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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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TOP KTM RIDER ON CHALLENGING RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE THREE

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Featuring the longest timed special of the event, the 604-kilometer stage three proved to be a real challenge for all competitors. With the section raced against the clock covering over 341 kilometers, and made up […]

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Stage Three Results For Rallye Du Maroc

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Capitalising on their excellent navigational skills throughout the technical third stage at the 2021 Rallye du Maroc, Andrew Short and Adrien Van Beveren have both impressed to place third and fourth respectively. From the very […]

2022 Triumph: British Elegance with Exhilarating Performance

2022 Triumph: British Elegance with Exhilarating Performance

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Happy Columbus Day and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all our readers! Now the big news. 2022 Triumph: British Elegance with Exhilarating Performance. Triumph new models, 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660, 2022 Triumph Trident 660 and 2022 […]

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Fantastic achievement for Italy CIV SuperSport 600 champion

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAVIDE STIRPE IS ITALY’S CIV SUPERPSORT 600 CHAMPION TOGETHER WITH THE MV AGUSTA F3 The rider from Extreme Racing Service team won the 2021 title on his home track at Vallelunga Schiranna, Varese, October 11, […]

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Yamaha Racing announces multi-year deal with sport’s top up-and-coming rider

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing is pleased to announce a multi-year deal with one of the sport’s top up-and-coming riders – Haiden Deegan. The Californian has multiple amateur titles and is a great addition to […]

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Road safety campaign in collaboration with Ducati Corse

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The two Bolognese brands united in supporting road safety through the “Don’t Drink and Ride” campaign The campaign also emphasises the importance of the Team Spirit, one of the values which the partnership between Amaro […]

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2021 AMA EnduroCross Series Reno Nevada Results

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker had a consistent night of racing in Reno, finishing second overall with 2-2-3 Main Event finishes. Three rounds into the 2021 AMA EnduroCross Series and Haaker holds a […]

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Progressive American Flat Track season finale Charlotte North Carolina

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels sealed the deal on his second consecutive AFT Singles title with a sixth-place finish at last night’s Progressive American Flat Track season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. JD Beach ended his […]

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Yamaha signs no experience racer for 2022 WorldSBK Season

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that it will retain Kohta Nozane for a second season in the FIM Superbike World Championship, with his contract extension running until the end of the 2022 campaign. […]

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2021 International Six Days of Enduro Results

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After an extended summer break that saw Josep Garcia win the 2021 International Six Days of Enduro, the young Spaniard carried that form to the penultimate round of the FIM Enduro World Championship in Portugal. Finding the […]

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Buckwheat 100 GNCC Newburg West Virginia Results

Oct 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thad DuVall made his second podium appearance of the 2021 season on Sunday with a hard-fought third-overall at the Buckwheat 100 GNCC in Newburg, West Virginia. Teammate Craig DeLong finished […]

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MXGP Grand Prix action for the first time this century at LaCapelle-Marival

Oct 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of France and round twelve of eighteen in the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle own the MXGP and MX2 classes together […]

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MXGP series returned to France first time since 2019

Oct 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

As the MXGP series returned to France for the first time since 2019 and to Lacapelle-Marival for the first time in history, thousands of boisterous French fans were treated to some epic racing as home […]

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MX2 ACE IMPRESSES AT ROUND 12 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING

Oct 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Round 12 of the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship has ended positively for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing with Jed Beaton securing a strong fourth place overall result in the MX2 class. For his teammate […]

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Scaled down 2022 Dakar special

Oct 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from what was a challenging opening stage on the 2021 Rallye Du Maroc, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has bounced back strongly, putting together a calculated ride on stage two to […]

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