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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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Liam Everts sits out first round of 2024 MXGP series at Neuquen Argentina

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

EVERTS TO MISS ARGENTINA GRAND PRIX OPENER AFTER SUCCESSFUL HAND SURGERY 2024 MXGP news MX2 Grand Prix winner Liam Everts will sit out the first round of the 2024 MXGP series at Neuquen in Argentina […]

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First official day of WorldSBK practice of 2024 at iconic Phillip Island circuit today

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Prepare For Flag-to-Flag Race on Phillip Island Friday Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter completed the first official day of WorldSBK practice of 2024 at the iconic Phillip Island circuit on Friday, showing […]

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Yamaha R1: Past, Present and Future Race Winning Package

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha remains fully committed to racing the R1 in the premier production race classes worldwide, including the FIM Superbike and Endurance World Championships. This commitment also extends to supporting teams and customers who race Yamaha’s […]

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Season opener in South Carolina at Big Buck GNCC

Feb 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Union, SC Round One – Big Buck February 17th, 2024 Holeshot and a Podium for the East Coast Off-Road Team The GNCC season opener was in South Carolina for the Big Buck GNCC. The weekend […]

Triumph returns to Daytona 200 crown back to UK

Triumph returns to Daytona 200 to bring crown back to UK

Feb 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The PHR (Peter Hickman Racing) Performance Team, supported by FreedomRoad Financial, will head to the USA in March this year to tackle the Daytona 200, with racers Peter Hickman and Richard Cooper setting their sights […]

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Junior e-Motocross Series returns for 2024

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With the full support of KTM, the Junior e-Motocross Series returns for 2024 and today, registration has officially opened for youngsters who race a KTM SX-E 5 to secure one of 40 spots on the […]

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ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES SUPPORTED JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to announce its continued support for the Junior e-Motocross Series with registration for the 2024 edition now officially open. With only 40 places on the start gate available, parents and guardians […]

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Intense day for Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista at WorldSBK

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega (P2) incisive in the final tests before the Australian round. Bautista seventh. Huertas ready to debut with the Panigale V2 in SuperSport. The final tests before the start of the 2024 WorldSBK season concluded […]

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Phillip Island: BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off 2024 WorldSBK in Australia

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The waiting time is over. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and its two WorldSBK teams are set to begin the 2024 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) this coming weekend (23rd to 25th […]

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CHASE THE NIGHT AT QATAR TEST: ROLL ON 2024 MOTOGP

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP moved from Asia to the Middle East and from Malaysia to Qatar for the second pre-season test of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder logged the 9th fastest effort through the two seven-hour sessions across […]

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Francesco Bagnaia dominated final two days of pre-season testing at Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

First Bagnaia and second Bastianini at the end of the final two days of pre-season testing in Qatar The reigning World Champion is the only rider to go below 1:51 with a record-breaking lap time […]

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Lap-Record Pace for Locatelli in Phillip Island Official WorldSBK Test

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lap-Record Pace for Locatelli in Phillip Island Official WorldSBK Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea finally took to the track at Phillip Island in Australia today, with a rescheduled one-day Official […]

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Iconic Phillip Island circuit with final pre-season test

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Hunting Race Pace in Phillip Island Test Action got underway at the iconic Phillip Island circuit with the final pre-season test taking place ahead of the weekend’s opening round of the championship. […]

More Triumph Tiger Roar for 2024!

More Triumph Tiger Roar for 2024!

Feb 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Presidents Day 2024 for all our American readers and Happy Family Day for our Canadian’s! In the US it’s 260 left until Election 2024, will America see a new President? But what is new […]

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Convincing start for recruit Korie Steede at GNCC Big Buck season-opener

Feb 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A second-place finish in the WXC category marked a convincing start to the 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series for new Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recruit Korie Steede, with XC1 Open Pro Class […]

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