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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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Hard fought MXGP of Lombardia

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer fought hard for a top-five finish at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy. He was fifth overall. Teammates Glenn Coldenhoff […]

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Successful return to Autodromo Internacional do Algarve for Suzuki

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 7. GRANDE PRÉMIO BREMBO DO ALGARVE Joan Mir: 2nd Alex Rins: 8th Team Suzuki Ecstar made a successful return to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, with both riders bringing […]

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Another rider takes racer out of MotoGP race

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder gained almost ten positions to enter the top ten of the MotoGP class at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal for the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. – […]

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Penultimate round 2021 MX2 World Championship Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BEATON NARROWLY MISSES THE OVERALL PODIUM IN FOURTH WITH DE WOLF RIGHT BEHIND IN FIFTH Competing at the penultimate round the 2021 MX2 World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 racers Jed Beaton and […]

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One of the hardest races and one of my best

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner was victorious at the Moto2 Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve in Portugal and the penultimate round of the current MotoGP™ season. Red Bull KTM Ajo teammate Raul Fernandez was runner-up. – Gardner toasts […]

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WINS 2021 MOTO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN ROOKIE YEAR

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM have won the Moto3 World Championship for the second year in a row. Red Bull KTM Ajo rider and KTM GP Academy star, Pedro Acosta, capped a magnificent rookie season in Grand Prix racing […]

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Ross Branch Wins Opening Stage At Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has begun the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the best way possible with victory on stage one. Up to speed and confident in his ability to master the […]

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MotoGP 2021 – Round 17 of 18 Algarve International Circuit (POR)

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Iker Lecuona entered Q2 and confirmed 10th place on the grid during qualification for the penultimate round of the 2021 MotoGP series at the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. Round seventeen […]

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Windy start at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve MotoGP

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Grid positions for Algarve GP: Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’38.893 Alex Rins: 11th – 1’39.649 A windy start at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve made lap time improvements […]

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STRONG START TO ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Saturday in Abu Dhabi saw a short two-kilometer Super Special Stage held close to the bivouac at the famous Yas Marina circuit. Matthias Walkner excelled on the twisting track to post the fastest time and earn himself […]

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Geerts & Renaux Tie for Grand Prix Glory in Mantova

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s dynamic duo of Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux tied on points for the overall victory at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy. […]

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MotoGP ventured to sunny climes in the south of Portugal

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the second time this year MotoGP ventured to sunny climes in the south of Portugal and to the coastal town of Portimao. The drops, climbs, blind-entry corners and technical challenge of the Algarve International […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Preview

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is made up of five full days of racing, primarily held in the dunes of the Liwa Desert. Totaling 1,949 kilometers, the event will feature 1,357 kilometers raced against the […]

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Spectacular Autodromo Internacional do Algarve Portimao Portugal Day1

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders returned to action today on the spectacular Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal, for Day 1 of free practices for the seventeenth and penultimate round of the 2021 MotoGP […]

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Bright and chilly Day 1 Algarve MotoGP

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 5. Joan Mir: 4th – 1’39.680 (+ 0.290) Alex Rins: 10th – 1’40.176 (+ 0.786) The MotoGP™ World Championship is back in Portugal for the penultimate round of the […]

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