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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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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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LIQUI MOLY and Beta Racing Announce Title Sponsorship

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 5th, 2021 - The oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY has agreed to a 3-year deal to be the title sponsor of the Beta USA Race Team starting Jan 1st, 2022. The team will be named Liqui Moly Beta Racing. The team will […]

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SUZUKI ANNOUNCES 2022 SUPERCROSS TEAM LINE-UP

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has announced its premier race teams for the 2022 Supercross season with the Twisted Tea Suzuki and BarX/ Chaparral Suzuki teams returning as racing […]

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MIXED FORTUNES FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ON DAKAR STAGE FIVE

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has delivered a strong performance on a demanding stage five of the 2022 Dakar Rally to claim a 10th place finish. Continuing to put in strong, consistent stage results, the […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 5 winner in first ever rally raid competition

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In what has been a race of huge highs and lows for Danilo Petrucci, the Italian has proven his offroad credentials in no uncertain terms today, winning stage five of the 2022 Dakar in what […]

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Over four hours through stage four 2022 Dakar Rally

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Offering a serious test of their strength and focus, the longest stage of the Dakar has been successfully completed by all three Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders with each posting a positive result. The […]

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Thoroughly challenging Dakar Rally Stage Five

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Delivering his breakout performance at the 2022 Dakar Rally, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has charged to a second-place finish on a thoroughly challenging stage five, placing just two seconds adrift of the […]

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2022 AMA Pro Hillclimb Schedule Announced

Jan 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 6, 2022) – AMA Pro Hillclimb is pleased to announce a six-race schedule for the 2022 season. Despite being forced to utilize all resources available just to make the 2020 […]

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RUNNER-UP ON FAST DAKAR RALLY STAGE THREE

Jan 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage Three Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured his best stage finish of the 2022 Dakar Rally so far, bringing his KTM 450 RALLY home in an impressive […]

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Exceptional speed and accurate navigation 2022 Dakar Rally

Jan 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has continued his impressive start to the 2022 Dakar Rally, moving up to second place in the overall provisional classification. The Frenchman secured the eighth-fastest time today […]

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