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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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100th anniversary with strongest motorcycle sales result in company’s history

Jan 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Munich. In its anniversary year, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers, 3.1% more than in the previous year and the highest sales volume in the company’s history. The regions of Europe, Asia […]
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2024 WorldSBK kickoff takes place in BMW Motorrad Welt Berlin

Jan 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Berlin. About five weeks before the season opener at Australian Phillip Island, BMW Motorrad Motorsport presented the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) line-up to the public in Berlin (GER) on Wednesday. The two teams, the […]
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10th stage of rocky canyon epic 46th running of Dakar Rally

Jan 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Luciano Benavides has put in another strong performance at the 2024 Dakar Rally with an excellent ride to finish in sixth place on stage 10’s technically demanding timed special. While others struggled with the navigation […]
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Extremely tight top 10 times on tough stage 10 at 2024 Dakar Rally

Jan 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard
TOP-10 RESULTS FOR RED BULL KTM ON DAKAR STAGE 10 Dakar Rally 2024 – Stage 10 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price have completed the tough stage 10 at the 2024 […]
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2024 Dakar Rally – Stage 9 Provisional Classification

Jan 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has continued his run of consistent top-10 stage results, posting the eighth-fastest time on stage nine of the Dakar Rally. In what was one of the fastest timed specials of […]
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Rough and demanding ninth stage at 2024 Dakar Rally

Jan 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured a top-four result on the rough and demanding ninth stage at the 2024 Dakar Rally. His teammate, Kevin Benavides, also delivered a solid ride on the 417-kilometer special, opening […]
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New Metzeler ROADTEC 02 with Adaptive Tread Pattern Technology

Jan 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Metzeler ROADTEC 02: two tyres in one thanks to the tread that adapts to the motorcyclist’s riding style The new “Super-Sport Touring” product has an Adaptive Tread Pattern technology that adapts the behaviour of the […]
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New 2024 Suzuki GSX-R-based GSX-S1000 engine bikes!

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
New 2024 Suzuki GSX-R-based GSX-S1000 engine bikes! Introducing the new 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+, GSX-S1000GTA, GSX-S1000GX, GSX-S1000GT+, GSX-S1000GT and GSX-S1000 998cc motorcycles. Engine wise, the new is more honed and refined to deliver pure, reliable power […]
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Double Podium Result for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at 2024 Africa Eco Race

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Double Podium Result for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at 2024 Africa Eco Race The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team has successfully completed the 2024 Africa Eco Race with Alessandro Botturi finishing in second, and Pol Tarrés […]
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Rocky and rugged terrain presented significant change from endless dunes

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Luciano Benavides has impressively completed stage eight of the Dakar Rally as the second-fastest rider. Putting in a superb performance to finish the 458-kilometre timed special just over 30 seconds down on the eventual stage […]
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Dakar Rally 2024 – Stage 8 filled with stone and mountains

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has won stage eight of the 2024 Dakar Rally. The reigning champion currently lies fifth overall with four days left to race. Toby Price put in a strong ride to complete today’s […]
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APRILIA TUAREG TRIUMPHS AT DÉBUT IN THE DESERT AT 2024 AFRICA ECO RACE

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
THE ALL-ITALIAN DUO OF JACOPO CERUTTI AND APRILIA TUAREG TRIUMPHS AT ITS DÉBUT IN THE DESERT IN THE 2024 AFRICA ECO RACE LEADING IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS FROM START TO FINISH OF THE 6000 PLUS […]
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New riders Austin Walton and Dalton Shirey started their 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) campaign

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Austin Walton and Dalton Shirey started their 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) campaigns with a pair of consistent Pro Class results as they battled through the rugged, […]
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Super Mud Round 2 – AMA Supercross Championship in San Francisco

Jan 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton delivered his first win for the team at Round 2 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, taking a dominant wire-to-wire victory in the muddy […]
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Impressive form in San Francisco muddy 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Jan 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard
It was a challenging evening for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at the second round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in San Francisco, California, with RJ Hampshire salvaging a ninth-place finish in the 250SX […]

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