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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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Not acceptable to finish 12 seconds behind the leader says Yamaha

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Hits the Podium at MotoAmerica Season Opener Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Josh Herrin started his 2021 season in style, grabbing the final podium spot on Saturday, May 1, at the Michelin […]

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Best race finish of the fledgling Moto3 world championship

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the second year in a row Jerez missed the presence of fans and public but the circuit was a happy hunting ground for the Husqvarna Motorcycles duo on their FR 250 GP motorcycles: in […]

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Rider overcomes adversity with runner-up at AMA Supercross 450SX Utah

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Widely recognized for his grit and determination to win, Webb has overcome his share of adversity since earning his first 450SX title in 2019. As the 2020 runner-up in Supercross, Webb missed most of the […]

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Rider scores win and runner-up and four top-5 at MotoAmerica Atlanta

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 2. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1st Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 2nd Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 4th Team Hammer, racing as M4 ECSTAR Suzuki, came away victorious in its […]

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2021 AMA Supercross World Championship Results

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team concluded a solid season in the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship on Saturday with the final round of racing at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Team […]

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Most successful MotoGP satellite squads signs with KTM

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

There will be four full-factory KTM RC16s on the MotoGP grid for the next five seasons after KTM renewed their association with the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing team and one of the most successful satellite […]

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2021 450SX CHAMPION AT SALT LAKE CITY SX FINALE

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb had an incredible conclusion to the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, clinching his second-career 450SX title with a dominant victory at Saturday’s season finale. Marvin Musquin […]

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Top 10 riders within two tenths of a second at MotoGP Jarez

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 1. Grid positions for Spanish GP: Alex Rins: 9th – 1’37.124 Joan Mir: 10th – 1’37.154 Saturday morning’s FP3 session proved to be extremely competitive with times dropping early […]

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4th fastest time at chequered flag MotoGP Jerez

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller will start from the front row in the Spanish Grand Prix scheduled for tomorrow at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto as he closed third in qualifying today. After ending as eleventh fastest […]

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BINDER FEISTY AND FAST THROUGH SPANISH MOTOGP QUALIFICATION TO CAPTURE 11TH ON THE GRID

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Binder makes the Q2 cut for the first time in 2021 – Less than eight tenths of a second split the entire Q2 qualification pack – Remy Gardner sets new Moto2 lap record on the […]

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MotoAmerica 2021 kicks off at Road Atlanta

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 30, 2021 – MotoAmerica kicked off its 2021 season with day one at Road Atlanta in the Honos Superbike category with Ducati riders Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman both posting competitive times across […]

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Thrilling Flat-Track race action on unique pavement-and-dirt track

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 30, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track completed a one-day test at Atlanta Motor Speedway today and came away with even higher expectations ahead of tomorrow’s Yamaha Atlanta Super TT. As […]

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Sim Racing: News Recap with drivers backgrounds teams & technology

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BMW SIM Racing has an extensive and diverse programme in store for the Esports community in 2021 – from BMW SIM Cups and BMW SIM Racing teams to technical innovations. In our monthly BMW SIM […]

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BAGGER RACING LEAGUE IN HIGH GEAR AHEAD OF FIRST RACE AND RALLY

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DURANGO, CO (April 29, 2021) – Bagger Racing League’s inaugural event is just over two months away, and the growing race league isn’t wasting any time. They’ve hired a Race Director, Technical Director, Referee and […]

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2021 Endurance World Championship has been cut back to four rounds

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. The 2021 Endurance World Championship has been cut back to four rounds after the recently-postponed German race at Oschersleben was cancelled today. The popular 8-Hours of Oschersleben, initially […]

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