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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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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing thanks two-time Dakar Rally Champion Toby Price for

Mar 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing would like to thank two-time Dakar Rally Champion Toby Price for the many achievements and results he earned with the team over the past nine seasons, as his contract concludes. […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams arrive in Spain for FIM Motocross World Championship

Mar 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Stars Set to Shine in Spain The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Madrid, Spain, ready to give their all at the second round of the […]

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Michael’s Reno Powersports Will Serve as Title Sponsor for 55th Annual Hangtown Motocross Classic

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (March 19, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in conjunction with the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club, has announced that Michael’s Reno Powersports will serve as title sponsor of the 55th Hangtown […]

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Progressive The One Motorcycle Show – 1 Month to go!

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YEAR 15 CELEBRATION T-MINUS ONE MONTH ONE Month from today marks the start of Year 15 of the BEST show ON EARTH! We’re counting down the days until The One Motorcycle Show, Friday, April 19th […]

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2024 WorldSBK: BMW Motorrad Motorsport aims to build on promising start at Barcelona

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. Following the season opener in Australia, the FIM Superbike World Championship has returned to Europe. Next weekend (22nd to 24th March), BMW Motorrad Motorsport is gearing up for the second racing event of the […]

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Frustrated there are few affordable, standard, do-it-all motorcycles left in the market? Want more color choices than one or two? Does two modern premium 648cc standards starting at $6149 and available in several colors interest […]

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WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions at Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the first European round, WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions already tried in testing: an SC1 front and an SCX for the rear Following the two testing days on Thursday and Friday last […]

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Momentum in the Indianapolis 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Mar 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

An encouraging run of consistent finishes saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart claim eighth place overall in Indianapolis at the second Triple Crown round of the year. Stewart continues to build momentum […]

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TRIPLE CROWN PODIUMS IN INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS

Mar 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton and Tom Vialle both earned podium results in tonight’s 10th round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at the Indianapolis Triple Crown, with Sexton racing to […]

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MV AGUSTA RELAUNCH PLAN NOW COMPLETE

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

IMUR SARDAROV: MV AGUSTA RELAUNCH PLAN NOW COMPLETE PIERER Mobility AG acquires majority stake and initiates next industrial phase Varese, March 15, 2024 – Timur Sardarov announces the successful completion of the 5-year plan to […]

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Nice to jump back on the bike after first round of WorldSBK season

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Build Confidence at Barcelona Test Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action with a two-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, ahead of the second round of the season next […]

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Alvaro Bautista crashes during time attack at Catalunya

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega tops the timesheet of Barcelona tests. Bautista crashes during time attack. In one week the Pirelli Catalunya Round. The Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya hosted two days of official Dorna testing during which Nicolò Bulega […]

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Low grip circuit in Catalunya throws up lots of challenges at WorldSBK

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Bounce Back at Barcelona Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli completed a very productive two-day test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today, ahead of the Catalunya Round of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

Mar 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you have rode into the mountains on your motorcycle you know how altitude plays as a roll not only in the air & fuel mixture but also fuel consumption. It’s also much colder and […]

New 2024 Zero Motorcycle Line...Excitement Battery Running Low?

New 2024 Zero Motorcycle Line…Excitement Battery Running Low?

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

8 new Zero Motorcycles for 2024…but is the excitement battery running low? New technology has a big problem, it becomes uninteresting, boring, obsolete and consumers eventually lose interest. Apple is still trying to get you […]

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