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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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Mugello MotoGP fastest circuit on the calendar

May 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for the Italian GP, home race for the Borgo Panigale-based squad and sixth round of the 2021 MotoGP […]

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LEADING PERFORMANCE EXHAUST MANUFACTURER WILL REMAIN AS SOLE SUPPLIER

May 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING AND FMF RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2023 LEADING PERFORMANCE EXHAUST MANUFACTURER WILL REMAIN AS SOLE SUPPLIER TO THE TEAM FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce […]

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Double Victory at MotoAmerica Season Opener

May 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 24. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1-2 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000 – 1-2 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000 – 12 – 5 Suzuki and Team Hammer upped the ante following a successful […]

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New Racing Fuels for MotoGP KTM

May 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM RC16s will count on the extra performance benefits of ETS Racing Fuels starting from the Gran Premio Oakley D’Italia in Mugello. The fuel specialist will bring its comprehensive […]

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MotoGP Jack Miller thrilled to be able to continue his adventure

May 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Jack Miller that will see the Australian rider continue aboard the official Desmosedici GP of the Ducati Lenovo Team in the 2022 MotoGP […]

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Sim Racing: GT Cup – M2 CS Racing Cup – IMSA iRacing – SimGrid Sprint – V10 R-League

May 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BMW SIM GT Cup. The inaugural season of the BMW SIM GT Cup at the virtual Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit on the iRacing platform concluded with a thrilling finale and a one-two for the Coanda […]

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Top-6 result for new BMW M1000RR WorldSBK

May 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. Making its race debut in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), the new BMW M 1000 RR claimed a top-six result on the first attempt. Tom Sykes (GBR) from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team […]

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Only the brave! Slick tires on the wet track and conquers WorldSBK

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This Sunday at the Motorland circuit of Aragon (Spain) will not be easily forgotten, also due to the unpredictable weather conditions. A day full of emotions for the Aruba.it Ducati – Racing team, started with […]

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Great Grand National Cross Country GNCC start equals podium win

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong captured his first victory of the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series on Sunday with a hard-fought performance at the John Penton GNCC. Held at Sunday Creek […]

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Perfect MotoAmerica weekend at Virginia International Raceway

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne completed a perfect weekend at Virginia International Raceway with another dominant MotoAmerica Superbike victory in today’s Race Two. His teammate Herrin battled for a podium position […]

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First podium of MotoAmerica career for Bologna boys

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 23, 2021 – Round two of the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship was a fine one for the Bologna boys as Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) clinched the first podium of […]

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First Podium of 2021 WorldSBK Campaign Aragón

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The first round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship came to a close today under wet conditions, and with it came GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s first podium of the season, with Garrett Gerloff storming […]

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BACK INTO WINNING WAYS AFTER FIRST RACE OUTING OF 2021

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 26-year-old elected to travel to the UK to compete in the second date of the national series in the absence of other pre-season events and with the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship delayed twice. […]

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Best team result for BMW Motorrad WorldSBK

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The new BMW M 1000 RR has demonstrated its potential in the FIM Superbike World Championship. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team claimed its best team result so far at the opening round of the […]

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bLU cRU’s Orradre Takes Second Place in Sunday’s Aragón WorldSSP300 Race

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After making a final corner pass for victory in the opening FIM Supersport World Championship race on Saturday, Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Steven Odendaal did exactly the same in the weekend’s second race […]

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