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[ Nov 22, 2025 ] MANUEL LETTENBICHLER SECURES SECOND OVERALL AT ROOF OF AFRICA News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Suzuki announces updates to its Hayabusa and a special Akrapovic offer News
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[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Race Husky Contingency Program announced for 2026 season News
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[ Nov 22, 2025 ] RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CONFIRM ANDREA VERONA FOR 2026 ENDUROGP LINE-UP News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Most successful season in Aprilia Racing history News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Beta Motorcycles Announces Exhibit at AIM Expo 2026 News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Fastest lap at the Valencia MotoGP test and first steps to 2026 News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] 2028 of the FIM Supermoto World and the European Championships and the FIM Supermoto of Nations News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing conquer Valencia for the best season ever News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] P4 at Valencia (and the world) as Acosta closes 2025 MotoGP News
[ Nov 22, 2025 ] First Brazilian motorcycling World Champion in history News
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About Michael Le Pard

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.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 950S

Ducati News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ducati shares the same company as Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini and it makes sense after you ride one. Total Motorcycle covers everything Ducati for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking Ducati News? You found […]

2019 BMW R1250RT

BMW News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW, German quality, luxury, performance and prestige in auto and motorcycle design. Total Motorcycle covers everything BMW for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking BMW News? You found it! The newest Reviews? We got […]

2019 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec

Yamaha News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has proven to be successful, popular and builds respected motorcycles and Total Motorcycle covers everything Yamaha for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking Yamaha News? You found it! The newest Reviews? We got […]

2019 Suzuki Katana

Suzuki News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki is known for its high performance motorcycles and Total Motorcycle covers everything Suzuki for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking Suzuki News? You found it! The newest Reviews? We got you covered there, […]

2019 Honda CBR500R ABS

Honda News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda is a huge Japanese manufacturer of reliable motorcycles sold worldwide and Total Motorcycle covers everything Honda for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking Honda News? You found it! The newest Reviews? We got […]

2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 115th Anniversary-ANV

Harley-Davidson News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson is one of America’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers, founded in Milwaukee in 1903, has a strong loyal following worldwide and Total Motorcycle covers everything Harley-Davidson for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking Harley-Davidson News? […]

2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+

Kawasaki News, Reviews, Models and Guides

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Kawasaki Motors is a leading-edge manufacturer and distributor of vehicles for recreation and business and Total Motorcycle covers everything Kawasaki for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking Kawasaki News? You found it! The newest […]

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KAWASAKI SWEEPS MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS IN NASHVILLE

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Foothill Ranch, Calif. (April 7, 2019) – Round 14 of Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship hosted its inaugural race in Nashville, Tennessee at Nissan Stadium. Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Eli Tomac and Monster […]

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First top 5 placing for the new BMW S 1000 RR in WorldSBK

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has claimed the first top five placing for the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished Saturday’s race at MotorLand […]

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BIKERS CARE APPROVED ON-BOARD WITH HONDA FOR THE 2019 BRITISH SUPERBIKE SEASON

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With the start of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship just around the corner at Silverstone on 19-21 April, Honda is pleased to welcome Bikers Care Approved as the latest sponsor to join the team. […]

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Day of mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. Sunday’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) races resulted in mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón (ESP). In the Superpole race, Tom Sykes (GBR) once again rode his new BMW […]

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Lowes Sprints to Superpole Race Podium in Aragon

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes claimed his fourth podium finish of the 2019 season in Aragon today, finishing third in the Superpole Race after a titanic three-way battle with reigning champion Jonathan Rea and Chaz Davies that went […]

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Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP Celebrates Best Grand Prix in Trentino

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP celebrated its best Grand Prix yet at the fourth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Trentino, Italy, after Gautier Paulin secured a place on the third-step of the […]

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THOMAS KJER-OLSEN BATTLES THROUGH MXGP ROUND FOUR TO MAINTAIN MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ahead of the five-week break in the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer-Olsen has maintained his overall lead in the MX2 World Championship standings following a tough MXGP of […]

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350 Superbike World Championship wins as Álvaro Bautista wins MotorLand Aragón

Apr 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

This weekend was a truly extraordinary and emotional one for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider Álvaro Bautista, who with nine wins in a row continues his unbeaten run in his debut season in the […]

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