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About Michael Le Pard

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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Dakar Rally 2023 – Longest & Exhausting Stage 3

Jan 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has posted the fourth quickest time on the long 447-kilometer timed special on day three of the Dakar Rally. Toby Price delivered a strong performance over the mixed […]

2023 BMW R18 & RnineT 100 Years: 1923 Limited Editions

2023 BMW R18 & RnineT 100 Years: 1923 Limited Editions

Jan 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A warm welcome back to Total Motorcycle 2023 and our 24th year online as we pass 400 million readers thanks to your much appreciated support! As TMW hits our 24th year, BMW is celebrating their […]

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Provisional Results – 2023 Dakar Rally Stage 2

Jan 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed the extremely tough and long second stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally as the fifth fastest rider. Joining Price inside the top 10, Kevin Benavides placed […]

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2023 Dakar YXZ1000R Prototypes SSVs took on Dakar Rally first stage Yanbu

Jan 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Casale & Leon Power to Fifth During Stage 1 at the Dakar X-raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Ignacio Casale and Alvaro Leon stormed to fifth position in the T3 class on the opening stage of the […]

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Stage 2: Extremely tough and long second stage of 2023 Dakar Rally

Jan 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has once again impressed at the 2023 Dakar Rally by racing to third place on what many riders are calling one of the toughest Dakar stages in recent years. Luciano […]

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SBS Better Brakes-series: No copper nickel or ceramic content

Jan 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NEW SBS BETTER BRAKES: NEXT-LEVEL BRAKE PERFORMANCE & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SVENDBORG, DENMARK. January 2, 2023 – SBS Friction A/S, the Danish manufacturer of brake pads for motorcycles, ATVs, SxS, and special applications, announced in 2021 […]

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Dakar Rally 2023 – Stage 1

Jan 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team have made a solid start to the 2023 Dakar Rally with Kevin Benavides finishing second on stage one, and Toby Price in fifth. Matthias Walkner, who stopped to […]

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Good opening day as Dakar 2023 got underway in Yanbu Saudi Arabia

Jan 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ricardo Porém and co-driver Augusto Sanz led the way for the X-raid Yamaha Supported Team during the Prologue at the 45th edition of the Dakar Rally, securing a strong sixth-place finish, while the other six […]

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STRONG START TO 2023 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have successfully completed the opening stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally. As the fourth competitor into the stage, Howes raced up front for the majority of […]

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2023 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Saudi Arabia: Dakar Rally 2023

Dec 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to get their 2023 Dakar Rally campaigns underway. Following their stellar 2022 season, both FR 450 Rally riders are motivated and confident ahead of the […]

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Dakar Rally 2023 – Preview

Dec 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have completed their shakedown tests and administrative checks ahead of the 2023 Dakar Rally and are now ready to take on the 14-stage event in Saudi Arabia. The three-man team, […]

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Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Collaboration

Dec 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eicher Motors Ltd., Parent Company of Royal Enfield, Announces Strategic Investment In Stark Future SL The Board of Eicher Motors Ltd. (EML) has approved an equity investment of 50 million euros, and […]

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Set for 45th edition of prestigious 2023 Dakar Rally

Dec 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Seven YXZ1000R Turbo Prototype Crews Ready to Compete in 2023 Dakar Experienced competitor Camelia Liparoti and co-driver Xavier Blanco will lead the charge for Yamaha alongside six other crews at the 45th edition of the […]

Happy New Year 2023 From Total Motorcycle!

Happy New Year 2023 From Total Motorcycle!

Dec 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Wishing all our staff, supporters, members and millions of visitors a Happy New Year 2023 from all of us at Total Motorcycle! I hope that 2022 brought you closer to friends, family and a great […]

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NBC SPORTS, PEACOCK AND SUPERMOTOCROSS LEAGUE ANNOUNCE 2023 SUPERMOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Dec 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A Record 31 SuperMotocross Races to be Presented Across Peacock, NBC, and USA Network Peacock to Stream All Races, Qualifying and Heats Live Across the Entire Series, Including 23 Exclusive Live Races Supercross Season Begins in […]

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