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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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Thrilling Win in Trentino Papenmeier WMX

Oct 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano Van Erp celebrated his third win of the 2021 season at the sixth round of the EMX125 Championship in Pietramurata, Italy. Additionally, Yamaha closed an action-packed year of WMX […]

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Chilly temperatures and heavy rain dominating day one MotoGP Made in Italy

Oct 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Joan Mir: 11th – 1’42.842 (+ 1.537) Alex Rins: 15th – 1’42.944 (+ 1.639) Team Suzuki Ecstar made a welcome return to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli […]

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Fastest man at MotoGP Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Oct 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At the end of a wet first day of free practices for the Grand Prix of Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna, Jack Miller was the fastest man at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”.The […]

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$500000 worth of new motorcycles stolen from warehouse

Oct 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Canadian distributor for KTM, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas motorcycles is located in Chambly, Quebec, but the thieves knew to target their warehouse in Laval, Quebec, just north of Montreal, where the new motorcycles were […]

Inspiration Friday: Milipol 2021 Paris

Inspiration Friday: Milipol 2021 Paris

Oct 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

We have a “blue light special” Inspiration Friday: Milipol 2021 Paris today for you! It’s likely you have never heard of Milipol but it is a huge Homeland Security and Safety Global Security Ecosystem worldwide […]

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2022 Moto3 re-introduction and new riders

Oct 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Having achieved wins in Italy and the UK since a re-introduction to Moto3 in 2020, Husqvarna Motorcycles is currently chasing a top three championship ranking in the division thanks to the efforts of Romano Fenati. […]

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10 Year Vet BMW WorldSBK rider terminated

Oct 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The Bonovo action BMW Racing Team und BMW Motorrad Motorsport have set the course for the coming season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The team will expand its involvement in 2022 and […]

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Riders manufacturers and teams standings 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship

Oct 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha extended its lead in the riders’, manufacturers’ and teams’ standings of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship in the penultimate round at Circuito San Juan Villicum, Argentina, with Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak […]

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team racer Inking two-year deal

Oct 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team is pleased to announce the signing of fan favorite Aaron Plessinger to race aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in the AMA Supercross and Pro […]

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YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale Portalegre

Oct 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Having been cancelled last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale returns with a vengeance in 2021, with YXZ1000R crews gearing up to contest the season-ending event in Portalegre, Portugal […]

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Excitement Mounts for MXGP Trentino Tripleheader

Oct 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are preparing for the final five rounds of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship in Italy. The ‘final five’ will start this weekend with a tripleheader […]

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MotoGP Ducati’s home track Emilia Romagna

Oct 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After nearly a month from the last race weekend held at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, which saw Pecco Bagnaia triumph in front of his home crowd, the Ducati Lenovo Team returns to the […]

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Return to Italy for MotoGP Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Oct 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 20. The MotoGP paddock makes its return to Italy for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, which will be held this weekend at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. For Team […]

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National Hare & Hound Lovelock – EnduroCross Reno – Buckwheat 100 GNCC Newburg

Oct 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

National Hare & Hound – Round 8 Lovelock, NV Round 8 of the National Hare & Hound had championship implications. With just one event left on the calendar, Joe Wasson and teammate Zane Roberts were […]

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Three-way Argentina tango at WorldSBK Penultimate Race

Oct 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Doubles Up At Penultimate Round with Superpole Race Win in Argentina Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK ace Toprak Razgatlıoğlu extended his lead in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship battle to 30 points with […]

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