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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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LEVEL SET: KTM COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE 2021 MOTOGP™ PRE-SEASON TEST IN QATAR

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Losail International Circuit has held a unique place on the MotoGP calendar since its inauguration in 2004. For 2021 the floodlit venue, a short distance outside the city of Doha, hosted the sole warm-up […]

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Youngest ever Daytona 200 polesitter set for AMA Superbike Race

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 13. Sean Dylan Kelly scored his second career pole position for the 79th Daytona 200 in Florida on Friday afternoon aboard his M4 Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation […]

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American Flat Track five-rider freight train contending for the final spot on the podium

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing opened the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season in dream fashion on Friday night, scoring three podium finishes at Volusia Speedway Park. The Mission SuperTwins duo of JD Beach and Kolby Carlile were […]

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Interview with MotoGP star Alex Rins

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 13. Alex Rins looks ahead to the new MotoGP™ season that starts in Qatar at the end of the month, under regulations, and is optimistic and positive about his […]

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Big night in Texas 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship Arlington

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson had a big night in Texas, coming away with his first podium finish of the season with a hard-fought third at Round 10 of the 2021 AMA Supercross […]

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79th running of historic race at Daytona International Speedway

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 14. Sean Dylan Kelly backed up his perfect run of two Daytona 200 poles in two attempts by doing the same for his podium record in Saturday’s 79th running […]

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Awesome to see fans in the stands again at American Flat Track Volusia Half-Mile

Mar 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2021) – After something of a quiet opener by their standards, Progressive American Flat Track’s Grand National Champion favorites got their revenge in Saturday night’s Volusia Half-Mile II presented by […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – March 13th

Mar 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 12th. On the second weekend in March, Suzuki Motocross teams move from the Florida races to Texas for Round 10 of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship […]

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2021 MotoGP season in Qatar ended prematurely

Mar 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The final day of pre-season testing for the 2021 MotoGP season in Qatar ended prematurely for the Ducati Lenovo Team riders who, due to high temperatures, strong winds and sand on the track, opted to […]

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Stunning victorious opener performance at Volusia Speedway Flat Track

Mar 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2021) – While most of the preseason hype was directed elsewhere, it was Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) who delivered the opening salvo of the 2021 […]

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Everything feels good for Alex Rins at MotoGP Qatar

Mar 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 11. Joan Mir: 6th – 1’53.827 (+ 0.583) Alex Rins: 7th – 1’53.860 (+ 0.616) Sylvain Guintoli: 25th – 1’56.006 (+ 2.762) Action continued under the lights on Thursday […]

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Improving the current circuit record at MotoGP Qatar by 261 thousandths of a second

Mar 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar, the Ducati Lenovo Team continues its preparations for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, which will get underway in just under three weeks at the same track.Pecco Bagnaia closed […]

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Injury and Surgery Won’t Stop Estenson Racing to Kick Off 2021 American Flat Track Season

Mar 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing returns to action this weekend for the Progressive American Flat Track season opener, the Volusia Half-Mile doubleheader on Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13, in Barberville, Florida. JD Beach and Kolby Carlile […]

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Suzuki gives idea of how the future with new 2022 engine

Mar 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 10. Joan Mir: 7th – 1’54.078 (+ 0.895) Alex Rins: 8th – 1’54.143 (+ 0.960) Sylvain Guintoli: 24th – 1’55.642 (+ 2.459) After a short break of two days […]

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MotoGP Ducati Lenovo Team rider Jack Miller topped the timesheets at Losail

Mar 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Miller under Losail Circuit lap record as he tops the third day of testing in Qatar. Bagnaia closes ninth Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia returned to action at Losail Circuit today […]

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