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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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MotoGP brought the world back to hot Sepang International Circuit

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The nineteenth and penultimate round of 2022 MotoGP brought the world championship back to the hot and difficult conditions of the Sepang International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez raced to 4th in Moto2™ […]

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STIFLING HUMIDITY OF MOTOGP SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The nineteenth and second-to-last Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP world championship campaign brought the eastern global stint of the series to an end as Malaysia and the Sepang International Circuit made a popular and […]

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Stage 5 from Remz El Quebir to Dakhla Andalucia Rally 2022

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Power Through Stage 5 in Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team finished the Moroccan section of the Africa Eco Race on Saturday by claiming another strong result. Alessandro […]

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Andalucia Rally 2022 – toughest Stage 3

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has topped the timesheets on day three of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Racing skillfully through what the organizers described as the toughest stage of the event, the KTM […]

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WorldSBK Team Produce Late Charge in San Juan Race 1

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Produce Late Charge in San Juan Race 1 In the Argentinian round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at San Juan, Garrett Gerloff finished Race 1 in 13th, with […]

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No other rider could match the defending champion WorldSBK pace

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Immediately Sets the Pace in Argentina Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu once again topped Friday’s Free Practice with an impressive lap time of 1’37.511, as the tenth round of […]

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Sepang International Circuit shone fondly on MotoGP field

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22 Alex Rins: 5th – 1’58.575 (+ 0.785) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’59.145 (+ 1.355) The Sepang International Circuit shone fondly on the MotoGP field on Saturday, with leaden […]

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Battles Back to Podium during Stage 4 Africa Eco Race

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Botturi Battles Back to the Podium during Stage 4 of the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi bounced back after a technical issue on Thursday, followed by a penalty, to […]

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Rather difficult day for Ducati at WorldSBK Argentina

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Top 3 for Bautista after Friday free practices at San Juan. Rinaldi finishes 12th. Good debut for Bulega (P9) in Argentina Free practice for the WorldSBK Argentinean round ended with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi […]

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Penultimate round of 2022 MotoGP season Sepang International Circuit

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Malaysian GP: Bagnaia ends the first day of free practice at Sepang in 11th position after going second in FP2 in mixed track conditions. Miller 14th Francesco Bagnaia finished with the 11th fastest time overall […]

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Consistency on Opening Day at Argentina WorldSBK

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Show Consistency on Opening Day at Argentina The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit San Juan Villicum, Argentina, with Garrett Gerloff going tenth fastest in […]

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MotoGP 2022 Sepang International Circuit – Qualification

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

20 intense and simmering laps of the Sepang International Circuit will begin tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing launching from the fifth row for what will be the penultimate round of the 2022 season. […]

Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards

Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday week #219: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards! Blue waters, iconic waves, hot and sunny Melbourne and two of the best supercross riders today at FIM WSX and URBNSURF, mix it up and […]

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Tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race 2022

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Continue the Charge During Stage 3 at Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team rose to the challenge during a tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race, with […]

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Friday’s sessions were ‘in at the deep end’ at Sepang MotoGP

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21st Alex Rins: 2nd – 1’59.576 (+ 0.097) Joan Mir: 5th – 1’59.951 (+ 0.472) MotoGP has finally returned to Malaysia for the first race weekend at Sepang International […]

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