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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.

Inspiration Friday: World's Richest Rally

Inspiration Friday: World’s Richest Rally

Jan 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tesla’s Elon Musk and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos may be the richest men in the world, but they can’t shine a candle to the world’s richest rally; The Dakar Rally. Rich in history, culture, competition and […]

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Dakar Rally Most challenging day as many competitors fell foul of the tricky-to-navigate terrain

Jan 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Luciano Benavides have successfully reached the finish of stage five of the 2021 Dakar Rally, claiming 10th and 13th place results respectively. On what riders are describing […]

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2021 Dakar Rally Stage 5 provided a very long and tough day of racing

Jan 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ross Branch Continues Positive 2021 Dakar Rally Campaign Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch was the ninth fastest rider on stage five of the Dakar Rally, comfortably maintaining his top 10 ranking in the […]

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Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Your Road to WorldSBK Registration Opens

Jan 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Close to Maximum Entries, Registration Remains Open With the start of the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup fast approaching, young aspiring superbike riders still have an opportunity […]

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AFT Wally Brown Racing is pleased to announce new full-time rider

Jan 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAVIDSON, N.C. (January 7, 2021) – Wally Brown Racing is pleased to announce Trent Lowe as its full-time rider in the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season. Lowe will ride the WBR Suzuki RMZ 450 in […]

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2021 Beta Racing Extreme Enduro Signs Newcomer

Jan 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jonny Walker signed with Beta Racing to race Extreme Enduro in 2021. Jonny is a talented rider who has been very successful and victorious in the sport. He will primarily race in the new FIM […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 4 accurate navigation and supreme focus

Jan 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

On what was another strong day for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, Luciano Benavides has put in his best ride of the 2021 Dakar Rally to date, securing fourth place on the ultra-fast stage four […]

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2021 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross season Honda Squad

Jan 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Today in a virtual event, American Honda presented Team Honda HRC’s riders and staff for the 2021 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross season. German Ken Roczen begins his fifth year with Honda’s factory team […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 4 longest stage of gruelling day in the saddle for competitors

Jan 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has charged to an impressive fourth place finish on stage four of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Continuing with his strong start to the 43rd edition of the race, […]

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Team Suzuki Ecstar Team Manager and Suzuki end collaboration

Jan 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 7. After eight years at the helm of Team Suzuki Ecstar in the role of Team Manager, Davide Brivio and Suzuki have announced an end to their collaboration. The […]

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2021 Moto Guzzi North America Special Offers 0% APR + Cash Back Jan-Feb

Jan 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

CRUISE INTO THE NEW YEAR! Now that 2020 is behind us it’s time to start the new year off on the right foot. With financing offers as low as 0% APR for 60 months1 OR up to $1,500 […]

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BMW of North America Reports Q4 2020 Sales Results

Jan 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Strong finish to Q4 2020 includes two months of record consumer deliveries. Q4 2020 sales greatly exceed expectations, down only 2.0% in a challenging year. Consumer demand, collaboration with dealers, increased U.S. production and improved […]

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Harley-Davidson to support American Flat Track “The Rocket” rider

Jan 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

GLADSTONE, Ore. (January 5, 2021) – After weeks of speculation, Latus Motors Racing officially announced today its contention in the AFT SuperTwins class for the 2021 season of Progressive American Flat Track. On the […]

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DAKAR RALLY STAGE 3 TOP-20 RESULTS ON GRUELLING DAY IN THE DESERT

Jan 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Pablo Quintanilla have safely concluded day three of the 2021 Dakar Rally. With the stage featuring a technically demanding mixture of soft sand dunes and faster, rocky […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 3 technical canyons with high-speed sand dunes

Jan 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Franco Caimi has delivered a strong seventh-place finish for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team on stage three of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Showing serious pace aboard his Yamaha WR450F Rally, Franco equalled his stage […]

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