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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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Africa Eco Race Stage 5 gives outstanding opening week for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team

Jan 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Completes a Successful First Week at the Africa Eco Race With Another 1-2 Finish Rounding out an outstanding opening week at the Africa Eco Race for the Ténéré Yamaha Rally […]

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HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING COMPLETE CHALLENGING STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2024

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing got the 2024 Dakar Rally underway with reigning World Rally-Raid Champion Luciano Benavides safely completing stage one. The first true special stage of the event presented hundreds of kilometres of rocky, volcanic […]

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Start of 2024 Dakar hugely demanding for all riders from AlUla to Al Henakiyah

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price have both made a strong start to their 2024 Dakar Rally campaigns by successfully completing the demanding stage one of the event. Benavides placed eighth on the special with […]

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Demanding 463km on stage four of the 2024 Africa Eco Race

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés Continues Fighting for Lead in Africa Eco Race with Second Place on Stage Four Pol Tarrés of the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, finished a close runner-up on stage […]

Africa Eco Race

Aprilia Tuareg dominates more and more at Africa Eco Race

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES THE FOURTH LEG OF THE AFRICA ECO RACE TO STRENGTHEN HIS GRIP ON FIRST PLACE IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS FRANCESCO MONTANARI ALSO IMPROVES, EIGHTH IN THE LEG AND IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS […]

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2024 Liqui Moly Beta Off-Road Racing Team Announced

Jan 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Off-Road Racing team is ready to start its 2024 campaign. The team returns six riders from the 2023 team and welcomes one newcomer. The West Coast team returns all three riders […]

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3rd 2024 Africa Eco Race stage won by Yamaha after faultless Moroccan desert ride

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Botturi Leads Tarrés Home for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team 1-2 on Africa Eco Race Stage Three Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team racer Alessandro Botturi has won the third stage of the 2024 Africa Eco Race […]

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Rotator cuff injury causes Supercross rider to miss start of SX Season

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

During a recent practice session, Liqui Moly Factory Beta Supercross rider Colt Nichols sustained a rotator cuff injury, which will see him miss some time at the start of the 2024 AMA Supercross season. Nichols, […]

Africa Eco Race

From Mhamid to Assa third leg of the Africa Eco Race

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

ASTRIDE HIS TUAREG, JACOPO CERUTTI FINISHES THIRD AND EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE LEADERS IN ONE OF THE LONGEST STAGES OF THE RAID, MAINTAINING HIS LEADERSHIP IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS FRANCESCO MONTANARI ELEVENTH, NOW EIGHTH IN […]

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BMW Group UK 2023 Sales Growth Driven by All-Electric Model Range

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Every fourth BMW sold in the UK was all-electric 28,723 all-electric BMW vehicles registered in 2023 (+34 per cent) BMW reported 111,734 registrations in total (+3 per cent) MINI sales in the UK increased by […]

First 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Arrive!

First 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Arrive!

Jan 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Exclusive first look at the first 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles to Arrive. 20 New 2024 H-D’s to tickle your taste buds at Total Motorcycle! New motorcycles from Sport, Cruiser, Adventure, Grand American Touring, and Trike categories […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Experience returns in 2024 with season of new experiences and breathtaking landscapes

Jan 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA, WITH THE TUAREG 660, OFFERS THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME FOR THOSE LOOKING TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLING, IN TWO AMAZING LOCATIONS NEW YORK – 3 JANUARY 2023 – The Aprilia Tuareg Experience […]

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BMW of North America Reports Q4 2023 and Full Year 2023 US Sales Results

Jan 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

BMW Sells 362,244 Vehicles in 2023, Setting a New Annual Record for the Brand in the U.S. Sales of BMW Electric Vehicles Nearly Triple in 2023, Now Account for 12.5% of Total Sales. Flagship 7 […]

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Impressive Form on Stage Two of Africa Eco Race

Jan 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Continues Impressive Form on Stage Two of Africa Eco Race Following yesterday’s promising start to the 2024 Africa Eco Race, the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, […]

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BMW Motorrad celebrated its best year on record with +7% sales YoY

Jan 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad celebrated its best year on record, with its full-year 2023 sales results up 7% over 2022. Securing multiple best-ever quarters throughout the course of the year, the two-wheeled brand sold a […]

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