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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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Marc Márquez and Ducati triumphant at Argentine MotoGP

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc is the first ever rider in the sprint era to take pole position, sprint and Sunday race wins in the first two events of the season. He is also the first Ducati rider to […]

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MXGP of Castilla La Mancha: 1-2 MX2 Podium Lockout

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In extreme contrast to the scorching heat of the 2025 season opener in Argentina, temperatures at Spain’s Cózar Motor Ranch circuit took a dramatic plunge on Sunday, dropping to a frigid 3°C. Adding to the […]

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Jarne Bervoets wins EMX125 in Spain to lead 2025 championship!

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team’s Jarne Bervoets has kicked off the 2025 EMX125 campaign with a stunning overall victory aboard his GYTR-kitted YZ125 in Cozar, Spain. Across two incredibly challenging races due to persistent rain, […]

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Marc Márquez and Ducati keep winning streak alive in Argentine MotoGP

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez, second, completes an all-Ducati podium with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team have won the 12-lap, Argentine Grand Prix sprint race, in what […]

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Sixth place for Aprilia Racing in the sprint race at Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH AFTER A COMEBACK RIDE, LORENZO SAVADORI HAS A DNF DUE TO A LEFT SHOULDER INJURY The sprint race at the Grand Prix of Argentina ended with a positive performance for Aprilia Racing […]

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Acosta sprints to 9th place in first taste of MotoGP speed in Argentina

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta rode to 9th position in the second Sprint of 2025 around the curves of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in northern Argentina. The Spaniard had qualified 5th […]

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MXGP Castilla La Mancha

Mar 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• A challenging first day of the Castilla-La Mancha Grand Prix for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team • The Desmo450 MX proves reliable and easy to handle in the deep Spanish mud, despite […]

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Pirelli completely rewrites the records at the Argentine circuit

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Second consecutive pole for the riders with race number 18, new all-time lap records with improvements of over 1.6 seconds in Moto2™ and as many as 2.4 seconds in Moto3™ · Even in the Grand Prix of Argentina, the […]

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Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team quickest in Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team quickest in Termas de Río Hondo Practice. Francesco Bagnaia is tenth Marc Márquez, the quickest rider in both sessions, logs a 1’37.295 lap-time to set the new […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Undeterred By Challenging Conditions to Complete Productive Two Day Test in Portimão

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha Undeterred By Challenging Conditions to Complete Productive Two Day Test in Portimão Unpredictable weather conditions failed to get the better of the Pata Maxus Yamaha team as preparations for Round 2 […]

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GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Finds Pace in Portimão Test Despite Limited Track Time The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal, for a two-day test (14th-15th March) ahead of the […]

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Friday at Termas de Río Hondo for Aprilia

Mar 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Encouraging start for Aprilia Racing on Friday at Termas de Río Hondo MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH, LORENZO SAVADORI HARD AT WORK SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN The weekend of the Grand Prix of Argentina starts off well […]

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Talladega GNCC Craig DeLong storm to first podium of 2025 series

Mar 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong scored his first podium finish of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series following a second-place result in the XC1 Open Pro Class at the Talladega GNCC, on a […]

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Aprilia Racing returns to Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, REPLACING JORGE MARTÍN, HARD AT WORK IN ARGENTINA FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF THE 2025 SEASON After a year of absence from the MotoGP calendar, Aprilia Racing returns to Argentina […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON DOMINATES MISSION KING OF THE BAGGERS SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA

Mar 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 8, 2025) – Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman scored a perfect weekend of racing in the opening round of the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers road racing series […]

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