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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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World champion-worthy WorldSBK season finale fairytale ending

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. A dream weekend with a fairytale ending – that is how BMW Motorrad Motorsport can describe the season finale of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de […]

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Adrian Huertas: “I would have liked to end the season on the podium but it doesn’t matter.”

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega on top form, comes close to a hat-trick of wins at Jerez. Difficult weekend for Bautista. Newly-crowned World Supersport champion Huertas concludes Race-2 in fourth. It was a weekend to remember for Nicolò Bulega. […]

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Dominique Aegerter Concludes 2024 Season with Sprint Top Ten

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Concludes 2024 Season with Sprint Top Ten Dominique Aegerter rode strongly in the last Superpole Race of the season, narrowly missing out on a top-nine finish crossing the line in tenth; while Alessandro Delbianco […]

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Razgatlioğlu and Bulega indomitable in Jerez

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The BMW rider wins Race 2 with SCX, the Ducati rider takes the Superpole Race with SCQ. Triumph for Manzi in WorldSSP, with Carrasco and Mahendra crowned champions in WorldWCR and WorldSSP 300. Newly crowned […]

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Pata Prometeon Yamaha Sign Off 2024 with Improved Potential

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Sign Off 2024 with Fifth Place for Locatelli and Improved Potential Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea both took positives from the final day of competition at Circuito de Jerez, the season finale […]

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Colton Haaker climbs onto Prescott Valley AMA EnduroCross podium

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A winning ride from Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Colton Haaker in the final race of the evening helped take him to second position on the podium in Round 2 of the 2024 AMA […]

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Alvaro Bautista “I certainly didn’t expect to end the season like this.”

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega on top form, comes close to a hat-trick of wins at Jerez. Difficult weekend for Bautista. Newly-crowned World Supersport champion Huertas concludes Race-2 in fourth. It was a weekend to remember for Nicolò Bulega. […]

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YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Stars Selected for Masterclass in France

Oct 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Seventeen standout riders from the 2024 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup have earned their place in the prestigious bLU cRU Masterclass, set to take place from November 11-14 at the stunning MC des Costieres […]

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Two Aprilias in the top ten in the race at Phillip Island

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VIÑALES IN EIGHTH, ESPARGARÓ SIXTEENTH AFTER A CONTACT. FERNÁNDEZ IN THE TOP TEN Maverick Viñales, who started from third on the grid, was unable to pull off a perfect start in the long race, dropping […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up Australian Grand Prix with podium finish

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team on the Australian Grand Prix podium with Bagnaia, third. Fifth place for Bastianini • Six Ducatis in the top 6: Marc Márquez takes the win aboard Gresini Racing MotoGP’s Desmosedici GP […]

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MotoGP bright but windy and demanding Phillip Island Australian Grand Prix

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing endured a bright but windy and demanding Australian Grand Prix and the opening stint of another world championship ‘triple header’. The team were rewarded with 7th place thanks to Brad […]

Aldi Satya Mahendra Crowned WorldSSP300 Champion in Jerez

Aldi Satya Mahendra Crowned WorldSSP300 Champion in Jerez

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aldi Satya Mahendra will go down in the history books as Indonesia’s first ever motorcycle road racing world champion, after the 18-year-old former bLU cRU rider clinched the 2024 FIM Supersport World Championship title in […]

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MotoGP arrived at fastest most scenic and challenging Grand Prix circuits on calendar

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The eagerly anticipated trip to Phillip Island and Australia’s southern coastline came with the customary difficulties of the spring climate in Victoria state. Wind, cold temperatures and rain showers created inconsistent and tricky conditions at […]

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Wrap for Pirelli’s Phillip Island début with Moto2 and Moto3

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aldeguer wins Moto2™ and Alonso takes his 11th victory of the season gambling on the hard rear tyre; new best race lap and all-time lap records set in both races The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend, the […]

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Registration for the 2025 FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup is Open

Oct 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sign up now for the 2025 FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup to showcase your skills as an integral part of the FIM Superbike World Championship and fight for the chance to secure a Yamaha-supported […]

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