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About Michael Le Pard

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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Moto2 World Championship Debut 2022

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following the great success of the biannual Yamaha VR46 Master Camp training programme in Tavullia and VR46 Master Camp Team’s five years of FIM CEV experience, the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp project will be taken […]

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SECOND-BEST MOTOGP QUALIFICATION OF THE SEASON

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder will roll onto the third row of the grid for the last Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season at the Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. The Red Bull KTM Factory Team […]

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Super pleased to be joining the Beta USA race team

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Evan Smith Signs with Beta Racing Beta Racing is excited to announce the signing of Evan Smith. The 26-year-old Jefferson, GA resident will ride for the Beta Factory Race Team in 2022. Evan will compete […]

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Sim Racing: Ducati ends 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship

Nov 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Saveri returns to victory in Race 2 of the last MotoGP eSport Round at Valencia, while he finishes sixth in Race 1 at Austin Ducati Lenovo eSport team rider Andrea Saveri ends the 2021 […]

Inspiration Friday Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Nov 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the distinguished men and women who have played a vital role in shaping the sport and lifestyle of motorcycling and Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Hall of Fame […]

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MAXXIS SUPERCAMPIONE – MX1 – 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Nov 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Internazionali d’Italia Series closed the 2021 races on the sandy track of Mantua. The Maxxcross MX-ST and Maxxcross MX-SM were, once again, protagonists of this motocross seasonal opening, conquering the title of vice-champion of the 125 and […]

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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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