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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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Husqvarna Motorcycles gets fast for 2024 MotoGP with strong Qatar Grand Prix opener

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Collin Veijer was the standout racer for dual-class Husqvarna Motorcycles effort as the Dutchman manoeuvred his rapid FR 250 GP around the 5.4km Lusail International Circuit layout and scored 5th position in the Moto3 category. […]

Harley-Davidson scores double victories at opening King of the Baggers in Daytona

Harley-Davidson scores double victories at opening King of the Baggers in Daytona

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN SNAGS DOUBLE DAYTONA VICTORIES TO OPEN 2024 KING OF THE BAGGERS RACE SEASON Cory West Tops All-Harley Podium in Saturday’s Super Hooligan Race MILWAUKEE (March 9, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® […]

Aprilia's Perfect weekend in Daytona for Gus Rodio at MotoAmerica Twins Cup

Aprilia’s Perfect weekend in Daytona for Gus Rodio at MotoAmerica Twins Cup

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GUS RODIO RIDES APRILIA RS 660 TO TWO COMMANDING VICTORIES IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY APRILIA RIDERS CLAIM FOUR OF THE SIX PODIUM PLACES AVAILABLE IN RACES HELD FRIDAY AND […]

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Positive race début for Pirelli in Moto2 and Moto3 GP of Qatar

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUP / Boscoscuro) in Moto2™ and David Alonso (CFMOTO Aspar Team) in Moto3™ win the first Grand Prix of the year The first race winners of the Pirelli control tyre races in […]

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First-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge over four days in Morocco

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Buller & Stirling Victorious at Inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge William Buller and his co-driver Alan Stirling mounted a superb fightback in their YXZ1000R to win the first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge and cap off an extremely […]

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MotoGP 2024 – Round 01 of 21 Lusail International Circuit Qatar – Race

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Qatar Grand Prix produced yet more extreme performance and faster race times and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were chief protagonists in a tense opening joust of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder followed up […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team comes out victorious in Qatar MotoGP thanks to Francesco Bagnaia

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#QatarGP: Ducati Lenovo Team triumphs with Bagnaia in the inaugural race of the MotoGP 2024 season at Lusail • Two Ducati on the podium, with Pramac Racing Team’s Jorge Martín third The Ducati Lenovo Team […]

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SOLID AND STEADY START FOR RED BULL KTM AT 2024 MXGP OPENER IN ARGENTINA

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

World Championship winners and MX2 class defending #1s, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, launched the 2024 MXGP season with Andrea Adamo scoring a top five finish in the dark sandy volcanic soil of Neuquen for […]

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Kicking off 2024 MX2 World Championship with strong start in Argentina

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Thibault Benistant Places Fourth at MX2 World Championship Season-Opener Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has kicked off the 2024 MX2 World Championship with a strong fourth overall in Argentina. The Frenchman fought […]

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Timely rebound for defending champion at 2024 Grand National Cross Country GNCC

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A fifth-place finish at The General marked a timely rebound for defending champion Craig DeLong’s 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series campaign this weekend, with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Korie Steede racing […]

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Maxime Renaux makes strong start to 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship MXGP

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP 2024 Kicks Off with a Fighting Fifth for Maxime Renaux Maxime Renaux has made a strong start to his 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship campaign with an impressive fifth overall at the MXGP of […]

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Raises the bar for 2024 MX2 Season – Taking Win and Red Plate at Season Opener

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

While it was an MX2-only affair for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in Argentina – due to MXGP rider Mattia Guadagnini having to sit out round one due to injuries sustained during pre-season training […]

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Rode into the history books at The World Center of Racing Daytona International Speedway tonight

Mar 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin and the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Team Show Perfection For The 2024 Daytona 200 Win Daytona, Fla. March 9, 2024 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin rode into the history books at […]

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2024 AMA Supercross Championship gains strength as 450SX reached its halfway point

Mar 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart pushed on for a well-earned 10th-place finish at Birmingham’s ninth round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, continuing to gain strength as 450SX reached its halfway point tonight. […]

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TOM VIALLE TAKES OVER 250SX EAST RED PLATE AFTER BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES

Mar 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A second-straight 250SX East victory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle saw him take over the series points lead following Birmingham’s ninth round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, as Chase […]

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