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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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The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the 2025 edition of the MotoGP World Championship

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the season at Valencia: Nicolò Bulega fifteenth, Francesco Bagnaia forced to retire after a crash in the early stages of the race The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the […]
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Troy Lee Designs, Red Bull, and Ducati Corse Off-Road are proud to officially announce the launch

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Sunnyvale, Calif., – November 18, 2025 – After months of anticipation, Troy Lee Designs, Red Bull, and Ducati Corse Off-Road are proud to officially announce the launch of their factory race team, set to make […]
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Suzuki GB appoints Powerslide as official entry in British Sportbike Championship

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki GB has appointed Powerslide as its official entry into the Pirelli British Sportbike Championship, which runs as a support series to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Powerslide Suzuki will field four GSX-8Rs in the […]
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Botturi Third on Stage 4 to Set Up Epic Showdown at Addax Rally

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), finished third on Stage 4 at the Addax Rally in Morocco, to close the gap at […]
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Gallas Wins Addax Rally After Heartbreak for Botturi

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Ténéré Spirit Experience rider Kevin Gallas produced a stunning performance to emerge victorious from the final day showdown at the Addax Rally with the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, as the Italian suffered heartbreak […]
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Stock, Gajser & Andrzejewski Named as 2025 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup Winners!

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup, following an intense two days of training and assessment at the YZ BLU CRU Masterclass, held […]
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Grid Spots for 2026 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup Filling Fast

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard
  The countdown to the 2026 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup continues and with 21 riders already confirmed, it looks set to be another hotly contested year as riders battle it out for […]
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$1 MILLION DONATION MADE TO HERO SUPPORT GROUPS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Nov 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard
$1 MILLION DONATION MADE TO HERO SUPPORT GROUPS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON® LET’S RIDE CHALLENGE™ RIDE FOR HEROES Five New Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles Awarded to Top-Scoring Challenge Riders   MILWAUKEE (November 11, 2025) – Harley-Davidson today proudly announced […]
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Suzuki introduces industry-leading 10-year warranty

Nov 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki GB has announced the launch of a new, industry-leading, Up-To-10-Year Warranty scheme.  The new warranty scheme replaces the previous Up-To-Seven-Year Warranty, further emphasising Suzuki’s confidence in the reliability and durability of its products.   Following […]
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Nov 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Regular Total Motorcycle readers will know last week Harley-Davidson released their first set of 2026 motorcycles early, we covered it here. Was it in response to the new 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup and their more […]
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Cameron Beaubier Joins Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law for 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Nov 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The team will return to a two-rider lineup for 2026 with the addition of Benjamin Smith Sunnyvale, Calif. — November 13, 2025 — Ducati North America and Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law are proud to announce […]
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Second on Stage 3 for Battling Botturi at Addax Rally

Nov 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), produced another strong performance on Stage 3 of the Addax Rally in Morocco, finishing the timed […]
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New Suzuki off-road training centre announced

Nov 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki GB has announced details of its new off-road training centre, based near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. Launched in conjunction with SR75 Suzuki – the off-road racing team operated by industry stalwart Geoff Walker – […]
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Botturi Bounces Back with Stage 2 Victory at Addax Rally

Nov 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), recovered from his 15-minute Stage 1 penalty superbly by securing a dominant Stage 2 victory at […]
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Black Friday Sale 2025 at Yamaha

Nov 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Big Savings, Bigger Adventures.     Take advantage of big savings at Yamaha’s Black Friday Sales Event, happening now through November 30, 2025. Contact or visit your closest Yamaha dealer for complete details and own […]

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