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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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Top-three and top-four result: BMW riders remain in a class of their own in Canada

Jul 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The British Superbike Championship (BSB) stopped off at Brands Hatch (GBR) at the weekend, where Keith Farmer (GBR) and Alex Olsen (GBR) picked up two podiums each in the Superstock class (BSB STK). BMW […]

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Suzuka 8 Hours Teams Visit Suzuki Motor Corporation

Jul 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Hamamatsu, 23 July 2018. Five Suzuki teams who will compete in this weekend’s Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship finale in Japan were welcomed by approximately 290 Suzuki employees as they visited the Suzuki Headquarters […]

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BMW Motorrad Enduro Park Hechlingen celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Jul 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On Saturday 21 July 1993, the first off-road enthusiasts turned up with their BMW motorcycles at an abandoned quarry near Hechlingen am See in Middle Franconia for a enduro training course. It was the […]

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Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki Rm-Z Strong At Millvile Mx

Jul 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 24. Weston Peick – 450 Class 6-6 for 6th Place Justin Hill – 450 Class – 10-7 for 8th Place Justin Bogle – 450 Class – 14-12 for 12th […]

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Mcconnell And Buildbase Suzuki Win At Brands Hatch

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Billy McConnell – DNF – 1st Richard Cooper – 7th – DNF Bradley Ray – 13th – 16th Billy McConnell raced his GSX-R1000 to victory in the second […]

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Thomas Covington Returns To The Mx2 Podium In The Czech Republic

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling for the overall class victory, Thomas Covington found his way back to the MX2 class podium at round 14 of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship. Earning two solid runner-up moto results, the Rockstar […]

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Positive Performances See Febvre & Van Horebeek Finish Inside Top-Five At The Czech Grand Prix

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Even in Europe, the ‘Semakin di Depan’ spirit remains strong under the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP awning with Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek both running a strong pace at the fourteenth round of […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Phil Nicoletti Scores Top-10 Finish At Spring Creek National

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team had a great day at the Spring Creek National, the eighth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Millville, Minn. on Saturday. Phil Nicoletti scored a […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES LANDMARK 200TH AMA SUPERBIKE WIN

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias scored a come-from-behind victory on Saturday in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Utah Motorsports Complex, marking the 200th win for Suzuki in […]

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2018 GIXXER CUP KICKS-OFF IN INDIA

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 18. Suzuki’s 2018 Gixxer Cup series has got underway in India at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, India with a sell-out crowd and exciting action. Now in its […]

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Yamaha Star at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha racing family were out in force to showcase the past, present and future of Yamaha Motor Corporation at this year’s world renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, which took place on the country estate […]

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Yamaha retains van der Mark and Lowes for 2019 WorldSBK Campaign

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes will again lead Yamaha’s assault on the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2019, after the two riders agreed terms with Yamaha Motor Europe during the recent Misano race […]

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Monster Energy Company and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team Announce New Title Sponsorship Agreement

Jul 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Company and Yamaha strengthen their global alliance by signing a multi-year agreement, elevating Monster Energy to the Title Sponsor position within the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is […]

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Yamaha And Kenichi Kuroyama Win Opening Round Of 2018 Trial-E World Championship

Jul 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Competing aboard Yamaha’s all-new prototype TY-E machine, veteran trial competitor Kenichi Kuroyama has topped the opening round of the two-event 2018 FIM Trial-E Cup held in Auron, France. Extended to two rounds for 2018 following […]

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German GP Ends At Turn 3 For Luckless Suzuki Team

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 15. Andrea Iannone: 12th (+ 25.963) Alex Rins: DNF (Lap 1) • Alex Rins taken down on third corner. • Andrea Iannone hit and forced wide in the same […]

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