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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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BMW Surprising Sales and Earnings Numbers Q3/2020

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycles segment records higher sales volume and earnings in third quarter BMW Motorrad increased deliveries of its motorcycles and maxi-scooters in the third quarter to 52,892 units (+20.9%), generating revenues of € 637 million (2019: € 558 million; +14.2%) and an EBIT of € […]

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National Gobbler Getter Enduro 8 | Enduro Cross 3 & 4 | NGPC 7 Race Results

Nov 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

National Enduro – Round 8 Gobbler Getter Enduro Stanton, AL The second to last round of the National Enduro was in Stanton, Alabama for the Gobbler Getter Enduro. The weather was sunny and the temperature […]

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Penultimate round of the six-race series at Glen Helen Raceway

Nov 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With only two days off since the last double-header, the 2020 AMA EnduroCross Championship jumped right back into racing on Monday for the penultimate round of the six-race series at Glen Helen Raceway. Rockstar Energy […]

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Cobwebs knocked out at AMA National Enduro Series Gobbler Getter National Enduro

Nov 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made their way to Stanton, Alabama on Sunday for the penultimate round of the 2020 AMA National Enduro Series where team riders Craig DeLong and Thad DuVall each […]

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First-ever MX2 Grand Prix win at Lommel for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Ben Watson

Nov 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts returned to his winning ways at the 16th round of the MX2 World Championship in Pietramurata, Italy finishing 3-1 for his fifth overall victory of the season. SM […]

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Yamaha and Pata Confirm Contract Extension for 2021 WorldSBK Season

Nov 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm a one-year contract extension with Pata Snack, seeing them return to the FIM Superbike World Championship with the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for a sixth season. To […]

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Husqvarna MXGP of Trentino “feels great to be back on the podium and win another moto”

Nov 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

LATE SEASON FORM CONTINUES FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 ACE AS HE PLACES SECOND OVERALL AT MXGP OF TRENTINO Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has claimed a runner-up finish in […]

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MXGP first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Pietramurata Italy

Nov 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s trio of Gautier Paulin, Jeremy Seewer and Arnaud Tonus leave the first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Pietramurata, Italy, feeling optimistic. Paulin and Seewer narrowly missed the podium and […]

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2020 WMX World Championship Goes Right Down to the Wire!

Nov 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ghidinelli Yamaha Racing’s Nancy van de Ven secured the silver medal with an emphatic race win in the final race of the season. The young Dutch rider finished on the same points as the eventual […]

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Romaniacs 2020 World’s Toughest Hard Enduro Rallye Results

Oct 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Fighting all the way to the finish, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has put in a heroic week-long ride to narrowly finish as runner-up at Romaniacs 2020. Joining him on the podium, teammate […]

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Small bobble costs Husqvarna 2020 AMA EnduroCross Championship Points

Oct 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker extended his points lead in the 2020 AMA EnduroCross Championship with a clutch victory on Friday at Round 4 of the condensed six-race series at Glen Helen Raceway. […]

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Sim Racing: Ducati MotoGP eSport champion was unlucky once again

Oct 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Following an accident on the first lap and a connection problem, the Ducati Corse eSport team rider closes in tenth place Race 1 at Misano Adriatico; AndrewZh also finishes tenth in Race 2 at Phillip […]

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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – OCT 31 – NOV 1st

Oct 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 30. The final weekend of October and the first race of November takes place at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan for the fifth and final round of the All […]

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Ducati Posts Best 3rd Quarter Ever but CEO Warns Economic Situation is Worsening Again

Oct 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), October 30, 2020 – Despite the complex global situation, Ducati, with 14,694 motorcycles sold, registers the best third quarter ever. In fact, September confirmed the recovery trend that began in June, with […]

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Sim Racing: 3 Winning Racers & 3 In-Depth Interviews

Oct 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Team BMW Bank won the title in the inaugural season of the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO this week. In the virtual BMW Z4 GT3, fourth place in the season finale at […]

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