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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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Good first day here at Aragón MotoGP for Ducati

Sep 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing) ends on top on the first day of the fifteenth Grand Prix of the 2022 season at the MotorLand Aragón Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller closed respectively with the fifth and […]

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15th round of MotoGP championship underway at MotorLand Arago

Sep 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 16. Alex Rins: 6th – 1’47.665 (+ 0.263) Joan Mir: 21st – 1’48.621 (+ 1.219) The 15th round of the MotoGP championship got underway at MotorLand Aragon on Friday […]

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Work paid off in final qualifying session at Bol d’Or

Sep 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 16. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 3rd The work done by the Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul paid off in the final qualifying session at the Bol d’Or […]

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Horror highside at the Austrian MotoGP

Sep 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Following the ankle injury suffered in a horror highside at the Austrian GP which forced him to miss the San Marino GP, Joan Mir has now had to […]

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100th Anniversary Bol d’Or Qualifying

Sep 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Qualify in Second for the 100th Anniversary Bol d’Or The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team will begin the 85th edition of the historic Bol d’Or from second place after a strong […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 131 Racing

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 131 Racing

Sep 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Big article title, big racing series, big baggers and an even bigger engine. Welcome to big Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 131 Racing designed to get your inspiration engine running hard. MotoAmerica King of Baggers series […]

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Jonny Walker at Salt Lake City EnduroCross

Sep 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Beta Factory Race Team will have two riders competing in the EnduroCross Series, which kicks off this weekend with Round 1 in Salt Lake City, UT. German racer Tim Apolle will be one of […]

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100th-anniversary Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 15. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 5th (UPDATED) Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul has been on track today for the opening practice and qualifying sessions ahead of the […]

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Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium now 21 members

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A flying start The Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC), founded in September 2021 by KTM, Honda, Piaggio and Yamaha, has quickly grown to 21 members (and counting). Founded with the mission to accelerate the deployment […]

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Yamaha celebrated success in all three world championship classes

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha celebrated success in all three world championship classes last weekend in Magny-Cours for the French FIM Superbike World Championship round, while the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title was decided in a […]

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New BMW Motorrad Motorsport rider for FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK 2023

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will welcome an addition from the United States of America next year. American Garrett Gerloff will compete as a BMW Motorrad factory rider in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) from […]

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Dramatic final round of 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In a dramatic final round of the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, Enzo Valentim was crowned European Champion in the opening race of the weekend at Magny-Cours. Fellow Brazilian Kevin Fontainha edged out […]

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2021 Moto2 World Champion will contest FIM Superbike World Championship 2023

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 2021 Moto2 World Champion Remy Gardner will contest the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha from 2023, after an agreement was reached this week with the 24-year-old […]

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New Emotional sound and cool design for BMW Big Boxer

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The extensive customising programme from BMW Motorrad for the BMW R 18 is now getting a sonorous boost from new Akrapovič rear silencers. 97 mm shorter than the two standard rear silencers, they are made […]

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final round of 2022 EWC 85th Bol d’Or 24-Hour in France

Sep 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 14. Defending World Champions Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team head to the final round of 2022 EWC, the 85th Bol d’Or 24-Hour in France with a 23-point lead this […]

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