heavy […]

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Algarve International Circuit welcomed MotoGP for fifth time since 2020

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Algarve International Circuit welcomed MotoGP for the fifth time since 2020 and almost twenty years of history for Portugal in the FIM world championship. The relatively new facility in the south of the country […]

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Live to fight another day in Seattle at The Dome at America’s Center

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A solid second-place finish signaled a convincing return to action for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire as the 250SX West division resumed in Seattle, marking Round 11 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship. […]

2024 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship

WMX round one of 2024 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Spain

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Van Drunen Starts 2024 WMX Title Charge Second Overall as Van Erp Collects EMX250 Podium Silverware with Third De Baets Yamaha Supported MX team’s Lotte van Drunen has finished as runner-up at round one of […]

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Supercross 450SX Main Event down to the wire as checkered flag flew tonight in Seattle

Mar 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SEATTLE, Wash. – A hard-fought second-place result was earned by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton in Seattle’s 11th round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, the defending champion taking the 450SX Main Event down […]

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Portugal Moto2 and Moto3 new all-time lap records for their respective categories

Mar 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Manuel Gonzalez in Moto2™ and Jose Antonio Rueda in Moto3™ took pole position in the GP of Portugal, also setting the new all-time lap records for their respective categories Manuel Gonzalez (QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2/Kalex) was […]

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