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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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First-career 450 class pole position at 2022 AMA Supercross Championship Anaheim

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Malcolm Stewart had a strong start to his racing debut with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team on Saturday where he claimed a seventh-place finish at the opening round of the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship in […]

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Rough day at AMA Supercross Championship opener

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team delivered solid results aboard the all-new KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION at Saturday’s highly anticipated AMA Supercross Championship opener. With a striking podium performance from defending 450SX Champion Cooper […]

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ARGENTINIAN STAR EARNS BEST RESULT OF 2022 DAKAR RALLY EVENT SO FAR

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ARGENTINIAN STAR EARNS BEST RESULT OF 2022 EVENT SO FAR Luciano Benavides has put in his best performance of the 2022 Dakar Rally to date with an excellent ride to finish in […]

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Wild Anaheim Angel Stadium 450SX

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Eli Tomac came back from a tough start to finish sixth in last night’s drama-filled 450SX main event at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener at the Angel Stadium […]

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener Anaheim California

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Christian Craig fired the first shot in the 250SX West Championship, taking a commanding victory at last night’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener in Anaheim, California. At a challenging […]

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Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage Eight

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Today’s 395-kilometer special comprised a three-way mixture of sand, dirt, and dunes. With navigation proving less testing than on Sunday’s stage seven, times throughout the front runners were extremely close with the top eight separated […]

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DAKAR RALLY SECOND WEEK OF GRUELLING EVENT

Jan 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Continuing to deliver solid results on the long and massively challenging days of the Dakar Rally, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has finished as seventh quickest on the long, 395-kilometre special on stage eight. Overcoming […]

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Week one of the 2022 Dakar Rally now complete

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Week one of the 2022 Dakar Rally is now complete for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team with Adrien Van Beveren lying fourth in the provisional classification following a somewhat dangerous, and subsequently shortened, stage […]

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KTM collaborative new alliance with BRISK

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have been able to enhance development of their motocross and enduro race engines for 2022 thanks to a collaborative new alliance with BRISK. The Czech company, established in 1935 and […]

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Outstanding stage win on Dakar Rally day 6

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The initially planned 404-kilometer special on today’s stage six was set to see the bike class competitors repeat the route used by the cars and trucks yesterday. With the terrain heavily cut up by the […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 8TH

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 7. Suzuki teams are on track this weekend in America for the opening round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. The first of 17 rounds […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Enjoys Official Dakar Rally Rest Day

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team has reached the official rest day of the 2022 Dakar Rally following a week of mixed fortunes for the three-rider squad. Undoubtedly, the impressive form shown by Adrien Van […]

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2nd half of 2022 Dakar Rally event toughest challenges yet

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With week one of the 44th Dakar Rally completed in Saudi Arabia, Husqvarna Factory Racing now looks ahead to the second half of the 2022 event, and what are expected to be some of the […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR SECOND WEEK AT DAKAR 2022

Jan 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Saturday at the Dakar gives all competitors a well-earned break from competition, and with the 2022 Dakar Rally challenging competitors right from the start with its long, grueling stages and technical navigation, the Red Bull […]

Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles?

Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles?

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022’s first Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles is a great read. Cyber crime is on the rise and hackers can not only access your motorcycle’s (car/truck) bluetooth, GPS, Airbag, eCall, remote control key and even an […]

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