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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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KTM’S WARRANTY EXTENDS FOUR-YEAR COVERAGE FOR 2025 MOTORCYCLES

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

KTM is extending the scope of its free KTM PREMIUM MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY making the existing four-year coverage valid for all street-legal motorcycles, starting with model year 2025, across all segments and engine sizes within the […]

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Aprilia RS 660 wins MotoAmerica season opener at Daytona

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

HANK VOSSBERG (ROBEM ENGINEERING) TRIUMPHS IN RACE 1 AND SECURES PODIUM IN RACE 2; PARRISH TAKES POLE POSITION ON THE ITALIAN BIKE Aprilia enjoyed a stellar season opener in MotoAmerica. Hank Vossberg emerged as […]

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APRILIA TUAREG RACING WELCOMES THOMAS MARINI AND DOUBLES ITS 2026 SEASON COMMITMENTS WITH THE TUAREG RALLY

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE RIDER FROM SAN MARINO JOINS JACOPO CERUTTI IN THE TOUT TERRAIN RALLY CUP EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP MARCO MENICHINI AND FRANCESCO MONTANARI CONTINUE THE APRILIA TUAREG RACING CAMPAIGN IN THE ITALIAN MOTORALLY STARTING AT THE END […]

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Vierge 0.002s From Fastest Lap on Third Day at Portimão Test for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Mar 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Vierge 0.002s From Fastest Lap on Third Day at Portimão Test for Pata Maxus Yamaha After challenging conditions earlier this week, Pata Maxus Yamaha and its Official WorldSBK riders Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli […]

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Race-prepared Harley-Davidson motorcycles sweep both podiums at 2026 MotoAmerica Daytona

Mar 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA ST RACERS DOMINATE AS SADDLEMEN RACE DEVELOPMENT TEAM SWEEPS TWO DAYTONA SUPER HOOLIGAN PODIUMS Harley-Davidson x DynoJet Factory Race Team Rider Kyle Wyman Podiums Twice in King of the Baggers Kody Kopp Takes […]

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Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines Motorsports dominate Daytona

Mar 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Newly Developed Vance & Hines Indian Challenger Race Bike DemonstratesPower & Precision In Commanding Debut Former King of the Baggers Champions Hayden Gillim & Troy Herfoss Each Secure First-Career Win at Daytona International Speedway Golden […]

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Historic First: 18-Year-Old Becomes First Woman Ever to Podium at the Daytona 200

Mar 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

During Women’s History Month, motorsports history was made at Daytona International Speedway. Eighteen-year-old Kayla Yaakov became the first woman in the 84-year history of the Daytona 200 to stand on the podium, breaking a […]

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New 2026 BETA Sincro Factory Models Launched!

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The moment eagerly awaited by trial enthusiasts has arrived: Beta launches the new Sincro Factory. After revolutionizing the game with the introduction of the all-new 2026 Sincro, Beta continues its tradition with the introduction […]

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MXGP 2026 Opener: Everts secures fourth while De Wolf recovers

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing launched its 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship campaign at the spectacular new Bariloche MX Race Track in Patagonia, Argentina. Liam Everts delivered an impressive performance in the MX2 class to secure […]

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MXGP top five for Lucas Coenen and MX2 victory for Simon Laengenfelder at season-opening Grand Prix of Argentina

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MXGP began for 2026 and 19 rounds in 17 different countries with the first of four ‘flyaway’ events taking the series to Argentina. The new Bariloche MX Race Track entertained fans following the MXGP and […]

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challenging debut for Ducati at the Argentine Grand Prix

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Calvin Vlaanderen and Andrea Bonacorsi show good speed in Bariloche • Positive World Championship debut for Mancini with the Desmo250 MX The Argentine Grand Prix, the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and Korie Steede take Talladega GNCC victory

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede claimed her first victory of the 2026 Grand National Cross Country Series season at the Talladega GNCC, with the defending WXC Champion charging hard despite the rain-affected conditions […]

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Tim Gajser Fights to Fourth Overall at MXGP Round One

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has delivered improving race results at the MXGP of Argentina to secure fourth overall. Making his Grand Prix debut for the team at the Bariloche circuit, […]

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Janis Reisulis Impresses with Fifth Overall at MX2 Season Opener in Argentina

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has finished in a fine fifth overall at round one of the 2026 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship. The Latvian stormed to the holeshot in the […]

BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

Mar 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BMW may not be synonymous with Hooliganism, but back in the day, way back, 50 years ago in fact, in 1976, it was part of their culture. So much so the BMW R90S motorcycle made […]

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