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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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Riders Fired Up for MXGP’s Return to Finland

Aug 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Factory and Official motocross teams have travelled approximately 900 kilometers east of Uddevalla, Sweden, for the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Hyvinkaa, Finland, this weekend. The MXGP of Finland also […]

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Thruxton BSB weekend Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Aug 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. The Buildbase Suzuki team heads to Thruxton this weekend for round six of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with Danny Kent looking to build on the improvements and […]

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Speedy Dutchman claims 1-3 finish at Sweden EMX250 Championship

Aug 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Van Erp Secures Second EMX125 Victory in Sweden as Elzinga Tightens Grip on EMX250 Championship MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano van Erp was back on top at round eight of the EMX125 Championship in Uddevalla, […]

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Tough British MotoGP Silverstone Showdown

Aug 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo secured a hard-fought eighth place this weekend, despite having to overcome a long lap penalty, as the MotoGP World Championship resumed at Silverstone. Defending champion Fabio Quartararo secured […]

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Remarkable feat pulled off at Suzuka 8-Hours

Aug 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Yoshimura SERT Motul: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 3rd. The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul pulled off a remarkable feat at the Suzuka 8-Hours by finishing third, despite having […]

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Metzeler celebrates world title FIM Enduro GP World Championship

Aug 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The sixth round took place in Hungary and Andrea Verona was crowned World Champion in the E1 class with one GP to spare. In EnduroGP and E2 class was a double for Joseph Garcia. Victories […]

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Crucial Grand Prix win at FIM Motocross World Championship Uddevalla Sweden

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts held off his main title rival to claim a crucial Grand Prix win at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. As a […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated fifth double podium of 2022

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team celebrated its fifth double podium of 2022 at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Uddevalla, Sweden. Jeremy Seewer sprayed victory champagne for the third […]

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HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS RACE WITH A VINTAGE LOOK AT MXGP OF SWEDEN

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Sweden holds a special place in the hearts of the Husqvarna Factory Racing riders, as the nation means so much to the manufacturer. Tackling the fifteenth round of the 2022 FIM […]

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Technical retirement: Strong performance of BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team impressed with a strong performance in their first appearance at the famous Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) but went unrewarded. In the first half of the race, Markus Reiterberger (GER), […]

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MXGP RETURNS TO SCANDINAVIA

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A busy first Grand Prix of Sweden since 2019 ensured that the FIM MXGP World Championship made a positive return to the Uddevalla circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle took his KTM […]

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2022 KTM GP Academy Silverstone Great Britain – Race Results

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The fast, flat and relentless challenge that is the Silverstone circuit was more happy hunting ground for the Red Bull KTM teams in both Moto3 and Moto2 categories. Augusto Fernandez won for the third consecutive […]

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RELENTLESS MOTOGP CHARGE EQUALS BEST RESULT AT BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Miguel Oliveira rode brilliantly in Great Britain for the twelfth date of twenty in 2022 and for what was KTM’s 100th MotoGP start. The Portuguese equaled the brand’s best result […]

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Stunning victory in British GP at Silverstone MotoGP

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia takes a stunning victory in the British GP at Silverstone. The Italian rider scores Ducati’s 200th podium in MotoGP. On the podium also Jack Miller, third Ducati reached another important milestone at this […]

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Super consistent racing at FIM Enduro3 World Championship GP of Hungary

Aug 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of the FIM Enduro3 World Championship proved a pivotal one for Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mikael Persson with the Swede retaking control of the points lead on his TE 300. Delivering a super […]

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