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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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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy. Central Asia 2018. Day 4. Desert calling

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Camp Ongiin Nuuts, Mongolia. This morning brought the calm after the storm, for last night at Camp Gobi Erdene the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy was battered by high winds. This tested the tent […]
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Mv Agusta Returns to GP Motorcycle Racing

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Varese, 6th June 2018 – The history of motorcycle racing is closely linked to MV Agusta’s history, the most successful European motorcycle manufacturer of all time, with 75 world titles (38 rider and 37 manufacturer) […]
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Indian Motorcycle Racing All-Scout FTR750 Podium As Wrecking Crew Sweeps The Red Mile

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
LEXINGTON, KY – Indian Motorcycle Racing secured its fifth consecutive all-Scout FTR750 podium, as the factory Wrecking Crew placed 1-2-3 at the Red Mile. Reigning Grand National Champion and current points leader Jared Mees continued […]
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Yamaha Riders Fired Up For The French Grand Prix

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Fresh off of his first podium finish in 2018, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre has high hopes of keeping his YZ450FM on the box at the tenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, […]
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Camier and Gagne relishing WorldSBK return to Brno

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The Czech Republic returns as a host nation for the FIM World Superbike Championship for round 7 this weekend, with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne relishing the chance […]
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Yamaha Teams Gear Up for 8 Hours of Oschersleben

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Following on from the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team’s victory at the last round of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship in Slovakia, Broc Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Max Neukirchner will be looking to make […]
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Top-10 For Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki In Colorado

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 7-7 for 7th Phil Nicoletti #54 – 450 Class – 8-8 for 8th Enzo Lopes # 816 – 250 Class – […]
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 3. Canyon delight

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Camp Gobi Erdene, Mongolia. Today´s stage was effectively a liaison, with no special tests. With a generous time allowance the competitors were instructed to make the most of the scenery as they rode. By the […]
Rider Inspiration: Overland Expo West 2018 Event at Flagstaff, Arizona
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Rider Inspiration: Overland Expo West 2018 Event at Flagstaff, Arizona

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The scene at Overland Expo West just outside of Flagstaff, Arizona defines the adventurous spirit. It’s a place where Urals are right at home. The guys at Kalaber Creations are regulars here, known for hosting a […]
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Hayden & Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Podium At Road America

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. Roger Hayden – 5-3rd Toni Elias – DNF – 4th Roger Hayden raced back to form on Sunday in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship fourth round at the Road […]
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 2. Surfing in the Gobi desert

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Gobi Oasis, Dalandzadag, Mongolia. While the distance was ‘just’ 234km for today’s stage of the 2018 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy in Mongolia, the fact 190 of those kilometres were off-road meant the intensity for the […]
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Pata Yamaha Buzzing for Brno!

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team is excited to get back into action at Round 7 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship at Brno this weekend, following their sensational weekend at the last […]
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BMW road racers Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman win at the Isle of Man TT

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Munich. The first two 1000cc races of this year’s Isle of Man Tourist Trophy are over – and the top step of the podium was occupied by a BMW road racer on both occasions. Michael […]
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Erik Appelqvist Inside The Top Ten In Estonia

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Showing he has the speed to battle for the Enduro Junior class podium, Erik Appelqvist has wrapped up his debut aboard the Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team’s WR250F with two top-ten class results in […]
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Graham Jarvis Wins Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Riding a fast yet calculated race, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has won the 2018 Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble, round two of the 2018 World Enduro Super Series. Early leader Billy Bolt placed a […]

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