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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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MotoGP 2022 Sepang International Circuit – Qualification

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

20 intense and simmering laps of the Sepang International Circuit will begin tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing launching from the fifth row for what will be the penultimate round of the 2022 season. […]

Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards

Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday week #219: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards! Blue waters, iconic waves, hot and sunny Melbourne and two of the best supercross riders today at FIM WSX and URBNSURF, mix it up and […]

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Tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race 2022

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Continue the Charge During Stage 3 at Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team rose to the challenge during a tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race, with […]

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Friday’s sessions were ‘in at the deep end’ at Sepang MotoGP

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21st Alex Rins: 2nd – 1’59.576 (+ 0.097) Joan Mir: 5th – 1’59.951 (+ 0.472) MotoGP has finally returned to Malaysia for the first race weekend at Sepang International […]

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STRONG START TO FINAL ROUND OF ANDALUCIA RALLY FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has placed third fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Excelling over the demanding Spanish tracks and terrain, the Argentinian completed the gruelling 315-kilometre timed special in just short of […]

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First intercontinental round of 2022 WorldSBK season

Oct 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Argentinean weekend, the first of three intercontinental rounds – along with Indonesia and Australia – that will bring the 2022 WorldSBK season to an end, kicks off tomorrow with free practice scheduled at 10.25 am (3.25 […]

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Africa Eco Race Stage 2

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team’s Botturi Powers to Stage 2 Win in Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi used all his experience and skill to secure the Stage 2 victory in […]

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Zink Ranch Enduro Sand Springs – Worcs Mesquite – West Hare Scrambles Boise

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Enduro Zink Ranch Enduro Sand Springs, OK Oct. 16th 2022 Round 9 of the National Enduro series took us across the country to Oklahoma. Just Northwest of Tulsa. Conditions ended up being good, due […]

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NEW RED BULL KTM TEAM MANAGER IN 2023 MXGP RESHUFFLE

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have made several strategic changes to their FIM MXGP World Championship structure that will funnel into their bids for success in 2023 Grand Prix. Chief among those is a fresh […]

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MotoGP Season on high following sensational victory achieved by Alex Rins

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 19. Team Suzuki Ecstar enter the penultimate round of the season on a high following the sensational victory achieved by Alex Rins just days ago in Australia. The next […]

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Duo Earn Supported Spot on 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Grid

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that two riders from the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale, winner Emiliano Ercolani and runner-up Evann Plaindoux, have earned a fully supported spot on the Yamaha […]

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Strong Start to Africa Eco Race

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Strong Start to Africa Eco Race for Ténéré World Raid Team The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, enjoyed a positive opening day as they completed the first stage of […]

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First match point for World Title at Sepang International Circuit

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia will have his first match point for the World Title at the Sepang International Circuit, a Malaysian track located not far from Kuala Lumpur, which this weekend will host the Malaysian GP, the […]

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Best result of 2022 at Bennetts British Superbike season finale BSB

Oct 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17 Danny Kent: GSX-R-1000R – 8-6-8 Christian Iddon: GSX-R1000R – DNF-7-9 Danny Kent took his best result of the year at the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike season finale at […]

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EXPANDS 2023 MOTO2 & MOTO3 ROAD RACING

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is hoping to become a protagonist in yet another sphere of MotoGP™ next year after forging a union with the resourceful and competitive Moto2 team Intact GP to form ‘LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact […]

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