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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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Mees Masters AFT Law Tigers Arizona Mile

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 12, 2018) – American Flat Track held its first Mile of the season on Saturday afternoon, and it was only natural that the rider ranked first in the 2018 AFT Twins presented […]

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YART Yamaha End Drought with Perfect 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring Victory

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a dry spell of several years that have seen the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team denied victory on many occasions, today saw a change in fortune as riders Broc Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Max […]

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A solid performance for Honda Endurance Racing at the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After eight hours on track, 223 laps completed and covering a race distance of 1,320km, the Honda Endurance Racing team has come home fourth at the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring aboard the Honda CBR1000RR […]

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Van der Mark Storms to Top Six in Race 1 at Imola

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team battled hard throughout Race 1 at Round 5 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship in Imola on Saturday. Michael van der Mark had a tricky SP2 and […]

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Gagne just misses out on points as O’Halloran crashes in Imola WorldSBK Race One

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team narrowly missed out on a points-scoring finish in Race One at Imola, as Jake Gagne came home in sixteenth place, while Jason O’Halloran – brought into the team […]

99 Dollar Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Extended to Spouses of U.S. Military

Harley-Davidson offers $99 Riding Academy for Spouses of US Military

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THEIR SPOUSES FIRST RESPONDERS, U.S MILITARY, AND SPOUSES LEARN TO RIDE FOR $99. Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Harley-Davidson – to thank the […]

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Honda Endurance Racing to start the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring seventh

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring gets underway tomorrow (Saturday 12 May), where Honda Endurance Racing will start from seventh place after scoring a combined time of 2:05.152 in today’s final qualifying session. With consistent […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team target improvements after tough first day at Imola

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a tough start to the Imola WorldSBK round, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team are confident that there are improvements to be had over the rest of the race weekend as Jake Gagne […]

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Pata Yamaha Show Promise on Friday at Imola

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a positive start on Friday at a hot and humid Imola, Round 5 of the 2018 FIM Motul Superbike Championship. Michael van der Mark displayed good pace throughout […]

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Sert On Track For Slovakia Ring 8 Hours Endurance

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 10. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – EWC – 5th Junior Team LMS Suzuki – SST – 5th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) has been on track today for the […]

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Yamaha Teams Aiming to Fight Back In Slovakia

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a dramatic 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and YART Yamaha Official EWC Team move onto Round 3 of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 8 Hours […]

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Richie Morris Racing Signs Davis Fisher with Support from Double D’s Performance Indian Motorcycle

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 10, 2018) – Richie Morris Racing (RMR) has announced it has signed AFT Twins rider Davis Fisher on an Indian Scout FTR750 for the remainder of the 2018 season, with support […]

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Camier and Gagne return to WorldSBK action at Imola

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team is looking forward to welcoming back Leon Camier and Jake Gagne to WorldSBK action this weekend at round 5 of the 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship season at […]

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Honda Racing ready to get roads campaign underway at the North West 200

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing, along with riders Ian Hutchinson and Lee Johnston, are getting ready to head to The International North West 200 next week (15-19 May), as they kick off their road racing campaign aboard the […]

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Polaris Slingshot Introduces “Club Slingshot” Owners Group

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

New and Used Slingshot Owners to Receive Free One-Year Membership; Inviting Owners to Help Shape the “Club Slingshot” Experience MINNEAPOLIS (May 10, 2018) – Polaris Slingshot, the open air, three-wheeled roadster that delivers “The […]

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