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About Michael Le Pard

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 returns to the Cathedral of Speed

Jul 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’. Having taken a year’s break due to the crisis, the FIM Superbike World Championship is returning to the TT Circuit at Assen (NED) this coming […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Circle K Spring Creek National

Jul 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship has reached its halfway point, as the sixth round of the summer brought the world’s fastest riders to Minnesota’s challenging Spring Creek MX Park. The Circle K Spring […]

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MOTOGP WILDCARD APPEARANCE IN AUSTRIA

Jul 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing test rider Dani Pedrosa will make a debut competitive outing with the KTM RC16 by entering the tenth round of the 2021 MotoGP series: the Michelin Grand Prix of Styria […]

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WorldSBK Take Dutch Courage In WorldSBK Championship Fight

Jul 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are ready to continue to fight in the fifth round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship at TT Circuit Assen in the […]

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Early-lap pileup challenges at Spring Creek Motocross Millville Minnesota

Jul 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 9-11 Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 14-12 Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 13-11 Suzuki racers all battled inside the top 10 in both classes during round […]

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BMW Motorrad and Marshall announce long term partnership

Jul 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 19, 2021…BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce a strategic long-term partnership with Marshall Amplification to deliver innovation and a premium listening experience for future BMW Motorrad sound system users. Riding a […]

Powerful new 2022 Yamaha Motorcycles

Powerful new 2022 Yamaha Motorcycles

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

25 powerful new 2022 Yamaha motorcycles launch into action today! Be the first to see the new lineup at Total Motorcycle. New engines, improved suspension, updated brakes, enhanced ergonomics, and new modern styling meet cutting-edge performance […]

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Big Changes to 2050 Yamaha Motorcycle Models

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor announced today that it has reviewed the CO2 emission reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050, first formulated in 2018, and has set a new goal of aiming for carbon […]

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Dramatic 12-hour race at Estoril

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. Second race and a second podium finish for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the new #37 BMW M 1000 RR in the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC). In the, at […]

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EnduroGP Estonia a true test of man and machine

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Marking the first round of a Northern European double-header, the GP of Estonia provided a true test of man and machine with hot conditions and soft, rough, and sandy terrain proving to be hugely demanding […]

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Geerts Dominant in Oss as Renaux Takes MX2 Championship Lead

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts was unstoppable at the fourth round of FIM Motocross World Championship in Oss, The Netherlands, as he powered his YZ250FM to a double race victory – his first […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX podium streak keeps rolling for Yamaha

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis kept his podium streak rolling on a challenging day in Millville, Minnesota, to finish third overall at yesterday’s Spring Creek National. He amassed 23 points to give him […]

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What does Oss Valkenswaard Lierop and Assen have in common? MXGP

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of the Netherlands took place at the sandy Oss circuit for the fourth round of 2021 MXGP and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were able to clinch both MXGP motos as Tony […]

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Watson & Seewer Tie After Dramatic MXGP Dutch Grand Prix

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team had to endure the highs and the lows of Grand Prix racing today at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Oss, The Netherlands, with […]

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Physically demanding MXGP Netherlands Round 4

Jul 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

JED BEATON CLAIMS SECOND OVERALL WITH KAY DE WOLF JOINING HIM ON THE BOX IN THIRD Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton has claimed a highly impressive second place overall result at the MXGP […]

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