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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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Korie Steede extends with fifth-consecutive American National Enduro round win

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing enjoyed a strong weekend of off-road competition, with Korie Steede extending her unbeaten start to the 2026 American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) with a fifth-consecutive win in Ohio, while Ryder […]

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“80 Years of an Icon”: the exhibition celebrating Vespa’s 80th anniversary

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

CURATED BY GIACOMO BRETZEL, THE EXHIBITION CHRONICLES THE HISTORY AND GLOBAL CULTURAL IMPACT OF THE VESPA BRAND THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGES AND UNIQUE MODELS THE SHOW IS A HIGHLIGHT OF “VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 […]

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Victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the third round of the Italian Motorally in Gioia dei Marsi

Jun 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THOMAS MARINI WINS THE OVERALL STANDINGS ON DAY 2 WHILE MARCO MENICHINI TAKES THIRD IN CLASS The Italian Motorally Championship resumed in Gioia dei Marsi, Abruzzo, which hosted the third round of the season […]

Reliable Dominance: New 2027 Yamaha Supersport & Off-Road Competition range

Reliable Dominance: New 2027 Yamaha Supersport & Off-Road Competition Range

Jun 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

When vehicle shoppers think of reliable, they think Honda or Toyota for 4-wheelers, but not always known for performance. But what if you wanted both reliable and performance? While Toyota isn’t in the motorcycle game, […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take a phenomenal victory at Brno

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team was victorious in the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Czechia with Marc Márquez, who put together the perfect race at Brno. Francesco Bagnaia secured the 63rd podium finish of his […]

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Three Aprilias in top ten at Brno

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARTÍN NINTH, BEZZECCHI DNS. ANOTHER PODIUM FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA, FERNÁNDEZ SEVENTH Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Brno Circuit in the Czech Republic was a mixed feeling. Starting from ninth on the grid, […]

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Top ten for Bastianini at hot and demanding Czech MotoGP™

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Round nine of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship played out through the 14 flowing curves of the Autodrom Brno and Enea Bastianini steered his Red Bull KTM to a fourth top-ten result of the campaign. […]

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MXGP Italy: Everts narrowly misses podium at Miravalle

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing returned from the MXGP of Italy with strong MX2 momentum as Liam Everts secured fourth overall at the historic Miravalle circuit in Montevarchi, narrowly missing the podium after two impressive rides […]

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JOSEP GARCIA STRENGTHENS ENDUROGP TITLE CHARGE WITH PERFECT WEEKEND IN PORTUGAL

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered a flawless performance at round five of the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Fafe, Portugal, claiming the overall EnduroGP and Enduro1 victories on both days of competition. […]

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Double Italian MXGP podium spoils for the Coenens

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

More double category trophies for Red Bull KTM this season at Montevarchi and the Italian Grand Prix. Sacha Coenen won the MX2 class for the second event in a row with the KTM 250 SX-F […]

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MXGP of Italy R9 2026 Race Day

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• 4th place in MXGP race one for Calvin Vlaanderen • Simone Mancini finishes top 10 overall in EMX250 The Miravalle track in Montevarchi hosted the MXGP of Italy this weekend, round nine of […]

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Janis Reisulis Secures Top-10 Finish at MXGP of Italy

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has maintained his impressive rookie campaign in the MX2 World Championship with 10th overall in Italy. Competing at the hardpack circuit of Montevarchi for the ninth round […]

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Renaux Returns to the MXGP Podium with Third Overall in Italy as Gajser Wins Race Two

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Maxime Renaux has finished on the overall podium with a strong third overall at the MXGP of Italy. Showing impressive speed all weekend around the Montevarchi circuit, the Frenchman […]

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Ortolá wins in Moto2™ on soft compounds, Danish in Moto3™ on mediums

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Both categories saw a clear improvement in lap times compared to last year, with faster races and new lap records · Ortolá is back at the podium’s top. Iván Ortolá (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race at the 2026 Grand Prix […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in the mix at High Point National

Jun 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing delivered a consistent day out in Round 4 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, with Ryder DiFrancesco, Casey Cochran, and RJ Hampshire all recording top-10 results overall at Saturday’s […]

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