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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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CAREER BEST FOR SUZUKI’S HARTRANFT AT REDBUD MX

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 6. Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 11-13 Max Anstie: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 0-11th The legendary July Fourth weekend AMA Pro Motocross Series race at RedBud MX was one to […]

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THE EUROPEAN KTM ADVENTURE RALLY ROARS INTO GREECE FOR A THRILLING 2021 EDITION

Jul 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM is proud to announce that the 2021 edition of the European KTM ADVENTURE RALLY will take place around the city of Nafpaktos, Greece, on September 22 – 25. Following the 2020 postponement, the European […]

Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix

Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix

Jul 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What would we do without Netflix today? (Besides having have more free time to ride that is). Total Motorcycle serves up Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix. What about the Top Netflix Motorcycle […]

Heart-stopping untamed beastly power

Heart-stopping untamed beastly power

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Imagine a motorcycle that has 212hp, 1000cc 4-cylinder with a screaming 13,000 rpm redline, >300km/h top speed in a feather light 410lb body… that’s Heart-stopping untamed beastly power to the max! Yes, it exists and […]

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Silk Way Rally 2021 finished with Morocco and Abu Dhabi Rallies Next

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S LUCIANO BENAVIDES CLAIMS SEVENTH OVERALL AT TOUGH FIVE-DAY EVENT Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has claimed second overall at the 2021 Silk Way Rally, thanks in part to […]

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Fifth and final day of racing at the Silk Way Rally 2021

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short have successfully completed the 2021 Silk Way Rally. Encountering a heavily revised racing schedule together with varied terrain, both riders overcame minor mistakes […]

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Silk Way Rally Final 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Silk Way Rally 2021 – Stage Five Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the Silk Way Rally. Placing second on the fifth and final stage, Walkner extended his lead at the top […]

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Yamaha’s first double podium of the 2021 season

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team celebrated its first double podium of the 2021 season with Maxime Renaux and Jago Geerts finishing second and third overall, respectively, at the third round of the FIM […]

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Bitter WorldSBK Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a Saturday to forget for Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi on the Donington Park Circuit (Great Britain), which was wet in the morning and then almost dry before Race-1.The two Aruba.it Racing – […]

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Three WorldSBK podiums for new BMW M1000RR

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. A good Saturday was followed by a great Sunday at Donington Park (GBR). BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team celebrated the first three podiums in the FIM Superbike World […]

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Topping the timesheets at RedBud National Buchanan Michigan

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis scored his second-straight overall victory yesterday at the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, to expand his points lead in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship. It was a stellar day for the […]

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Mixed results at the MXGP of Italy

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing claimed mixed results at the MXGP of Italy, round three of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The team’s best finishes came from MX2 class racers Jed Beaton and Kay de […]

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Coldenhoff Ties on Points for Grand Prix Victory in Italy

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff raced his YZ450FM to the second step of the podium in contrasting conditions at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Maggiora, Italy. The talented […]

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Thunderstorm turns historic Maggiora Park circuit Italian MXGP muddy

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Herlings wins first moto and GP of 2021 with the KTM 450 SX-F for 91st career success – Herlings is 2nd and 6 points from the championship lead as the only rider with a […]

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Five brutal hours of racing RORR AMA East Extreme in Pennsylvania

Jul 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker survived five brutal hours of racing to come away with a strong fourth overall at the Tough Like RORR AMA East Extreme race in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Quickly deemed […]

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