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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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Unpredictable race expected at MotoGP Doha

Apr 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The two riders of the Ducati Lenovo Team closed fourth and sixth respectively in qualifying for the Grand Prix of Doha, scheduled for tomorrow at Losail; Jorge Martín, in his second MotoGP Grand Prix, took his […]

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Toughest MotoGP conditions so far in Doha

Apr 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 3. Grid positions for Doha GP: Alex Rins: 8th – 1’53.745 Joan Mir: 9th – 1’53.785 The Losail Circuit brought the toughest conditions so far for Saturday afternoon’s FP3 […]

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Tricky MotoGP Losail Conditions Full of Dust and Wind

Apr 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Tissot Grand Prix of Doha represents the second round of 2021 MotoGP, and for the second event in seven days at a blustery Losail International Circuit Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira was […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – April 4th

Apr 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 3. The opening weekend of April sees Team Suzuki Ecstar back on track at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar for Round 2 of MotoGP™. World Champion Joan Mir […]

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Delightful Ducati Feelings at MotoGP Doha GP Qatar

Apr 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team returned to action at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar today for the Doha GP, the second Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season. After completing just a few laps during […]

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Wasn’t very grippy for Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Doha

Apr 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 2. Alex Rins: 8th – 1’53.713 (+ 0.568) Joan Mir: 13th – 1’54.012 (+ 0.867) For the second week in a row, Team Suzuki Ecstar took to the Qatari […]

Inspiration Friday Harley-Davidson & Aerosmith

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson & Aerosmith

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

You Don’t Want to Miss a Thing with this week’s Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson & Aerosmith partnership announcement. Dream On no more and get Pumped as Harley-Davidson’s design collection expands with one-of-a-kind 17 Aerosmith graphics to […]

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WorldSBK BMW Motorrad Motorsport at Barcelona

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport spent two days testing at ‘Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’ in Spain, in preparation for the 2021 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). After a private test at Jerez de la […]

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Yamaha Teams Show Strong Pace at Barcelona WorldSBK Test

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After unveiling their new 2021 liveries, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK and the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team hit the ground running at the FIM Superbike World Championship test in Barcelona, as the riders got some […]

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Fast approaching 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship season

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Positive Barcelona Test for Both GRT Yamaha Riders The beginning of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship season is fast approaching, and the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team was back in action at the Circuit de […]

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Great opportunity Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Shows Encouraging Pace at Barcelona Test, Razgatlıoğlu Side-lined on Day Two After revealing his new Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK colours earlier this week, team newcomer and class debutant Andrea Locatelli showed impressive form, […]

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New Beta 300 RX to Race this Weekend

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dare DeMartile will be riding for Beta Motorcycles at the 2-Stroke Nationals aboard the Beta 300 RX. DeMartile is filling in for Carlen Gardner who rode the 300 RX last year at the 2-Stroke Nationals […]

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Withdrawn from Barcelona WorldSBK

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Withdrawn from Barcelona WorldSBK Test Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was withdrawn from the Barcelona WorldSBK test and placed in isolation by the team this morning, after testing positive in a […]

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High-performance BMW model sold out until fall of 2021

Apr 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad reported year-to-date sales of 352 units for the first quarter of 2021. Popular models included the S 1000 RR, the R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure. With an increase of […]

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This is your chance to test ride the most talked–about bike in the UK

Apr 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

COMING TO A DEALER NEAR YOU FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2021 This is your chance to test ride the most talked–about bike in the UK. Our dedicated test ride fleet will be visiting 21 dealers, […]

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