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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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Tallon LaFountaine Earns 2021 NGPC Pro II Title

Nov 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

During this weekend’s AMA National Grand Prix Championship event (NGPC) held just west of the California-Arizona border, SLR Honda rider Tallon LaFountaine clinched his second consecutive Pro II National Championship. The class is for 250cc […]

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Final round 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship Mandalika International Circuit

Nov 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Heads to Lombok for WorldSBK Title Showdown Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli head to Indonesia for the final round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship at all-new Mandalika International […]

New 2022 Yamaha Sport and Supersport Bikes!

New 2022 Yamaha Sport and Supersport Bikes!

Nov 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ultra-aggressive torque, agility and feel. Introducing the new 2022 Yamaha Sport and Supersport Bikes! 2022 Yamaha MT-10, YZF-R6 GYTR, YZF-R7, YZF-R1, YZF-R1M, even a great supersport starter bike, the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R3. Plus distinctive World […]

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FORMER EMX250 CHAMPION JOINS ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING FOR 2022 AND 2023 SEASONS

Nov 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to confirm the signing of former EMX250 champion Roan Van De Moosdijk for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In joining the Nestaan MX2 run Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team, Van […]

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First Australian Moto2 champion crowned

Nov 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With the Red Bull KTM Ajo duo heading into the final races of the season battling for the championship lead, it was a tense closure to 2021 for the team. Gardner, who also enjoyed three […]

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Valentino Rossi ends illustrious MotoGP career

Nov 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Valentino Rossi brought his MotoGP career to a close this weekend with an emotional weekend at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo for the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana. The Doctor ended his illustrious career with […]

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First historic podium lockout in MotoGP

Nov 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, the final Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season held this afternoon at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste (Spain), Ducati secured a podium lockout, as with […]

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KTM ended their fifth year in MotoGP competition

Nov 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM ended their fifth year in MotoGP competition with 7th position in the eighteenth and final round of the world championship in Valencia and with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder securing 6th place […]

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Unfamiliar atmosphere closed around Ricardo Tormo in Valencia final MotoGP

Nov 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 14th GRAN PREMIO MOTUL DE LA COMUNITAT VALENCIANA Joan Mir: 4th Alex Rins: DNF An unfamiliar atmosphere closed around the Ricardo Tormo in Valencia for the final MotoGP™ in […]

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Remy Gardner has won Moto2 World Championship for Red Bull KTM Ajo

Nov 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner has won the Moto2 World Championship for Red Bull KTM Ajo after taking 10th position at Valencia, Spain and round eighteen of eighteen in 2021 MotoGP. Teammate Raul Fernandez claimed the final round […]

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES END THE 2021 Moto3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Nov 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 Moto3 world championship reached a conclusion around the flat and winding Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain for the eighteenth and last round of the Grand Prix campaign. Husqvarna Motorcycles approached the end […]

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Ducati dominates Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana

Nov 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the third consecutive Grand Prix, Pecco Bagnaia and Jack Miller will start side-by-side from the front row of the grid in tomorrow’s race at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste (Spain), stage this weekend […]

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SECOND ROW START FOR SUZUKI’S RIDERS IN GRAND FINALE

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 13. Grid positions for Valencia GP: Joan Mir: 4th – 1’30.395 Alex Rins: 6th – 1’30.475 Despite a slightly chilly start, the sun was shining in time for FP3 […]

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Crash in the wet Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana MotoGP track

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Mixed track conditions affected Day 1 of free practices for the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, held today at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste, near Valencia (Spain), and stage this weekend of the […]

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final race weekend of the season underway at Ricardo Tormo circuit Valencia

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 12. Alex Rins: 4th – 1’31.335 (+ 0.409) Joan Mir: 7th – 1’31.513 (+ 0.586) The final race weekend of the season got underway at Ricardo Tormo circuit in […]

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