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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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Results: Moto2 & Moto3 fast and famous TT Circuit Assen

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The KTM GP Academy closed the first section of the 2022 MotoGP world championship at the Motul TT Assen: the flat, fast and famous TT Circuit Assen in the north of the Netherlands. Red Bull […]

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Joan Mir and Alex Rins get better Dutch taste in their mouths

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. Joan Mir: 8th (+8.185s) Alex Rins: 10th (+8.596s) Team Suzuki Ecstar will head to the five-week summer break with a better taste in their mouths than recent weeks […]

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100,000 spectators on race day hungry for MotoGP Grand Prix action

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing battled to strong results at the Motul TT Assen as both Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira launched from mid-grid slots to capture 5th and 9th respectively in front of another […]

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BRILLIANT VICTORY FOR KTM AT INDONESIAN MXGP

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The new FIM world championship track at Samota-Sumbawa was the well-received host for the Grand Prix of Indonesia and the twelfth round of the 2022 MXGP series. Tom Vialle used his factory KTM 250 SX-F […]

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FIM Motocross World Championship: Across the globe to Samota-Sumbawa Indonesia

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Factory Racing stars made the lengthy trip across the globe to Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia, for round twelve of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. The spectacular circuit, which had never been raced on before, […]

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Copious rainfall and some difficult conditions gives victory at Moto3 TT Assen

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MOTO3™ VICTORY FOR SASAKI AT ASSEN A FAST AND ENTERTAINING MOTUL TT ASSEN BROUGHT MOTOGP™ TO ONE OF THE BEST TRACKS ON THE CALENDAR AND HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CELEBRATED SUCCESS IN THE NETHERLANDS. Ayumu Sasaki and […]

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Blistering pace to break track records at MotoAmerica The Ridge

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne set a blistering pace to break track records and score a commanding victory in today’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Cameron Petersen finished […]

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Ducati once again starts ahead of everyone at TT Circuit of Assen MotoGP

Jun 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dutch GP. Bagnaia takes his tenth MotoGP pole position and sets a new record at the TT Circuit Assen. Miller secures the sixth spot on the second row Pecco Bagnaia will once again start ahead […]

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Get to Grips With Unpredictable Assen MotoGP Grand Prix

Jun 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 25. Alex Rins: 9th – 1’32.307 (+ 0.803) Joan Mir: 14th – Q1 Saturday in Assen remained dry for all the top class sessions allowing the riders to get […]

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Promising Prestigious Motul TT Assen MotoGP

Jun 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are set for a promising Motul TT Assen and the eleventh round of 2022 MotoGP as Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder both entered Q2 and rode to top ten positions […]

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MotoAmerica The Ridge fastest times in both practice sessions

Jun 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Blitzes to P1 on Friday at The Ridge Herrin’s on a charge as he heads into Saturday as the fastest Supersport rider in Washington State Sunnyvale, Calif., June 24, 2022 – Warhorse HSBK Racing […]

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Day one MotoAmerica competition at The Ridge in Washington State

Jun 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci Learning Fast at The Ridge in Washington State The Italian adapting well to the demands of the undulating 2.5-mile venue with the fifth fastest time on day one Sunnyvale, Calif., June 24, 2022 – […]

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Prize Draw: 2022 Yamaha Ténéré World Raid bike + Adventure Riding Experience + Gear

Jun 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Riders for Health Powered by Two Wheels for Life has launched an online prize draw with fantastic prizes donated by Yamaha Motor, including the official Yamaha Ténéré World Raid that will compete in the 2022 […]

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Tops the timesheets in Friday free practice at Dutch MotoGP Assen

Jun 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia was the fastest rider on the first day of free practice for the Dutch GP, the eleventh round of the 2022 MotoGP season, held this weekend at the iconic TT Circuit Assen.The Italian […]

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MotoGP Dutch TT Assen circuit brought traditionally wet conditions

Jun 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 24. Alex Rins: 4th – 1’33.611 (+ 0.337) Joan Mir: 6th – 1’33.899 (+ 0.625) The Dutch TT at Assen circuit brought traditionally wet conditions for Friday, but this […]

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