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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 Announce Official Rider Line-Up For Dakar Rally 2018

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to confirm their official rider line-up for the 2018 Dakar Rally. Following an impressive season, FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion Pablo Quintanilla will be joined by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

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Elevated road concept “BMW Vision E³ Way”

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

As a provider of premium mobility products and services, the BMW Group is constantly in search of answers to the question: what will move us (forward) in the future? As part of the stratgey […]

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BMW and Snapchat show BMW X2 ahead of market launch

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Smartphone users can experience the first ever BMW X2, anywhere and even before market launch – thanks to BMW and Snapchat. BMW is the first brand worldwide to leverage the potential of the new […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 KTM Motorcycle Lineup

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BOOM, did you hear that? That was you on a new 2018 KTM motorcycle blowing past other riders. 28 great new bikes, KTM has your bases covered! From the headline grabbing new Duke 790 to […]

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Triple M Racing steps up to WorldSBK as official Honda satellite team in 2018

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Triple M Racing to run a third Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 machine in the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship. Triple […]

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AGVSPORT 2018 Rider Support Program Accepting Resumes

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — AGVSPORT America LLC is renewing its commitment to motorcycle road racing and flat track across the US. They are accepting resumes for the 2018 Rider Support Program from all […]

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Max Gerston Wins the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2017 AMA West Hare Scramble Series came to an end in Wilseyville, California yesterday. Gerston entered the final round with a 18 point lead, finishing in 4th place he increased his lead to win the series […]

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Tragic accident overshadows the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Nov 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Macau. The 2017 Macau Grand Prix (CHN) was overshadowed by a fatal accident in the motorcycle race. The international motorcycle racing community mourns the death of British Honda rider Daniel Hegarty. After this sad news, […]

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Graham Jarvis Finishes Third At Roof Of Africa 2017

Nov 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Bringing his 2017 Hard Enduro season to a highly-positive close, Graham Jarvis has placed third overall at the 50th running of the Roof of Africa event in Lesotho, southern Africa. With the traditional ‘Round the […]

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Podium Finishes For Dean Wilson And Zach Osborne At Paris SX

Nov 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dean Wilson and Zach Osborne showed impressive speed during the two nights of racing at the annual Paris SX where both riders enjoyed podium finishes at the end of the […]

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Autumn Specials on Moto Guzzi V7II Stornello

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fall is in the air and while the temperatures may be dropping, we’ve got an amazing offer on Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello to turn the heat up! Don’t let these offers pass you by. […]

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Revival Cycles gives the Moto Guzzi V9 a Chopper Attitude: Build Update

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moto Guzzi offers its V9 model in two distinctly different editions: the chromed-up roadster christened Roamer and the blacked-out bad-boy Bobber. The stock V9s powerplant is a 90° transverse air- and oil-cooled 850cc v-twin engine […]

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Moto Guzzi Returns: Set for 2017 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moto Guzzi is heading to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show schedule at Long Beach, Calif., and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ll have our entire 2017 lineup on display, highlighted by our newest models—the […]

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Marquez and Honda Make History at Thrilling Valencia Finale

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

This has been another remarkable and historic Grand Prix season for Honda, with Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V), Honda, the Repsol Honda team and Honda’s Moto3 riders and teams all breaking records today. Marquez […]

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IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia Announces Plans for 2018 Participation

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

On Monday, November 13, 2017 IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia made the following announcement regarding its team for the 2018 season: Since its inception, IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia has endeavored as a team to discover and […]

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