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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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Righteous MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship Road Atlanta Results

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LANDERS WINS, RODIO EXTENDS MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP POINTS LEAD ABOARD RS 660 AT ROAD ATLANTA RODIO RACING, POWERED BY ROBEM ENGINEERING, RIDERS FINISH FIRST AND SECOND IN RACE 2 ON SUNDAY BRASELTON, GA – 24 […]

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MotoAmerica 2023 roared into life at Road Atlanta in Georgia

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin and Forés Shine in an Excellent 2023 Season Debut in Georgia Sunnyvale, Calif., April 23, 2023 — MotoAmerica 2023 roared into life at Road Atlanta in Georgia this weekend with Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés […]

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Aches and pains at difficult Black Buffalo National Enduro

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TOP FIVE FINISH FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER CRAIG DELONG AT BLACK BUFFALO NATIONAL ENDURO PUTS HIS FX 350 INTO FIFTH, OVERCOMING DIFFICULT TERRAIN AND TIP-OVERS ON SUNDAY A hard crash in the fifth test […]

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Riders for Health kicked off Morocco Desert Challenge in superb fashion

Apr 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Enjoy Perfect Start in Morocco The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, kicked off the Morocco Desert Challenge in superb fashion, with riders Rodney Faggotter and […]

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Double Dutch Podium for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Dutch Podium for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli stepped on to the podium together after an exciting display of professional race craft in Race 2 at the TT Circuit Assen […]

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Thrilled with Top Independent Rider Status Awarded at Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Thrilled with Fourth and Top Independent Rider Status, Gardner Grabs Great Sixth Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner enjoyed a good Sunday in Assen, as the Swiss rider impressed in Race 2 and managed an […]

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Ducati makes history by winning all races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing and Ducati write a page of history at “The Cathedral of Speed”. Bautista and Bulega win all the races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP. The Spanish rider also gives Borgo Panigale victory #400. Top […]

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WorldSBK weekend of mixed feelings for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in Assen

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport experienced a weekend of mixed emotions at the opening round of the European leg of this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Assen, the Netherlands. Scott Redding (GBR) from the […]

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FIM World Superbike Championship was dominated entirely by Ducati

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista-Ducati: test of strength using all the Pirelli tyres The Spaniard wins all the races of the Pirelli Dutch Round using both the standard and the development SCX at the rear; brace for Bulega in […]

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Super muddy East Rutherford AMA Supercross Championship

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The skies opened and mother nature emerged at round 14 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, making for challenging conditions for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in East Rutherford, where […]

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New deal to continue with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for another two years

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RJ HAMPSHIRE FINISHES 13TH IN EAST RUTHERFORD SUPERCROSS LATE RACE CRASH PROVES COSTLY TO FINAL RESULT Following an exciting week where RJ Hampshire signed a new deal to continue with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Third-straight victory in Jericho 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship

Apr 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey has continued his run of dominance at Round 3 of the 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship, with the defending champion taking a third-straight victory in […]

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Pole position and victory in WorldSSP for Ducati at Assen

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates Saturday at Assen. Rinaldi in difficulty (P15). Memorable day also for Bulega with Pole position and victory in WorldSSP It was an extraordinary Saturday for Alvaro Bautista at the TT Circuit of Assen. […]

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Solid Points for Strong Late Charge WorldSBK Yamaha at Assen

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Produces a Strong Late Charge, Solid Points for Gardner in Assen Race 1 GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s riders Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored good points in Race 1 in Assen, with the […]

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Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at WorldSBK Pirelli Dutch Round

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

22 April 2023 Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at the Pirelli Dutch Round In Assen Bautista continues his trend of wins choosing the SCX B0800 development rear and the SC1 front; yet another […]

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