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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.

Total Motorcycle Gear Review - Scorpion Review Roundup

Total Motorcycle Gear Review – Scorpion Review Roundup

Apr 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle had the opportunity to review several items from Scorpion that should appeal to a variety of riders and provide varying degrees of protection at the same time. Aaron Heinrich provides us with our Spring […]

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JD Beach Ready for the Red Clay of Dixie in Saturday’s AFT Atlanta Short Track

Apr 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PHILPOT, Ky. (April 4, 2018) – MotoAmerica road racing star JD Beach will once again slide his steel shoe over his left boot as he returns to American Flat Track competition in Round 2 of […]

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BOBRYSHEV AND SUZUKI RM-Z450 PODIUM AT BRITISH MX OPENER

Apr 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 4. Evgeny Bobryshev – 4-1 – 2nd overall. Poor weather has played havoc with the British Motocross Championship once already this year when the opening round of the series […]

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Yamaha MXGP Riders Back on the Gate in Trentino

Apr 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With three rounds of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship complete, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MXGP is going to Pietramurata, Italy, this weekend – for the fourth round of the MXGP series. Romain Febvre is feeling […]

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Knuiman Claims Maiden Win for the YZ65 & the Grizzly Yamaha Junior Team

Apr 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Dream start to the season for the Grizzly Yamaha Junior Team with Damien Knuiman going unbeaten in the big-wheel 65cc class to claim a maiden win for the team and the all-new YZ65 at the […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eager to Arrive in Argentina

Apr 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful debut in 2018, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are excited to head to South America this week for the second round of the season at the Termas de Río Hondo Circuit. With […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Action in Argentina

Apr 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are crossing the Atlantic Ocean on their way to the second Grand Prix of the season, held in Argentina this weekend. After his strong third place podium […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR READY TO TANGO AT TERMAS

Apr 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 4. The GP of the Republic of Argentina will mark the first long travel for the MotoGP riders this season, with more than 14 hours of journey time to […]

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FLORIDA BECOMES 43rd U.S. STATE TO RECLASSIFY DRIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR THREE-WHEELED ROADSTERS

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

FLORIDA (April 3, 2018) – Slingshot®, the bold three-wheeled, open-air roadster has announced Florida, one of the most popular states for the brand given its unique style and year-round sunshine, is the latest state to […]

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Halbert and Mees, Harley-Davidson and Indian to Resume AFT Battle Royale at Dixie Speedway this Weekend

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2018) – American Flat Track round number 2, the Harley-Davidson Atlanta Short Track presented by Hellbender Harley-Davidson, is happening this weekend. And if you remember last year’s race, you know […]

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Suzuki and Yoshimura – 40 Years of a Winning Tradition

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the most successful partnership in road racing history. Starting back in 1978, Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura tuned a Suzuki GS1000 that was piloted by Steve McLaughlin to victory circle at […]

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Wins and podiums for BMW S 1000 RR riders at the season-openers in Great Britain and France

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The wheels are turning again in Great Britain and France: the Easter weekend saw the start of the 2018 season in the British Superbike Championship (BSB), the French Superbike Championship (FSBK) and the French […]

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DOUBLE VICTORY FOR BRADLEY RAY AND BUILDBASE SUZUKI AT BSB OPENER

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 2. Bradley Ray began the 2018 British Superbike season at Donington Park with a double victory for the Buildbase Suzuki Team aboard his new GSX-R1000. Ray (20) from Ashford […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI GSX-R1000 DOMINATES BSB OPENER

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 2. Bradley Ray – BSB Class – 1-1 Billy McConnell – STK Class – 1-5 Richard Cooper – BSB Class – 16-12 The Buildbase Suzuki team was in dominant […]

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AFT Production Twins Class Adds Excitement to Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile I and II

Apr 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 2, 2018) – American Flat Track will introduce the AFT Production Twins support class at this year’s Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile I and II events on May 26 and September 1, respectively. At both events, […]

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