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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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Hit the track in Austin Texas for Grand Prix of The Americas

Apr 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Pirro are ready to hit the track in Austin, Texas, for the Americas GP Two weeks after the Michelin GP of Argentina, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Austin, Texas, to contest the […]

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Legendary 2023 Le Mans 24 Heures Motos in France

Apr 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Aiming to Start Season in Style at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team head into the opening round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 46th edition of the […]

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24h Le Mans kicks off 2023 FIM EWC with new BMW M 1000 RR

Apr 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The stage is set for the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC): next weekend (13th to 16th April), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will be starting the 2023 season with the new #37 BMW […]

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Injured Ducati’s Enea Bastianini to miss the Americas MotoGP

Apr 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini to miss the Americas GP After completing a few laps at Misano with the Panigale V4S, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider underwent a further check-up in Forlì at Dr Porcellini’s clinic, who confirmed […]

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BMW partners with Ride For Dad & R18B Grand Prize

Apr 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad Canada partners with Ride For Dad, raising funds for prostate cancer research. +++ BMW Motorrad Canada partners with Ride For Dad in support of the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation. +++ Ride For Dad […]

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New Season of R3 bLU cRU European Championship Begins!

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A New Season of the R3 bLU cRU European Championship Begins with Misano Test Outing Preparations began for the 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship season on April 9th and 10th with a two-day […]

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Bitter-sweet start at opening round of EMX125 Championship Frauenfeld

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Reisulis Secures Podium Silverware in Switzerland MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis got his EMX125 title charge off to a bitter-sweet start at the opening round of the EMX125 Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The talented […]

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FIM Motocross World Championship returned to Swiss territory first time in five years

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Motocross World Championship returned to Swiss territory for the first time in five years. The third round of the 2023 MXGP calendar at Frauenfeld was the scene for Andrea Adamo to score 2nd […]

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MXGP’s Maxime Renaux celebrated exhilarating victory in Switzerland

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Triumphs at Swiss Grand Prix Amidst Challenges for Seewer and Coldenhoff Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux celebrated an exhilarating victory at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Frauenfeld, […]

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Impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at MXGP of Switzerland

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Takes Thrilling Grand Prix Win as Geerts Maintains MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant claimed an impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at the MXGP of Switzerland, round three of the […]

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Unique setting of Frauenfeld for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing tackled the unique setting of Frauenfeld, Switzerland, earlier today, as the venue played host to the third round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. Kay de Wolf continued his fine […]

Spring is Here: TMW's Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide

Spring is Here: TMW’s Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker’s…Start your Engines! Welcome to our Spring is Here: TMW’s Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide back again for another great start to riding season!! Our Inspiration Friday’s, 20th Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling Anniversary, Top 10 Tips […]

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Final Triple Crown AMA Supercross Championship round of the year

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb worked his way to a consistent fourth-place result at the final Triple Crown round of the year in Glendale, marking round 12 of the 2023 AMA […]

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New opportunity to test new Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP machine

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu to Test Yamaha YZR-M1 at Jerez MotoGP Test 2021 Superbike World Champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, will have a new opportunity to test the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP machine during a planned development test at the […]

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Hospitalization crash during AMA Supercross Championship Glendale practice

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There were both highs and lows for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Team as the AMA Supercross Series moved to Glendale, Arizona, for round 12 of the 2023 season. 250SX RJ Hampshire has been […]

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