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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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Yamaha Riders Gear Up For Enduro World Championship GP of Spain

Apr 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following their positive outings at the season opening GP of Finland in March, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team riders Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney are all set for this weekend’s round two of the 2018 […]

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Yamaha Launches Official Riding Schools

Apr 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s rich history of Grand Prix competition spans six decades, and continues today with our awe-inspiring YZR-M1 Factory MotoGP bikes which gives Yamaha the ability, knowledge and determination to create exceptional machines like the YZF-R1M, […]

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Moto Guzzi USA Begins 2018 Demo Tour

Apr 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Demo Rides for Laughlin River Run, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, Americade and Thunder In The Valley Enthusiast Events with Full Range of Motorcycles NEW YORK, NY – April 25, 2018 – Moto Guzzi USA […]

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Bobryshev & Suzuki Rm-Z450 2Nd In Canada Heights British MX

Apr 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 24. Evgeny Bobryshev – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 4-2 -2nd Overall Evgeny Bobryshev raced his Lombard Express with Par Homes Suzuki RM-Z450 to second position overall at the weekend’s Maxxis […]

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The Wrench Scout Bobber Build Off Competition Top 3 Finalists

Apr 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Judges & Fan Vote Names NASA Engineer, OSHA Safety Inspector, and a Mining Equipment Engineer as Three Finalists who Will Put Their Skills to the Test in Amateur Build Off Competition MINNEAPOLIS (April 24, […]

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Twist And Turn Race For Suzuki Teams At Le Mans 24Hrs

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. SERT – #2 GSX-R1000 –24th April Motos Events – #50 GSX-R1000 – 27th Junior Team Le Mans Sud – #72 GSX-R1000 (SST) – 8th Suzuki squads completed the […]

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Elias And Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Dominate Motoamerica 2Nd Race

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Toni Elias – 4– 1 Roger Hayden – DNF-7 Toni Elias scored a commanding win on Sunday in the MotoAmerica Superbike race two at Circuit of the Americas […]

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Peters & Autotrader Suzuki Podium At Foxborough Sx

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Kyle Peters – #76 RM-Z250 – 3rd Weston Peick – #34 RM-Z450 – 6th Malcolm Stewart – #27 RM-Z450 – 7th The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing team […]

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Andrea Iannone Secures His First Suzuki Podium

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Andrea Iannone: 3rd (+ 6.704) Alex Rins: DNF • Andrea Iannone takes excellent 3rd position. • Alex Rins unfortunate crash while recovering strong. • Back-to-back podiums important for […]

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Zarco Emerges Strong in Americas GP – Syahrin Shows Huge Potential Without Rewards

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a solid third round of 2018, fighting for the podium at the beginning of the race. A few struggles over the course of the weekend at the demanding […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Cruise to Second and Fourth Place at COTA

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Blistering sunshine at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with blue sky as far as the eye could see, was an omen for a faultless race by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi. […]

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Podium for BMW team Penz13.com at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The weekend featured the first endurance highlight of the year, namely the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). The FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) classic ended with a podium for the BMW S […]

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Travis Wyman Earns BMW Its First MotoAmerica Win In Stock 1000 Class

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 23, 2018…Travis Wyman made BMW history April 15, during MotoAmerica racing at Road Atlanta. Piloting his Weir Everywhere Racing, Dunlop-shod BMW S 1000 RR, Wyman was the first BMW rider […]

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Mahias Maintains Championship Lead in Assen

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias leaves Round 4 of the 2018 Supersport World Championship at Assen still leading the overall standings after a strong ride to fourth, although he was disappointed not to […]

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Double points finish for Triple M Honda World Superbike Team at Assen

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In its fourth WorldSBK weekend the rookie Triple M Honda World Superbike team secured points in each 21-lap race at Assen, with their American rider PJ Jacobsen once more mixing it on track with many […]

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