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  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Billy Bolt battles injury at Extreme XL Lagares to finish fifth News
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  • [ May 3, 2026 ] Gardner and Manzi Secure Top-10 Finishes at Balaton on Sunday News
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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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Rallye du Maroc 2022 – Stage 1 Results

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’ s Toby Price has finished third-fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. The Australian made the best use of his start position, earned through his runner-up […]
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MotoGP’s return to Buriram was a brutal one

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 2. Alex Rins: 12th (+ 19.659) Danilo Petrucci: 20th (+ 42.508) MotoGP’s return to Buriram was a brutal one, with the passionate fans packing the grandstands but extreme weather […]
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MotoGP 2022 – Chang International Circuit – Race

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
A hot, wet and demanding OR Thailand Grand Prix was the scene for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira to take his KTM RC16 to the top step of the podium for the second […]
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Double podium for MotoGP Ducati Lenovo Team Thailand

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Double podium for the Ducati Lenovo Team in the Thai GP, with Jack Miller second and Pecco Bagnaia third in Buriram. The Italian rider is now -2 points off leader Quartararo The Grand Prix of […]
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MOTO2 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AFTER THAI MotoGP SOAKER

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Round seventeen of MotoGP meant the third consecutive weekend of racing in 2022 MotoGP™ and a return to the hot and humid conditions surrounding the Chang International Circuit in Buriram for the OR Thailand Grand […]
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SOLID START TO RALLYE DU MAROC 2022

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Returning to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action after a break of around seven months, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes have made strong starts to their 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaigns, recording top-four […]
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RESULTS IN BURIRAM AS MotoGP RETURNS TO THAILAND

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Motorcycles and the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team landed in Bangkok and then transferred to Buriram – the home of the modern and flowing Chang International Circuit – for the OR Thailand Grand Prix. The […]
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Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar is here!

Oct 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. The provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar will have more races and more countries involved than ever before with 21 spread over 18 countries. An official statement […]
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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEUDLE – OCTOBER 1-2

Oct 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. The first race weekend in October sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for round 17 of MotoGP™. Alex Rins is joined […]
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Ducati secures another MotoGP front-row lockout in Buriram

Oct 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard
For the ninth time this season, Pecco Bagnaia will start from the front row of the grid as he closed qualifying for the Thai GP, scheduled for tomorrow at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, […]
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Straight-forward Saturday at MotoGP Buriram

Oct 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. Alex Rins: 10th – 1’30.337 (+ 0.666) Danilo Petrucci: 24th – 1’31.604 (Q1) The Thai track of Buriram remained dry once again despite predictions of rain, this allowed […]
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MotoGP 2022 – Chang International Circuit – Qualification

Oct 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Chang International Circuit brought MotoGP to Thailand for the third time since 2018 and a hot qualification process on Saturday saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira secure 11th place on the start […]
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Rallye du Maroc 2022 – Preview

Oct 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are ready to take on the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. The five-stage event marks the third round of this year’s FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. With Matthias Walkner still recovering from […]
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Inspiration Friday: Top Gun Goose

Sep 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard
It’s Not The Plane, It’s The Pilot. Nick “Goose” Bradshaw would have loved our 216th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Gun Goose. It’s Time To Let Go and feel the need, the need for speed! […]
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First day at MotoGP Chang International Circuit in Buriram

Sep 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Pecco Bagnaia closes Day 1 of the Thai GP in Buriram in second position. Jack Miller ends sixth overall Three Ducatis lead the way on the first day at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, […]

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