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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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WorldSBK: Podium at challenging season opener

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Phillip Island. The first races of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) are in the books. The Australian Phillip Island season opener turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions for BMW Motorrad Motorsport and […]
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Ryder LeBlond finishes Ultimate Hawaiian U.S. Hard Enduro round with P5 result

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond rode to a top-five finish at Round 2 of the 2025 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series, with the Ultimate Hawaiian event proving to be an ultra-challenging weekend out.   Equipped with […]
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Jonathan Rea Undergoes Successful Surgery on Foot Fractures

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Sunday 22nd February – 08:00 (AEDT) Jonathan Rea has undergone surgery to stabilise the foot injury sustained in his testing crash at Phillip Island earlier this week. In the opening day of the final test […]
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Manzi Completes Successful Debut for Yamaha R9 with Second on Sunday in Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
After taking victory in the opening race of the season, Stefano Manzi rounded out a successful debut weekend for the new Yamaha R9 in the FIM Supersport World Championship with a second-place finish in Race […]
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Locatelli Maximises Potential in Sunday Phillip Island Races for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Locatelli Maximises Potential in Sunday Phillip Island Races for Pata Maxus Yamaha Andrea Locatelli fought hard to record two strong points-paying finishes of sixth and seventh place overall on the last day of competition at […]
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Augusto Fernández to Replace Injured Jonathan Rea in Portimão

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Motor Europe can confirm that Augusto Fernández will step in for the injured Jonathan Rea in the second round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Rea was […]
Motorcycle Week Update: Speedway Racing, Basic Bikes and Wheelies!
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Motorcycle Week Update: Speedway Racing, Basic Bikes and Wheelies!

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Welcome to Total Motorcycle Week Update #327 where I look at the most exciting things that have happened in the TMW rider world in the past 7 days! TMW went viral this week and you’ll […]
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Record debut for the Pirelli SCX rear tire in Moto2

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
With the supersoft SCX compound and the new 3.5″ front rim, the all-time lap record for Moto2™ has been improved by more than one second. Improvements also achieved in Moto3™ · Over the three days of official […]
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New Venue in Southern California for the Cupid Classic Round Two of AMA West Hare Scrambles

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Warner Springs, CA Round Two February 15th, 2025 New Venue, Challenging Course for Round Two of WHS   The second round of the West Hare Scrambles was down in Southern California for the Cupid Classic. […]
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South Carolina Big Buck Mudder to Open GNCC Season Results

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Union, SC Round One February 16th, 2025 A Big Buck Mudder to Open GNCC Season   The GNCC started off its season this weekend in South Carolina for the Big Buck GNCC. This year’s Big […]
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Monster Energy Supercross Round Six in Detroit Results

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Detroit, MI Round Six February 15th, 2025 Supercross Round Six in Detroit   Detroit was the host for the sixth round of the Monster Energy Supercross series. Coming from Tampa to the frigid temps of […]
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Estrella Galicia 0: official beer of Ducati Corse

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Spanish brand, which has partnered with Marc Márquez throughout his career, it will also support the Ducati Lenovo Team in the upcoming MotoGP season   After unveiling its helmet sponsorship with Marc Márquez last […]
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RIDE WORRY-FREE WITH KTM’S WARRANTY SCHEME OFFERING UP TO 4 YEARS OF COVERAGE

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
KTM is providing a reassuring boost to all incoming customers and passionate ‘orange bleeders’ with an upgraded warranty program. The PREMIUM MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY, which is completely free, will ensure up to four years of coverage […]
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Bulega and Bautista first and third respectively after Australian Round free practice

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The first Friday of the 2025 WorldSBK season comes to a close, with Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista in first and third place in the combined standings. At the Phillip Island circuit (Australia), the two Aruba.it […]
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Phillip Island Free Practice Mission Complete for Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Phillip Island Free Practice Mission Complete for Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha The first Friday free practice sessions of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship are ‘in the books’ for Andrea Locatelli and Pata Maxus […]

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