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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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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Fabio Quartararo continued fine run of form

Jun 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo continued his fine run of form at this weekend’s Grand Prix Deutshland, converting his front row start into a third-place finish. Team-mate Maverick Viñales had a challenging weekend, finishing […]

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EXCEPTIONAL DAY FOR MOTOGP RED BULL KTM GERMANY

Jun 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland was a memorable eighth round of 2021 MotoGP for KTM as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira finished runner-up for his third trophy in a row, teammate […]

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Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing YZ450F top of the box at High Point National

Jun 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis put his Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing YZ450F back on the top of the box at yesterday’s High Point National in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania. The rookie once again showed his fighting spirit, besting […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in famed Pennsylvania venue Results

Jun 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MOUNT MORRIS, Pa. (June 19, 2021) – Following its first break of the 2021 season the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returned to action with its East Coast debut from legendary High […]

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FIRST-EVER 250MX OVERALL AT HIGH POINT NATIONAL

Jun 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a monumental day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team as Jalek Swoll claimed his first-career win in the 250MX class following an impressive pair of 1-3 moto finishes at the High […]

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TOP-10 FINISHES AT HIGH POINT MX NATIONAL

Jun 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MT. MORRIS, Pa. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team returned to racing on Saturday with Round 3 of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point Raceway. In the 450MX class, teammates Marvin Musquin […]

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RED BULL KTM RENEW FORCEFUL GRAND PRIX RELATIONSHIP

Jun 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo will remain one of the main pillars of the KTM GP Academy until 2026 after the factory and Team Principal Aki Ajo extended a relationship that has so far delivered 60 […]

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Tight and twisty Sachsenring brought MotoGP to Germany for first time since 2019

Jun 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The latest double-header episode of MotoGP saw the series visit the unique climes of the Sachsenring: a historic, winding counter clockwise circuit forged from 10 left handed corners and 3 to the right. Featuring some […]

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Impressive back-to-back Oklahoma City OKC Mile II wins

Jun 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 19, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track legend Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) returned to the top of the podium at Remington Park in an overwhelming show of force […]

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Fantastic line-up for Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland MotoGP

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira will line-up in 6th position for the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland after entering the Q2 qualification session directly as one of the pacesetters at a hot […]

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RINS RETURNS TO MOTOGP DEUTSCHLAND IN GOOD FORM AFTER INJURY

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. German GP Day 1: Alex Rins: 4th – 1’21.077 (+ 0.387) Joan Mir: 16th – 1’21.453 (+ 0.763) The opening day of the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring […]

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Johann Zarco takes Sachsenring with Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP Pramac Racing Team

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco takes pole with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia will start respectively from the second and fourth row of the grid in the MotoGP Grand […]

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First rider to earn second Mission SuperTwins S&S Cycle victory

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 18, 2021) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) became the first rider to earn a second Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle victory this Progressive American Flat Track […]

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Productive day for Ducati at 2021 MotoGP World Championship Sachsenring

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia closed respectively with the 9th and 22nd time overall the first day of free practices of the German GP, the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for […]

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Daniels Returns to Podium at OKC Mile I

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dallas Daniels kept Estenson Racing’s Progressive American Flat Track podium streak rolling with a runner-up finish in the AFT Singles Main Event at last night’s first round of the OKC Mile doubleheader in Oklahoma City, […]

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