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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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Aprilia RS 660 dominates the BSB Sportbike class at Snetterton

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

HARRISON MACKAY OF TEAM ARMADA SC31 RACING TAKE THE RS 660 TO VICTORY The Aprilia RS 660’s winning streak in the British Superbike Championship continues. In the fourth round of the Pirelli Sportbike class […]

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Red Bull KTM welcome Alex Marquez to the MotoGP chase for glory

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is thrilled to confirm that former Moto3™/Moto2™ world champion and Grand Prix winner in all three classes, Alex Marquez, will join the team in a multi-year agreement starting from 2027. […]

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RED BULL KTM BETS ON FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO FOR FRESH MOTOGP™ CHAPTER

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Italian Grand Prix ace, Fabio Di Giannantonio, has signed a multi-year deal to ride the works KTM RC16 for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2027 and beyond. ‘Diggia’ is one of the few riders […]

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Nicolò Bulega Claims Victory in the Lenovo Race of Champions at World Ducati Week

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega claimed victory in the Lenovo Race of Champions held this Sunday at the Misano World Circuit ‘Marco Simoncelli’, one of the most eagerly anticipated events of World Ducati Week 2026. The traditional Ducati […]

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Grand Prix of South Africa MXGP R11 2026 Race Day

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Calvin Vlaanderen 4th overall at the MXGP of South Africa • Best performance of the year for the Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team rider The South African Grand Prix, round 11 of […]

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More Coenen perfection as MXGP speeds back to South Africa

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lucas Coenen won for the fifth time on his KTM 450 SX-F in the 2026 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship at Terra Topia and a long overdue return for the series to South African soil. […]

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YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL KEEPS EWC TITLE HOPES ALIVE

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 47th Suzuka 8 Hours delivered plenty of drama today, Sunday the 5th of July. Despite highly changeable weather and a race disrupted by multiple incidents, Yoshimura SERT Motul crossed the finish line in sixth […]

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Janis Reisulis Secures Back-to-Back MX2 Podiums with Third Overall in South Africa

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis Reisulis has claimed his second consecutive overall podium result with third at round 11 in South Africa. Riding high on confidence as the series enters its second […]

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Gajser Fifth and Renaux Seventh at MXGP Round 11 in South Africa

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has placed fifth overall at the MXGP of Rep. of South Africa. Competing at the 11th round of the series, Gajser finished sixth in the opening […]

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Yamaha Factory Racing Team Claims Superb Second at Rain-Hit Suzuka as YART Maintain Championship Lead

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team trio of Katsuyuki Nakasuga, Jack Miller and Andrea Locatelli finished second after completing 188 laps at a rain-hit 47th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours, while Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Leandro […]

Ducati's 100th anniversary: Passion and Excellence

Ducati’s 100th anniversary: Rider Passion & Motorbike Excellence

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ducati joins the 100 Year club along with Indian Motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, Triumph, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, BMW, Husqvarna, Norton and Peugeot. With passion and excellent at the top of the list, what will another […]

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JORGE PRADO SCORES REDBUD 450MX PODIUM WITH RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

Jul 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado finished second overall in Round 5 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the RedBud National on Saturday, recording a 3-2 moto scorecard during the […]

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Ryder DiFrancesco celebrates first-career 250MX podium at RedBud National

Jul 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was a convincing day of racing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in Round 5 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud, where Ryder DiFrancesco captured a first-career 250MX overall podium in […]

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World Ducati Week: the Lenovo Race of Champions takes center stage today!

Jul 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Lenovo Race of Champions, the most eagerly anticipated event of World Ducati Week 2026, takes place today, Sunday 5 July, at 12:40 pm at the Misano World Circuit. For this one-of-a-kind spectacular race, Ducati riders […]

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Grand Prix of South Africa Round 11 MXGP 2026 Qualifying Race

Jul 5, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Calvin Vlaanderen secures a top-five finish in the South African Grand Prix qualifying race • The Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team celebrates the centenary of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer with its best qualifying […]

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