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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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Strong Start at Tunisia Desert Challenge

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Enjoy Strong Start at Tunisia Desert Challenge The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid team, in partnership with Riders for Health, successfully kicked off the Tunisia Desert Challenge by finishing the Prologue in […]

Inspiration Friday: Earth Day 2022

Inspiration Friday: Earth Day 2022

Apr 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

As snow falls outside my window on April 22nd and the thermometer reads 30°F I wonder when Spring will return, apparently climate change is heating up the planet, but obviously not here. We should be […]

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From 24 Heures Motos to Spa-Francorchamps EWC

Apr 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul rider Gregg Black reflects on victory at the 24 Heures Motos and looks forward to Spa-Francorchamps next month. “I really appreciated riding at […]

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Racing there is always a pleasure WorldSBK Cathedral of Speed

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Ready for the Cathedral of Speed The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is back in action for the second round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at TT Circuit […]

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Assen’s Cathedral of Speed hosts second round of 2022 WorldSBK season

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already at work preparing the Ducati Panigale V4R for the second round of the 2022 WorldSBK season, which will be staged this weekend at the iconic TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands).Alvaro Bautista comes to […]

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Interview with BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season will take place this weekend at Assen in the Netherlands. This is a very special event for BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers. […]

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Bucket list wish to race at AMA Pro Motocross California

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nine times world champion and MXGP legend Tony Cairoli will line-up for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in the 450 MX gate for the opening rounds of 2022 AMA Pro Motocross in California this May/June. […]

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FIM Motocross World Championship taking place at well-loved Zelta-Zirgs Circuit Kegums

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are motivated for positive results this weekend in Latvia with the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship taking place at the well-loved Zelta-Zirgs Circuit […]

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Ready to Take on the Tunisian Desert Challenge?

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Ready to Take on the Tunisian Desert Challenge The new Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team is geared up to compete in the Tunisian Desert Challenge, with riders Alessandro Botturi and Pol […]

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24 youngsters heading to TT Circuit Assen

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup returns to action once again this weekend, with the 24 youngsters heading to TT Circuit Assen for round two in support of the FIM Superbike World Championship. […]

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Ready to Rumble at Road Atlanta – MotoAmerica Round 2

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci Heads to Road Atlanta as the Man to Beat in MotoAmerica Superbike Sunnyvale, Calif., April 20, 2022 – The 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship sees America’s finest chasing a red-hot Italian heading into round two […]

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ALL THE THRILLS OF THE ROLLERCOASTER

Apr 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 20. Team Suzuki Ecstar have arrived on Portugal’s captivating Algarve coast for the fifth round of the season. The whole squad are heading into the weekend with their heads […]

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Three scintillating races to start new 2022 MotoGP season

Apr 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Ready to Race for the Altar at the Cathedral of Speed Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are ready to fight for podium and race […]

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First European round of 2022 MotoGP season

Apr 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the first four Grands Prix for the 2022 season held outside of Europe, the MotoGP World Championship arrives in Portugal, at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, near Portimão, for its first race of the […]

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WorldSBK: Heading to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ at Assen

Apr 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The next stop of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) will lead BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the famous ‘Cathedral of Speed’. The TT Circuit at Assen (NED) will host round two of the season […]

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