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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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Stellar outing at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Jan 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig had another stellar outing at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, taking his third victory of the season last night in his home state of California. The win helped […]

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Rockstar Energy was smooth and steady all California night

Jan 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart is on a roll in 2022 after capturing his third-consecutive top-five finish in the 450SX class at Round 4 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Anaheim, California. Teammate Jalek […]

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Ready to rumble in Phoenix Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship

Jan 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb managed a challenging night of racing in Anaheim, finishing sixth and eighth-place, respectively, at Round 4 of the AMA Supercross Championship on Saturday. Teammate […]

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Multi-time race-winner fills role of Team Manager for US SX/MX squad

Jan 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to announce that Nathan Ramsey will step into the role of Team Manager for its U.S. SX/MX squad beginning this weekend at Round 4 of the AMA Supercross […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 29TH

Jan 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 29. The fifth and final weekend in January sees Suzuki teams back in action for the fourth round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in […]

Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity

Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity

Jan 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Meet Shinya Kimura, one of the most sought-after motorcycle customizers in the world. From making, from feeling. Without sketches or drawings, blueprints or models, that’s passion and our Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity story this week. […]

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MXGP podium clean-sweeps & title wins upcoming for KTM

Jan 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After notable milestones in the last few years such as MXGP podium clean-sweeps, title wins in both categories in the same year, 19 out of 20 Grand Prix triumphs in a single season and being […]

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List of Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Graduates 2022 WorldSSP300 Season

Jan 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup champion Iker Garcia Abella will make the next step in his racing career with Yamaha, contesting the 2022 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship for the Yamaha MS Racing […]

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2022 MOTOGP: THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION STARTS HERE

Jan 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s sixth season of MotoGP will see Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing take the RC16 into competition for the longest series in the history of the sport. Brad Binder, Miguel […]

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2022 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale Host

Jan 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the outstanding success of the event in 2021, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2022 edition of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale will take place in Portalegre, Portugal on 28-30 […]

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Exciting holeshots at San Diego Monster Energy AMA/FIM World Supercross

Jan 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 6th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15th Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 17th Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 21st Adam Enticknap: RM-Z450 – DNQ BarX Chaparral Suzuki’s […]

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National Hare & Hound Round 1 Lucerne Valley & WORCS Round 1 Primm Results

Jan 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Hare & Hound Round 1 Lucerne Valley, CA January 23rd, 2022 The race team headed out to Lucerne Valley, CA to kick off the National Hare & Hound series. Joe Wasson and Zane Roberts […]

2022 Honda New Africa Twins more

New 2022 Honda Africa Twins more

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda fans, unite! New 2022 Honda Africa Twins more have arrived. 5 New 2022 Honda CBR1000RR ABS models, 6 new 2022 Honda Africa Twin models, 3 new 2022 Honda Rebel 500’s, and 2 new 2022 Honda […]

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MotoGP Partners with Michelin for golden era of close competition and superlative racing

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Michelin will be the title sponsor for the 2022 Argentina GP on April 1-3rd at the Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo and named the Gran Premio Michelin® de […]

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Opening round 2022 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) Nevada

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was a mixed day for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton, who salvaged a top-five finish at the opening round of the 2022 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) despite a podium-worthy performance in […]

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