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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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STRONG START TO ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Saturday in Abu Dhabi saw a short two-kilometer Super Special Stage held close to the bivouac at the famous Yas Marina circuit. Matthias Walkner excelled on the twisting track to post the fastest time and earn himself […]

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Geerts & Renaux Tie for Grand Prix Glory in Mantova

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s dynamic duo of Jago Geerts and Maxime Renaux tied on points for the overall victory at the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy. […]

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MotoGP ventured to sunny climes in the south of Portugal

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the second time this year MotoGP ventured to sunny climes in the south of Portugal and to the coastal town of Portimao. The drops, climbs, blind-entry corners and technical challenge of the Algarve International […]

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Preview

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is made up of five full days of racing, primarily held in the dunes of the Liwa Desert. Totaling 1,949 kilometers, the event will feature 1,357 kilometers raced against the […]

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Spectacular Autodromo Internacional do Algarve Portimao Portugal Day1

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders returned to action today on the spectacular Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal, for Day 1 of free practices for the seventeenth and penultimate round of the 2021 MotoGP […]

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Bright and chilly Day 1 Algarve MotoGP

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 5. Joan Mir: 4th – 1’39.680 (+ 0.290) Alex Rins: 10th – 1’40.176 (+ 0.786) The MotoGP™ World Championship is back in Portugal for the penultimate round of the […]

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Youngsters Enjoy Epic 2021 bLU cRU Masterclass

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 34 motocross and road racing youngsters enjoyed an incredible 2021 bLU cRU Masterclass in Spain, as they got to experience world class and exclusive coaching from the bLU cRU Ambassadors, with all impressing across […]

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R3 bLU cRU SuperFinale launches for young racing talents

Nov 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Starting in 2022, Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to introduce the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU SuperFinale, an exclusive event for young racers aged between 14 and 19 looking to make the step up from national to international racing […]

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Hugely successful maiden Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup season

Nov 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Starting in 2022, Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to introduce the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU SuperFinale, an exclusive event for young racers aged between 14 and 19 looking to make the step up from national […]

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Motivation remains Highs for Final Two MXGP rounds Mantova

Nov 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are preparing for the final two rounds of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship. The season will end with a doubleheader in Mantova, Italy, with the […]

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Maxime Renaux and Vertex Pistons world MX2 champions

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2021 Motocross World Champion. This is the title won by Maxime Renaux, rider of the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team, and the GP Racer’s Choice piston of the Italian specialist company Vertex Pistons. […]

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EnduroCross Denver – 3 BETA podium finishes

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

EnduroCross – Round 5 & 6 Denver, CO Beta Racing closed out the final two rounds of the EnduroCross with 3 podium finishes. Tim Apolle who has been chasing the podium the entire season was […]

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2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and are ready for the final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World […]

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MX2 Thibault Benistant to miss Mantova Doubleheader after injury

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Benistant to miss Mantova Doubleheader Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant will not participate in the final two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Mantova, Italy, on Sunday 7 and Wednesday 10 […]

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Airbags for powered two-wheelers and scooters

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

(Stockholm – Sweden, Pontedera – Italy, 04 November 2021) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and the Piaggio Group, one of the leading manufacturers of scooters and motorcycles, […]

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