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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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Strong Stage 3 for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at Africa Eco Race

Jan 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), enjoyed a superb third stage at the 2026 Africa Eco Race, with official riders Gautier Paulin and Alessandro […]
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World Ducati Week 2026: ticket sales now open

Jan 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard
A historic and one-of-a-kind edition celebrating the Centenary of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer: tickets for World Ducati Week 2026 are now available on Ducati.com From 3 to 5 July, the Misano World Circuit and the Adriatic […]
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Time Running Out to Register for 2026 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup

Jan 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Time is running out to register for the 2026 Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup, with 660 riders from 27 countries already set to line up on the starting gate. Early registrations have reached […]
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Race Ready: 2026 MotoGP gets live

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Orange, blue, speed and go: Red Bull KTM officially pushes its teams and riders into play for 2026 with the official unveiling of the livery and partners for the MotoGP season ahead. 2026 represents the […]
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BMW Motorrad Motorsport 2026: The large, strong family is ready!

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Munich. A large global racing family is ready for the 2026 season: BMW Motorrad Motorsport enters the new year with a comprehensive programme, strong teams, and top riders. The factory teams are the ROKiT BMW Motorrad […]
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APRILIA RACING MAKES ITS TRACK DEBUT FOR 2026 SEASON

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Sava sans dire APRILIA RACING MAKES ITS TRACK DEBUT AS THE 2026 SEASON GETS UNDERWAY WITH LORENZO SAVADORI DURING THE THREE-DAY SHAKEDOWN TEST AT SEPANG FOLLOWED BY THE OFFICIAL TEST WITH MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO […]
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Würth becomes official tool partner of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in the MotoGP™ series

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Würth Group will become a partner of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing from the 2026 season and expands its commitment to MotoGP. Following Würth’s entry as the tool supplier to MotoGP, this marks the […]
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Botturi Secures Stage 2 Victory After Weather-Affected Start to Africa Eco Race

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Botturi Secures Stage 2 Victory After Weather-Affected Start to Africa Eco Race   The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), enjoyed a superb start […]
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Yamaha Motor Europe Presents New-Look WorldSBK Rider Line-Up as Excitement Builds for 2026 Season Start

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Yamaha Motor Europe has presented its new-look rider line-up for the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship as excitement and anticipation builds for the season opener at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia […]
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Ryder LeBlond and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna at U.S. Hard Enduro opener

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Ryder LeBlond opened the 2026 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Championship with a second-place result in this weekend’s King of the Motos, delivering a strong performance for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing across the two-day event.   U.S. Hard […]
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Consistency on Display as Dylan Ferrandis Pushes Through the Field at A2

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing delivered a night defined by grit, consistency, and creativity at Anaheim 2, as Dylan Ferrandis showcased determination and speed aboard the Ducati Desmo450 MX in a stacked […]
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Ryder DiFrancesco and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing on Anaheim 2 podium

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco scored a well-earned podium finish in the 250SX West Main Event at Anaheim 2 tonight, marking Round 3 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship inside Angel Stadium.   DiFrancesco […]
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450SX PODIUM FINISH FOR ELI TOMAC AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AT A2

Jan 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac continued his impressive start to the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, capturing a third-place finish following Round 3 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, and maintaining his lead in the 450SX standings. […]
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2026 KTM Duke Motorcycles: Add a Dose of Excitement to Your Life!

Jan 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Is the freezing weather, deep snow and power outages getting you down? Tiktok down again and the next exciting thing to look forward to after Christmas is 2026 super bowl XL with NE Patriots vs […]
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First test of the 2026 season for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Jerez de la Frontera

Jan 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Nicolò Bulega tops the timesheets on Day 2, Iker Lecuona in sixth place, six-tenths behind. The weather is once again inclement, significantly impacting the first tests of the 2026 WorldSBK season. Rain fell incessantly on the […]

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