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About Michael Le Pard

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 Group Canada achieves best month ever with sales increasing +8%

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW brand sales increase in April by +10.8% to record levels. MINI April sales trail previous year by -6.8%. BMW electrified sales jump +86% in April. BMW Motorrad sales in April decrease -8%. Richmond Hill, […]

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Bryan Smith Suffers Broken Fibula at Texas Half-Mile

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith to Miss Calistoga Half-Mile & Arizona Mile MINNEAPOLIS (MAY 1, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith suffered a broken left fibula during a multi-rider crash […]

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Indian Motorcycle & Carey Hart V-Twin-Powered Armed Forces Day Celebration to Troops at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Takes Hart’s “Good Ride” Fund-Raising Platform Overseas as Part of Iconic American Brand’s Broader Efforts to Support Active U.S. Military & Veterans Indian Motorcycle Dealer Test Ride Program to Raise up to $30,000 […]

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Thomas Kjer-Olsen Inside the Top Five in Russia

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Delivering strong performances at the fast and slippery Orlyonok track, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer-Olsen has claimed two top five MX2 class results at the GP of Russia. Earning fifth in the class’ […]

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Febvre & Van Horebeek Fight to the Finish in Russia

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre maintains his top-five streak at the sixth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Orlyonok, Russia, with another fourth overall. Teammate Jeremy Van Horebeek was the runner-up […]

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Schmitter and GSX-R1000 Podium at IDM Superbikes

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 1. Dominic Schmitter – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 3rd Toni Finsterbusch – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 5th Dominic Schmitter raced his HPC-Power Suzuki Racing GSX-R1000 to a podium position at the […]

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Top-10 For Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki At Utah SX maintains Lead In 450 Championship In Salt Lake City

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. Phil Nicoletti – #54 -250 Class – 6th Weston Peick – #34 – 450 Class – 7th Malcolm Stewart – #27 – 450 Class – 14th Justin Hill […]

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Big Success Of Suzuki Day In Italy With Iannone And Schwantz Maintains Lead In 450 Championship In Salt Lake City

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. Nearly 3000 people gathered at the San Martino del Lago circuit near Cremona in Italy on Saturday for what has been the biggest event of the year for […]

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Potential Podium Finishes in Sight at Russian Grand Prix

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Having been at the top of the MXGP standings in previous years, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are both extremely motivated to make their returns to the […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Jason Anderson Maintains Lead In 450 Championship In Salt Lake City

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into a dry and dusty track for the penultimate round of AMA Supercross, held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday. The team pushed […]

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Jamie McCanney Secures Double Enduro 1 Class Victory In Spain

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a dominant performance under changing conditions in Spain, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Jamie McCanney wrapped up round two of the 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship with two Enduro 1 class victories. […]

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Mees, Mischler Shine Bright at AFT Texas Half-Mile

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 28, 2018) – Defending Grand National Champion Jared Mees earned some much-needed redemption while AFT Singles rising star Morgen Mischler earned his first professional win in a drama-filled night of American […]

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Jared Mees Disqualified from Atlanta Short Track for using Chemically Altered Tire

Apr 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 27, 2018) – Following an American Flat Track post-event tire sampling from the Atlanta Short Track held April 8, 2018 at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., AFT Twins competitor Jared Mees […]

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24-hour podium joy for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

Apr 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There are celebrations at Le Mans today after the Honda Endurance Racing team placed the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 on the podium after finishing the 24 Heures Motos in second place. Having been on track for […]

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Aprilia Racers Days Track Experience Program

Apr 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia USA is excited to announce Aprilia Racers Days – an on-track experience where enthusiasts have the ability to ride the latest offerings from Aprilia, in an environment that inspired the models created by the […]

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