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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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Stellar night at AMA/ FIM Supercross Houston with exciting on-track battles

Jan 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 25. John Short: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 8th The Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports/ Suzuki and BarX/ Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki teams took on the third round in seven days to kick-off […]

Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with Special Models

Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with Special Models

Jan 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It isn’t everyday a motorcycle manufacturer turns 100 and Moto Guzzi celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with special models this year for riders! Introducing the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Centenario, V7 Stone Centenario and V9 […]

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BMW Motorrad reducing trade show launches for digital formats

Jan 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. New live and digital formats will increasingly take the place of traditional trade fair appearances at BMW Motorrad in the future. In particular, this means that the traditional commitments at the two leading motorshows EICMA […]

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Hot grueling race in Arizona at 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series

Jan 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton had a solid start to the 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) on Sunday, finishing just off the Pro 450 class podium with a hard-fought fourth-place in Havasu, […]

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship brings the heat to Houston

Jan 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart and Aaron Plessinger finished sixth and seventh, respectively, at Round 3 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship in Houston, Texas. Their rookie teammate Dylan Ferrandis was […]

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Dominant supercross week in Houston Texas at NRG Stadium

Jan 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols and Christian Craig capped off a dominant week in Houston, Texas, with a 1-2 finish Saturday night at the NRG Stadium. The team’s third-consecutive double podium at the […]

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Latest 2021 MotoGP Racing Calendar – Rounds Dates Locations

Jan 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The first race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship is due to begin on March 28th at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, but initial revisions issued by […]

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Houston AMA Supercross World Championship Main Event Chaos

Jan 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Wrapping up their third race in just seven days, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team closed the first chapter of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship on Saturday in Houston, Texas as they look […]

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MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND RACING ACTION – January 23rd

Jan 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22. The fourth weekend of January sees Round 3 of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This is the third race […]

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MotoGP Jerez de la Frontera Spain tests Cancelled due to rain

Jan 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Private test at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) cancelled due to rain After the heavy rain that cancelled the first day of the private test at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), the Angel Nieto Circuit […]

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MV Agusta and Collaborative Mobility Humanised Machines and Augmented Human announce a collaboration

Jan 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA AND E-NOVIA TOGETHER FOR AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY, TECH-DRIVEN RIDING EXPERIENCE The motorcycle maker and the deep tech company join forces on multimodal mobility to offer a personalised riding experience. January 22, 2021 – MV […]

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2021 AMA Pro Hillclimb Event Schedule Announced

Jan 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 21, 2021) – AMA Pro Hillclimb is pleased to announce its 2021 event schedule. The season will host a total of seven events with double appearances at three of its venues. “We […]

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American Honda announces new American Flat Track partnership

Jan 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

TORRANCE, Calif. (January 21, 2021) – American Honda today announced a new partnership with Turner Racing in Progressive American Flat Track. Turner Racing Honda will compete in the 2021 series in the AFT Singles division, […]

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Teams battled hard at 2nd round of 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ World Supercross Championship

Jan 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. The Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports/ Suzuki and BarX/ Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki teams battled hard at the second round of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ World Supercross Championship inside […]

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Sim Racing: January delivers first highlights of the racing year

Jan 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. One of the highlights of the coming sim racing season is the debut of the BMW Motorsport SIM Racing teams. BS+COMPETITION, G2 Esports, Team Redline and Williams Esports are among the best teams on […]

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