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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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Adrien Van Beveren completes Dakar preparations with another Hail Baja win

Dec 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Official Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has topped the second Hail Baja, his final competitive outing ahead of the 2021 Dakar Rally. With participation proving to be highly productive for the Frenchman, […]

Faster Than a Speeding Motorcycle

Faster Than a Speeding Motorcycle

Dec 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle; faster than a speeding motorcycle. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Well, maybe not be able to leap buildings but the site is now super […]

Friday Inspiration: 2021 Harley-Davidson Good and Bad News

Friday Inspiration: 2021 Harley-Davidson Good and Bad News

Dec 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Friday Inspiration: 2021 Harley-Davidson Good and Bad News and let’s get the bad news out of the way. Harley-Davidson has announced significant shifts including streamlining its planned product portfolio by 30 percent. The neutral news […]

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BMW Motorrad expands recall for motorcycle clothing

Dec 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad is extending the existing Europe-wide recall of the Jacket Club Leather Men in size M to all sizes and finishes of this model. In the interests of due diligence and in order to eliminate the risk of […]

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How does it feel to have won the MotoGP title this year?

Dec 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 9. Team Suzuki Ecstar Project Leader Shinichi Sahara answers some questions about a historic season that saw Suzuki win MotoGP in Suzuki’s 100th Anniversary along with the Team Championship. How […]

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From Butcher to Racer: Passion of a Young Enthusiast

Dec 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

GOOD OLD TIMES BLOG – 80 YEARS YOUNG By Kenneth Olausson Being in his prime years in the 1950s, Bengt Olov Wessman from Frövi in mid-Sweden entered 27 races in three years. He was riding a modified […]

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Michael van der Mark first laps on the new BMW M1000RR

Dec 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. While preparing for his first season in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, new addition Michael van der Mark (NED) got to know his future machine. He completed his first laps on the new BMW […]

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MX2 Star Rider Making the Move to MXGP

Dec 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“I promise there is nothing in life that would have given me the same level of emotion and general high than what I have experienced during my best days racing.” Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 […]

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2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar Announced

Dec 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) are delighted to unveil the calendar for the 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, which will support six rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship next […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rider set to undergo surgery

Dec 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger is set to undergo knee surgery this week after sustaining a torn ACL in his right leg during a practice crash last week. This unfortunate setback comes just after […]

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First major motorcycle race event in New Zealand since Lockdown

Dec 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 7. The popular Suzuki International Series in New Zealand kicked off at Taupo’s Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on Sunday with multiple race winners in various bike classes with bike […]

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BMW Motorsport SIM Racing crowns eSport best of the year

Dec 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Spectacular racing, big prize money, award presentations, sensational world firsts: BMW SIM Live, which this year was streamed as an online event due to the pandemic, represented the grand finale of the 2020 BMW […]

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Sim Racing: BMW Motorsport expands its involvement in Sim Racing

Dec 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorsport is expanding its sim racing activities in the coming year. As well as various different BMW SIM Cup formats, it will focus on new partnerships with four top teams and founding a […]

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Sim Racing: Technology transfer from real to virtual racing

Dec 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorsport SIM Racing presented three spectacular world premieres at its digital BMW SIM Live event, each of which take the transfer of technology between real and virtual racing to a totally new level. […]

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Honda UK Announces 2021 British Motocross Championship Team

Dec 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK are delighted to announce they are back in British Motocross Championship action with a brand new title sponsor and will be known as Crendon Fastrack Honda. The squad, backed by one of the […]

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