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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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Return to Top Step of the Podium with Dominant Effort at Thunder Valley National

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (June 5, 2021) – The second round of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, featured one of the toughest challenges of the season with the series’ annual visit […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Toyota Thunder Valley National

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With an elevation that surpasses 6,000 feet above sea level, the annual visit to Colorado’s Thunder Valley Motocross Park was destined to provide a captivating afternoon of racing for the second round of the 2021 […]

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Red Bull KTM Ajo’s owned the Moto2 & Moto3 classes

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Remy Gardner owned the Moto2 class for the second time in a week at the seventh round of MotoGP for what was the second visit to Spain this season and in […]

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BRILLIANT FIRST 2021 MOTOGP VICTORY FOR OLIVEIRA IN CATALUNYA

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP 2021 – Round 07 of 19, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP) – Race The challenging mix of curves and speed presented by the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya could not halt KTM’s impressive march in MotoGP as […]

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MotoGP Catalunya brings high temperatures and high attrition

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 6. GRAN PREMI MONSTER ENERGY DE CATALUNYA MotoGP™ Race Classification: Joan Mir: 5th The seventh round of the MotoGP™ World Championship saw a battle of tyre choice, high temperatures […]

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TOP-10 FINISHES AT THUNDER VALLEY MX NATIONAL

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Two rounds into the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the 450MX class has revealed a highly-competitive field of the nation’s top motocross racers. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Cooper Webb and Marvin […]

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Colorado AMA Pro Motocross Championship Results

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had a mixed day in Colorado for Round 2 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Known for its high altitude and rough track conditions, the Thunder Valley National […]

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Moto3 races with the crazy big group are never easy

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MOTOGP™ MOVED FROM ITALY TO CATALUNYA FOR THE SEVENTH ROUND OF THE 2021 SEASON AND HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES REGISTERED AN 11TH PLACE FINISH FOR ROMANO FENATI WITH THE FR 250 GP. The Sterilgarda Max Racing Team […]

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Tire choice determines outcome of Catalan MotoGP

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing Team), second today across the line are two the Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes on the podium at Montmeló. The Catalan GP, the seventh round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, ended with […]

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Breezy but warm provided good Catalan MotoGP conditions

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Grid position for Catalan GP: Joan Mir: 10th – 1’39.431 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir took to the track in FP3 as the solo representative for the Hamamatsu […]

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MotoGP 2021 Round 7 of 19 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Jun 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Oliveira’s best 2021 qualification with 4th and just five hundredths of a second from the front row – Binder foiled by yellow flags but takes the KTM RC16 to 8th on the grid – […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 6TH

Jun 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. The opening weekend in June sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the seventh round of the MotoGP™ World Championship for the Catalan […]

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ALEX RINS POST-SURGERY UPDATE

Jun 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. While riding a bicycle in training yesterday (Thursday June 3rd) at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Alex Rins suffered a crash which caused trauma to his right wrist with […]

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Catalan MotoGP offering very little grip for racers

Jun 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco leads the way with the Desmosedici GP bike of the Pramac Racing Team The seventh round of the 2021 MotoGP season officially kicked off today with the first day of free practices for […]

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Catalunya MotoGP Suzuki Team Races With Just One

Jun 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. Catalan GP Day 1: Joan Mir: 16th – 1’40.150 (+ 0.915) Team Suzuki Ecstar began the seventh round of the MotoGP™ World Championship with just one rider after […]

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