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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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First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!

Apr 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Everyone loves a good monster and BMW just released it’s first  2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters to riders and they check all the boxes. Pick either the new tire shredding 2026 BMW R1300R 145 […]
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A comeback Sunday for Aprilia Racing in Jerez

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTEENTH AFTER AN OFF-TRACK EXCURSION, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH The weekend at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto came to a close with Marco Bezzecchi finishing fourteenth after running long at the first corner […]
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VIÑALES SHINES AGAIN AS ALL RED BULL KTMS HIT THE TOP NINE IN SPANISH MOTOGP

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MotoGP 2025 – Round 05 of 22, Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, Spain – Race Jerez was once more a packed and passionate stage for MotoGP and the scene for Red Bull KTM Tech3 Maverick Viñales […]
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The Ducati Lenovo Team Jerez race podium and crash

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Alex Márquez, with the Ducati machine of the Gresini Racing Team, takes his maiden MotoGP win Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team finished the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Spanish Grand Prix race in third position. […]
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Italian Championship MX Round 3 Montevarchi

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
• Alessandro Lupino unlucky in race one, takes the Desmo250 MX to 3rd place in race two •The Beddini Racing Ducati Corse Factory MX2 Team rider still second in the championship The third round of […]
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Pirelli’s new SCX led Gonzalez to victory in Moto2 while Rueda wins in Moto3

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
With the new Pirelli SCX, the Spanish rider won the Moto2™ Spanish GP, and set also a new best race lap record. Rueda’s third win in Moto3™ · Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) made the most of the new Pirelli […]
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Consistent top-five scores for RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in Pittsburgh Supercross

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire kept his 250SX East Class title prospects alive with a fourth-place finish during Pittsburgh’s Main Event, as 450SX racer Malcolm Stewart posted a consistent fifth-place result at Round 15 of the 2025 AMA Supercross […]
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PIVOTAL PITTSBURGH VICTORY SEES TOM VIALLE REGAIN 250SX EAST RED PLATE

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A pivotal victory in the 250SX East Main Event at Pittsburgh has resulted in Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle regaining the red plate with just a single round remaining in the division, on a night where Chase […]
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Spanish MotoGP Sprint points again for lively Viñales

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Hot Spanish sunshine cooked the first two days of competitive action at the Circuit de Jerez-Angel Nieto and Maverick Viñales warmed to the task by scoring 7th position in the Sprint. The 30-year-old classified in […]
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The Ducati Lenovo Team riders finish Jerez Practice in the top four

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
An all-Ducati top 4: Alex Márquez topped the timesheets aboard the Gresini Racing Team’s Ducati machine and set the new outright lap record for the Spanish track in 1’35.991secs. Third place for Franco Morbidelli (VR46 […]
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MIKKEL HAARUP TO RACE 2025 PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES FOR TRIUMPH

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Triumph Factory Racing is excited to announce that Mikkel Haarup has joined its US race team for the upcoming 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. With his extensive experience of competing in MXGP, and with Jalek […]
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Aprilia Racing improves in the Jerez sprint race

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
MARCO BEZZECCHI FINISHES EIGHTH IN THE SPRINT RACE, LORENZO SAVADORI NINETEENTH  It was a sprint race with positive notes for Aprilia Racing at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, with Marco Bezzecchi finishing eighth and […]
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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team dominate the Jerez sprint race

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Ducati locks out the top six: Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing Team) is second, Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Racing Team) fourth, with their respective teammates Fermín Aldeguer and Fabio Di Giannantonio in fifth and sixth place ​​​​​​​ […]
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Gonzalez takes pole in Moto2 with new Pirelli SCX, Rueda fastest in Moto3

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
With the new supersoft rear, the Spanish rider was the fastest in Moto2™️ qualifying, while Denis Oncu set a new all-time lap record in Free Practice 2 · With the new supersoft SCX rear combined with the […]
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The Aprilia Tuareg Racing season 2025 has officially been presented

Apr 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
THE GOAL IS TO REAFFIRM ITS ROLE AS A PROTAGONIST IN MAJOR RALLY RAIDS The 2025 season of the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team was officially presented at the EICMA Riding Fest at the Misano World […]

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