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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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Successful surgery for Jorge Martín

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jorge Martín’s surgery was successfully completed. The MotoGP World Champion had suffered a complex fracture of the radius, some carpal bones on the left side and an ipsilateral calcaneal fracture during a training session. Jorge […]

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KTM’S ‘ORANGE BLOOD’ CAMPAIGN: TOUCHING THE FUTURE WITH A COMMUNITY-FIRST APPROACH

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

KTM will shine on. The future will still be full of ADVENTURE, PURITY, EXTREME, PERFORMANCE, and technology that stirs emotions, but, with fresh perspective. Yesterday, 25 February 2025, orange lights beamed into the winter sky […]

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Aprilia Racing officially kicks off the 2025 season in Buriram

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, REPLACING JORGE MARTÍN, HEAD TO THAILAND FOR THE FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON After five days of tests in Sepang and Buriram, which confirmed the potential of the RS-GP25, Aprilia […]

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DANIEL SANDERS VICTORIOUS AT 2025 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, extending his lead in the 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship to 17 points. Dominating round two in the United Arab Emirates, Sanders secured […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team at Buriram for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2025 season

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The wait is over for the Ducati Lenovo Team, traveling to the Chang International Circuit at Buriram for the Thai Grand Prix, the opening race of the 2025 MotoGP season. Malaysian and Thai testing sessions […]

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Canepa’s Comments: Phillip Island WorldSSP

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this past weekend and it marked an important landmark for Yamaha as the new R9 made its debut in […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Teams Ready to Attack at MXGP Season Opener in Argentina

Feb 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship kicks off this weekend at a brand-new venue in Cordoba, Argentina. The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are ready to make their mark on unfamiliar soil […]

Royal Enfield Genre Defying Motorcycles for 2025

Royal Enfield: Genre Defying Motorcycles for 2025!

Feb 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In India, Royal Enfield is the most loved and well known brands for riders, but if a North America rider thinks of Royal Enfield, they either never heard of them or image some 1950’s style […]

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An Italian Saturday with Bulega and Manzi in Australia

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega on Ducati, with the new Pirelli D0922 rear tyre paired with the SC2 front tyre, wins Race 1; Manzi on Yamaha wins the WorldSSP opener · It was a good start for Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) in the […]

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Opening round of the WorldSBK season at Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega wins the opening round of the WorldSBK season at Phillip Island. Bautista completes the celebrations on the podium with a P3 after fighting for the runner-up slot until the final lap Nicolò Bulega is […]

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Bulega and Ducati: a hat-trick with new Pirelli tire

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega sealed the first WorldSBK round in Australia with three wins; Booth-Amos prevailed over Manzi in WorldSSP Race 2 · After winning Race 1 on Saturday, Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) also claimed victory in the Superpole Race and Race 2 held today at […]

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THIRD-PLACE FINISH FOR RED BULL KTM’S CHASE SEXTON IN ARLINGTON TRIPLE CROWN

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ARLINGTON, Tex. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton captured a third-place finish during Round 7 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, posting a consistent scorecard of results across the three-race Triple Crown format in […]

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Race Win for Yamaha R9 on WorldSSP Debut as Manzi Victorious in Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

History was made in Australia today as Stefano Manzi took the all-new Yamaha R9 to a maiden victory in its debut outing in the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. […]

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WorldSBK history as Bautista completes a spectacular Sunday after a fantastic comeback

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega enters right into the history of the Australian Superbike Round. The Italian rider closed out the opening weekend of the 2025 WorldSBK season by not only taking three wins but also by finishing […]

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Aegerter Grabs Points in Phillip Island Race 1 Misfortune Strikes Gardner

Feb 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Grabs Points in Phillip Island Race 1, Misfortune Strikes Gardner The opening race of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship proved challenging for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team as Dominique Aegerter taking a […]

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