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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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Next generation of MotoAmerica Supersport

Nov 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Returns to National Supersport Competition and the Daytona 200 in 2022 With Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York and Josh Herrin The next generation of MotoAmerica Supersport is upon us and Ducati will be […]

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End of an era FIM Motocross World Championship final round

Nov 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship also marked the end of an era following the announcement that one of the greatest motocross riders of all time, Antonio Cairoli, would retire from […]

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FLOWING WITH THE BUMPS: KTM’S NEW GENERATION

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

‘Easier’: Long gone are the days where a measuring tape, tools, or even a visit to a specialized suspension workshop were necessary to maximize the feeling and setting of a bike. Through KTM’s large and […]

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Final race of 2021 MotoGP World Championship

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 10. The final race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship will take place this weekend at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia in Spain. This 18th round of the […]

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Jhak Walker wins Beta Cup on Beta 200RR

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jhak Walker wins the Beta Cup Congratulations to Jhak Walker for winning the Beta Cup aboard his Beta 200 RR. Jhak had an outstanding first season at the National Enduro. He dominated the B 200 […]

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MXGP NEWS: KTM CROWNED 2021 MXGP WORLD CHAMPION

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jeffrey Herlings has delivered Red Bull KTM Factory Racing their eighth premier class FIM Motocross World Championship since 2010 and third with the KTM 450 SX-F with victory at the 2021 season-closing Grand Prix Citta […]

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MXGP 2021 Final Round Citta di Mantova champion x2

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are MXGP World Champions for the third time since 2017 as Jeffrey Herlings rode to 1st position overall at the eighteenth and final Grand Prix of the season at Mantova […]

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2021 MX2 World Championship Runner-Up

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s duo of Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux made it a perfect end to an exceptional season for Yamaha and the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team, celebrating the 18th and […]

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MXGP OF CITTÀ DI MANTOVA ENDS 2021 ON A HIGH

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MX2 CLASS ROOKIE KAY DE WOLF SIGNS OFF IMPRESSIVE DEBUT SEASON WITH ANOTHER TRIP TO THE OVERALL PODIUM Bringing to a close a highly successful rookie season in the MX2 World Championship, Kay de Wolf […]

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MXGP Winner Super-happy but feels bad for other guys

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are MXGP World Champions for the third time since 2017 thanks to Jeffrey Herlings’ stellar 2021 season. The #84, who has been a KTM racer his whole career and emerged […]

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Thrilling racing at final round of FIM Motocross World Championship Mantova Italy

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Thousands of fans were treated to some thrilling racing at the 18th and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer showed an inspiring return […]

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WALKNER WINS 2021 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Putting in another impressive ride to finish in second place on the fifth and final stage of the event, the […]

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Outstanding Runner-Up Result At 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Finishing off a truly excellent performance at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Adrien Van Beveren has completed the five-day event with victory on the fifth and final stage. Claiming three stage wins from five, the […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Stage 4

Nov 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Including the shortest timed special of the event at just over 250 kilometers, day four of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge presented another technically demanding and physically exhausting route, beginning with soft sand dunes before […]

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SENSATIONAL MOTOGP-DAKAR SWITCH FOR 2022

Nov 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rally Announcement The KTM Factory Racing rally team will welcome a high-profile ‘rookie’ during the coming weeks with MotoGP™ star and Grand Prix winner Danilo Petrucci set to swap his KTM RC16 for a KTM […]

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