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About Michael Le Pard

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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METZELER IN SEVENTH HEAVEN AT NORTH WEST 200 WITH WINS IN EVERY CLASS

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

METZELER riders dominated the 2022 North West 200 with Seeley, Bian, Loughlin and Irwin sharing the spoils while McWilliams, Cooper, Jordan and Brookes add to the podium tally 14th May 2022 – After a three-year wait, the North […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL ON TRACK AT SPA

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17 The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul have been on track today for the opening day of testing at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium ahead of next […]

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2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Xross Serbia

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

New to the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship calendar, the Xross Hard Enduro Rally is a long-standing event that takes place over four days in the mountains of Serbia. The action begins with a straight […]

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Third round of 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito do Estoril

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Approaches Round Three at Estoril Three weeks after its last outing, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is eager to be back in action for the third round of the […]

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LADIES – START YOUR ENGINES! 2022 BUILD TRAIN RACE STARTS.

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

LADIES – START YOUR ENGINES! ROYAL ENFIELD BTR ROAD RACING KICKS OFF AT VIR Fifteen women ready for 2022 BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. opening round this weekend at Virginia International Raceway. Milwaukee, WI (Tuesday, May 17, […]

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Bunker Hill Grand Prix Delta & Lead Belt Enduro Park Hills Race Results

May 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bunker Hill Grand Prix Round 6 Delta, UT May 15th, 2022 The NGPC traveled out to Utah for the sixth round of the series. Bunker Hill MX Park was a new venue for the NGPC. The […]

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WorldSBK in Search of Race Wins on the “Coast of Kings”

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK in Search of Race Wins on the “Coast of Kings” Following a three-week break, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli return to the track this […]

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BMW M an important theme in Estoril WorldSBK

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. This weekend, BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to action in round three of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) after a break of three and a half weeks. Estoril, Portugal, is the venue from […]

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Two new soft compounds for the first of two WorldSBK rounds in Portugal

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Standard SC1 and development solution at the front; SCQ, SCX and SC0 at the rear for Estoril, a demanding circuit for tyres TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT For the third WorldSBK round of the season, […]

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Looking Back at Le Mans forward to Spa Francorchamps

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A Look Back at Le Mans as YART Yamaha Prepare for First Spa Francorchamps Test As the Yamalube YART Yamaha Team gear up for the official 24H SPA Endurance World Championship Motos Pre-Test at the […]

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Sensational Double Podium at MXGP of Sardinia EMX250 Championship

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi celebrated an emotional maiden EMX250 round win at the MXGP of Sardinia, round four of the EMX250 Championship. The 18-year-old Italian was joined on the podium by teammate […]

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Italian former MotoGP eSports Champion will compete in 2022 MotoGP eSports World Championship

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17. The Italian former MotoGP eSports Champion will compete in the 2022 MotoGP eSports World Championship for Suzuki, powered by Compact and the Jean Alesi eSports Academy. Team Suzuki […]

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Racing the smoothest track on the NHRA circuit NHRA Virginia Nationals

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team rider Eddie Krawiec rode his Suzuki Hayabusa to the semi-final round of the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond at […]

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Top-five streak alive in 2022 AMA National Grand Prix Championship Delta Utah

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton kept his top-five streak alive in the 2022 AMA National Grand Prix Championship with a solid fourth at Round 6 in Delta, Utah. Coming off a season-best runner-up […]

New 2023 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Architecture

New 2023 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Architecture

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Brand New 2023 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Architecture announced with the launch of the new 2023 LiveWire S2 Del Mar LE. LiveWire is now a sub-brand of Harley-Davidson focusing on electric only eBikes. Now LiveWire has it’s […]

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