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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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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES ACHIEVE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING SALES IN GLOBAL SALES & TURNOVER

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying further positive trading results, Husqvarna Motorcycles have ended the 2017 business year with yet more record-breaking sales and turnover figures. With 20% more motorcycles sold during the 12 months to December 31, 2017, the […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team wraps up pre-season testing at Phillip Island

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team ended its pre-season testing programme at Phillip Island today, as another strong performance from riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne ensured the team is ready to go at […]

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2018 AMA Pro Hillclimb Schedule Released

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2018) – AMA Pro Hillclimb is pleased to announce its 2018 event schedule, which includes 10 events, four more than in 2017, and two new venues. This unique form of […]

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AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI STRONG IN TEXAS

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 19. Jimmy Decotis #47 – 250 Class – 3rd Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 7th Malcolm Stewart #27 – 450 Class – 11th Kyle Peters #76 – […]

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride Annual Open House

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

OTTAWA, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW/ – The RCMP’s world-famous Musical Ride will be holding its annual Open House. This popular community event gives the public an opportunity to tour the Musical Ride stables and meet […]

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MAX GERSTON PLACES 5TH IN THE 2ND ROUND OF THE WEST HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2nd round of the West Hare Scramble series took place last weekend in Prescott, Arizona. A large winners purse drew in big names and a lot of local riders showed up at the event. […]

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Green light for the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

Feb 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The fifth season of the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy gets going this weekend. The 2018 scoring period starts with the opening races of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the Australian Superbike […]

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PODIUM RESULTS FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS AT LACAPELLE MARIVAL MASTERCROSS

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Collecting top three results during the 2018 edition of the Lacapelle Marival Mastercross, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders have wrapped up their pre-season racing activities on a positive note. The ideal warm-up for the […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Leave Thailand with Excellent Impressions

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair concluded the Buriram test in outstanding fashion today, as Johann Zarco topped the time sheets for the majority of the day, while Hafizh Syahrin showed a sensational achievement during his […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Thailand Testing

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram, Thailand, securing 10th and 12th place respectively in today’s rankings. Using his time from yesterday as […]

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A POSITIVE END TO FIRST EVER THAI TEST FOR SUZUKI ECSTAR

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 18th. Alex Rins: 5th – 1:30.178 (+ 0.397) Andrea Iannone: 15th – 1:30.718 (+ 0.937) • Team SUZUKI ECSTAR round off a successful test. • Alex Rins effective on […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE BATTLES TO A VICTORY AT ARLINGTON SX!

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team headed east for the seventh round of AMA Supercross, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex. on Saturday. The night marked the opening round of the 250SX East […]

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SUPERENDURO PODIUM FOR BILLY BOLT IN SPAIN

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing to impress during his debut season of superenduro racing, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt claimed his second podium result of the series with third overall in Malaga, Spain. It was a strong […]

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Enormous Progress for Tech3 Pair on Day 2 in Buriram

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin both turned up the pace on the second day of testing at the newly introduced Chang International Circuit. Johann Zarco did an amazing job in Thailand’s blistering heat to power […]

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Movistar Yamaha Progress on Thailand Test Day Two

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have wrapped up the second day of testing at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales spent the available time fine-tuning their bikes’ settings […]

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