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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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Thrilled with Top Independent Rider Status Awarded at Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Thrilled with Fourth and Top Independent Rider Status, Gardner Grabs Great Sixth Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner enjoyed a good Sunday in Assen, as the Swiss rider impressed in Race 2 and managed an […]

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Ducati makes history by winning all races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing and Ducati write a page of history at “The Cathedral of Speed”. Bautista and Bulega win all the races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP. The Spanish rider also gives Borgo Panigale victory #400. Top […]

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WorldSBK weekend of mixed feelings for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport experienced a weekend of mixed emotions at the opening round of the European leg of this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Assen, the Netherlands. Scott Redding (GBR) from the […]

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FIM World Superbike Championship was dominated entirely by Ducati

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista-Ducati: test of strength using all the Pirelli tyres The Spaniard wins all the races of the Pirelli Dutch Round using both the standard and the development SCX at the rear; brace for Bulega in […]

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Super muddy East Rutherford AMA Supercross Championship

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The skies opened and mother nature emerged at round 14 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, making for challenging conditions for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in East Rutherford, where […]

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New deal to continue with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for another two years

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RJ HAMPSHIRE FINISHES 13TH IN EAST RUTHERFORD SUPERCROSS LATE RACE CRASH PROVES COSTLY TO FINAL RESULT Following an exciting week where RJ Hampshire signed a new deal to continue with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Third-straight victory in Jericho 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey has continued his run of dominance at Round 3 of the 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship, with the defending champion taking a third-straight victory in […]

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Pole position and victory in WorldSSP for Ducati at Assen

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates Saturday at Assen. Rinaldi in difficulty (P15). Memorable day also for Bulega with Pole position and victory in WorldSSP It was an extraordinary Saturday for Alvaro Bautista at the TT Circuit of Assen. […]

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Solid Points for Strong Late Charge WorldSBK Yamaha at Assen

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Produces a Strong Late Charge, Solid Points for Gardner in Assen Race 1 GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s riders Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored good points in Race 1 in Assen, with the […]

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Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at WorldSBK Pirelli Dutch Round

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

22 April 2023 Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at the Pirelli Dutch Round In Assen Bautista continues his trend of wins choosing the SCX B0800 development rear and the SC1 front; yet another […]

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s dream: To win Assen WorldSBK

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Locatelli Lock Out Third and Fourth in Assen Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli recovered well after a difficult Friday to take a well-earned third-place podium and […]

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Road Atlanta MotoAmerica Superbike Championship roared into life today

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 MotoAmerica Round 1 – Herrin and Forés in the Mix as MotoAmerica 2023 Kicks Off at Road Atlanta Sunnyvale, Calif., April 21, 2023 — The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship roared into life today at the […]

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First day of action at historical TT Circuit Assen WorldSBK

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Step-by-Step Progress for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Assen Free Practice Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli returned to the track for the first day of action at the historical TT Circuit Assen, host to the […]

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Contract Extension for Husqvarna SuperMotocross World Championship Star

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and RJ Hampshire will continue together for the next two seasons of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), inclusive of the 2024 and 2025 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross series. Hampshire […]

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Strong winds blow at iconic TT Circuit Assen WorldSBK

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brilliant Opening Day in Assen for Aegerter and Gardner Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action on April 21st at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, finishing 4th and 5th on combined times. Despite low […]

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