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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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New all-time MotoGP lap record at famous Red Bull Ring circuit

Aug 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Austrian GP. Eighth Bagnaia and seventeenth Miller at the end of another rain-affected Day 1 in the afternoon at the Red Bull Ring Johann Zarco sets the new all-time lap record in 1:22.827 with the […]

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Opening day of MotoAmerica 2021 at Pittsburgh International Raceway

Aug 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., August 13, 2021 – The opening day of MotoAmerica 2021 at the spectacular Pittsburgh International Raceway saw Ducati duo Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman both end the day within the top six. At one […]

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Confidence is high in the Buildbase BSB Suzuki camp

Aug 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 13. Confidence is high in the Buildbase Suzuki camp ahead of the fifth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Donington Park, the scene of Gino Rea’s best […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – AUGUST 14-15TH

Aug 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. The third weekend of August is a busy one for Suzuki teams worldwide with race action from the UK, America and Europe. In the UK, Round 5 of […]

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Running of Red Bull TKO enduro first time in USA

Aug 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Despite celebrating its 11th edition in 2021, this year’s running of Red Bull TKO will be the first time that the world’s best hard enduro riders will do battle against the leading US riders on […]

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Spaniard to ride in place of Yamaha MotoAmerica Racer

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Elias to Fill in for Herrin at PIRC Toni Elias will join Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne this weekend for Round 7 of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at the Pittsburgh International […]

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Ducati’s Dynamic Duo Ready to Tackle MotoAmerica Pittsburgh International Race Complex

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., August 11, 2021 – MotoAmerica 2021 resumes this weekend as America’s finest Superbike stars head to the lush surrounds of the Pittsburgh International Race Complex.One of the most popular rounds of the season, Pitt […]

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WorldSBK Circuito de Navarra Spain Wildcard Racer

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. Suzuki’s Naomichi Uramoto is to make his first World Superbike Championship appearance at the seventh round of the season at Circuito de Navarra in Spain. The Japanese rider, […]

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Royal Enfield global leader in the midsize motorcycle segment opens new factory

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee, WI (Wednesday, August 11, 2021) – Royal Royal Enfield, the global leader in the midsize motorcycle segment (250-750cc), is proud to announce the opening of a CKD assembly plant in Colombia, the third-biggest motorcycle market […]

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2021 MotoGP season rumbles onto Austrian Grand Prix Spielberg

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. The 2021 MotoGP™ season rumbles on and the riders and teams have just a few days following the Styrian Grand Prix before taking to the track again for […]

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Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Signs two-time 250MX Champion

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is pleased to announce that Jeremy Martin will return with the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team for the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season. The […]

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2021 Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro

Aug 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With little time to rest following round four of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt and Alfredo Gomez return to hard enduro action this coming weekend as […]

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Ducati is delighted to announce its three Superbike class contenders

Aug 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., August 10, 2021 – Ducati is delighted to announce its three Superbike class contenders – the Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S and Panigale V4 R – have been homologated to compete in Canadian Superbike Championship […]

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40th Annual AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch

Aug 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to congratulate the nation’s top riders who earned a spot to compete last week at the 40th Annual AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch in […]

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Victory and adversity 2021 Endurance World Championship

Aug 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL EWC SEASON UPDATE Team Suzuki Press Office – August 10. After two rounds of the 2021 Endurance World Championship, Yoshimura SERT Motul have enjoyed victory and also adversity. At the opening round […]

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