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Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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Pirelli tires to face MotoGP Lusail with new asphalt and sandy track

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli to Qatar for its racing debut in Moto2™ and Moto3™ Among the challenges that Pirelli tyres will have to face in Lusail are above all the new asphalt and the possible presence of sand […]

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Winning Future Together: Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia Sign Renewal

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Writing a Future Together: Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia Sign Renewal for Another Two Seasons • The Italian Rider, Two-Time World Champion with the Ducati Lenovo Team, Will Ride the factory Desmosedici GP in 2025 […]

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Presence and impact in Moto3 and Moto2 of 2024 MotoGP again in extremely capable hands

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s extensive presence and impact in the Moto3™ and Moto2™ categories of 2024 MotoGP™ will once more lie in the extremely capable hands of the Red Bull KTM Ajo squad this season. The team will […]

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YART Yamaha Riders Ready to Take on Daytona 200

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team riders Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, and Marvin Fritz, will make their debut at the 82nd running of the legendary Daytona 200 in Florida […]

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Piaggio sold 436300 two-wheelers worldwide in 2023

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Two-wheelers: For the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group sold 436,300 two-wheelers worldwide, generating net sales of 1,535,9 million euro (516,200 two-wheelers were sold in 2022, for net sales of 1,683.8 million euro). The […]

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GNCC Series continued with Round 2 at Wild Boar in Palatka Florida

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Grand National Cross Country Championship (GNCC) – Round 2 The GNCC Series continued with Round 2 at the Wild Boar in Palatka, Florida, where deep, sandy conditions made for a challenging day of competition. In […]

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National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 3 at Glen Helen

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 3 Round 3 of the NGPC series at Glen Helen in Southern California saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton rocket to a spectacular second-place […]

Daytona Bike Week 2024 Guide & Calendar of Events

Daytona Bike Week 2024 Guide & Calendar of Events

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Spring is here and the first big motorcycle event is on! Daytona Bike Week returns for 2024 with everything you need and want to your hearts desire. 2024 Official Motorcycle Stunt Show. Total Motorcycle’s Daytona […]

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Fairytale ending to an incredible 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship season

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Stamping his authority on the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has won his fourth consecutive world title with a dominant ride on home soil in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Enjoying a […]

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SuperEnduro 2024 — Newcastle, United Kingdom

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed third overall in the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Putting in a strong close to his season, the German also took third overall at the seventh and final […]

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2024 AMA Supercross Championship Daytona Beach Results

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A season-best seventh position continued Malcolm Stewart’s mid-season uplift at Daytona’s eighth round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider taking his third top-10 result in a row. Stewart […]

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Spectacular first win in AMA Supercross Championship at Daytona International Speedway

Mar 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A spectacular first win in the AMA Supercross Championship was earned by Tom Vialle at Daytona International Speedway tonight, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250SX East contender breaking through in challenging […]

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Inaugural 2024 Yamaha Desert Challenge kicks off this week in Morocco

Mar 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Desert Challenge Gears Up for Action in Morocco The inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge, a new four-day event featuring two categories, Race and Raid, that is open to any Yamaha SSV, kicks off this week […]

Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction

Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction

Mar 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Looking for something to do this week motorcycle related that’s not only fun but also helps kids get on bikes? Well, Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction is sure to meet all those requirements plus […]

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WORCS series headed to E-Street MX in Northern California

Feb 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Marysville, Ca Round Three February 23rd, 2024 Dare DeMartile Wins Round 3 Leading Wire to W The WORCS series headed to E-Street MX in Northern California for the third race of the year. Great […]

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