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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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Thomas Covington Inside The Top Five At British GP

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing a strong third place result in the opening moto, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Covington has wrapped up round nine of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship by earning fifth overall in the […]

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Febvre Fights to First Podium Finish of 2018

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre put in a Spartan ride for his first podium finish of the season at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which took place at the […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Secures Important Points in Tough Italian GP

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a determined effort Johann Zarco was battling hard during 23 hot laps in Mugello today in order to bring home a solid top 10 result. The fast Frenchman came off the line well and […]

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Rossi Rewards Passionate Fans with Third Place on Italian Home Soil

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The crowds had the Autrodromo del Mugello covered in yellow smoke even before the start of the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi gave them various reasons to keep celebrating all […]

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Top 5 For Both Riders In Exciting Italian GP

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 3rd Andrea Iannone: 4th (+7.885) Alex Rins: 5th (+7.907) • Andrea Iannone in podium fight until final laps. • Alex Rins running great race pace despite Saturday struggles. • […]

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Solid Double Runner-Up Result For McCanney In Estonia

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his strong run of form at this year’s Enduro 1 World Championship, Jamie McCanney has wrapped up a demanding GP of Estonia with two solid runner-up class results. Battling through the pain following a […]

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Mees Back On Top, Dominates Demanding Indian Motorcycle Red Mile

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 3, 2018) – Any fleeting hopes that surfaced at last week’s Springfield Mile suggesting that reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees might be vulnerable were promptly quashed Saturday at the Indian Motorcycle […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne 11th At Thunder Valley National

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made its way to Lakewood, Colo. for the Thunder Valley National, the third round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, on Saturday. The team was down two members […]

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Solid sixth place for Lee Johnston in the Superbike TT

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing’s Lee Johnston secured a solid sixth place finish in today’s opening RST Superbike race at the Isle of Man TT, aboard the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2, while teammate Ian Hutchinson retired from the […]

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Zarco Primed for Mugello Battle from Third Row – Syahrin Equals Best Qualifying Performance

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated the second day of action at the Italian GP this morning with a superb improvement of 1.409 seconds from the first to the third Free Practice to comfortably […]

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Record-breaking Rossi Pole and Double Movistar Yamaha Front Row in Mugello

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi made the crowds go wild as he grabbed pole position at the Autodromo del Mugello, setting a new circuit best lap. Teammate Maverick Viñales also gave a heroic performance at […]

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Second Row For Iannone In Quick And Competitive Q2

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 2. Andrea Iannone: 4th – 1:46.347 (+ 0.139) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:46.909 (+ 0.701) • Very quick pace from Iannone throughout the day. • Crash hampers Rins’ good […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 1

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Tsagaan Survaga, Mongolia. The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018 sprung into vibrant life today as the competitors charged south from Ulaanbaatar on the first of eight days that will see them […]

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A Fast Start For Andrea Iannone At His Home GP

Jun 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 1. Andrea Iannone: 1st – 1:46.735 Alex Rins: 16th – 1:47.996 (+ 1.261) • Iannone showing strong pace in both sessions. • Alex Rins using Day 1 to focus […]

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Jason Anderson Sidelined With Foot Injury

Jun 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just weeks after he claimed the 450SX Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson sustained an injury on Thursday morning while practising at Glen Helen Raceway. Two days before the Thunder Valley National in […]

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