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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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2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close

Nov 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 2 As the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s staff and riders are preparing to shut up shop following the decision taken earlier […]

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Results National Grand Prix Championship Blythe California

Nov 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton rebounded from a challenging last round to score his fourth podium finish of the season at the National Grand Prix Championship in Blythe, California. Additionally, Husqvarna Motorcycles-mounted riders […]

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NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown at The Strip Las Vega’s Motor Speedway

Nov 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 31. With both riders officially eliminated from contention in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship, the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team left the NHRA Nevada Nationals […]

New 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Engine!

New 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Engine!

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the new 2023 Ducati Diavel V4. More performance, more exhilarating, more spectacular. The new 168 hp Granturismo V4 1158cc engine transforms the old V2 Ducati Diavel into a true sports cruiser that’s not for […]

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Strong Stage 10 Result at Africa Eco Race

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Incredible Effort from the Ténéré World Raid Team Ensures Strong Stage 10 Result at Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team showed amazing teamwork as they overcame adversity to enjoy a superb Friday […]

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Opening Day of YXZ1000R SuperFinale in Portalegre

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gonzalez and Carvalho Lead on Opening Day of YXZ1000R SuperFinale in Portalegre 19 YXZ1000R crews, from seven European and South American nations, descended on Portalegre, Portugal for the traditional start gate ceremony in the town […]

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Rewrite the Record Books at the Africa Eco Race

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Rewrite the Record Books at the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team arrived at the end of the Africa Eco Race, alongside the legendary Lac Rose in Dakar, […]

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Verge of Creating History After Stage 11 Africa Eco Race

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team on the Verge of Creating History After Strong Stage 11 at the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team completed the Mauritanian leg of the rally during a shortened […]

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Thrilling conclusion of 2022 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Prat and Domingos secure Stock and Open Class Victories at the 2022 YXZ1000R SuperFinale The 2022 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday 29th October, with Spanish-Uruguayan pairing Miquel Prat […]

Inspiration Friday: Honoring Heroes Collection

Inspiration Friday: Honoring Heroes Collection

Oct 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Give Back to Those Who Give So Much. That’s this week’s Inspiration Friday: Honoring Heroes Collection on Total Motorcycle! Indian Motorcycle has unveiled it’s Honoring Heroes’ apparel collection with all profits from purchases made donated […]

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Winners Decided at YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Spain

Oct 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A record breaking 395 young riders from every corner of Europe signed up for the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, with more than 100 of them then contesting the YZ SuperFinale at the […]

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December demo days date and locations schedule Beta

Oct 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Demo Program Schedule Released Beta Motorcycles has released its Demo Program schedule for the 2023 Models. These demo events are hosted by Beta dealers. Find the dealership and location nearest you to discover why our […]

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Maiden Rally Podium on Stage 9 of Africa Eco Race

Oct 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team’s Tarrés Powers to Maiden Rally Podium on Stage 9 of Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Pol Tarrés was involved in an incredible battle on his 700cc twin-cylinder […]

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Riders Star in Epic WorldSBK and WorldSSP Battles at San Juan

Oct 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship paddock headed to the first of three overseas rounds in 2022, with Yamaha battling for victory across the weekend’s races at the Circuito San Juan Villicum. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu made history […]

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Star Sacha Coenen takes up motocross racing

Oct 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Promising Belgian starlet Sacha Coenen will be Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s third rider in the 2023 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship after confirming a multi-year KTM deal. The soon-to-be sixteen-year-old (on November 9th) will […]

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