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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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Rallye du Maroc – Andalucia Rally – Dakar Rally

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides will return to competition this week as he takes on the Andalucia Rally in Spain. Fresh from his runner-up finish at the Rallye du Maroc less than two weeks ago, the FR 450 […]

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X-Raid developed Yamaha-powered YXZ1000R prototype SSV

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Upgraded YXZ1000R Prototype Set for Final Development Test at Andalucía Rally The X-Raid developed, and Yamaha-powered YXZ1000R prototype SSV will undergo the final step in its development process ahead of the 2023 Dakar Rally, with […]

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Andalucia Rally 2022

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is ready to take on the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Postponed earlier in the year, the Spanish event now marks the fourth and final round of this year’s FIM […]

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Argentina Kicks off overseas leg of 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

San Juan. BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off the overseas leg of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in the west of Argentina this weekend (21st to 23rd October). The tenth event of the season […]

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Race-winning potential and setting new NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle track record

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Although showing race-winning potential and setting a new Pro Stock Motorcycle track record, a wild ride across the centerline in early eliminations and stiff competition in the NHRA […]

Can't Dodge This 2023 Hornet!

Can’t Dodge This 2023 Hornet!

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

We drag race the new 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T vs the new 2023 Honda Hornet CB750; what has more string? 285 horsepower, 383lb-ft toque and best in-class power-to-weight ratio the new 2023 Dodge Hornet has […]

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Pirelli at the foot of the Andes for WorldSBK

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

At the San Juan Villicum circuit in Argentina, the battle between the championship leader Bautista, Razgatlioglu and Rea is renewed TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The tenth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, […]

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Four world titles for Metzeler in enduro

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The final act of the FIM Enduro World Championship was staged in Germany: Verona, already E1 class champion, was crowned World Champion in the EnduroGP class with a day to spare, while Freeman and Edmondson […]

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Powerful race in Mesquite Nevada World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS)

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton rode a powerful race in Mesquite, Nevada, taking second overall at Round 9 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS). Steadiness has been a trait that Walton has […]

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MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo crashes and title lead slip away in Australia

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Quartararo Relinquishes Championship Lead in Australia Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo saw his title lead slip away in Australia this weekend, after crashing out of the Australian Grand Prix, unhurt, at turn two while […]

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AMA National Enduro Championship Sand Springs Oklahoma Results

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Craig DeLong and Thad DuVall put forth consistent performances at the ninth round of the AMA National Enduro Championship, coming away with sixth and seventh-place finishes, respectively, in Sand […]

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2022 AS RUNNER-UP IN ENDURO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Signing off on a terrific 2022 EnduroGP World Championship campaign, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mikael Persson has ended his fight for the Enduro3 World Championship title as runner-up. With the outcome of the championship going down […]

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WorldSBK Looking for Long-Haul Points Haul in Argentina

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Looking for Long-Haul Points Haul in Argentina The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team and its riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli head overseas to Argentina for the first long-haul […]

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EnduroGP 2022 – Zschopau Germany Results

Oct 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has dominated proceedings at the seventh and final round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship to claim victory on both days of racing at the iconic Zschopau venue […]

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Back on track in Australia after long hiatus caused by pandemic

Oct 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 16 Alex Rins: 1st Joan Mir: 18th (+ 23.489) The entire paddock was desperate to get back on track in Australia after the long hiatus caused by the pandemic, […]

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