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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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TOP SEVEN HEROICS AT AUSTRIAN MOTOGP

Aug 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich brought KTM onto home ground and to the immense Red Bull Ring facility in Spielberg where Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was able to score 7th […]

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MOTOGP SPEED & COMPETITIVENESS FOR THE KTM GP ACADEMY IN AUSTRIA

Aug 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich produced scenes of encouragement and satisfaction for the KTM GP Academy. Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez shone for the Red Bull KTM Ajo team as they finished in […]

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MXGP Silver Medal in Saint Jean d’Angely

Aug 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer has secured his place as the 2022 MXGP World Championship runner-up at the 17th and penultimate round of the series in Saint Jean d’Angely, France. The Swiss sensation […]

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Locked up 2022 EMX250 Championship title in penultimate race

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rick Elzinga Crowned EMX250 Champion in France Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Rick Elzinga locked up the 2022 EMX250 Championship title in the penultimate race of the season at the 10th and final round of […]

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KTM TO ATTACK HOME MOTOGP GRAND PRIX

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rushed around the Red Bull Ring for qualification at the 2022 CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich and saw Brad Binder classify on the fourth row in overcast and warm […]

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Thrilling YZ65 contest at MXGP Charente Maritime

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Lagain Triumphs on Home Soil to Win YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at Saint Jean D’Angély The first winner of the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale was decided in a […]

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Ducati front row lockout in the Austrian GP

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati scores its 65th pole position in MotoGP There are five Desmosedici GPs in the top six positions of the grid for the Austrian GP Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller will start from the front […]

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bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale MXGP Charente Maritime

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The French crowd was treated to two more superb YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale races on Sunday at Saint Jean D’Angély, which saw Italy’s Nicola Salvini and Bulgarian youngster Dani Tsankov storm to […]

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Championship Gains with Perfect Saturday at Pitt Race MotoAmerica Superbike

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne made championship gains with his ninth victory of the season in a shortened MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. His teammate Cameron Petersen […]

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Outstanding 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Mechanicsville Maryland

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire has secured his first 250MX victory of the season at the Budds Creek National, delivering an outstanding performance with 1-2 moto scores at the 10th round of the […]

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2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship iconic Budds Creek National

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – The 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship took on the iconic Budds Creek National for the tenth round on Saturday and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey was on top form all day, finishing […]

New 2023 Yamaha WaveRunner Range

New 2023 Yamaha WaveRunner Range

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Revs Your Heart Here at Yamaha Motor we have been revving hearts for over 65 years and applying a laser focus on the needs of our customers. This is at the heart of our […]

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BRILLIANCE DELIVERS VICTORY AT 2022 Moto3 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

23 intense and hard-fought laps in Austria marked another gripping episode of the 2022 Moto3 Grand Prix term and both the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team and Husqvarna Motorcycles were once more key protagonists in what […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: GEICO Motorcycle Budds Creek National

Aug 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nestled in the shadow of the nation’s capital, Southern Maryland’s Budds Creek Motocross Park welcomed the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, for Round 10 of the 50th anniversary season, the GEICO […]

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Challenging first day at MotoAmerica PittRace

Aug 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci and Ducati on Course For the Podium in Pittsburgh The Medallia MotoAmerica Superbike points leader second on day one at PittRace Sunnyvale, Calif., August 19, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati […]

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