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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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INDIVIDUAL RUNNER-UP IN JUNIOR WORLD TROPHY AT 96TH RUNNING OF ISDE

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Ending the week on a high note by capturing the Day 6 motocross race-win, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton secured second-place, individually, in Junior World Trophy at the 96th edition of the FIM International […]
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2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title decided this weekend at Magny-Cours

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Set for 2022 Title Showdown at Magny-Cours The 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title will be decided this weekend at Magny-Cours, in support of the FIM Superbike […]
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195 mph pass not fast enough for Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals ended in disappointing fashion for the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team after both team riders failed to advance […]
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WorldSBK Looking For More Magny-Cours Magic

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are ready to restart the second half of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend at the French Round, from 9-11 September.   […]
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 3

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Recap of Day 3. Location: Farma Sotira, Albania Weather: Sun and cloud, 18-26ºC Course: 200km: Lake Ohrid to Farma Sotira Terrain types: Tarmac 80km, mountain/forest trails 120km Tests: SP1: ADVANTEC Challenge, SP2: LEATT Enduro Trophy […]
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ISDE Six Days Enduro Auvergne-Rhone Alpes France

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
ISDE – 6 Day Enduro France August 29th – September 3rd, 2022 The 96th Edition of the ISDE Six Days Enduro took place in Auvergne-Rhone Alpes region of France. Beta Enduro GP rider Steve Holcombe competed […]
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WorldSBK Team Ready for Magny-Cours after Summer Break

Sep 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
After the long summer break, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is eager to get the seventh round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign at Magny-Cours underway.   Garrett Gerloff and Kohta Nozane […]
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Kick off second half of 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship

Sep 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Magny-Cours. After a six-week summer break, BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off the second half of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in France. Magny-Cours hosts round seven of the season this weekend (9th to […]
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 2

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Recap of Day 2. Location: Lake Ohrid, Albania Weather: Sun, 28º dropping to 16º in the mountains Course: 164km: Berat Castle to Lake Ohrid Terrain types: Tarmac 24km, mountain trails 140km Tests: SP1: Metzeler Challenge, […]
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Opportunity to ride the Suzuki factory GSX-RR for a few runs

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 5. Suzuki Motor Corporation is happy to announce that Dominique Aegerter will be given the opportunity to ride the factory GSX-RR for a few runs on Tuesday September 6th […]
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WorldSBK season starts from Magny-Cours and Pirelli

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Certainties and latest updates for the riders at the Pirelli French round The second part of the WorldSBK season starts from Magny-Cours and Pirelli, Event Main Sponsor of the round, has selected standard range solutions […]
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GS Trophy 2022: 21 International teams ready to go on ride of lifetime

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Kavaje, Albania . Here on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, near the town of Kavaje in the western lowlands of Albania, the teams have all arrived, the bikes are waiting, tents have been pitched, riding kit […]
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Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo Rides Forth!

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Dark, red, foreboding. El Diablo. The Devil rides forth. “And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth…and there was […]
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Unexpected rain showers Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini MotoGP riders

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo secured more vital World Championship points this weekend as he battled to fifth in Misano.   Championship leader Fabio Quartararo recorded another top-five finish this weekend as the MotoGP […]
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Motocross Season Closes Out in California

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper overcame extreme temperatures and a tough track to cap off the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a podium finish at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. His 3-3 […]

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