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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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Big crash at Ironman National in Crawfordsville Indiana

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis returned to the podium with a runner-up finish at yesterday’s Ironman National in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The Frenchman’s 1-2 result helped strengthen his position in the Lucas Oil Pro […]

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67000 fans treated to tense 20 lap MotoGP race

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 29. MONSTER ENERGY BRITISH GRAND PRIX MotoGP Race Classification: Alex Rins: 2nd Joan Mir: 9th The usual Silverstone atmosphere closed in on Sunday for the British Grand Prix – […]

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Ducati loses grip at MotoGP Silverstone

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller closed the MotoGP British Grand Prix, held this afternoon at the historic Silverstone Circuit, in fourth place after a fierce battle for the third step of the podium on the final lap.Starting from […]

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Pretty incredible Moto2 & Moto3 Wins at Monster Energy British Grand Prix 2021

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The return of the British Grand Prix to the MotoGP calendar saw Avintia Esponsorama Moto3’s Niccolo Antonelli achieve 2nd position at Silverstone as the world championship registered the twelfth round of eighteen in 2021. In […]

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Marvellous Monster Energy British Grand Prix Victory for Quartararo

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo secured his fifth victory of the season with a commanding performance at Silverstone in the British Grand Prix. His Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team-mate Cal Crutchlow rounded out the Grand Prix in 17th […]

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MotoGP series returns to UK for the first time since summer 2019

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder scored 6th position at a bright but cool Silverstone circuit for the British Grand Prix and the twelfth round of 2021 MotoGP™ as the series returned to the UK for the first time […]

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Toughest weather conditions of the summer for Ironman racers

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (August 28, 2021) – The 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, took another step towards crowning a pair of champions on Saturday as the series traveled to the shadow of […]

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Gave it everything we had says Husquvarna at AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire delivered another strong performance to come away with sixth overall at Round 10 of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Highlighting his day with a […]

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Strong finish to Saturday’s Ironman National

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb had a strong finish to Saturday’s Ironman National where he made his first podium appearance of the season with third overall in the 450MX class. Teammate […]

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No limit on the number of Bol d’Or spectators

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

FANS TO RETURN FOR THE BOL D’OR 24-HOUR Team Suzuki Press Office – August 28. The Bol d’Or 24-Hour Endurance World Championship race in France next month will be open to fans. All FIM EWC […]

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Sold-out British Grand Prix fastest MotoGP

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder will roll his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 onto the fourth row of the start grid at Silverstone and starts the Monster Energy British Grand Prix from 12th position. The South African […]

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Crash at Turn 12 hurts Suzuki at Silverstone MotoGP

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 28. Grid positions for British GP: Alex Rins: 10th – 1’59.639 (+ 0.750) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’59.763 (+ 0.874) Despite another chilly start to proceedings on Saturday morning […]

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Delighted harmony inspires Ducati at Silverstone MotoGP

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia will start second on the grid in tomorrow’s British Grand Prix, held at the historic Silverstone Circuit this weekend. After securing a spot directly in Q2, thanks to the sixth time overall at […]

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Washed out and unloved MotoGP Silverstone track returns victorious

Aug 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix was another new hunting ground for Husqvarna Motorcycles and the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team as MotoGP visited the long and fast layout at Silverstone for the first time since 2019. The […]

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Racers thrilled to be back at Silverstone…an old-style track with lots of corners

Aug 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At the historic Silverstone Circuit, where the twelfth round of the 2021 MotoGP season, the British GP, takes place this weekend, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders completed the first day of free practices on a […]

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