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  • [ Aug 16, 2026 ] Reisulis Brothers Score Vital Championship Points with Janis Fifth and Karlis Seventh in Sweden News
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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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Reigning FIM Endurance World Champions preparation to defend title in 2024

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
YART Yamaha End Le Mans Pre-Test Second Fastest in Preparation for Title Defence The reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team’s Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz, and Reserve Rider Robin […]
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Final preparations for 2024 FIM EWC: 24 hours of Le Mans

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Le Mans. At BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the countdown to the start of the 2024 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) is underway. With the two-day Pre-Test at Le Mans (FRA) this week, […]
Inspiration Friday: Arizona Bike Week 2024
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Inspiration Friday: Arizona Bike Week 2024

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Looking for a thrilling celebration of powersports and music? Then Arizona Bike Week, held at WestWorld of Scottsdale is it! Five-day celebration of motorcycles and music with hundreds of vendors, builders, dealers and manufacturers, daily […]
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Vmoto Group announces significant rebranding operation for its products

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
·         Vmoto Group announces a significant rebranding operation for its products. ·         From today onwards, all Group new products will be branded as Vmoto. ·         The first effect of this new direction is the launch […]
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All-New 2025 Indian Scout Lineup at Total Motorcycle

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
For over 100 years the Indian Scout has represented iconic American design, with a silhouette that shines with heritage and tradition. Leveraging the timeless style and perfect proportions that make up Scout’s DNA, the all […]
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Suzuki announces attractive low-rate finance and $0 down across range

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Suzuki has announced an attractive low-rate finance offer across a huge selection of models from its sport, street, and adventure bike classes, with no fewer than 18 models available with 4.9% APR finance over three years, with […]
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BMW Motorrad sales are off to a strong start in 2024 with 548 units sold

Apr 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard
  BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad sales are off to a strong start in 2024 with 548 units sold.  This represents an increase of +1.5% over Q1 2023. Fast Facts: BMW Motorrad completed the quarter with […]
2024 KTM Unprecedented Levels of Performance
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2024 KTM Unprecedented Levels of Performance!

Apr 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Like the 2024 Olympic motto “Faster, higher, stronger”, the 2024 KTM RC range boasts unprecedented levels of performance for street and track while offering uncompromised sports bike aesthetics and nimble handling! RC range has its […]
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Speedy 2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at Warrior Sprint in Semora North Carolina

Apr 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong finished third on the Pro 1 Class podium and fourth overall in Round 3 of the 2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at the Warrior Sprint in Semora, North […]
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Best finish of the year at St. Louis 2024 AMA Supercross Championship 450SX

Mar 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard
A fourth-place result saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire only marginally finish outside of the 250SX West podium in St. Louis’ final Triple Crown round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, as […]
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Final Triple Crown round of 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season

Mar 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pair Aaron Plessinger and Chase Sexton both completed tonight’s final Triple Crown round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship season inside the top five on combined scores, with Plessinger fourth […]
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Happy Easter From Total Motorcycle!

Mar 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Happy Easter From Total Motorcycle! Many people have a long weekend ahead of them, and while some will enjoy a wonderful meal with the family, others will take the opportunity to go for a long […]
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Hare & Hound Murphy is most scenic rounds on the calendar

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Murphy, ID Round Two March 24th, 2024 Wasson First Place, Roberts Third in Idaho.   The series ventured northwest to Murphy, Idaho for one of the most scenic rounds on the calendar. This stop on […]
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Camp Coker GNCC Society Hill Round Four

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Society Hill, SC Round Four March 24th, 2024 Walker with Back to Back to Back Victories   Round Four of the series was in South Carolina. There was enough rain on Friday to make the […]
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Eleventh round of the AMA Supercross series at Lumen Field Results

Mar 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard
Seattle, WA Round Eleven March 23th, 2024 Bloss charges hard in Seattle   Seattle played host to the eleventh round of the AMA Supercross series at Lumen Field. As predicted, the weather was a factor on […]

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