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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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New Team Manager for Beta Racing

May 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles would like to announce that Carlen Gardner will become the Team Manager for Beta Racing. The position became available when Rodney Smith was promoted to Brand Ambassador. Gardner steps into a role of Team […]

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MXGP 2021: Q+A SESSIONS

May 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tony Cairoli One of the greatest riders of the modern era of the FIM Motocross World Championship enters his twelfth season with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in 2021. From thirteen years in […]

2021 BMW R nineT Scrambler

87% Growth in YoY Profits for BMW Motorrad Motorcycles

May 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group continued to grow extremely dynamically in the first quarter 2021 – as demonstrated by its outstanding reported figures. The Group is systematically driving its transformation process at a high pace, reaching new […]

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Ducati team concludes its last pre-season test of 2021

May 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi have concluded two days of testing on the Circuito de Navarra (Spain), which will host for the first time in history a WorldSBK round from August 20 to 22.After a […]

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Battle of the Machines: 2021 American Flat Track Shakedown

May 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

March 26, 2021 By Chris Martin, Lead Writer With one race weekend down and a dozen to go, the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season has already seen four different manufacturers secure at least one race victory. […]

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WorldSBK Teams Complete Pre-Season Testing at Aragón

May 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Completes Pre-Season Testing at Aragón Yamaha’s young rider line-up of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli signed off their 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship preparations with two constructive days of […]

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Fantastic days as WorldSBK Spanish circuit hosts opening races of the year

May 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. With two weeks to go until the start of the 2021 season in the FIM FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), BMW Motorrad Motorsport has entered a crucial phase of preparations. MotorLand Aragón, the Spanish […]

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2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Newly Crowned Supercross Champion

May 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 4, 2021) – After a highly competitive and exciting trio of title fights, MX Sports Pro Racing would like to congratulate the newly crowned 2021 FIM/AMA Supercross Championship titleholders and praise the staff […]

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MV AGUSTA RELAUNCHES THE AMERICAN MARKET IN USA CANADA AND LATAM

May 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Varese, May 5, 2021 – MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. and its subsidiary, MV Agusta USA LLC, have created a new brand strategy to fully develop the brand’s potential in this region. MV Agusta USA LLC […]

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Atlanta American Flat Track Super TT Royal Enfield Almost Wins

May 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Atlanta, GA May 5, 2021: Moto Anatomy x Royal Enfield rider Johnny Lewis captured fifth place during the American Flat Track (AFT) Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Lewis was fast all weekend and […]

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Inaugural FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Starts

May 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rnd 1, FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Extreme XL Lagares, Portugal Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on the 2021 edition of Extreme XL Lagares. The three-day Portuguese event, […]

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Unforgettable MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain with New Leader

May 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Day of post-race testing concluded for the Ducati Lenovo Team at Jerez de la Frontera After an unforgettable Grand Prix of Spain, which saw Jack Miller taking his first win on the Desmosedici GP and […]

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New Stronger Engine for Suzuki and Better Handling

May 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1’36.913 (+ 0.034) Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’37.310 (+ 0.431) Team Suzuki Ecstar remained, with the rest of the MotoGP™ paddock, at the Circuit […]

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Taking profit at MotoGP Circuito de Jerez

May 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing completed over 200 laps between them today to close a fourth and final day of riding at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto and […]

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Great end to the AMA supercross season at Utah Final

May 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. Max Anstie: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 12th The 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series wrapped up its 17-round season inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Utah where Twisted Tea/ […]

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