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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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MOTO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN WITH PEDRO ACOSTA

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Heading into round 17, the young rookie had a 21-point advantage at the head of the standings. The stakes were high in the ultra-competitive Moto3 category, and after qualifying in 14th position, Acosta knew he […]

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Longest Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Stage 2

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At 470.58 kilometers, the second stage of the rally was the longest of the five-day event, and featured a 333-kilometer timed special that challenged competitors with rolling sand dunes and faster, desert tracks – the […]

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2021 AMA National Enduro Championship race season in the books

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong wrapped up his rookie season in the NE Pro1 division with a third-career podium finish at the final round of the 2021 AMA National Enduro Championship in Stanton, […]

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Opening day of 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from Ross Branch’s victory on the opening day of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has won stage two, continuing the team’s highly positive start […]

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Ducati conquers third MotoGP Constructors World Title at Portimão

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Thanks to another sensational victory by Pecco Bagnaia at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão (Portugal), Ducati secured the MotoGP Constructors’ World Championship for the second consecutive time, one race ahead of the end […]

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TRIUMPHS IN MANTOVA TO SET-UP MXGP TITLE SHOWDOWN

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 MXGP World Championship is heading towards a thrilling conclusion after Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings rode to victory and to within three points of the red plate at Mantova, Italy for […]

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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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