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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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Adverse weather conditions heavily hampered Japanese MotoGP

Sep 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller finished seventh in qualifying for the Japanese GP at Motegi, hampered by heavy rain. Fourth row for Pecco Bagnaia as he closes Q2 in twelfth Johann Zarco will start from the front row […]

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WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Sep 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Decent FP1 session for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Friday at Catalunya The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Garrett Gerloff going eighth fastest in the […]

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Momentous final Japanese MotoGP will be a tough one

Sep 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 24. Alex Rins: 18th – 1’56.656 (Q1) Takuya Tsuda: 21st – 1’57.787 (Q1) The momentous final Japanese GP for Team Suzuki Ecstar will be a tough one after a […]

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BMW BERLIN-MARATHON gets underway

Sep 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

+++ Below the knee amputee motorcycle racer Emiliano Malagoli (ITA) to run the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON for the first time on Sunday +++ Debut in Berlin for ‘International Global Messenger Special Olympics’ Nyasha Derera (ZIM) +++ […]

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All-Italian Front Row for Yamaha R7 SuperFinale at Barcelona

Sep 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Starnone Leads All-Italian Front Row for Yamaha R7 SuperFinale at Barcelona The inaugural Yamaha R7 SuperFinale grid is set, with Fabio Starnone leading an all-Italian front row in Spain, beating Filippo Rovelli to pole position […]

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MotoGP 2022 Mobility Resort Motegi – Qualification

Sep 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing splashed their way to the front row of the start grid after qualification at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan and a wet first return to Motegi since 2019. Brad […]

Inspiration Friday: Operation Ride Home & Dunbass Referendum

Inspiration Friday: Operation Ride Home & Dunbass Referendum

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Daniels, YMCA, Indian Motorcycle, Christmas, United States military personnel and the Dunbass Region Referendum… quite the post today for those looking for inspiration on a global scale! Welcome to week 215 of Inspiration Friday: […]

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Sim Racing: MotoGP eSport Global Series 2022 Championship

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Double podium for Piero Ricciuti, second in Race 1 and Race 2 of the fourth round of the MotoGP eSport Championship Piero Ricciuti scored two more podium finishes in the penultimate round of the MotoGP […]

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Quickest time in free practice session for Japanese GP Motegi

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller ended on top on the first day of free practice for the Japanese GP, the sixteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP season, held this weekend at Motegi. Compared to a typical Friday, today […]

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Loris Baz and WorldSBK BMW Motorrad Motorsport family 2023

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Loris Baz (FRA) will remain part of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in 2023, and will start as a BMW Motorrad factory rider in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) again. Next year will […]

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Epic Monster Energy Motocross of Nations Showdown USA

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Set for Epic MXoN Showdown in USA The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in the United States of America ready for the riders to proudly represent their nations at […]

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Unpredictable climatic conditions hamper MotoGP Japan

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. Alex Rins: 13th – 1’44.913 (+ 0.404) Takuya Tsuda: 22nd – 1’46.718 (+ 2.209) The MotoGP paddock has finally returned to Japan for the 16th round of the […]

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Japanese MotoGP to follow a different schedule

Sep 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Japan to contest the sixteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP season Just a few days after the Aragon GP held last Sunday in Spain, the Ducati Lenovo Team is […]

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Magny-Cours WorldSBK paddock has landed in Barcelona

Sep 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista, Michael Rinaldi and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready for the Catalunya Round in Barcelona (Spain). After the French weekend at the circuit of Magny-Cours, the WorldSBK paddock has already landed in […]

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Final Showdown For Danilo Petrucci and Ducati MotoAmerica

Sep 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It’s The Final Showdown For Danilo Petrucci and Ducati Danilo Petrucci and Ducati ready to slug it out for an incredible rookie championship this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park Sunnyvale, Calif., September 21, 2022 — […]

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