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Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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Incredible Triple Bagger at AMA Supercross Championship Texas

Mar 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ARLINGTON, Texas – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb made it a clean sweep in the Lonestar state this week as he clinched a third-consecutive victory inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday for Round 12 of the […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – March 20th

Mar 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 12th. The third weekend in March sees American Suzuki Motocross teams at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the third back-to back race and Round 12 of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change

Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle invites readers to expand their horizons and minds with our Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change this week. Culture on a global scale. Get ready to blow your mind with singing, dancing, […]

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FIERCELY COMPETITIVE MOTO3 WITH BACK-TO-BACK RACES IN QATAR

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A double header around the Losail International Circuit lies in store for the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team and the FR 250 GP-mounted rider line-up of Romano Fenati and Adrian Fernandez to launch the 2021 FIM […]

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Suzuki jump the jumps Supercross race inside of four days in AT&T Stadium Arlington

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 16th The second Supercross race inside of four days in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas put the riders to the test and Twisted Tea/ […]

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Tough Year for Ducati with 48k motorcycles delivered in 2020

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Proves to be a Solid and Profitable Company with a Positive Cash Flow Even in a Complex Year like 2020 48,042 motorcycles delivered, € 676 million in turnover and € 24 million in operating […]

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SET FOR THE NEW MXGP SEASON?

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 Grand Prix season sits on the horizon but inches closer every day. The start date of May 23rd in Oss and the Dutch round opening the new racing campaign will see Jeffrey Herlings […]

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American Flat Track to Debut Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2021) – Upon the announcement of its 2021 season, one of the most-anticipated additions has become the debut of Progressive American Flat Track at the historic Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS). […]

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Latest Materials Science Enable Significantly Smaller and Lighter Drivetrains

Mar 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DENVER, March 09, 2021 — Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions – and a pioneer in belt-driven personal mobility – introduces the new Carbon Drive Moto X9™ […]

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Collaboration enables robots and machines to follow humans and other machines in industrial applications

Mar 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MILAN, BOSTON and SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 18, 2021 – Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), a leader in smart following technology and subsidiary of the Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a proof-of-concept collaboration […]

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2021 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing Series official road racing partner announced

Mar 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 17. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has today announced the return of Team Hammer as its official road racing partner for the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road […]

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Slick and sketchy Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship AT&T Stadium finish

Mar 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Aaron Plessinger brought home another solid result, finishing sixth last night at Round 11 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dylan Ferrandis […]

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The Suzuka 8 Hours EWC will have 150% points awarded for the final race

Mar 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 17 The Suzuka 8 Hours race in Japan will now be the final round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship following a date switch to plan throughout the ongoing […]

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Whoops frustration at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship Arlington

Mar 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper bounced back from a crash on his opening lap last night, finishing fifth in challenging conditions at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Although not the result he […]

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Aprilia testing new 2021 RS-GP bike

Mar 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing and Andrea Dovizioso will be together on the track in Jerez from 12 through 14 April. Andrea will conduct a test on the 2021 RS-GP that will race in the World MotoGP Championship […]

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