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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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At Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Suzuki prioritizing race distance over outright pace

Mar 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Get to Work on Catalunya Friday Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegeter returned to action as Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship got underway at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, prioritising race distance […]

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Pirelli Catalunya Round ends with decidedly convincing result for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Mar 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

One-two for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team in Friday’s free practices for Pirelli Catalunya Round: Bulega P1, Bautista P2. Huertas takes his second consecutive pole position in WorldSSP The Friday free practice session for the […]

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The Aprilia Tuareg Racing 2024 season is underway

Mar 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE GOAL IS TO RECONFIRM ITSELF AS A PROTAGONIST IN THE GREAT RALLY RAIDS Aprilia Tuareg Racing’s 2024 season was unveiled during the Portimão MotoGP weekend. The “Off Road On Track” event previewed the 2024 […]

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Clear Spanish sunshine welcomed the WorldSBK field

Mar 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Podium Potential Loading for Pata Prometeon Yamaha in Barcelona Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli were back on track for Friday Free Practice at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, for the opening day of the second round […]

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Top of the timesheets for Enea Bastianini Ducati at MotoGP Portimão

Mar 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#PortugueseGP: Bastianini and Ducati Lenovo Team top Portimão Practice, Bagnaia eighth The Ducati Lenovo Team has topped the timesheets at the end of the opening day at Portimão’s Autodromo Internacional Do Algarve, with Enea Bastianini […]

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RAM & Dodge Brands Europe Power KTM MXGP Drive

Mar 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Power, dependability, and a cool image certainly won’t be in short supply around the MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in 2024 thanks to a third year of association with […]

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KTM’s Hubert Trunkenpolz marks start of new chapter in MV Agusta

Mar 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In a landmark move marking the start of a new chapter in its history, MV Agusta, the iconic Italian motorcycle brand known for its blend of cutting-edge performance and unparalleled craftsmanship, announces significant changes to […]

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1!

Mar 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

26 years of street Yamaha YZF-R1 sportbikes and is that it…Stick a fork in it, it’s done? 2024 will be the last of street YZF-R1 unfortunately as “Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the decision that […]

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing thanks two-time Dakar Rally Champion Toby Price for

Mar 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing would like to thank two-time Dakar Rally Champion Toby Price for the many achievements and results he earned with the team over the past nine seasons, as his contract concludes. […]

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MXGP and MX2 teams arrive in Spain for FIM Motocross World Championship

Mar 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Stars Set to Shine in Spain The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Madrid, Spain, ready to give their all at the second round of the […]

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Michael’s Reno Powersports Will Serve as Title Sponsor for 55th Annual Hangtown Motocross Classic

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (March 19, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in conjunction with the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club, has announced that Michael’s Reno Powersports will serve as title sponsor of the 55th Hangtown […]

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Progressive The One Motorcycle Show – 1 Month to go!

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YEAR 15 CELEBRATION T-MINUS ONE MONTH ONE Month from today marks the start of Year 15 of the BEST show ON EARTH! We’re counting down the days until The One Motorcycle Show, Friday, April 19th […]

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2024 WorldSBK: BMW Motorrad Motorsport aims to build on promising start at Barcelona

Mar 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. Following the season opener in Australia, the FIM Superbike World Championship has returned to Europe. Next weekend (22nd to 24th March), BMW Motorrad Motorsport is gearing up for the second racing event of the […]

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

2024 Royal Enfield: Premium Old-school Cool

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Frustrated there are few affordable, standard, do-it-all motorcycles left in the market? Want more color choices than one or two? Does two modern premium 648cc standards starting at $6149 and available in several colors interest […]

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WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions at Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit

Mar 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For the first European round, WorldSBK riders will have two development solutions already tried in testing: an SC1 front and an SCX for the rear Following the two testing days on Thursday and Friday last […]

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