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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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STAGE TWO VICTORY FOR SANDERS AT DAKAR 2025

Jan 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the ultra-challenging 48-hour chrono stage, extending his rally lead to over 12 minutes after two stages. Luciano Benavides delivered another strong ride to place sixth, with Kevin Benavides successfully completing the stage […]

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DANIEL SANDERS FASTEST AT MIDWAY POINT OF DAKAR RALLY CHRONO STAGE TWO

Jan 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has set the fastest time at the midway point of the 2025 Dakar Rally’s grueling 48-hour chrono stage, maintaining his lead in the overall standings. Following a physically demanding second […]

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Brave Botturi Battles Through Sickness to Maintain Victory Charge on Stage 5

Jan 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), incredibly managed to overcome a fever and a navigational mistake to recover and finish Stage 5 […]

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Aprilia Tuareg Racing on the podium in the fifth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race 2025

Jan 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MONTANARI SECOND, JACOPO CERUTTI BACK ON TOP OF THE OVERALL STANDINGS Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing took home another podium in the fifth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race thanks to Francesco Montanari’s second place […]

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Billy Bolt extends SuperEnduro lead with victory in Germany

Jan 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has made it two in a row in the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship by claiming a dominant victory at round two in Germany. Getting his evening in Riesa […]

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BMW of North America Reports -18% drop in Q4 2024 US Sales Results

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2025… BMW of North America today reported Q4 2024 and full year 2024 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW Brand. In the fourth quarter […]

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Top BMW performing sales bikes for 2024 year S1000RR and R1300GS

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad reported sales of 400 motorcycles in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of +19% compared to the same period last year. For the year, the two-wheeled brand sold 2,678 units, […]

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Great victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the third stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI WINS AND TAKES BACK THE LEAD IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS, FRANCESCO MONTANARI THIRD Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing is back in the lead of the 2025 Africa Eco Race overall standings thanks to Jacopo […]

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Liqui Moly Factory Beta SX Team Official lineup for 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is thrilled to announce its official lineup for the 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross season, marking the manufacturer’s second year competing in the series. Building on the momentum […]

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Piaggio Group Confirmed for MotoCanada’s “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” 2025

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Who: Piaggio Group’s iconic motorcycle and scooter brands — Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa What: MotoCanada’s National “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” When and Where: • Vancouver: January 17-19, 2025 — Tradex in Abbotsford […]

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Fourth consecutive podium for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in Africa Eco Race 2025

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI CLAIMS SECOND PLACE IN FOURTH STAGE OF AFRICAN RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team celebrated another podium finish in the fourth stage in the Africa Eco Race 2025, with Jacopo Cerutti securing the […]

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DANIEL SANDERS WINS STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2025 Dakar Rally 2025 – Stage 1

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has come out swinging at the 2025 Dakar Rally to win stage one in Bisha. Also victorious in the prologue, the Australian now leads the provisional overall standings after the […]

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Botturi Retakes Overall Lead of Africa Eco Race After Stage 4 Win

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), fought through a fever to claim victory in the longest special stage of the Africa Eco […]

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Botturi Powers to Second on Stage 3 of Africa Eco Race

Jan 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), put in another superb performance to secure second on the third stage of the Africa Eco […]

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Jan 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! Did you have a good Holiday? If you felt 2024 was a big year of changes, hold on to your hats as 2025 will make 2024 look like […]

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