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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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Complicated Friday for Aprilia Racing in Qatar

Apr 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN TO BATTLE IN Q1 Aprilia Racing begins the race weekend at Lusail International Circuit with Marco Bezzecchi closing out the practice session nineteenth ahead of Jorge Martín, tackling his first […]

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Stefano Manzi Continues 100% Podium Record for Yamaha R9

Apr 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Manzi Continues 100% Podium Record for Yamaha R9 with Second in Assen Race 1 Stefano Manzi continued his and the Yamaha R9’s 100% podium record in 2025 with second place in Race 1 at the […]

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Franco Morbidelli clocks quickest lap time aboard VR46 Racing Team’s Ducati machine

Apr 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Franco Morbidelli clocks the quickest lap time of the afternoon session aboard VR46 Racing Team’s Ducati machine, with his teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio in fourth position. Alex Márquez completes an all-Ducati top five in […]

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Öncü Obliterates Lap Record for Second Successive Pole

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a second successive pole position for Can Öncü and the Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing team as action got underway at Round 3 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the legendary […]

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Nicolò Bulega leads the way on Friday at Assen. P5 for Bautista

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega leads the way on Friday at Assen. P5 for Bautista. The Pirelli Dutch Round free practice concluded with Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista in first and fifth place, respectively, in the combined standings. After […]

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2025 NATC Rounds 1 & 2 Recap Muenster TX

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Trials team started their 2025 campaign at the opening rounds of the AMA MotoTrials USA National Championship. The Texas Longhorn National took place in Muenster, TX for rounds one and two […]

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Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha on the Pace in Assen with Fourth Fastest on Friday

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha on the Pace in Assen with Fourth Fastest on Friday Andrea Locatelli continued his 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign in fine form during Friday Free Practice alongside Jason O’Halloran […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha Evaluate Race Options on Opening Day in Assen

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Evaluate Race Options on Opening Day in Assen Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action at the legendary TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, as Round 3 of the 2025 WorldSBK […]

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Iconic ‘Cathedral of Speed’ in Assen (Netherlands) hosts third round of 2025 WorldSBK season

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Circuit TT Assen will host the third round of the 2025 WorldSBK season, which begins tomorrow with free practice at 10:20 a.m. (CEST). The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team comes to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ […]

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NGPC Mesquite MX park return after hiatus for several years

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

29 Palms, CA Round Four April 6th, 2025 DeMartile Podiums, Claiming Second Place at NGPC Round 4 The series returned to the Mesquite MX park after a hiatus for several years. The race was […]

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Supercross season was a mudder in Foxborough

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Foxborough, MA Round Twelve April 5th, 2025 Bloss & Beta’s Best Finish in Supercross The twelfth round of the Supercross season was a mudder in Foxborough. Conditions were sloppy, sticky, and overall tough. It […]

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Winners of Honda’s 2024 Yūshū Awards

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Honda honors more than 60 dealerships as Winners and Highly Commended in the 2024 Yūshū recognition program This program recognizes the best European dealers in terms of customer experience, and in this edition has incorporated motorcycle […]

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Lotte van Drunen to Race MX2 in Trentino After Dominating WMX Round 1 in Sardinia

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In a performance that highlighted her immense talent and mental strength, defending FIM Women’s Motocross World Champion Lotte van Drunen swept the opening round of the 2025 WMX World Championship with a perfect 1-1 showing […]

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Qatar: the Ducati Lenovo Team on track at Lusail International Circuit

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez are ready to face one of the most passionate weekends of the calendar: the magical setting of Doha this week will host the Qatar GP. A track that is always […]

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The NC750X and EM1 e: share prestigious design awards

Apr 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The popular urban adventure NC750X wins the Red Dot Award* Sixth consecutive year that a Honda motorcycle receives this recognition The EM1 e: wins the iF award** after achieving its Red Dot award in 2024 […]

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