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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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Racer beaten up and dropped during Scorching Shortened Supersport Race

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Newly crowned Double FIM Supersport World Champion Dominique Aegerter battled through the pack to claim victory in a scorching second WorldSSP race of the weekend, claiming 25 points in a shortened race two. After […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport concludes WorldSBK Indonesia with top six finishes

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mandalika. BMW Motorrad Motorsport has concluded the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race weekend in Mandalika in Indonesia with two top six finishes. After a difficult Saturday, Scott Redding (GBR) from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

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Unfortunate crash while fighting for FIM Superbike World Championship points

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Sunday in Mandalika for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Garrett Gerloff produced a decent effort in Mandalika’s Race 2 to finish eighth, while Kohta Nozane unfortunately crashed while fighting for FIM Superbike World Championship […]

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Record asphalt temperatures for WorldSBK & WorldSSP Indonesia

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista Superbike World Champion on Ducati. Razgatlioglu and the standard Pirelli tyres protagonists on the blazing asphalt In Indonesia, with record asphalt temperatures close to 70 degrees Centigrade, Race 2 gives us one of the […]

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Yamaha’s best ever overall WorldSBK weekend

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Yamaha Dominate in Mandalika, as Locatelli Achieves Superpole Podium Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu performed a clean sweep of the 11th round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Mandalika […]

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Super Friday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Pirelli Indonesian Round started in the right way for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Friday’s free practice, in fact, finished with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi in first and third position respectively.After using FP1 mainly to get […]

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Congratulations to Scott Boyer winning 2022 Beta Cup

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Scott Boyer wins the Beta Cup Congratulations to Scott Boyer for winning the Beta Cup aboard his Beta 2022 250 RR Race Edition. Scott had a great season at the National Enduro while competing in […]

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Double WorldSSP Supersport Champion Crowned in Indonesia

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Crowned Double Supersport Champion in Indonesia Ten Kate Racing’s Dominique Aegerter secured his second FIM Supersport World Championship crown today as he wrestled to fourth in the opening WorldSSP race in Indonesia. Dominique Aegerter […]

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WorldSBK rider simply sublime as he dominated every track and delivered stunning Race

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Sublime in Mandalika Race 1 Victory, Maiden Front Row Start and P4 for Locatelli Brixx Defending FIM Superbike World Champion and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was simply sublime as he […]

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WorldSBK Pirelli Indonesian Round ended with second place for Ducati

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista manages Race-1 perfectly, closing in second position. Solid comeback by Rinaldi from P9 to P5. Bulega finished sixth in SuperSport. Race-1 of the Pirelli Indonesian Round ended with second place for Bautista, who defended […]

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Top Independent Spot in Mandalika’s WorldSBK Race

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Strong Effort for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team in Mandalika Race 1 Garrett Gerloff produced a solid performance to take seventh and Top Independent Spot in Mandalika’s Race 1, while Kohta Nozane battled to an […]

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Turkish rider is super fast on demanding WorldSBK track

Nov 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlioglu and standard Pirelli tyres: SCX for track record and pole position, SC0 for the Race 1 win The Turkish rider is super fast on a demanding track for the first day of racing, setting […]

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Day - Remembrance Day - Armistice Day

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Day – Remembrance Day – Armistice Day

Nov 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

April 17th 1991, the day I took my Oaths of Allegiance to defend Freedom, joining the millions of other’s who took the Oaths of Allegiance before me. Today lets honor those who fought for, fell […]

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WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit Indonesia

Nov 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Top Five on Scorching Opening Day in Mandalika for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, with Garrett Gerloff going […]

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WorldSBK Beats the Heat in Tropical Indonesian Race

Nov 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Beat the Heat in Tropical Indonesian Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped Free Practice 1 and finished second in the overall standings, with teammate Andrea […]

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