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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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Dakar Rally 2022 – Penultimate Stage 11

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The event organizers ensured there was a sting in the tail to this year’s Dakar Rally by delivering one the most challenging stages of the race on the penultimate day. Technically demanding navigation combined with […]
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Ducati gloats “2021 is the Best Year Ever”

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Passion For Ducati Has Never Been Greater With 59,447 Motorcycles Sold worldwide, 2021 is the Best Year Ever Ducati ends 2021 with record sales, growing globally by +24% over 2020 and +12% over 2019 Double-digit […]
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Back On Top At Dakar Rally 2022

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has retaken the lead at the Dakar Rally following the conclusion of today’s stage 10. Delivering his best result of the rally so far with a third-place […]
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Best in the Desert Parker Arizona 250 Results

Jan 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Best in the Desert Parker 250 Parker, AZ January 8th, 2022 The first event of the 2022 season for the team was the Best in the Desert – Parker 250. Held out in the Arizona […]
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Dakar Rally from Wadi Ad Dawasir to Bisha 759-kilometer day in the saddle

Jan 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
A long, 759-kilometer day in the saddle lay ahead of the riders as they entered stage 10 of the rally from Wadi Ad Dawasir to Bisha. The 375-kilometer timed special was mostly made up of […]
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Dakar Rally Stage 10 – Sandy tracks dirt roads and dunes

Jan 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Luciano Benavides has impressively completed stage 10 of the Dakar Rally as the second-fastest rider. Continuing his exceptional run of form in this second week of racing, the young Argentinian immediately pushed hard from his […]
2022 Harley-Davidson: 2022 Sneak Peek!
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2022 Harley-Davidson: 2022 Sneak Peek!

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Twenty-One new Harley-Davidson bikes just released with more coming soon. Introducing TMW’s 2022 Harley-Davidson: 2022 Sneak Peek with new Sportbikes, Sportsters, Softails, Adventure Touring, Cruiser, Grand American Touring, Touring and Trikes! New models, new paint, […]
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Supercross teams blitzed Anaheim 1 opener

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – January 11. Suzuki’s Supercross teams blitzed the Anaheim 1 opener in front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd to kick-off the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. Carson […]
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Top-10 stage results on day nine Dakar Rally 2022

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DELIVERS NEAR FAULTLESS PERFORMANCE TO PLACE SEVENTH ON FAST TIMED SPECIAL Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has continued his run of top-10 stage results by placing seventh-fastest on day nine of […]
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FIM Supersport World Championship debut rider

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with rider Lorenzo Baldassarri, who will make his FIM Supersport World Championship debut in 2022, riding the Ravenna […]
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Dakar Rally Stage Eight four-rider group breaking away at front

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Making another positive step towards the Dakar Rally finish line, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has completed the challenging eighth stage as the ninth fastest rider. In doing so, the Frenchman now […]
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Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage Nine Wadi Ad Dawasir

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Relatively short at a total distance of under 500 kilometers, and with a timed special of 287 kilometers, stage nine of the Dakar was made up of a fast, looped route close to Wadi Ad […]
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Introducing the 2022 Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Beta Race team heads into 2022 with the support of new title sponsor Liqui Moly. The Liqui Moly Beta Racing team introduces a few new riders and returns familiar faces to their lineup. The […]
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Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage Seven

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Leaving the Saudi capital of Riyadh, competitors made their way west towards Al Dawadimi on stage seven, but first they faced a challenging 402-kilometer timed special that comprised a mixture of seemingly endless dunes followed […]
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Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren Takes Dakar Rally Lead

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has kicked off the second week of racing at the 2022 Dakar Rally in style by moving into the provisional overall lead after successfully completing a challenging […]

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