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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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Rolling dunes of 2023 Dakar Rally stage 10

Jan 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has placed fourth on today’s stage 10 of the 2023 Dakar Rally and moves into the provisional lead of the overall standings. Toby Price completed the day in […]

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Rapid Waterlogged Stage 9 at Dakar Rally 2023

Jan 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Porém & Sanz Lead the Way During Rapid Stage 9 at Dakar X-raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Ricardo Porém and co-driver Augusto Sanz made the most of the wet conditions to finish fourth in the T3 […]

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SuperEnduro World Championship Riesa Germany Results

Jan 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SuperEnduro World Championship Round 2 Riesa, Germany January 7th, 2022 Walker Keeps the Pressure on in Germany Round 2 of the SuperEnduro World Championship was held in Riesa, Germany. It was tightly contested at the […]

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First rider at 2023 Dakar Rally to win twice feels incredible

Jan 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has topped day nine of the Dakar Rally. Securing his second stage win of the 2023 event, the Argentinian delivered a masterclass of rally racing, only dropping to second for […]

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Tough Saudi desert Dakar Rally 2023 Stage 9

Jan 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has posted the second quickest time on today’s stage nine at the 2023 Dakar Rally, moving up to second overall in the provisional standings, just three seconds from […]

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BRISK SPARK PLUGS TO SUPPORT HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING IN MXGP AND ENDURO

Jan 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following an extremely successful start to the relationship, Husqvarna Motorcycles is ecstatic to reveal that the Husqvarna Factory Racing teams in the FIM Motocross World Championship and FIM Enduro series will continue to rely on […]

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Husqvarna Factory Racing leads 2023 Dakar Rally during first week of racing

Jan 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes leads the 2023 Dakar Rally at the close of the first week of racing. Although times at the top of the leaderboard are close, Howes has delivered solid, consistent performances […]

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Incredibly tough first week of racing at 2023 Dakar Rally

Jan 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have completed the incredibly tough first week of racing at the 2023 Dakar Rally with all three riders lying inside the top 10 overall. Kevin Benavides sits as top KTM, […]

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Historic first T3 victory for Yamaha at Dakar Rally 2023!

Jan 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Historic Day for Yamaha as Ferreira & Palmeiro Claim Stage 8 Victory at Dakar X-raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Dakar Rookie João Ferreira and his co-driver Filipe Palmeiro created history by taking the first T3 victory […]

2023 Polaris Slingshot: Your Next Thrilling Chapter

2023 Polaris Slingshot: Your Next Thrilling Chapter!

Jan 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Slingshot‘s, a mixture of motorcycle and car, let’s call it an autocycle and it’s for who never settle. Welcome to 2023 Polaris Slingshot: Your Next Thrilling Chapter! 14 newly expanded models featuring new exciting colorways, […]

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Edge-of-the-seat SuperEnduro action at 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Riesa Germany

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered the goods to claim victory at round two of the 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Riesa, Germany. In what proved to be a night of edge-of-the-seat SuperEnduro […]

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2023 AMA Supercross Championship Round 1 Oakland California

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 1 – AMA Supercross Championship ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has begun its 2023 AMA Supercross Championship campaign strongly, as multi-time champion Cooper Webb led the charge with an impressive come-from-behind […]

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New layer of intrigue kickoffs of new 2023 SuperMotocross era

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Making the trek to Angel Stadium is an annual tradition for the AMA Supercross Championship, but this year added a new layer of intrigue, as it was also the kickoff of the new SuperMotocross era, […]

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Dakar Rally 2023 – Stage 8

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price currently lie second and fourth respectively in the provisional overall Dakar Rally standings at the close of day eight. Matthias Walkner, who suffered a wrist […]

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Really tricky day at Dakar Rally Stage 8

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following on from their outstanding Husqvarna Factory Racing one-two on stage six of the 2023 Dakar Rally, Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides had the unenviable task of opening the timed special on day eight – […]

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