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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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Season-best finish at the Iowan Hard Enduro in Spragueville Iowa

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker scored solid points at Round 3 of the AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series, earning a season-best finish of second overall at the Iowan Hard Enduro in Spragueville, Iowa. […]
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APRILIA RS660 DOMINATES VIR MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES AT VIR WITH A PAIR OF LAST LAP WINS FOR JODY BARRY AND HIS VELOCE RACING APRILIA RS 660 BARRY EXTENDS HIS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD LEAVING VIRGINIA AND BREAKS HIS OWN […]
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Another trophy-winning MotoAmerica performance at Virginia International Raceway

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 23. Tyler Scott: GSX-R750 – 3rd Sam Lochoff: GSX-R750 – 4th Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – 6th Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 7th Liam Grant: GSX-R750 – 10th Suzuki Motor USA […]
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2023 Honda: It’s Back After 41 Years!

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Say it after me “Riding is FUN!” and Honda wants to put more FUN back into 2023 Honda. It’s Back After 41 Years: 2023 Honda ST125 Dax. The ST125 Dax fully owns the genuine authenticity […]
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Strong weekend at Donington Park for Bennetts British Superbike Championship’s Showdown

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 23. Christian Iddon: GSX-R1000R – 6-7-6 Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – DNS-DNS-DNS Buildbase Suzuki’s Christian Iddon has moved into the Bennetts British Superbike Championship’s Showdown positions after a strong weekend […]
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Third-consecutive victory to sweep MotoAmerica Superbike Championship weekend

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Gagne’s Hot Streak Continues at VIR Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne scored his third-consecutive victory to sweep the weekend and make championship gains in today’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the VIRginia […]
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WorldSBK Yamaha racer declared unfit

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
More Points for GYTR GRT Yamaha’s Nozane on Sunday at Estoril In Sunday’s races at the Estoril round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Kohta Nozane scored points with […]
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BATTLE ADVERSITY AT THE JOHN PENTON GNCC

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong battled adverse course conditions at Sunday’s John Penton GNCC, salvaging sixth-place in the XC1 Open Pro class in Millfield, Ohio. Round 7 of the Grand National Cross Country […]
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Embraced the win at VIRginia International Raceway

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Herrin Takes The Race Two Win at VIR to Extend His Supersport Lead From Fourth to First, Josh Herrin Continues His Lead Aboard the Panigale V2 Sunnyvale, Calif., May 22, 2022 – Josh Herrin didn’t […]
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Danilo Petrucci Podium’s at VIR During Sweltering Weekend in Virginia

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Sunnyvale, Calif., May 22, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) rode through the sweltering temperatures at VIRginia International Raceway to grab some additional points and retain the MotAmerica Superbike lead.The effort was unstoppable […]
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SUZUKI GSX-R750 PODIUMS AT VIRGINIA MOTOAMERICA

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 22. Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 5th Sam Lochoff: GSX-R750 – 12th Tyler Scott: GSX-R750 – 2nd Liam Grant: GSX-R750 – 10th Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – DNF Team Vision Wheel […]
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Great protagonist crashes three laps from the end in WorldSBK Estoril

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Another spectacular race was decided at the last corner. This time, however, Alvaro Bautista (P3 in this morning’s Superpole Race) is unable to repeat Saturday’s triumph: he finishes the race with a precious second place, […]
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50th birthday of BMW M Motorrad Motorsport in Estoril

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Estoril. After the third race weekend of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship in Estoril (POR), the results were mixed for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Scott Redding (GBR) of the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team finished an […]
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Estoril WorldSSP – WorldSSP300 – WorldSBK Results

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
In Portugal the Irishman wins both races of the day, in WorldSSP Aegerter does the double. The WorldSSP300 victory goes to Di Sora.     FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 23°C / air:18°C) After a wet […]
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WorldSBK Triple Podium for Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Estoril

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Triple Podium for Razgatlıoğlu with Third-Place in Race 2 and Epic Superpole Race Save Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished two further races “on the box” in Estoril with third in Race 2, while his heroics in this […]

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