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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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SKYLER HOWES CLAIMS 2023 DAKAR RALLY PODIUM

Jan 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has battled through 14 stages of intense racing to finish the 2023 Dakar Rally in an excellent third place. In what has been a career-best ride for the American, Skyler […]

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Final stage of 45th edition of the Dakar 2023

Jan 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

X-raid Yamaha Supported Team End Dakar in Style with Podium on Final Stage Ignacio Casale & Alvaro Leon made sure the X-raid developed Yamaha YXZ1000R Turbo Prototype ended its debut at the Dakar Rally on […]

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2023 Dakar Rally ends after 4000km of timed segments

Jan 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There was no stopping the X-raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Ignacio Casale and Alvaro Leon as they charged to their fourth consecutive podium, after finishing the 13th stage of the Dakar Rally in second, with Ricardo […]

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Dakar Rally 2023 – Stage 14 Highlights & Results

Jan 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has won the 2023 Dakar Rally! At the end of what has been a hugely successful race for the team, Benavides led home a KTM one-two with Toby […]

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13th stage of this epic 45th running of Dakar Rally 2023

Jan 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has delivered another stunning performance at the 2023 Dakar Rally, placing third fastest on the 675-kilometre stage 13. Teammate Skyler Howes steered his FR 450 Rally to seventh place and […]

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Dakar Rally 2023 – Stage 13 Highlights & Results

Jan 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price and Kevin Benavides lie first and second overall in the provisional standings at the 2023 Dakar Rally. After over 43 hours of racing, the two KTM 450 RALLY […]

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Meet The 2023 Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team

Jan 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Racing team is ready to start its 2023 campaign. The team returns six riders from the 2022 team and welcomes one newcomer. The team will be outfitted with Pirelli Tires as […]

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Conquer the Dunes: Stage 12 Podium at Dakar Rally 2023

Jan 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The X-Raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Ignacio Casale and Alvaro Leon claimed their third consecutive podium as they relished the challenge of the never-ending dunes of the Empty Quarter by finishing second during the Stage 12 […]

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WIN YOUR YAMAHA IS BACK FOR 2023 CONTEST!

Jan 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WIN YOUR YAMAHA IS BACK! Finance a new Yamaha with Yamaha Financial Services and be entered to win the value of your purchase!* ROM JANUARY 1, 2023 UNTIL MAY 31, 2023, FINANCE YOUR DREAM […]

Inspiration Friday: Triumph Enters SuperMotocross 250 & 450cc

Inspiration Friday: Triumph Enters SuperMotocross 250 & 450cc

Jan 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 2017, rumors and spy shots have been floating around about Triumph’s new 250cc to 750cc small bikes in partnership with Indian motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj and we have more information. Interestingly Triumph has just announced […]

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Stage 12: Cool calculated ride in Saudi Arabia Dakar Rally 2023

Jan 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have safely completed the two-day marathon stage at the 2023 Dakar Rally. On stage 12 today, Skyler Howes finished as sixth quickest and now lies second in […]

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Dakar Rally 2023 – Stage 12 Highlights & Results

Jan 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has retaken the lead of the 2023 Dakar Rally following a strong ride to third place on stage 12 – the second leg of the event’s Empty Quarter […]

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Sensational Stage 11 Podium Lockout at Dakar Rally 2023

Jan 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The X-raid developed Yamaha YXZ1000R Turbo Prototype conquered the Empty Quarter dunes as Ricardo Porém and co-driver Augusto Sanz won their first Dakar Rally stage, with João Ferreira and Filipe Palmeiro, plus Ignacio Casale and […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 11: Shaybah to Bivouac Empty Quarter

Jan 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed the first half of the Dakar Rally’s Empty Quarter marathon stage as third fastest. The impressive result moves him back into second place in the overall […]

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Hugely successful day 11 Dakar Rally in Saudi desert

Jan 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On a hugely successful day 11 in the Saudi desert for Husqvarna Factory Racing, Luciano Benavides has claimed his third stage win of the event and in turn advances to sixth place overall in the […]

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