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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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Superb end to 2022 MotoGP for Red Bull KTM

Nov 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing bookended a long MotoGP season by watching Brad Binder capture his third podium result of 2022 in Valencia and finish the year with 6th position in the final standings with […]
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MOTO2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY AT VALENCIA

Nov 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Ajo are Moto2 Team and Riders’ champions for the second year in succession as Augusto Fernandez hoisted aloft the 2022 title with 2nd position in the twentieth and final Grand Prix of […]
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2022 AMA National Enduro Championship Gobbler Getter

Nov 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
At the final round of the 2022 AMA National Enduro Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Craig DeLong and Thad DuVall collected third and fourth, respectively, in Stanton, Alabama. A steady season earned DeLong […]
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New asphalt unknown: WorldSBK Championship Mandalika

Nov 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard
he resurfacing of the Mandalika circuit, which will host the penultimate round of the WorldSBK Championship this weekend, was completed a few days ago and the characteristics of the new asphalt are unknown     […]
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MotoGP has descended into the circular ‘speedbowl’ setting

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana represented the 25th time that MotoGP has descended into the circular ‘speedbowl’ setting of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, a short distance west of the city of Valencia. […]
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Front row start in qualifying for last MotoGP of 2022

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Jack Miller secures a front row start in qualifying for the last GP of the 2022 MotoGP in Valencia. Pecco Bagnaia will start eighth from the third row Jorge Martin scores Ducati’s 16th pole position […]
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BMW M Award 2022: Coveted MotoGP Prize Winner

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Valencia. The final qualifying session of the 2022 MotoGP™ season is over, which meant it was time for the traditional presentation of the BMW M Award at the final in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. This […]
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FINAL START OF MOTOGP 2022

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The twentieth and final Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP season will get underway at a sunny Circuito Ricardo Tormo tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder 7th fastest in qualification for the […]
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Start the countdown to Suzuki’s final MotoGP appearance

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – November 5 Alex Rins: 5th – 1.29.940 (+ 0.319) Joan Mir: 12th – 1’30.241 (+ 0.620) It was a satisfactory Saturday for Team Suzuki Ecstar as they start the countdown […]
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Riders greeted with November sunshine at MotoGP Ricardo Tormo circuit

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4 Alex Rins: 11th – 1’30.707 (+ 0.490) Joan Mir: 14th – 1’31.004 (+ 0.787) The riders were greeted with November sunshine at the Ricardo Tormo circuit on Friday, […]
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Windy tricky Valencia 2022 MotoGP season’s last round

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Jack Miller third after the first day of free practices for the Valencia GP. Bagnaia closes Friday in ninth position Three Ducatis head the field at the end of Day 1 of the Valencia GP, […]
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Vmoto Soco Group officially present first 3D concept

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Dear Journalists, on November 8th, the opening day of the 79th edition of Eicma in the Milan-Rho fair, Vmoto Soco Group will officially present the first 3D concept that is the result of an ambitious and innovative […]
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DISCOVER TRIUMPH’S 2023 LINE-UP AT MOTORCYCLE LIVE

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard
DISCOVER TRIUMPH’S 2023 LINE-UP AT MOTORCYCLE LIVE This year’s Motorcycle Live will be your first chance to see the all the new models for 2023 from Triumph Motorcycles. Be dazzled by the new Chrome Collection […]
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Inspiration Friday: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience

Nov 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Welcome to week #221 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience! Words like Progression, Personalized, Individuality, Community, Evolution, Iconic, Performance, Bloodline, Legendary easily describes Triumph’s 121 year history. Now Triumph is celebrating their […]
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Love Letters Wall at Final 2022 MotoGP race Valencia this weekend

Nov 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – November 3. A very special initiative will give the Suzuki squad a boost as they face their final race in Valencia this weekend. Adorning the walls of the pit box […]

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