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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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MotoGP makes speedy return to action at 2024 Lusail International Circuit

Mar 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP made a speedy return to action for the first of twenty-one rounds in 2024 at the Lusail International Circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing attacked the Grand Prix of Qatar with considerable relish. […]

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Unusual sprint race for Ducati at MotoGP Qatar

Mar 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#QatarGP: The Ducati Lenovo Team secures fourth place with Francesco Bagnaia in the first Sprint of the season at Lusail, Enea Bastianini is sixth • Jorge Martín wins the Qatari Sprint from pole, aboard the […]

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Colt Nichols to Make 2024 Supercross Debut in Alabama

Mar 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Beta Racing factory rider Colt Nichols is set to return and make his 2024 AMA Supercross debut at Round Nine in Alabama this weekend. After suffering a rotator cuff injury before the season […]

2024 TRIUMPH TRIPLE TROPHY COMPETITION LAUNCHES IN MOTO2

2024 TRIUMPH TRIPLE TROPHY COMPETITION LAUNCHES IN MOTO2

Mar 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Triple Trophy launches for 2024 to run alongside the Moto2™ World Championship, powered by the fans On the eve of the opening Grand Prix of the new season, Triumph Motorcycles and MotoGP™ have […]

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Inaugural Grand Prix of 2024 MotoGP World Championship in Qatar

Mar 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#QatarGP: Ducati Lenovo Team finishes a weather-affected opening day of action at Lusail • Bastianini seventh in both dry and wet conditions. Bagnaia tenth in FP1 and twelfth in FP2 The Ducati Lenovo Team has […]

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Triumph racing team returns to Daytona 200 and supported by FreedomRoad Financial

Mar 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

TOBC TRIUMPH RETURN TO DAYTONA 200 The TOBC – Triumph racing team, supported by FreedomRoad Financial, returns to the Daytona 200 this weekend with Danny Eslick back on the track for another year. […]

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Motorcycle Shows: Motodays Rome and Salon du 2 Roues Lyon and Motocykel Bratislava

Mar 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

This weekend, Vmoto will be present at three of the biggest motorbike fairs in Europe. In Rome, Vmoto will be present at Motodays, stand C7 hall 3. In Lyon, Vmoto awaits the public on stand […]

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Success at MXGP Season Opener in Argentina

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Teams Poised for Success at MXGP Season Opener in Argentina Prepped and primed after a productive off-season, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are geared up for a […]

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Track invasion Superenduro World Championship in Newcastle UK Results

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Newcastle, UK Round Seven March 1st, 2024 Walker closes out SuperEnduro Championship in Second The final round of the Superenduro World Championship was in Newcastle, UK. Jonny Walker felt good on the track aboard […]

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Rainy NGPC out at Glen Helen Raceway

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Three March 1st, 2024 DeMartile Remains Second in Points Chase The third round of the NGPC was out at Glen Helen Raceway. The rain came early in the day but […]

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Wild Boar GNCC in Florida Results

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Palatka, FL Round Two March 3rd, 2024 A Hard Earned Wild Boar GNCC XC3 Win The Wild Boar GNCC in Florida is one of the more physically demanding rounds on the calendar and this […]

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Daytona Beach eighth round of AMA Supercross series International Speedway Results

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Daytona, FL Round Eight March 2nd, 2024 Top Ten Finish Caps a Great Round in Daytona Daytona Beach played host to the eighth round of the AMA Supercross series at the International Speedway. The […]

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Goals for Husqvarna Motorcycles with launch of 2024 Moto3 and Moto2 Grand Prix

Mar 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles enters the 21-round campaign with sights narrowed on the Moto3 crown and significant evolution for only its second term in the Moto2 category. Collin Veijer, 19 years old from the Netherlands, and […]

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Surgery yesterday for Billy Bolt after knee injury at 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Germany

Mar 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Billy Bolt is recovering well following surgery yesterday to repair the injury he sustained to his left knee at round three of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Germany. The Husqvarna Factory Racing star […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Qatar for opening Grand Prix of 2024 MotoGP World Championship

Mar 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just days after the announcement of Francesco Bagnaia’s renewal with Ducati for another two seasons, the team returns to the track in Qatar to compete in the first Grand Prix of the 2024 Championship this […]

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