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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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Imola WorldSBK and WorldSSP weekend was undoubtedly an extremely demanding one

Jul 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With standard Pirelli tyres, the Turkish rider breaks the Bautista-Ducati domination, taking Yamaha to victory in both WorldSBK races; double win for the manufacturer from Iwata in WorldSSP as well with Manzi and in WorldSSP300 […]

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Rider favorite Spring Creek MX offering up everything from sand to hardpack

Jul 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Pro Motocross stop at Spring Creek MX in Millville, Minnesota, is a rider favorite, offering up everything from sand to hardpack, and an excellent challenge for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team […]

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Tight intense battles highlights Spring Creek National motocross

Jul 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MILLVILLE, Minn. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger raced his way to fourth overall in the 450MX Class at Round 7 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in Millville, with 250MX pairing Tom Vialle and Maximus […]

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Forced to Miss Czech Grand Prix After Qualifying Race Crash

Jul 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Thibault Benistant Forced to Miss Czech Grand Prix After Qualifying Race Crash Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant has withdrawn from round 12 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, in Loket, Czech Republic, following […]

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First win at Imola after thrilling battle and Gutsy comeback

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista takes his first win at Imola after a thrilling battle. Gutsy comeback by Rinaldi for P5. Bulega on the podium (P3) in WorldSSP The Italian Round Race 1 held today at the Autodromo Enzo […]

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Manufacturer Achieves 100 WorldSBK Podiums at Imola

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Achieves 100 WorldSBK Podiums in Imola Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took their second team 1-2 qualifying result of 2023, followed by a thrilling performance in Race […]

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This Ducati rider ties the record of wins in one season

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista hits 17 in Imola with standard Pirelli tyres The Ducati rider ties the record of wins in one season held by Polen and Rea; Manzi back to his winning ways in WorldSSP […]

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Very hot conditions and lap times at WorldSBK Imola

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner Salvages Decent P11 on Imola Debut GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Remy Gardner recovered to 11th in Race 1 at Imola, showing consistent race pace despite his lack of familiarity with the circuit, […]

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Riders Face Sweltering summer conditions at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Hot Imola Pace in Free Practice for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Locatelli and Razgatlıoğlu Andrea Locatelli and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Friday Free Practice in fifth and sixth position respectively on the combined timesheets of the […]

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Ducati faces more difficulties during WorldSSP Imola

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Super Friday for Rinaldi who grabs P1 at Imola. Bautista eighth quickest. Bulega fourth in WorldSSP Friday’s free practices for the Italian Round – the seventh round of the 2023 WorldSBK season held at the […]

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First taste of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari WorldSBK

Jul 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Get Their First Taste of Imola Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter completed a tricky opening day in Imola as they got their first taste of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport sets future course with New and expanded structure

Jul 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is positioning itself more broadly with a new and expanded structure, as it sets course for the future. Under the overall direction of BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers, the roles […]

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Huge Parade Of 1500 Bikes Led By King Of The Baggers Champion

Jul 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Third Edition Of The Indian Riders Fest Was The Biggest Yet Huge Parade Of 1500 Bikes Led By King Of The Baggers Champion, Tyler O’Hara Exclusive Challenger RR and Cutaway PowerPlus Engine Display American […]

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RECORD-BREAKING EVENT FOR DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE 2023

Jul 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On May 21st,The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place all over the world, breaking all fundraising records from prior years. On Sunday May 21st, 2023, riders from across the globe dressed dapper to take part […]

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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Smartglasses & Virtual Reality

Jul 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The age of Technocracy, Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse Virtual Reality is upon us motorcyclists! Companies like BMW want to merge virtual reality with the real world as you ride with Smartglasses, head-up […]

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