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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.

1987 Honda RC30

Honda RC30/VFR750R Forever Parts Program Launches

May 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following its launch in Japan in 2020, the program reaches Europe offering Honda Genuine Parts to owners of the legendary RC30. Parts will be manufactured using current molds and techniques and will be sold through […]

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No double DNF at VIRginia International Raceway Virginia this weekend?

May 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 19, 2021 – Round two of the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship sees Ducati stars Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) and Kyle Wyman (Panera Bread Ducati) heading to the legendary VIRginia […]

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2021 ESBK CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA DE SUPERBIKE

May 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 19. Naomichi Uramoto: Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 3-4 Naomichi Uramoto raced to a podium position at second round of the 2021 ESBK CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA DE SUPERBIKE at the Circuito […]

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EWC Opener: 50 teams 35 entries six factory teams Suzuki, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha

May 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 19. The opening round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship will take place next month at the Bugatti Circuit in France with 50 teams on the start line. Yoshimura […]

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Richard Rawlings Named Grand Marshal of Texas Half-Mile

May 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2021) – This weekend’s Mission Foods Texas Half-Mile presented by Roof Systems is set to be that much Faster N’ Louder with the announcement that Fort Worth’s own Richard Rawlings […]

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Free entry to Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibition

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

REOPENING TOMORROW WITH SPECIAL GUEST KYLE SMITH We are thrilled to be reopening our doors from 10am tomorrow and have installed some brand-new exhibitions, restocked our Factory Shop and filled the fridges in our 1902 […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off WorldSBK campaign

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The wait is over. This weekend, BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off its campaign in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). After the development period and winter tests, the new BMW M 1000 RR […]

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World Superbike champion suffers vertebra and corresponding spinal damage

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Troy Bayliss confirms injuries after bicycle crash Three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss has confirmed that a bicycle crash last Friday, 14th May, has left him with a fractured C4 vertebra and corresponding spinal damage […]

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Interesting start to the 2021 WorldSBK season

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Fully Focused on Aragón Start to 2021 Season Front-runners Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK are prepared to start strong at the opening round of the FIM Superbike World Championship this […]

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2021 Royal Enfield BUILD TRAIN RACE flat track INT650 flat track builds

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2021 BUILD TRAIN RACE FLAT TRACK TO KICK OFF IN TEXAS Motorcycles and racers to debut at Women’s Motorcycle Show Milwaukee, Wis (Tuesday, May 18, 2021) — The 2021 Royal Enfield BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) […]

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Exciting weekend at Texas Motor Speedway American Flat Track

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2021) – The 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season resumes with this weekend’s Mission Foods Texas Half-Mile presented by Roof Systems at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on […]

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Wild card invites to the prestigious 2021 YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm that the first of two available wild card invites to the prestigious 2021 YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale has been awarded to the Guy Housset supported YXZ1000R driver Ghislain […]

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SPACE by BMW gallery to feature fully electric BMW Motorrad models

May 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Fully Electric BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle and BMW i4 Gran Coupé Will Debut at [SPACE] by BMW, a New Immersive BMW Brand Experience at The Grove in Los Angeles. [SPACE] by BMW will […]

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The National Enduro & Dragon’s Back Enduro

May 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The National Enduro – Dragon’s Back Enduro Arrington, VA The National Enduro was in the woods of Virginia for the third leg of the series. The conditions of the trails were ideal throughout the wooded […]

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Vertex Pistons 2021/2022 FIM Motocross World Championship season Partnership

May 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Youthstream is pleased to announce that the partnership with Vertex Pistons will also continue for the 2021 and 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship seasons. Vertex Pistons are the multi-titled pistons that for decades have […]

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