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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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bLU cRU’s Sofuoğlu Back to Winning Ways at Barcelona

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In round six of the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSSP300 Supported Team’s Bahattin Sofuoğlu was back on the top step of the podium, after an outstanding Race 2 performance at Barcelona. […]

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Team Suzuki Ecstar’s San Marino GP weekend was a mixed one

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 19. GP OCTO DI SAN MARINO E DELLA RIVIERA DI RIMINI: Joan Mir: 6th Alex Rins: DNF Team Suzuki Ecstar’s San Marino GP weekend was a mixed one, with […]

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BINDER RECOVERS POSITIONS AND SPEED FOR 9TH AT SAN MARINO MOTOGP

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

9th position and seven MotoGP championship points were earned by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della […]

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Moto2 – Moto3 & MotoGP Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini KTM Results

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP ploughed onwards with the 2021 schedule and the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini – round fourteen of the season – saw Moto2 owned by Red Bull KTM Ajo […]

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WITHIN TOUCHING DISTANCE OF Moto3 WIN AT MISANO

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Sterilgarda Max Racing Team moved to Italy and the flat, twisty layout of the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini – round fourteen […]

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FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team forced to prematurely give up

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. After stepping onto the podium in the previous two races of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was fighting for positions at the very top […]

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Razgatlıoğlu Denied Victory Challenge as Locatelli Salvages 12th in Wet Barcelona Race

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Denied Victory Challenge as Locatelli Salvages 12th in Wet Barcelona Race 1 It was a race to forget for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli as rain and misfortune […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL EWC UPDATE – AFTER 19 HOURS

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 19. Yoshimura SERT Motul continue to lead the Bol d’Or 24 Hours race in France despite having a small slip-off early this morning when rain fell on the Paul […]

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Mid-Race Retirement Snatches YART’s Victory Hopes at Bol d’Or

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Mid-Race Retirement Snatches YART’s Victory Hopes at Bol d’Or YART Yamaha’s chance of victory was snatched away at the 84th edition of the Bol d’Or after a mechanical failure in the 11th hour ended their […]

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Herrin Breaks Top 10 in Wet Barber Race 1

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Josh Herrin overcame challenges to work his way back to ninth today in a wet MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the Barber Motorsports Park. Jake Gagne also put […]

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Miller second at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller will once again start in front of everyone in tomorrow’s MotoGP race at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. Just seven days after their superb one-two finish in qualifying at […]

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Gonzalez Stuns in Barcelona with Sensational Second Race Victory

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Manuel Gonzalez treated the Spanish fans to a memorable FIM Supersport World Championship performance on Sunday, with the ParkinGO Yamaha rider taking victory in Race 2 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, while Race 1 winner […]

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DECENT SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX IN THE WAKE OF MOTOGP QUALIFICATION

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was once more the leading KTM representative in MotoGP as the South African registered the 17th quickest lap-time at Misano for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino […]

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Saturday morning under sunny skies in San Marino MotoGP

Sep 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18 Grid positions for San Marino GP: Alex Rins: 9th – 1’32.017 (+ 0.952) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’32.426 (+ 1.361) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders took to the track […]

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WorldSBK championship extending contract with Yamaha for two more years

Sep 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following his impressive performances as a rookie in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm that Andrea Locatelli will remain on a Yamaha until at least the end of […]

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