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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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Ride to FIM Awards Stage Two – Matterley Basin UK

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The journey towards the FIM Awards continues, the ceremony will be held for the first time in the UK, in Liverpool on 2 December, with the second stage of the Ride to FIM Awards – the future […]

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Manufacturers’ title in WorldSBK and riders’ World title in WorldSSP victory

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Success for Ducati: Race 1 to Bautista, Bulega WorldSSP champ Manufacturers’ title in WorldSBK and riders’ World title in WorldSSP; victory for Gennai in 300 and the season is still open. Outstanding performance for the […]

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More than 100% fight for victory today Autodromo do Algarve Portimão

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Delivers Impressive P2 in Portimão Race 1, Locatelli Surprises with Superpole P3 Toprak Razgatlıoğlu tried “more than 100%” to fight for the victory today in Race 1 at the Autodromo do Algarve (Portimão) but […]

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Remy Gardner fought until the end with challenging WorldSBK race

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Strong Race One in Portimão Earns Gardner Sixth Remy Gardner produced a strong Race 1 to finish sixth at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, while Dominique Aegerter battled for points to cross the line […]

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Bright sunshine characterized the first day of WorldSSP action at Autodromo Internacional do Alvarge in Portimao

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista first and Rinaldi third in free practice at Portimao. Bulega ends first day of Supersport in P3 Bright sunshine characterized the first day of action at the Autodromo Internacional do Alvarge in Portimao (Portugal). Free practice […]

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing used tunnel vision at Motegi MotoGP

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing used tunnel vision at Motegi, and unveiled their advanced and reactive engineering arm to classify the KTM RC16s in 2nd and 4th thanks to the skills of Brad Binder and […]

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Nicknamed “The Rollercoaster” WorldSBK circuit in Algarve region is a spectacular favourite

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Positive Race Pace in Portimão Free Practice for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Andrea Locatelli and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Friday Free Practice eighth and ninth overall in the combined timesheets at Autodromo do Algarve (Portimão) in […]

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Hard-fought third place in MotoGP of Japan Sprint race at Motegi

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia gets the better of Miller for a hard-fought third place in the GP of Japan Sprint race at Motegi, Pirro 19th Francesco Bagnaia fought hard with his former Ducati team-mate Jack Miller (KTM) to […]

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Top 5 and Top 10 on Friday in Portugal WorldSBK

Sep 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Take Top 5 and Top 10 on Friday in Portugal Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter enjoyed a good Friday in Portimão, finishing fifth and 10th on combined times and showing strong speed. […]

Inspiration Friday: Texas Sized WorldSBK Inspiration

Inspiration Friday: Texas Sized WorldSBK Inspiration

Sep 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There are a lot of great memories for me thinking about my home state in the USA, Texas. Big everything, wide-open freedom and incredible food/shopping. But today isn’t about me, it’s about BMW Motorrad Motorsport, […]

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Bagger Racing League is Back at the Daytona International Speedway!

Sep 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BOARDMAN, OHIO I SEPTEMBER 26th, 2023, I BRL NEWSWIRE- The Bagger Racing League (BRL) and the American Sport Bike Racing Association (ASRA) are teaming up to bring back two, thrilling bagger racing classes to ASRA’s […]

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Journey towards the FIM Awards continues and ceremony held first time in UK

Sep 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ride to FIM Awards Stage Two – Matterley Basin, UK – 22 September 2023 The journey towards the FIM Awards continues, the ceremony will be held for the first time in the UK, in Liverpool […]

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WorldSBK paddock is buzzing with excitement for another race weekend at iconic Rollercoaster

Sep 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready at Portimao for the eleventh round of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP 2023 season Just a few days after the Tissot Aragon Round, the WorldSBK paddock is already buzzing […]

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2024 Triumph motocross bikes enters arena in blaze of pyrotechnics and fanfare

Sep 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NEW TRIUMPH 250CC MOTOCROSS BIKE MAKES AN ENTRANCE AT LOS ANGELES COLISEUM The new Triumph 250cc motocross bike was revealed in public for the first time at the SuperMotocross World Championship Final on Saturday, September […]

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Cardo Systems Latest Update Makes Bluetooth Bridge a Live Connection

Sep 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

CARDO SYSTEMS’ LATEST SOFTWARE UPDATE, ENSURES UNINTERRUPTED CONNECTION BETWEEN CARDO AND SENA UNITS Cardo Systems Latest Update Makes Bluetooth Bridge a “Live Connection,” Allowing Automatic and Seamless Integration of Cardo DMC and Sena Mesh […]

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