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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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Five stages of the 2024 Africa Eco Race now complete

Jan 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Enjoy Official Rest Day at Africa Eco Race With five stages of the 2024 Africa Eco Race now complete, the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team look forward to the event’s official rest […]
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TOP-10 RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE TWO

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed stage two at the 2024 Dakar Rally in seventh place and now lies eighth in the provisional overall standings. Teammate Kevin Benavides also showed good pace […]
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2024 Dakar Rally stage 2 dunes and fast stretches

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Capitalising on his advantageous start position as the 15th rider to set off into stage two, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides charged hard throughout the second day of the 2024 Dakar Rally to secure an […]
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Opening round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton claimed a podium finish of third position in his first appearance with the team in tonight’s opening round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim 1, directly […]
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2024 AMA Supercross Championship season an exceptional start to 250SX and 450SX season

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Victory for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season-opener at Anaheim 1 marked an exceptional start to his season in 250SX West, as 450SX teammates Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig each experienced their share […]
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Billy Bolt sees 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship win streak continue

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Putting in another stellar performance, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt saw his win streak in the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continue, with the Brit claiming the overall victory at round three in Riesa, Germany. […]
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2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship – Germany Results

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured his first overall podium finish of the year at round three of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Mani pulled out his best performance of the indoor enduro […]
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Africa Eco Race Stage 5 gives outstanding opening week for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Completes a Successful First Week at the Africa Eco Race With Another 1-2 Finish   Rounding out an outstanding opening week at the Africa Eco Race for the Ténéré Yamaha Rally […]
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HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING COMPLETE CHALLENGING STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2024

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing got the 2024 Dakar Rally underway with reigning World Rally-Raid Champion Luciano Benavides safely completing stage one. The first true special stage of the event presented hundreds of kilometres of rocky, volcanic […]
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Start of 2024 Dakar hugely demanding for all riders from AlUla to Al Henakiyah

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price have both made a strong start to their 2024 Dakar Rally campaigns by successfully completing the demanding stage one of the event. Benavides placed eighth on the special with […]
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Demanding 463km on stage four of the 2024 Africa Eco Race

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Tarrés Continues Fighting for Lead in Africa Eco Race with Second Place on Stage Four Pol Tarrés of the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, finished a close runner-up on stage […]
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Aprilia Tuareg dominates more and more at Africa Eco Race

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard
JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES THE FOURTH LEG OF THE AFRICA ECO RACE TO STRENGTHEN HIS GRIP ON FIRST PLACE IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS FRANCESCO MONTANARI ALSO IMPROVES, EIGHTH IN THE LEG AND IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS […]
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2024 Liqui Moly Beta Off-Road Racing Team Announced

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard
The Liqui Moly Beta Off-Road Racing team is ready to start its 2024 campaign. The team returns six riders from the 2023 team and welcomes one newcomer. The West Coast team returns all three riders […]
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3rd 2024 Africa Eco Race stage won by Yamaha after faultless Moroccan desert ride

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Botturi Leads Tarrés Home for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team 1-2 on Africa Eco Race Stage Three   Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team racer Alessandro Botturi has won the third stage of the 2024 Africa Eco Race […]
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Rotator cuff injury causes Supercross rider to miss start of SX Season

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
During a recent practice session, Liqui Moly Factory Beta Supercross rider Colt Nichols sustained a rotator cuff injury, which will see him miss some time at the start of the 2024 AMA Supercross season. Nichols, […]

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