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  • [ May 4, 2026 ] Podium form continues for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in GNCC and U.S. Hard Enduro News
  • [ May 4, 2026 ] BRIAR BAUMAN LEADS A HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R SWEEP IN AFT SUPERTWINS AT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY News
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  • [ May 3, 2026 ] LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS EXTREME XL LAGARES TO TAKE HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD News
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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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WILDCARD FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE

Jun 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TO JOIN MIKAEL PERSSON IN CARPINETI FOR WILDCARD FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE Reigning FIM Hard Enduro World Champion Billy Bolt will compete in the third round of the FIM EnduroGP […]
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Emotional display at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jun 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Wayne Rainey Returns to the Saddle of 1992 YZR500 at Goodwood Festival of Speed Three-time 500cc Grand Prix champion Wayne Rainey was reunited with his 1992 championship-winning YZR500 in an emotional display at this year’s […]
Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Wild Ones Rally
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Wild Ones Rally

Jun 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Harley-Davidson WILD ONES: VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RALLY 2022 is back! Come celebrate Harley-Davidson’s unrivaled motorcycle heritage with vintage 1940s-style motorcycle rally at the H-D Museum with Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Wild Ones Rally! Total Motorcycle has all […]
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2023 DAKAR STARTS IN SCHIRANNA

Jun 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
MV Agusta hosted the official presentation of the next edition of the legendary rally-raid race. Varese, June 23, 2022 – The 2023 edition of the Dakar race was officially unveiled for the Italian public on […]
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Danilo Petrucci Leads The MotoAmerica Charge Heading to The Ridge

Jun 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Washington State beckons for Danilo Petrucci as MotoAmerica Superbike heads to The Ridge Sunnyvale, Calif., June 22, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) heads to the half-way point of the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike […]
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Stoked to ride at The Ridge: MotoAmerica Supersport Round 4

Jun 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Josh Herrin is loving life on the Ducati Panigale V2 as the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship heads to The Ridge in Washington State for round four Sunnyvale, Calif., June 22, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing […]
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NHTSA takes action against ATV/UTV Tires

Jun 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 – The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) applauds the recent information letter issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advising tire dealers and distributors that some Utility Terrain Vehicles […]
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MotoGP five-week summer break after Dutch MotoGP

Jun 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 22. Last time out in Germany, the 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship reached its halfway point. The season now has 10 rounds remaining, but the end of the Dutch […]
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MotoGP arrives in Netherlands at TT Circuit Assen

Jun 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Less than seven days after the German GP, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders are ready to return to the track in Assen for the Dutch GP, the eleventh round of the 2022 MotoGP season, before […]
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Results: Silver Kings Hard Enduro Kellogg – Full Gas Sprint Enduro Martinsville – West Hare Scrambles Bellingham

Jun 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard
US Hard Enduro Series Silver Kings Hard Enduro Kellogg, ID June 19th, 2022 The Beta Extreme team was back at it last weekend at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro.  Riders were met with slick conditions […]
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Lightning Strikes at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol Tennessee

Jun 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 21. Vance & Hines Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angelle Sampey launched the Suzuki Hayabusa to her second top qualifying performance of the year and a final-round appearance […]
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First-ever MotoGP outing on Yamaha YZR-M1

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Reigning FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu completed his first-ever outing on the Yamaha YZR-M1 during a one-day private MotoGP test at the MotorLand Aragón circuit today.   After taking his first WorldSBK victory of […]
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MXGP all-new track and venue: Samota-Sumbawa Indonesia

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Feeling refreshed after a weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the long trip out to Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia, where they will take on an all-new track and […]
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NEW CANADA FIRST FLAGSHIP APRILIA MOTO GUZZI PIAGGIO AND VESPA STORE OPENS

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard
PIAGGIO GROUP CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE FIRST COMPLETE ALL-BRAND RETAIL CONCEPT IN CANADA, WITH MOTOS ILLIMITEES IN MONTREAL HOSTING APRILIA, MOTO GUZZI, PIAGGIO AND VESPA BRANDS ALL WITHIN A SINGLE RETAIL LOCATION, MOTOS […]
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Environmental carbon footprint offsetting $100M Sustainability Investment Fund Announced

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Accelerating efforts to address environmental issues IWATA, June 21, 2022 — Yamaha Motor is pleased to announce today that it has established the Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund for investing in companies working to address problems concerning […]

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