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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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Thunder Valley MX in the Eastern Rocky Mountains Results

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Thunder Valley course always challenges riders on the Pro Motocross series, with the high Colorado elevation and rolling hills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains. Then there are tough ruts, and an uphill start, all […]

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All-Ducati podium at Mugello MotoGP

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia heads an all-Ducati podium at Mugello with comfortable victory in the 11-lap Sprint at Mugello. Ninth place for Bastianini Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia took a comfortable win in Saturday’s 11-lap Sprint to head an […]

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Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under chequered flag followed by four other Desmosedici GP

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After a good start, Pirro finished the Mugello Sprint race in P15 Great emotions on Saturday at the Gran Premio d’Italia, which saw a Ducati triumph with Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under the […]

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NEW SPEED KINGS OF THE WORLD AS MOTOGP SPRINT MOVES MUGELLO

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The spectacular horsepower haven of Mugello was the setting for round six of 2023 MotoGP but also another strong and competitive display by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Jack Miller blasted to 6th position in […]

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Italian rider missing top 10 by 60 milliseconds at Mugello

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seventeenth place for Michele Pirro after Friday free practice for the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello The first day of activity at the Mugello Circuit concluded with Michele Pirro finishing in seventeenth place aboard the […]

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Healing of the bone helps Yamaha return to MXGP Germany

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jago Geerts Returns to Action at MX2 Grand Prix of Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts is set to return at the MX2 Grand Prix of Germany in Teutschenthal this weekend following the […]

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Top of the timesheets in ideal conditions on opening day of Italian MotoGP

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia leads the way at the end of Day 1 of the Italian GP at Mugello. Sixth place for Bastianini on his return Francesco Bagnaia powered his Desmosedici GP to the top of the timesheets […]

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to part 2 of Total Motorcycle’s Amazing Guide to First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023! Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes shows the best top 6 routes to ride (or drive) to H-D’s historic […]

Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023

COMPLETE HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL MUSIC AND EVENT SCHEDULE

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

COMPLETE HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL MUSIC AND EVENT SCHEDULE RELEASED Foo Fighters and Green Day Headline Music and Moto Fun July 13-16 See our Complete coverage of the First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 here MILWAUKEE (June […]

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Dusty West Hare Scrambles Heppner Results

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Dusty Track Resulted in P4, P5 Finishes The West Hare Scrambles was in the Pacific Northwest for the second event in a row. The story of the race was the dusty track conditions. Joe […]

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Mason Dixon GNCC Pennsylvania Results

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Mason Dixon GNCC Recap The GNCC series was in Pennsylvania for the Mason Dixon GNCC. The weather was ideal with temperatures in the mid-70s for the race. Track conditions were dusty and hard-packed. In […]

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TAKE ON 2023 ERZBERGRODEO PROLOGUE ABOARD KTM 890 ADVENTURE R

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rally racer Xavier De Soultrait looks to summit the Iron Giant in the IRON ROAD PROLOGUE, hunting for gold aboard the latest version of KTM’s unstoppable mid-weight KTM 890 ADVENTURE R. The IRON ROAD PROLOGUE might not […]

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Rider reunited with Yamaha R1 during an emotional ceremony at Misano

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Gifted His 2021 Title-Winning Yamaha R1 in Misano The 2021 FIM Superbike World Champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, was reunited with the Yamaha R1 on which he won the world title during an emotional ceremony […]

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MXGP & MX2 Ready to Go for Gold in Germany

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Ready to Go for Gold in Germany After an impressive display of speed, heart and determination in Latvia, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are […]

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Fantastic yet frenetic atmosphere at Misano WorldSSP

Jun 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: An Emotional Weekend of Gratitude and Successes in Misano Round five of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” was an emotional one for Yamaha Racing with plenty of […]

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