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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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Mixed MotoGP fortunes for two riders at German Grand Prix Sachsenring

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 19. Grid positions for German GP: Alex Rins: 11th – 1’20.949 (+ 0.713) Joan Mir: 17th – 1’21.014 (Q1) Team Suzuki Ecstar continued with mixed fortunes for their two […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 19-20TH

Jun 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. The third weekend in June sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at Sachsenring in Germany for the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship. World Champion Joan […]

Inspiration Friday: Laconia Motorcycle Week 2021

Inspiration Friday: Laconia Motorcycle Week 2021

Jun 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday Total Motorcycle brings you the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Rally…Laconia Motorcycle Week 2021! Motorcycle events and rallies are back (Thank God!) and you can get out and celebrate with Total Motorcycle and […]

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WELCOME MOTOGP FANS BACK TO THE RED BULL RING!

Jun 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The BACK2BACK race weekends will be alive with the sound of revved-up KTM fans as they descend onto the Red Bull Ring – Spielberg to feel the adrenaline-spiked vibe from the loud, proud, orange KTM […]

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Reigning 450MX Champion will miss remainder of 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Jun 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

REIGNING 450MX CHAMPION WILL CONTINUE TO HEAL FOR 2022 RACE SEASON The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team announced today that reigning 450MX Champion Zach Osborne will miss the remainder of the 2021 AMA Pro […]

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Greentech Festival: RETHINK REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

Jun 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On 16 – 18 June 2021, the renowned Greentech Festival in Berlin will bring together companies and organisations who put a sustainable future at the heart of what they do. The BMW Group is a […]

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MotoGP World Championship preparing for back-to-back Sachsenring races

Jun 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 16. Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP™ World Championship are preparing for another dose of back-to-back rounds following a short break after the Mugello-Catalunya double header. The first stop […]

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Inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup got underway with spectacular racing

Jun 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship was at the Misano World Circuit last weekend for round three of 2021, where Yamaha returned to the top step for the first time this season courtesy of Pata Yamaha […]

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Most Countries Visited in 24 hours on a Motorcycle World Record Attempt

Jun 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice of June 21st, MV Agusta, together with journalist Valerio Boni, will attempt to beat the record of the most countries visited in 24 hours on […]

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Logan Cipala Puts on Impressive Show at Freemansburg

Jun 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

FREEMANSBURG, Penn. (June 13, 2021) – AMA Pro Hillclimb converged on Freemansburg, Pennsylvania for its second round of action on Sunday, June 13, 2021. With a strong fan turnout eager to witness riders dominate the 500-foot […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Germany for MotoGP Sachsenring

Jun 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to return to action for the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, the Grand Prix of Germany, scheduled for this Sunday at the famous Sachsenring circuit near […]

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Cherokee National Enduro Round 4 Results

Jun 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Cherokee National Enduro – Round 4 Greensboro, GA Round 4 of the National Enduro took the series to Greensboro, GA for the historic Cherokee Enduro. The Cherokee has had a rich history in […]

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Long-awaited first round of 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship at Marco de Canaveses Portugal

Jun 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The long-awaited first round of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship will take place this weekend at Marco de Canaveses in Portugal. With the start of the series pushed back to mid-June due to the […]

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Another bountiful trophy harvest at 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship

Jun 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 14. Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 3-2 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 4-4 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000 – Stock 1000 – 1st Suzuki Motor USA, LLC and Team Hammer reeled in another […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport celebrates Le Mans third place

Jun 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Misano. While BMW Motorrad Motorsport celebrated third place at the ‘24 Heures Motos’ at Le Mans with the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, Sunday did not play out as hoped for the WorldSBK side of […]

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