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[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] top five breakthrough at Portuguese MotoGP News
[ Nov 9, 2025 ] Alex Márquez’s Portuguese GP spectacular win with Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team News
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About Michael Le Pard

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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Productive First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha at Phillip Island

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team had to wait a while for action to get underway at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, as the Friday riding schedule was delayed due to an oil spillage in […]

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Harley Davidson and Jeep partnership + 20% a new Jeep

Oct 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK CROWNED YET ANOTHER YEAR OF PASSION, EXCITEMENT AND ADVENTURE TOGETHER. This year’s European Bike Week has been yet another great event to strengthen the Harley Davidson and Jeep® partnership. There’s only one […]

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GRT Yamaha Looking to Sign Off 2018 With a Win in Qatar

Oct 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team head to the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this weekend, to contest the final round of the 2018 FIM World Supersport Championship. Lucas Mahias and Federico Caricasulo go into […]

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Camier and Gagne Aim to End Season on a High

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The floodlights of the Losail International Circuit await as the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team prepare for the last round of the 2018 season. After a mixed weekend in Argentina, Leon Camier and Jake […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI’S COOPER ENDS SEASON WITH 6 WINS!

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 24. Richard Cooper made it six wins in a week aboard his GSX-R1000R over the weekend, as the Buildbase Suzuki rider added wins at the Sunflower Trophy races and […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Heads Over to Phillip Island Full of Motivation

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after a very successful Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are on their way to Australia for the 17thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season, which […]

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Movistar Yamaha Ready to Push in Phillip Island Race Weekend

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to an action-packed race at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, where Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales aspire to feature […]

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SUZUKI PUTS ON SPECIAL PROMOTION AT MOTEGI

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 24. Suzuki held a special promotional event during the weekend’s Motegi MotoGP race in Japan, which proved a big hit with the fans. The GSX-RR MotoGP machine ridden by […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OFF ROAD’S COLTON HAAKER DOMINATES DENVER ENDUROCROSS

Oct 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

HAAKER EXTENDS LEAD IN CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Off-Road’s Colton Haaker completely dominated on Saturday at the Denver EnduroCross, the fourth round of the 2018 EnduroCross Series, held at the National Western Events […]

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Triple M Honda World Superbike Team withdraws from Qatar WorldSBK round

Oct 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Triple M Honda World Superbike Team will not participate in the WorldSBK season finale in Qatar this weekend due to an injury to rider Florian Marino. Marino suffered fractures in his left leg following […]

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Seewer Set for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Debut in SUGO, Japan

Oct 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After successfully transitioning from MX2 into the premier class, MXGP, where he completed his first full term onboard a YZ450F, Jeremy Seewer has been drafted into the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team for 2019 […]

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Piaggio Group sales up 4% YoY: 30 September 2018 report

Oct 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

At 30 September 20181, the Piaggio Group reported an improvement in performance from the year-earlier period, with progress on all the main earnings indicators, higher capital expenditure and a reduction in debt. Consolidated net sales […]

2019 Kawasaki Motorcycle Model Guides – Update 3

2019 Kawasaki Motorcycle Model Guides – Update 3

Oct 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

UNRIVALED PERFORMANCE. With 57 new Kawasaki’s and another 35 added since update 2, our 2019 Kawasaki Motorcycle Model Guides dominate the competition. You won’t find a better guide out there to see the latest revised […]

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Pata Yamaha Aiming High for Qatar Season Finale

Oct 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team head into the final round of the 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship in Qatar this weekend determined to end the season on a high under the floodlights of the […]

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ALEX RINS BRINGS SUZUKI A HOME PODIUM IN JAPAN

Oct 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21. Alex Rins: 3rd (+ 1.720) Sylvain Guintoli: 21st (+ 1:01.848) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Rins works well to secure an excellent 3rd place finish. • Iannone quick and […]

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