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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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Spanish Round draws to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the penultimate event of the 2017 World Superbike season, with Takumi Takahashi and Davide Giugliano 15th and 17th, respectively, at the end of the shortened second […]

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Van der Mark to ride for Monster Yamaha Tech3 at Sepang

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

World Superbike front-runner Michael van der Mark will jump on the Monster Yamaha Tech3 YZR-M1 to replace the recovering Jonas Folger at the Malaysian GP. The young Dutch rider rose through the ranks of the […]

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Phenomenal Zarco Finishes Spectacular Australian GP in 4th – Parkes Perseveres to Complete Home GP

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco narrowly missed out on a podium finish after battling at the front of the field for the entire Australian Grand Prix. The French star kicked off the race from 3rdand after slipping back, […]

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Movistar Yamaha Persistence Pays Off with Double Podium on Phillip Island

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were front-runners in a fierce Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Phillip Island circuit. With seven riders fighting aggressively for a place on the podium, the […]

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6th And 8th Place For Iannone And Rins at Phillip Island

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Andrea IANNONE: P6 – +3.871 Alex RINS: P8 – +12.208 A solid race at the Phillip Island circuit allowed Team SUZUKI ECSTAR to achieve a favourable result, with […]

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Caricasulo on Pole as Mahias Secures Second Row Start in WorldSSP at Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team continued to dominate proceedings in Jerez on Saturday at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo secured his first pole position of the season […]

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Pata Yamaha Battle Hard for the Podium in Jerez Race 1

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team highlighted their recent progress, following on from their double rostrum in Magny-Cours, as both riders were once again in the podium mix during a restarted Race 1 on Saturday […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has challenging race one at Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

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Zarco Stars to Qualify on Front Row at Phillip Island. Parkes Ready for Home GP Challenge

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco produced a dazzling performance to qualify in 3rd for the round 16 fight tomorrow. The rapid rookie began the day with a highly confident display in mixed conditions to complete FP3 in 2nd, […]

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Movistar Yamaha Pile on Pressure in Phillip Island Qualifying

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team faced an eventful second day at the Phillip Island circuit, with changing conditions throughout and Valentino Rossi having to take part in Q1, but they confronted the challenge head-on. Maverick […]

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Second Row For Andrea Iannone In Australia’S Qualifying

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21. Andrea IANNONE: P4 – 1’28.937 +0.551 Alex RINS: P13 – 1’29.824 (Q1) A stirring qualifying session ended with Andrea Iannone classified in 4th place for tomorrow’s grid at […]

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BMW Motorcycles Of Daytona Showcases The New K 1600 B Bagger And Offers Demo Rides At Biketoberfest

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 20, 2017…A static model of the new BMW K 1600 B Bagger made its debut in March at Daytona Bike and now the same retailer is bringing a live production […]

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Giugliano and Takahashi with some work to do after opening day at Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Day one of the Spanish WorldSBK Round of 2017 has drawn to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team, with Davide Giugliano and Takumi Takahashi 17th and 20th, respectively, in the combined […]

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Pata Yamaha Show Potential on Friday in Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After securing a sensational double podium last time out in Magny-Cours the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team once again demonstrated their competitiveness as they enjoyed a great start to the penultimate round of the 2017 […]

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Cool Wall Week #347: 2018 Zero SR

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! OUT ACCELERATES A PORSCHE 911. 2018 Zero SR Review on Total Motorcycle: What street riding is meant […]

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