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About Michael Le Pard

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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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team quickest in Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team quickest in Termas de Río Hondo Practice. Francesco Bagnaia is tenth Marc Márquez, the quickest rider in both sessions, logs a 1’37.295 lap-time to set the new […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Undeterred By Challenging Conditions to Complete Productive Two Day Test in Portimão

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha Undeterred By Challenging Conditions to Complete Productive Two Day Test in Portimão Unpredictable weather conditions failed to get the better of the Pata Maxus Yamaha team as preparations for Round 2 […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Finds Pace in Portimão Test Despite Limited Track Time The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal, for a two-day test (14th-15th March) ahead of the […]

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Friday at Termas de Río Hondo for Aprilia

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Encouraging start for Aprilia Racing on Friday at Termas de Río Hondo MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH, LORENZO SAVADORI HARD AT WORK SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN The weekend of the Grand Prix of Argentina starts off well […]

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Talladega GNCC Craig DeLong storm to first podium of 2025 series

Mar 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong scored his first podium finish of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series following a second-place result in the XC1 Open Pro Class at the Talladega GNCC, on a […]

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Aprilia Racing returns to Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, REPLACING JORGE MARTÍN, HARD AT WORK IN ARGENTINA FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF THE 2025 SEASON After a year of absence from the MotoGP calendar, Aprilia Racing returns to Argentina […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON DOMINATES MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA

Mar 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 8, 2025) – Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman scored a perfect weekend of racing in the opening round of the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers road racing series […]

$110000 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide RR: Setting New Records!

$110000 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide RR: Setting New Records!

Mar 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yes, you read that right; $110,000 USD for the new 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide RR. Hopefully you didn’t fall off your chair reading that. So what do you get for $110k? You get the most […]

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NGPC Southern California at Glen Helen Raceway third round

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Three March 1st, 2025 Round Three of NGPC at Glen Helen Raceway The third round of the NGPC was in Southern California at Glen Helen Raceway. Despite the threat of […]

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Daytona Supercross & Wild Boar GNCC Results

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Daytona, FL Round Eight March 1st, 2025 Daytona Supercross – Round Eight The Supercross series was at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway for the eighth round of the year. This race is the toughest […]

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Unique edition Vespas auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

One-of-a-Kind Art Pieces from Frank Gehry and Urs Fischer Auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 with Support of Giorgio Armani Guests at the gala fundraising dinner will have the chance to […]

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New Media Manager for Beta USA Mina Hami

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles would like to introduce Mina Hami. She is the newest member of the marketing team. In this role, Mina is focusing on creating high-quality video content that showcases Beta USA’s motorcycle models, race teams, […]

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Pininfarina event “Design and Performance in Motion

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Design and Performance in Motion Pininfarina celebrates its 95th anniversary with an exclusive event, and Vmoto participates with the APD project. On the occasion of Pininfarina’s 95th anniversary, Vmoto, a leader in the urban […]

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Jorge Martin kicks off pre-booking for the Aprilia Tuono 457

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

AT THE MILAN MOTOPLEX, THE MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPION AUTOGRAPHS THE TUONO 457, AS ORDERS OPEN FOR ONE OF THE MOST EAGERLY-AWAITED BIKES OF THE SEASON. Milan, 7 March 2025 – The MotoGP world champion, Jorge Martin, arrives […]

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Billy Bolt rounds out dominant SuperEnduro season with victory in France

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bringing his 2025 indoor season to a close, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has won the final round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship at Lievin’s Arena Stade Couvert. Having secured the world title one […]

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