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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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MotoAmerica Racing Returns with Season Opener Live at Road America circuit

May 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beaubier Scores Dominant Victory at MotoAmerica Season Opener Cameron Beaubier scored a dominant win for the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing team on Saturday, May 30, at the Road America circuit. He was joined […]

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Sim Racing: ABB Formula E Race spin from 1st to last in opening lap

May 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver Maximilian Günther (GER) was unlucky in the sixth race of the “ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge” on the virtual track in New York City (USA): After second […]

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Sim Racing: Virtual Nürburgring thrilling battle all the way to the line

May 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW teams have continued their success story on the virtual Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER) in the fifth race of the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO. The MAHLE 3-hour race on Saturday featured […]

Inspiration Friday 60 Years of Dreams, Innovations and Wins

Inspiration Friday: 60 Years of Dreams, Innovations and Wins

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Even though racing tracks are quiet, stands are empty and the smell of hotdogs and popcorn are gone, we haven’t forgotten the recent heydays of live racing action, thrills, chills and spills on the raceway! […]

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Situation Forces Cancellation of 2020 Yamaha YXZ1000R SuperFinale

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Due to the ongoing crisis situation, Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s YXZ1000R SuperFinale event, which was scheduled to take place during the Baja Portalegre in Portugal in October. […]

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Ducati launches a fundraiser to support the Policlinico di S.Orsola in Bologna

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati launches #raceagainstCovid, a fundraiser organized by the Borgo Panigale company in favour of the Policlinico di S.Orsola of Bologna, an excellence of the territory as well as one of the largest hospitals in Italy. […]

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MotoGP Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir at British GP Silverstone

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir will be on the start line at the British GP at Silverstone this weekend for the Michelin® Virtual British Grand Prix. This fifth […]

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2020 MotoAmerica Superbike season stats again this weekend at Road America

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing Team Ready to Roll at Road America After the long wait to get the green light for racing to start up, the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing team […]

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New Ducati Superleggera V4: Dedicated to all dreamers says CEO

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Dreams matter The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. We share our further step towards engineering excellence with you, Ducati enthusiasts around the world. Every product we craft is a declaration […]

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Virtual MotoGP – Live British GP Silverstone Circuit Follows Moto2 & Moto3

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This weekend, 31st May 2020, starting at 3 PM (Italian Time), MotoGP riders, but also some protagonists of Moto2 and Moto3, will return to compete with the MotoGP 20 videogame during the Virtual British GP, […]

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Sim Racing: Ferrari Crashes at IMSA iRacing Pro Series Virgina

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The fifth and penultimate race of the IMSA iRacing Pro Series season at ‘Virginia International Raceway’ (USA) marked the first time that BMW drivers were unable to convert the great pace of the virtual […]

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Sim Racing: Realistic down to the smallest detail

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After about half a year of intensive development work, the BMW M4 GT4 is set to make its virtual debut on the sim racing platform iRacing in June. To make sure that the BMW […]

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2021 Beta RR Off-Road 2-Stroke Range Details & Photos

May 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“…a competitive motorcycle without ripping your arms off” The Off Road Kings Return for 2021 Beta USA is releasing the first pictures and details of the 2021 RR off road 2-stroke range. The […]

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MV Agusta Hires Visionary Creator of Iconic Brands as Group Marketing Director

May 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, May 28, 2020 – MV Agusta is announcing the appointment of Filippo Bassoli to the position of Group Marketing Director, effective June 1st, 2020. Bassoli will report to MV Agusta’s CEO Timur Sardarov and […]

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Jack Miller Joins Ducati Team for the 2021 MotoGP season

May 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Jack Miller will be one of the two official Ducati Team riders in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. The company from Borgo Panigale and the 25-year-old Australian rider […]

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