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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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MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship Teutschenthal Germany

Oct 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

An encouraging day at the 11th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, sees Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Glenn Coldenhoff tie on points for fifth overall. Ben Watson […]

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Scary WorldSBK crash in the morning for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Oct 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Portuguese Round concludes positively for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team thanks to the solidity of Scott Redding, who ends the weekend always on podium, and the determination of Michael Ruben Rinaldi, who after a frightening high-side in […]

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2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Hixpania Hard Enduro Spain

Oct 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Covering three days, and held in Aguilar de Campoo, Spain, this year’s Hixpania Hard Enduro opened with a short endurocross on Friday, followed by an exhausting four-hour extreme cross-country qualifier on Saturday. Placing second, after […]

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES DOMINATES AT HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO IN SPAIN

Oct 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The seventh stop of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship was one to savour for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing as teammates Alfredo Gomez and Billy Bolt claimed a commanding one-two at the Hixpania Hard […]

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Another blockbuster battle for victory at FIM Supersport World Championship Portimão

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In yet another blockbuster battle for victory in the FIM Supersport World Championship round at Portimão, Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Steven Odendaal came out on top in Race 2, with yesterday’s winner, GMT94 […]

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Despite early predictions Circuit of the Americas (COTA) brought grey clouds but no rain

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 2. Grid positions for Americas GP: Alex Rins: 7th – 2’03.453 (+ 0.672) Joan Mir: 8th – 2’03.528 (+ 0.747 Despite early predictions, Saturday morning’s session at the Circuit […]

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FIM Supersport World Championship podium for the first time since Argentina 2019

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Julez Cluzel returned to the top step of the FIM Supersport World Championship podium for the first time since Argentina 2019, with a dramatic victory in a memorable Race 1 […]

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Americas GP: Pecco Bagnaia takes his third consecutive MotoGP

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia will once again start from pole position in tomorrow’s MotoGP race at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. For the third consecutive time this season, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider set […]

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MotoGP series departed European shores for only the second time in 2021

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder was KTM’s top qualifier around a rough and tricky Circuit of the Americas as the MotoGP series departed European shores for only the second time in 2021. The South African will start from […]

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Exciting WorldSBK race for Redding who fights for win until last lap

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Race-1 of the Portuguese Round offers great entertainment to WorldSBK fans and ends with a significant result for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team: Scott Redding on the podium and a fourth place for Michael Rinaldi. SUPERPOLE RESULTS P1 – […]

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Incredible win Autódromo Internacional do Algarve WorldSBK today

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Wins Epic Portimão Battle for Race 1 Victory Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu extended his lead in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship to 45 points with an incredible win in […]

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WorldSBK Portimão: Michael van der Mark retires

Oct 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. A strong performance saw Michael van der Mark (NED) from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team aim for the podium in Saturday’s race at Portimão (POR). However, he was forced to retire six laps from […]

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Alex Rins and Joan Mir make a return to Circuit of the Americas

Oct 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. Alex Rins: 9th – 2’04.802 (+ 0.638) Joan Mir: 13th – 2’05.094 (+ 0.930) Team Suzuki Ecstar and their riders, Alex Rins and Joan Mir, are pleased to […]

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Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing announces addition to 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross team

Oct 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing is pleased to announce the addition of Eli Tomac to the team for the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season. The multi-time champion completes a […]

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Brixx WorldSBK Ride the Portimão Rollercoaster

Oct 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Ride the Portimão Rollercoaster in Friday Free Practice 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Free Practice in fifth position overall, with his P1 lap in FP1 having […]

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