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[ Apr 22, 2026 ] New compound at the Spanish GP News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Craig DeLong and Korie Steede claim The Dukes GNCC podiums News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing heads to Europe: fourth round of the season in Jerez News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] The European season kicks off for the Ducati Lenovo Team at historic Jerez News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Success in MotoAmerica and first podium in Sportbike News
[ Apr 22, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 3 – Assen / Le Mans 24 Hour News
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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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Triumph TF 250-X enters first time on Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship track

Feb 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles Brings Rich Pedigree to SuperMotocross World Championship Series as Newest OEM Partner Triumph Racing’s Jalek Swoll and Evan Ferry to Debut in Monster Energy Supercross Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship DETROIT, Mich., (February 2, […]

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2024 Pro Motocross Awards Inaugural Gary Jones Cup

Feb 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 2, 2024) – Ahead of the Anaheim 2 round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, MX Sports Pro Racing and Feld Motor Sports, the entities that comprise the SMX League, collaborated for […]

Inspiration Friday: 30 years of the KTM DUKE

Inspiration Friday: 30 years of the KTM DUKE

Feb 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

30 Years ago both the new KTM DUKE and Duke Nukem 3D burst upon the scene! Coincidently named? We think not as both are powerhouses of unapologetically raw and unbridled in-your-face aggression. the 1994 KTM […]

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Reigning MXGP champions set for 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship to start

Feb 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Reigning champions in at least one of the two principal classes of the FIM Motocross World Championship for the eighth year in a row, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will charge into the fresh MXGP […]

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WORCS series at Glen Helen Raceway Results

Feb 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Another Race, Another Podium for DeMartile The second race of the WORCS series was at Glen Helen Raceway for one of the bigger rounds on the calendar. The weekend was affected by strong Santa […]

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Supercross Anaheim Two – First Triple Crown Race

Feb 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Anaheim Two – First Triple Crown Race After a couple back-to-back rounds in the rain, round four in Anaheim brought sunny skies and dry track conditions, which was a relief to teams and riders. […]

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15 days for Ducati to arrive in Australia WorldSBK in best possible condition

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The final winter tests for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team concluded at Portimao. See you in Australia! The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao (Portugal) hosted the final two days of private winter testing […]

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Speedy Yamaha Finishes Fastest at WorldSBK Portimao

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Finishes Marathon Test as Fastest Yamaha Remy Gardner completed another two days of testing at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal, (29-30 January) finding good lap times despite being not able to put together his […]

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2024 NESTAAN HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LINEUP BREAKS COVER

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GUADAGNINI, DE WOLF, AND COENEN PREPARE FOR 2024 MXGP AND MX2 CAMPAIGNS The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team is excited to unveil its formidable rider lineup for the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season, featuring […]

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2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Ready For Two-Rider Competition in 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Sunnyvale, Calif., January 29, 2024 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati is proud to announce that Josh Herrin and former WorldSBK […]

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From Spain the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK teams headed straight to Portugal

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. From Spain, the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK teams headed straight to Portugal. At Portimão, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Bonovo action BMW Racing Team and BMW Motorrad Motorsport Test Team continued their preparation […]

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Plenty action on track with riders from WorldSBK and MotoGP in the mix

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão Concludes Winter Test Programme for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea clocked up another productive two days of testing, this time at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – […]

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Signup for first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge held alongside Carta Rallye Morocco

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Register Now for the Yamaha Desert Challenge Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for the first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge, which will be held alongside the Carta Rallye in Morocco from the 5th to the […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2024 FACTORY RACE TEAMS

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2024 FACTORY RACE TEAMS

Jan 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SIGNS THREE-TIME AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPION TROY HERFOSS FOR ITS KING OF THE BAGGERS & SUPER HOOLIGAN EFFORTS Herfoss Joins Reigning Super Hooligan Champion & Two Time KOTB Champion Tyler O’Hara, Team to Pilot Pair […]

A New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

All-New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

I really enjoy adding the new Harley-Davidson’s each year to Total Motorcycle and this year Jochen Zeitz, CEO Harley-Davidson says it best: “These exciting new models represent a new era for Harley-Davidson, elevating every aspect […]

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