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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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WorldSBK Estoril clean sweep and fastest rider

May 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Clean Sweep As Razgatlıoğlu Tops Free Practice in Estoril Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took a clean sweep as the fastest rider in both Free Practice sessions, as the second round of […]

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Delightful Mugello MotoGP First Day for Ducati

May 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia leads the way at the end of Day 1 of free practices for the MotoGP Grand Prix of Italy, the home race of the Ducati Lenovo Team, that is held this weekend on the […]

Inspiration Friday: Never Ending Road Trip

Inspiration Friday: Never Ending Road Trip

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Memorial Day Weekend and a Never Ending Road Trip. Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long. If you’re going my way then you won’t hesitate to read this weeks Inspiration […]

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2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Broadcast Schedule

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 26, 2021) – In conjunction with its broadcast partners, NBC Sports Group and Lucas Oil Productions, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the broadcast and digital streaming details for the upcoming 2021 […]

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Start of the 450MX 2021 Pro Motocross season

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing 450 team is ready to battle for top honors at the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season opener this Saturday, May 29, at the Fox Raceway in Pala, California. […]

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250SX 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Kicks-off

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team looks to carry their championship-winning form to the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a strong start to this Saturday’s season opener at Fox Raceway in Pala, […]

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2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship gets underway this weekend

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – The 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship gets underway this weekend in Southern California with the Fox Raceway Pala National. It’s a fresh start to a new chapter in 2021 and Red Bull KTM […]

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WorldSBK Superpole Aragón Season Opener Results

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK, GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team and the Alstare Yamaha WorldSBK Team were in action for the opening round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship season, with riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and […]

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bLU cRU European Cup officially underway in Misano

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup officially got underway with pre-season testing at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where the 25 promising young talents got a first taste of their Yamaha R3 bikes […]

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Feels like yesterday as WorldSBK racers eager for Estoril

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s stand-out double victory in 2020, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK are eager for repeat success in the second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend at Circuito Estoril from 28-30 […]

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Mugello MotoGP in Picturesque Tuscan hills Florence

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 26. The sixth round of the MotoGP™ World Championship will take place at the ever-popular Autodromo di Mugello in Italy, as the series returns after skipping a year at […]

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Very special upcoming MotoGP weekend Circuit Estoril

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

#EstorilWorldSBK. The second round of the 2021 WorldSBK season to get underway at Circuit Estoril (Portugal) on Friday Just a few days after the season opener at the Motorland circuit in Aragon (Spain), the WorldSBK […]

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Behind the scenes of BMW Motorrad Motorsport

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. Next Thursday, 3rd June, Eugene Laverty (IRL) celebrates his 35th birthday. He has been following a family tradition since childhood and is one of the most experienced riders in current motorcycle racing. The Irishman has […]

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2021 Pure&Crafted Motorcycle Festival Returns

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Berlin. Launched in Berlin in 2015 and initiated by BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted Festival will return to the banks of the Spree river in 2021. This year, BMW Motorrad will once again be the title sponsor […]

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Massachusetts lifts restrictions changes Motocross Championship date

May 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 21, 2021) – Following the newly announced lift in various restrictions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced an updated event date for the Southwick National. The annual visit to […]

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