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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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Stifling heat hits The Woods of Washington Road America Race

Jun 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif, June 27, 2021 – In stifling heat, Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) completed his best weekend of the season to date at The Ridge, taking fourth and second place finishes on […]

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Yamaha Racing Reigns Supreme at The Ridge MotoAmerica

Jun 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing Reigns Supreme at The Ridge After a great result on Saturday, the Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing team upped the ante with an even more dominant […]

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Hard-earned top fives at Progressive American Flat Track showdown Lima Half-Mile

Jun 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing came away from Saturday’s Progressive American Flat Track showdown at the Lima Half-Mile with a pair of hard-earned top fives. Kolby Carlile continued his recent climb to premier-class prominence by equaling his career-best […]

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Most renowned and prestigious circuits in MotoGP Grand Prix racing

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Motul TT Assen brought MotoGP back to one of the most renowned and prestigious circuits in Grand Prix racing. The ninth round of the 2021 world championship season at the TT Circuit Assen was […]

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HALFWAY MARKER OF THE 2021 MotoGP SERIES FOR HUSQVARNA

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

As usual Romano Fenati was among the front-runners in Free Practice on Friday and Saturday, clocking the 5th fastest time on his FR 250 GP after the first combined sessions. Adrian Fernandez was learning the […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Maxime Renaux celebrated emphatic MXGP Great Britain

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Miguel Oliveira was the standout KTM RC16 racer at the Motul TT Assen Grand Prix and the ninth round of 2021 MotoGP as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider ran to 5th position in […]

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Ducati forced to retire following crash at Dutch GP Assen

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia finished sixth at the MotoGP Dutch GP, held this afternoon at the TT Circuit of Assen. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, who started from the front row of the grid from the third […]

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Team Suzuki Ecstar and MotoGP field took to the track for the last time

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. MOTUL TT ASSEN MotoGP Race Classification: Joan Mir: 3rd Alex Rins: 11th Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP™ field took to the track for the last time in […]

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Riders back in action at 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship Italy

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Just one week on from the tough opening event of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship, riders were back in action at an equally challenging round two, held in Edolo, Italy. Following Friday evening’s short […]

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Hugely impressive rides at round two of Italy 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered two hugely impressive rides at round two of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship. Following a dominant performance on the event’s Friday evening Super Test, the […]

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93RD CAREER VICTORY AT MXGP BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix formed the second round of 2021 MXGP and the spectacular sprawl of the Matterley Basin circuit was the stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tony Cairoli to post his first […]

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Top Ten Finish for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Trio at Matterley Basin

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin in the Winchester district of Great Britain produced some close and intense racing as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer, Glenn Coldenhoff […]

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Difficult day at round two FIM Motocross World Championship

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing have completed a difficult day of racing at round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Following a strong start to the season in Russia, Thomas Kjer Olsen placed 12th […]

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Tricky opening 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship Oulton Park race

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. Gino Rea: GSX-R1000R (SBK Class) – 11-13-11th Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R (SBK Class) – DNF-14-DNF Tim Neave: GSX-R1000R (Superstock Class) – 5th It was a tricky opening round to […]

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Royal Enfield dominates AFT Production Twins Lima Half-Mile

Jun 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

LIMA, Ohio (June 26, 2021) – Defending Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) scored arguably the most critical victory yet of the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season following an epic […]

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