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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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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 10-11TH

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 10. The second weekend in July sees Superbike and Motocross action for Suzuki teams taking place in America and the UK. M4 Ecstar Suzuki are at WeatherTech Raceway, Laguna […]

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WEBB CAPTURES A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT THE WICK 338 NATIONAL

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. – Five rounds into the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb is falling into stride as he inches closer to a podium finish in the outdoor season. The […]

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HAMPSHIRE COLLECTS ANOTHER MOTO-PODIUM TO SECURE FOURTH OVERALL AT THE WICK 338

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire didn’t lack speed or aspiration at Saturday’s AMA Pro Motocross National in Southwick, Massachusetts where he finished just shy of the 250MX overall podium after leading a handful […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL LE MANS TROPHY & RACE BIKE PRESENTED TO SUZUKI

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 10. Yoshimura President Mr Fujio Yoshimura and Mr Yohei Kato, who is the Technical Director of Yoshimura Japan and Yoshimura SERT Motul Team Director, visited the Suzuki HQ in […]

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Ducati Stars Shining Bright in California Sunshine

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 9, 2021 – Loris Baz and Toni Elias put on a solid day’s riding for Ducati at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the European duo ending the day second and eighth fastest, respectively.Baz’s […]

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Very challenging MXGP Round 3 Maggiora Italy

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MXGP Round 3 Maggiora, Italy The third round of the 2021 MXGP World Championship took place at the legendary track of Maggiora. The Italian venue returned to host a GP after a few seasons away […]

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SUZUKI CONFIDENT FOR KNOCKHILL BRITISH SUPERBIKES

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 8. Buildbase Suzuki riders Danny Kent, Gino Rea and Tim Neave are feeling confident ahead of this weekend’s Bennetts British Superbike second round at Knockhill after a positive preseason […]

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ALL-NEW FIM EUROPE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to be partnering with an exciting new motocross series in 2021 – the FIM Europe Junior e-Motocross Championship. Created in conjunction with InFront Moto Racing, this ground-breaking five-round series will endorse […]

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KTM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH INFRONT MOTO RACING FOR NEW FIM EUROPE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This exciting new European racing series, which will take place alongside the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship, is a new category being introduced to develop the next generation of racers aboard electrically powered junior motocross […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R125 DOMINATES FREETECH 24 HOUR ENDURANCE

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 8. Team RST: Suzuki GSX-R125 – 1st Team Fast and Loud: Suzuki GSX-R125 – 2nd Suzuki Racing by 44 Teeth: Suzuki GSX-R125 – 3rd Suzuki’s GSX-R125 filled the top […]

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WorldSBK Standings After Winning Weekend at Donington Park

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For round four of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK and the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team enjoyed a fruitful return to Donington Park, with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu twice winning to take […]

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Round 3 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Abestone Hard Enduro Italy

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has travelled to Italy to race Abestone Hard Enduro. Marking the third round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, the three-day event looks set to test […]

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Baz Heads the Ducati Charge as Elias Joins the Fray

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 7, 2021 – North America has some famous racing venues but very few hold the international stature of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.The rolling hills just out of Monterey have played host to some […]

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Highlights of the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Races from Donington

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup returned to action in support of the FIM Superbike Championship last weekend, with the 25 young riders taking to the famous Donington Park circuit in the United […]

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THREE-MAN ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRIVE IN ITALY

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt, Alfredo Gomez and Graham Jarvis have arrived in Italy to race the Abestone Hard Enduro. Round three, and the effective restart of the FIM Hard Enduro series, will challenge […]

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