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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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Day four 95th FIM International Six Days Enduro ISDE Results

Sep 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Day four of the 95th FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) came to a close on Thursday in Lombardy-Piedmont, Italy and the U.S. World Trophy Teams are seeing mixed results heading into the final two days […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team confirms rookie will fill-in for team

Sep 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team has confirmed that rookie Joshua Varize will fill-in for the team’s 250MX efforts, alongside team rider RJ Hampshire, at the last two rounds of the 2021 AMA Pro […]

Inspiration Friday Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021

Sep 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Long title for Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021 this week but it is two great inspiring motorcycle events happening at the same time you may not know about! The 2021 […]

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Fresh N’ Lean Attack three-pronged Moto America threat

Sep 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Elias Returns with Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing at NJMP The Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing team brings Toni Elias on board to race the upcoming MotoAmerica Superbike round at New […]

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2021 WorldSBK season has entered its hottest phase

Sep 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 WorldSBK season has entered its hottest phase as four European rounds will be held next month before the two intercontinental races in Argentina and Indonesia scheduled for mid-October and mid-November. The first event […]

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Strong competition for 2021 Bol d’Or 24-Hour

Sep 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 2. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 2nd The Yoshimura SERT Motul team participated in test sessions on the Paul Ricard circuit earlier this week in preparation for the 2021 […]

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MXGP & MX2 Teams All Set to Tackle Turkish Doubleheader

Sep 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a four-week break in the MXGP calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are excited for the FIM Motocross World Championship to resume this weekend as the series heads to Afyonkarahisar, […]

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SIM Racing News: BMW SIM GT Cup & BMW SIM M2 CS Racing Cup Summary

Sep 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BMW SIM GT Cup. After a summer break of two and a half months, the second half of this year’s BMW SIM GT Cup season started with three races in August. This time, the world’s […]

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Luke Stapleford stands in for injured rider at Snetterton BSB

Sep 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 1. Luke Stapleford will make his third Buildbase Suzuki appearance of the season this weekend as he stands in for injured Danny Kent at Snetterton in the UK for […]

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Dialed in and Motivated for More Success at WorldSBK Magny-Cours

Aug 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Motivated for More Success at Magny-Cours Riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are eager for more success as the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship heads towards the business end of […]

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2021 Northern Talent Cup and Austrian Junior Cup championships Details

Aug 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM RC4 R machinery provided the basis for the skills and speed of Jakub Gurecky and Leo Rammerstorfer to claim the 2021 Northern Talent Cup and Austrian Junior Cup championships respectively. The two series were […]

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WorldSBK at Magny-Cours: BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to familiar territory

Aug 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Having visited the two new circuits of Most (CZE) and Navarra (ESP), BMW Motorrad Motorsport is returning to familiar territory this weekend. From 3rd to 5th September, the eighth round of the FIM Superbike […]

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Star AMA Motocross racer unable to race after testing positive

Aug 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 31. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 9-9 Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 9-13 Preston Kilroy: RM-Z250 – 10-14 Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports/ Suzuki’s Brandon Hartranft put his Suzuki RM-Z450 into the […]

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Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team defines its WorldSBK line-up

Aug 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Michael Ruben Rinaldi will defend the colors of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team also in the 2022 WorldSBK season.With the confirmation of the Italian rider, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team defines its line-up […]

2022 Honda models bring it on!

2022 Honda models bring it on!

Aug 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 Honda models bring it on! New adventure, cruiser, neo-sport, mini-moto, trail and competition off-road bikes offer up a historic boxing match to their competition. Must see Africa Twin Adventure Sports / DCT and Africa Twin […]

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