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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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MIKKEL HAARUP TO RACE AMA 450 PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES IN 2026

Oct 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Following a positive first season in AMA Pro Motocross, Triumph Factory Racing’s Mikkel Haarup will stay in the USA for 2026 and step up to race the TF 450-X in the 450 division. The Danish […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede crowned GNCC WXC Champion

Oct 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard
An instrumental victory at the 13th and final round of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede crowned WXC Class Champion in Ironman, Indiana, this past […]
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Ducati’s first official off-road racing program in North America

Oct 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Sunnyvale, Calif., October 27, 2025 – More than a milestone, Ducati North America proudly announces the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Supercross and Pro Motocross team. This official Ducati Corse Off-Road factory […]
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New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

Oct 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
First, the fun and exciting news. Honda is re-releasing the CB series, a UJM lineup we have all yearned for or stared at in our lives. First the 2026 Honda CB1000F. Yes, “F”, inspired by […]
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Taiyo Furusato Honda takes home his first Moto3 victory

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The Briton also set the new fastest lap of the race, improving Alex Márquez’s 2019 record by more than 1.3 seconds · After being red-flagged due to an accident on lap two, the Grand Prix of Malaysia […]
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2nd place for Acosta after demanding Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM completed the overseas stint of the 2025 MotoGP calendar with a battling performance by Pedro Acosta and another runner-up trophy as the Spaniard took his KTM RC16 to 2nd spot at Sepang […]
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Ryder LeBlond races to 4-4 finishes at AMA EnduroCross double-header in Idaho Falls

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond raced to a pair of consistent performances at Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Series in Idaho Falls, finishing fourth overall across each night after managing to win a race on Saturday […]
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MANUEL LETTENBICHLER CROWNED 2025 FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPION

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship title after delivering a sensational performance to win his home round, GetzenRodeo, in Germany. The victory marks Lettenbichler’s fifth world title, […]
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Billy Bolt takes third place at GetzenRodeo

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a determined performance at Germany’s iconic GetzenRodeo to claim a hard-earned third-place finish. Battling through the demanding conditions aboard his TE 300, Billy now strengthens his hold on […]
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Challenging race for Aprilia Racing at Sepang

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI ELEVENTH AT CHEQUERED FLAG, LORENZO SAVADORI SIXTEENTH The full-distance race at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit proved challenging for Aprilia Racing. Starting back in 14th, Marco Bezzecchi struggled to make up ground in […]
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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team forced to retire at Sepang

Oct 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Alex Márquez takes victory with the Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team, which also clinches the MotoGP Independent Team title The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the twentieth Grand Prix of the 2025 MotoGP season […]
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The Ducati Lenovo Team Francesco Bagnaia dominanted Sepang International Circuit

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Alex Márquez, on the podium in second with the Ducati of the Gresini Racing Team, clinches the runner-up spot in the World Championship standings Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Racing Team) secures the ‘Rookie of the Year’ […]
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Petronas Sepang International Circuit concluded with strong Aprilia Racing performance

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Comeback sprint for Aprilia Racing at Sepang MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH AT CHEQUERED FLAG, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH The sprint at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit concluded with a strong performance from Aprilia Racing. Starting from 14th […]
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Another podium finish for energetic Acosta in Malaysian MotoGP Sprint

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
A cloudy, hot and humid Sepang International Circuit was the stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta to fight for another Sprint podium result and score his fifth medal of the campaign with […]
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Record-breaking pole for Daniel Holgado in Moto2 Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard
The new supersoft E0126 development rear model, on its third appearance this year, improved the all-time lap record by more than 1.5 seconds · To compete in the Moto2™ qualifying for the Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025, all riders […]

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