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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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Top Five Pace for Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha on Friday in Jerez

Oct 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli returned to the track with full enthusiasm for the final Friday Free Practice sessions of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito de Jerez, today. After wet weather in […]

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WorldSSP Friday free practice at Jerez de la Frontera for Ducati

Oct 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second in Friday free practice at Jerez de la Frontera. Bautista finishes eleventh. Huertas to start from pole position for WorldSSP match point. Solid Friday for Nicolò Bulega at the Jerez de la Frontera […]

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Stefano Manzi to race new R9 with Pata Yamaha in WorldSBK

Oct 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm Stefano Manzi will continue with the Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing team in the 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship, campaigning the all-new Yamaha R9. Manzi currently sits second […]

Interactive Friday: Motorcycling From Past to Present!

Interactive Friday: Motorcycling From Past to Present!

Oct 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

There has been a lot and I mean a lot of changes over the past 25 years in motorcycling. Welcome to Interactive Friday: Motorcycling From Past to Present! Depending on when you discovered riding and […]

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Challenging day for Ducati Lenovo Team in Phillip Island MotoGP

Oct 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Fifth place for Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team in Phillip Island Practice. Sixteenth place for Bastianini • Five Ducatis in the top 5: Marc Márquez topped the timesheets with the Desmosedici GP machine of […]

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Final round of 2024 WorldSBK season: The Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto

Oct 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 WorldSBK season will end this weekend at the Circuito de Jerez—Angel Nieto, where the Spanish Round will be staged.It will be a thrilling finale for the Superbike class, which has yet to award […]

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Promising start for Maverick Viñales at Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VIÑALES COMES IN SIXTH, GAINING DIRECT ACCESS TO Q2, WHILE ESPARGARÓ IN EIGHTEENTH WILL HAVE TO BATTLE IT OUT IN Q1 The start of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix was blighted by poor weather conditions: […]

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Husqvarna Factory Racing and ProTaper renew long-standing partnership for 2025

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to announce an extension to the strong partnership with premium control component manufacturer ProTaper into 2025. The renewed agreement will see ProTaper supply its products to Husqvarna Factory Racing teams […]

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Final leg of 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship underway at Estoril

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The final leg of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway at Estoril this past weekend, with back-to-back rounds in Portugal and Spain to end the season. For Yamaha, it was a welcome return […]

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Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter continues with GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK for 2025

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter will remain in an unchanged rider line-up for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. Moving to […]

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Max Gerston Secures Top Five Finish in EnduroCross Colorado

Oct 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Colorado Springs, CO Round One October 12th, 2024 Gerston Secures a Top Five Finish in Colorado The opening round to kick off the EnduroCross series was held last weekend in Colorado Springs, CO. The […]

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First MotoGP Grand Prix final triple-header for 2024

Oct 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Australian GP: Ducati Lenovo Team ready for the seventeenth round of the 2024 MotoGP season at Phillip Island The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Australia to contest the first Grand Prix of the final triple-header […]

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Record Entry List for YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale

Oct 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The fifth edition of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale will see 29 crews from across the continent battle it out for glory at the Baja Portalegre 500 in Portugal from the 17th to the […]

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Final round of 2024 WorldSBK in Jerez

Oct 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Welcome Back Alessandro Delbianco for Final Round in Jerez The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team return to action this weekend for the final round of the 2024 FIM World Superbike Championship, welcoming […]

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MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES ITS PARTICIPATION IN EICMA 2024

Oct 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta announces its participation in EICMA 2024, the world’s most important motorcycle show, as part of the PIERER Mobility AG Group. The legendary brand from Schiranna will unveil its highly anticipated 2025 novelties, which […]

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