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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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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s dream: To win Assen WorldSBK

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Locatelli Lock Out Third and Fourth in Assen Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli recovered well after a difficult Friday to take a well-earned third-place podium and […]

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Road Atlanta MotoAmerica Superbike Championship roared into life today

Apr 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 MotoAmerica Round 1 – Herrin and Forés in the Mix as MotoAmerica 2023 Kicks Off at Road Atlanta Sunnyvale, Calif., April 21, 2023 — The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship roared into life today at the […]

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First day of action at historical TT Circuit Assen WorldSBK

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Step-by-Step Progress for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Assen Free Practice Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli returned to the track for the first day of action at the historical TT Circuit Assen, host to the […]

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Contract Extension for Husqvarna SuperMotocross World Championship Star

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and RJ Hampshire will continue together for the next two seasons of the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), inclusive of the 2024 and 2025 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross series. Hampshire […]

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Strong winds blow at iconic TT Circuit Assen WorldSBK

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brilliant Opening Day in Assen for Aegerter and Gardner Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action on April 21st at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, finishing 4th and 5th on combined times. Despite low […]

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Alvaro Bautista in control after Friday WorldSSP free practices at Assen

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Friday’s free practices for Pirelli Dutch Round ended with Alvaro Bautista in first place and Michael Rinaldi – who was forced to miss FP2 due to a technical problem – in sixteenth. The Spaniard appeared […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide event and event guide! While many motorcycle sites are posting just the event press release TMW goes deeper with event listings, what do expect, where to go and […]

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New era dawns with Ducati as MotoAmerica 2023 kicks off

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A new era dawns with Josh Herrin and Xavi Fores lining up for Ducati as MotoAmerica 2023 kicks off at Road Atlanta this weekend Sunnyvale, Calif., April 20, 2023 — The preseason talking stops this weekend […]

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WorldSBK hits Europe with TT Circuit of Assen Netherlands

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK hits Europe as the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is ready for the Pirelli Dutch Round The TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands) welcomes the WorldSBK paddock to Europe. After the first two rounds staged […]

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Return to WorldSBK TT Circuit Assen known as Cathedral of Speed

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

European Campaign Starts in Assen for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at the iconic TT Circuit Assen for the third round of the 2023 FIM World Superbike […]

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Hot FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Sonora Rally temperatures in Mexico Desert

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action at round three of the series – the Sonora Rally in Mexico. Although the five-stage event is […]

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First ever 2023 Sonora Rally Mexico

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are ready to take on the 2023 Sonora Rally. Held in Mexico and featuring as part of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship for the first time, the five-stage event looks […]

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WorldSBK TT Circuit Assen starts 2023 European odyssey

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Assesses its Assen Chances After more than six weeks since 2023’s second race event on the Indonesian island of Lombok, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are more than ready to take […]

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Crashes & Battles at West Hare Scrambles Race

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 Jacksonville, OR April 16th, 2023 Wasson and Roberts Finish 3, 4 at WHS The second round of the West Hare Scrambles took place at the Lilly Prairie OHV in Jacksonville, OR. The temperature […]

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Notoriously difficult Camp Coker Bullet GNCC Results

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top Ten finishes at Camp Coker The Camp Coker Bullet GNCC took place last Sunday in Society Hill, South Carolina. The fifth round of the series saw temperatures in the 80s. The race was a […]

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