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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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Black Saturday for Aprilia Racing at Motegi

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN, WHO SUFFERED A FRACTURE, OUT AT FIRST CORNER OF SPRINT Aprilia Racing had a Saturday to forget, with both riders crashing out at the first turn of the sprint at […]

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MotoGP Sprint podium spoils as Acosta grabs 3rd place in Japan

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Japanese Sprint honors went to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta at a hot and sweltering Mobility Resort Motegi as the Spaniard raced to 3rd place for the seventeenth bout of MotoGP Saturday action. […]

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Bulega second and Bautista fifth on Friday at Aragon

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The tenth round of the 2025 WorldSBK season got off to a convincing start for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. After finishing second in FP1 in the morning, which was also characterised by rather […]

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Locatelli Fourth-Fastest on Friday for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Aragon

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli finished fourth overall on Friday in a close fight for the top three positions, with Jonathan Rea just a couple of tenths back during Free Practice at MotorLand Aragon in Spain for Round […]

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Spectacular one-two for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Motegi’s Sprint

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

First Sprint win of the season for Bagnaia A second-place finish in tomorrow’s race can grant Marc the Riders’ World Championship title at the end of the Grand Prix of Japan The Ducati […]

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Gardner and Aegerter Make Progress on Opening Day in Aragon

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team was back on track today at Motorland Aragon, Spain, for the first day of free practice at Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship. Remy Gardner and Dominique […]

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Öncü to Launch from Fifth on the Grid for WorldSSP Race 1 in Aragon

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü will line up fifth on the grid for Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at Motorland Aragon on Saturday after narrowly missing out on a front row start. The Yamaha […]

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RJ Hampshire drafted into Team USA for 2025 Motocross of Nations

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Team USA has called upon RJ Hampshire as a late addition to its lineup for the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), to be staged at Ironman Raceway from October 3-5. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Italian Bike Week 2025: Record Attendance

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The event wrapped up the motorcycle summer with a weekend full of emotions. Many foreign visitors highlighted the event’s increasingly international appeal. Great success for the Demo Rides: IBW is one of the very few […]

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European Custom Bike Championship at CUSTOMBIKE SHOW 2025

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

November 28 to 30, 2025, Bad Salzuflen/Germany Exhibition Center The CUSTOMBIKE SHOW has many highlights in store for 2025, including the European Custombike Championship. The winners will receive a total of €12,000 in prize money! […]

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Encouraging start for Aprilia Racing at Motegi

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI LEADS PRACTICE – JORGE MARTÍN THIRTEENTH AND WILL HAVE TO TAKE PART IN Q1 The first practice day at the Mobility Resort Motegi Circuit saw a strong start for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled first day of action at Mobility Resort Motegi

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up opening day at Motegi in the top ten with Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia third and seventh, respectively The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the first day of action at […]

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Roberto Garcia to Continue with GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Team in 2026

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce Roberto Garcia will continue with the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Team in the FIM Supersport World Championship in 2026 alongside Lucas Mahias. The 2024 European Moto2 Champion joined Christophe […]

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CHASE SEXTON WITHDRAWS FROM TEAM USA AHEAD OF 2025 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXoN Announcement MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Chase Sexton has unfortunately had to withdraw from Team USA ahead of next weekend’s 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) as a result of his […]

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Roberts Takes Third Place at the Seventh Round of the NHHA

Sep 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Caliente, NV Round Seven September 19th, 2025 Roberts Takes Third Place at the Seventh Round of the NHHA Zane Roberts rode a solid race at Round 7 of the AMA National Hare & Hound in […]

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