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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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Alex Rins quick to prove pace launching MotoGP Thailand

Sep 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30 Alex Rins: 9th – 1’30.641 (+ 0.360) Danilo Petrucci: 24th – 1’32.706 (+ 2.425) The rain held off as MotoGP made its return to the Chang International Circuit […]

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KTM 2022 Offroad Relationship Announcement

Sep 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Hinson Clutch Components have renewed their highly successful technical partnership for a further two seasons, extending the 15-year relationship through until the close of the 2024 season. The new […]

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From Mattighofen to Munderfing KTM Honors MX2 Champion

Sep 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing opened their workshop doors for 2022 MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle to blast his KTM 250 SX-F around the KTM facility in a special event designed to honor the 21-year-old […]

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Charlie Nesbitt to ride Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike at Donington Park

Sep 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 29. Charlie Nesbitt has been given the call up to ride the Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike at Donington Park for round 10 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this […]

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Final Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. program was burning at ends

Sep 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kayleigh Buyck Crowned at Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Barber Final Jaycee Jones victorious again in BTR Flat Track Championship while Kayleigh Buyck brings home BTR Road Racing title with a win at the […]

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Teams arrive in Buriram for Thai MotoGP Chang International Circuit

Sep 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the Aragon GP and the Japanese GP, the Ducati Lenovo Team is set to tackle its third consecutive Grand Prix this weekend in Thailand at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram. Ducati took second […]

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2022 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing season ends

Sep 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 27 Tyler Scott (SSP): GSX-R750 – 3rd Sam Lochoff: (SSP): GSX-R750 – 5th Richie Escalante (SBK): GSX-R1000R – 6th Jake Lewis (SBK): GSX-R1000R – 7th Suzuki Motor USA and […]

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ALL-APRILIA PODIUM MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP SEASON FINALE AT BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK

Sep 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

VELOCE RACING’S KALEB DE KEYREL SCORES DOMINANT WIN TO TOP AN ALL-APRILIA PODIUM SUNDAY IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP SEASON FINALE AT BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK APRILIA RIDERS FINISH SEASON SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH IN […]

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DALTON SHIREY CROWNED 2022 AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND CHAMPION

Sep 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles-supported rider Dalton Shirey secured the 2022 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship over the weekend with a dominant performance at the penultimate round in Lovelock, Nevada. Scoring his second-straight win at Round 7, […]

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Former MotoGP star stands in for injured Joan Mir

Sep 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 27 Former MotoGP star Danilo Petrucci will stand in for a side-lined Joan Mir at the Thai Grand Prix this weekend in Buriram. As Mir continues to struggle with […]

2023 Performance & Fun with Ducati and Guzzi

2023 Performance & Fun with Ducati and Guzzi

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for more sporty riding and more enhanced fun? Ducati and Moto Guzzi just may have the answer for you! 2023 Performance & Fun with Ducati and Guzzi with their 2 new 2023 models, the […]

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Back-To-Back MotoAmerica Superbike Champion at Barber

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gagne Crowned Back-To-Back MotoAmerica Superbike Champion at Barber Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne was crowned MotoAmerica Superbike Champion today for the second year running, sealing the deal with a runner-up finish in […]

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Things changed a lot for Yamaha at WorldSBK Catalunya

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Points for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Sunday in Catalunya In Sunday’s 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship races at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff finished tenth in the sprint, […]

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PODIUM SWEEP FOR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES RIDERS AT THE BURR OAK GNCC

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was a banner day for Husqvarna Motorcycles riders at the 11th round of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, with FX machines ultimately sweeping all three XC1 Open Pro podium positions in Millfield, […]

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WorldSBK’s “We Make Excitement” identity revives Barcelona

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Return to the Podium in Barcelona Toprak Razgatlıoğlu returned to the podium in Race 2 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today, as the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team […]

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