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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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GARCIA DOMINATES ENDURO1 AND CLAIMS ENDUROGP WIN ON HOME SOIL IN SPAIN

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered a spectacular performance in front of his home crowd at round two of the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, securing a flawless double victory in Enduro1 […]

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Three podiums and important World Championship points at the WorldSBK at Cremona

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Cremona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team had a solid weekend with strong results for Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and Michael van der Mark (NED) during the fourth round of the FIM […]

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Double victory for the Italian in the Superpole Race and Race2 again

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At the end of the Italian Round in Cremona,Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) left nothing to his rivals, taking victory today in both the Superpole Race and Race2, completing the work that had already seen him take pole position and […]

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Nicolò Bulega celebrated WorldSBK championship leader’s hat-trick in front of Italian public

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a perfect weekend for Nicolò Bulega, who celebrated the WorldSBK championship leader’s hat-trick in front of the Italian public. After the Superpole and Race-1 conquered on Saturday, Bulega repeated in Superpole Race and […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart charges to P4 in Denver Supercross

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart charged to a hard-fought fourth-place result during Denver’s 450SX Main Event, now targeting third position in the standings with a single round remaining in the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. […]

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Top 10 MXGP of Portugal Results

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 for Mattia Guadagnini on his return from a long injury • Both Desmo450 MX bikes cross the finish line in the brutal Portuguese mud The MXGP of Portugal unfolded this weekend at […]

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DENVER VICTORY ENABLES CHASE SEXTON TO INCH CLOSER IN 450SX TITLE FIGHT

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

DENVER, Colo. – A sixth victory of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship season tonight in Denver has enabled Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Chase Sexton to climb to within nine points of the 450SX points lead with a single […]

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Josh Herrin scores back-to-back podiums at Road Atlanta

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 4, 2025 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) delivered two hard-fought performances at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta during round two of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, locking in back-to-back third-place finishes […]

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Renaux and Vlaanderen Dig Deep for Seventh and Eighth in Portugal

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux and Calvin Vlaanderen have placed seventh and eighth overall, respectively, at a seriously tough MXGP of Portugal. Heavy rain affected the racing all weekend, with the […]

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Elzinga Fights to Eighth at Sodden MXGP of Portugal

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Rick Elzinga has placed a hard-fought eighth overall at the seventh round of the MX2 World Championship in Agueda, Portugal. Close behind in ninth was teammate Thibault Benistant, […]

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Dream Double for Magnificent Manzi at Home in Cremona

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi completed a stunning double victory in front of his home crowd in Cremona on Sunday with a clever win in WorldSSP Race 2. The result marked the first double win for the […]

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Solid Points Silver Lining on Sunday in Cremona for Pata Maxus Yamaha

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Two solid points-scoring finishes for Andrea Locatelli fell short of the podium regular’s high expectations at home on Sunday at Round 4 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Italy. Initially hampered by his third-row […]

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Consistent Race 2 in Cremona Earns Gardner a Solid Top Ten

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner secured a strong top ten finish in Race 2 at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, wrapping up Round 4 of the 2025 WorldSBK season with more valuable points. The GYTR GRT Yamaha duo made […]

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Overall Victories for Janis Reisulis and Mano Faure in Portugal!

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has won a rain-lashed fifth round of the 2025 EMX250 campaign in Agueda, Portugal. Racing in treacherous conditions, the Latvian delivered a perfect 1-1 score to […]

2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity

2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Art of Unexpected. The new 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity right here on Total Motorcycle! A must see collector’s motorcycle inspired by Lamborghini and Ducati, limited to 630+63 numbered examples. […]

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