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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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Racers thrilled to be back at Silverstone…an old-style track with lots of corners

Aug 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At the historic Silverstone Circuit, where the twelfth round of the 2021 MotoGP season, the British GP, takes place this weekend, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders completed the first day of free practices on a […]

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Riders return to amazing MotoGP track Silverstone

Aug 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 27. Alex Rins: 9th – 02:00.392 – +1.075 Joan Mir: 13th – 02:00.725 – +1.408 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir took to the track at […]

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Groundbreaking Program to Showcase Motocross’ Most Promising Amateur Talent

Aug 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 26, 2021) – A collection of American motocross’ most promising amateur racers are set to converge at Crawfordsville, Indiana’s Ironman Raceway on Friday, August 27, for the inaugural gathering of the new […]

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2021 Memphis Shades Springfield Mile names pose a formidable force

Aug 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 26, 2021) – Vance & Hines announced today its team lineup for the 2021 Memphis Shades Springfield Mile presented by Law Tigers doubleheader event – and its names pose a formidable force. […]

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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE ACTION SCHEDULE – AUGUST 28-29TH

Aug 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 26. The fifth and final weekend of August sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track for the British GP at Silverstone in the UK. The event at the historic Northamptonshire […]

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International Six Days Enduro 2021 is back!

Aug 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With the 2020 event postponed, the 95th edition of the ISDE will take place from Monday, August 30 and run to September 4. From the paddock, based at the Rivanazzano Airport, riders will complete five […]

Inspiration Friday, Triumph Explores New Horizons

Inspiration Friday: Triumph Explores New Horizons

Aug 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday: Triumph Explores New Horizons and offers up some exciting prototype and unique one-off models you just have to see to believe. New 2022 Triumph Tiger Prototypes, new 2022 Triumph Thruxton RS DGR and […]

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Enduro2 World Championship signs with KTM for another two years

Aug 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Joining Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2017, Josep Garcia immediately demonstrated his speed and huge potential by winning the Enduro2 World Championship riding the KTM 250 EXC-F. With the team’s focus then switching to the newly […]

2022 APRILIA eSR2

2022 APRILIA eSR2 ELECTRIC SCOOTER

Aug 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA ENHANCES ITS PROPOSAL FOR LIGHT MOBILITY WITH THE NEW eSR2 ELECTRIC SCOOTER DUAL FRONT SUSPENSION, DEDICATED APP FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ALL FUNCTIONS, 10” WHEELS, 350 W BRUSHLESS MOTOR, ALUMINIUM ALLOY FRAME, RACING GRAPHICS: […]

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MotoGP Silverstone returns after year hiatus

Aug 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 25. The MotoGP™ paddock makes its way back to the UK this weekend after a year out due to restrictions in 2020 and Team Suzuki Ecstar are particularly pleased […]

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Polaris RIDE COMMAND Platform Achieves 1000000 Miles of Off-Road and Snowmobile Trails

Aug 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 11, 2021) – Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), a world leader in powersports, today announced that riders can now access more than one million miles of marked off-road and snowmobile trails through RIDE […]

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Crucial moment for Ducati at MotoGP Silverstone

Aug 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the double-header in Austria, the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to return to the track across the Channel for the third Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship scheduled in August: the British […]

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Yamaha Back into WorldSBK Riders Championship Lead

Aug 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Another new track welcomed the FIM Superbike World Championship and FIM Supersport World Championship paddock last weekend, to the Circuito de Navarra, where Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu regained the championship lead, as […]

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Impressive wrap-up at AMA Budds Creek Motocross Park

Aug 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 23. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 9-10 Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15-12 Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 10-8 Preston Kilroy: RM-Z250 – 15-15 Suzuki’s RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 race bikes put in […]

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Alvaro Bautista will return to defend WorldSBK Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team

Aug 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome back, Alvaro! Bautista to rejoin the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team in the 2022 WorldSBK season Alvaro Bautista will return to defend the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team colours aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 […]

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