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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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WorldSBK Jerez de la Frontera cancelled following death

Sep 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

#ESPWorldSBK. Race1 at Jerez de la Frontera cancelled following the severe accident in which WorldSSP300 rider Dean Berta Viñales has passed away It is a sad day for the WorldSBK paddock and the whole world […]

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Sim Racing: 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship back to compete online

Sep 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The eleven eRiders of the 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship were back to compete online this afternoon with the MotoGP21 video game for the season’s third round.In the first of two races, held on the virtual […]

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Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Get To Work in Jerez Free Practice

Sep 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Get To Work in Jerez Free Practice 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was the third-quickest man on track in Free Practice at Circuito de Jerez today, with […]

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EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS TO ELECTRIFY 2021 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS THIS WEEKEND

Sep 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The most prestigious annual event for off-road motorcycle circuit racing is famous for bringing fans together under their national flags to support the three fastest riders from their selected country. The Motocross of Nations has […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER 25-26TH

Sep 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 24. The fourth and final weekend in September sees more changes for the Buildbase Suzuki British Superbike team as 19-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop re-joins the […]

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WorldSBK in Jerez Marred by Tragic Death

Sep 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Everyone at Yamaha Racing was saddened to hear that Dean Berta Viñales succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash in today’s FIM Supersport 300 World Championship race at Jerez and has passed away. Dean […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride-Out to Help-Out

Inspiration Friday: Ride-Out to Help-Out

Sep 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday, Ride Out to Help Out, is all about helping the motorcycling community including independent businesses like cafes and small motorcycle dealers hit hard by the lockdowns. While Triumph is leading the […]

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EWC SERIES FINALE AT AUTODROM MOST CUT TO 6 HOURS

Sep 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 24. The fourth and final round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship at the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic on October 9th has been cut by two hours […]

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All-new European Junior E-Motocross Series

Sep 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

THE START GATES ARE READY TO DROP AT THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SEASON OPENER AT THE MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS As a partner in the all-new European Junior E-Motocross Series alongside InFront Moto Racing, Husqvarna […]

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First woman to win the world championship four times in a row

Sep 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

New title in the Vertex Pistons palmares: Kiara Fontanesi is the 2021 Italian champion Five rounds, ten races, seven first and three second places for a new fantastic title: Kiara Fontanesi and Vertex Pistons […]

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New MotoGP parts extraordinary successful for Ducati Lenovo Team

Sep 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Only two days after the extraordinary success of Pecco Bagnaia taken at his home Grand Prix at Misano last Sunday, the Ducati Lenovo Team returned to action at the same track yesterday and today for […]

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New MotoGP engines tested at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 22. The last push of effort after two back-to-back races was given by Team Suzuki Ecstar today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where the riders completed an […]

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Inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Title

Sep 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Iker Garcia Abella Claims Inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Title In a nail-biting Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup finale at Barcelona, Spain’s Iker Garcia Abella was crowned the inaugural champion, and […]

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60th Anniversary Yamaha Livery Breaks Covers at Barcelona and Bol D’or

Sep 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Retain WorldSBK Championship Lead, as 60th Anniversary Livery Breaks Covers at Barcelona and Bol D’or Yamaha retained its FIM Superbike World Championship lead in the riders’, manufacturers’ and teams’ standings after an eventful Barcelona […]

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Michael Dunlop will return to the Hawk Racing and Buildbase Suzuki

Sep 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. Michael Dunlop will return to the Hawk Racing and Buildbase Suzuki fold this weekend, the 19-time Isle of Man TT winner partnering Gino Rea aboard a GSX-R1000R Superbike […]

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