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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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Suzuki confirms pricing for new 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 250

Oct 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki has confirmed pricing for the hotly-anticipated V-Strom 250, with the newest addition to Suzuki’s adventure range coming with a launch RRP of £4,599 when it arrives in dealerships in October. The V-Strom 250 boasts […]

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Camier joins Honda for the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship

Oct 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe and the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team are pleased to announce the signing of Leon Camier, who will join the squad for the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship. The 31-year-old from […]

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MOTUL AND SUZUKI CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF COLLABORATION IN MotoGP

Oct 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 12. Many manufacturers work with their technical partners for a number of years to build expertise and experience, but there are few that have the length and strength of […]

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Nozane to Replace Folger at Japanese Grand Prix

Oct 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Local hero Kohta Nozane will step in for the absent Jonas Folger this weekend at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. Folger will fly home today in order to undertake more medical checks and his […]

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Give the Gift of the Awe-Inspiring Outdoors with New California State Parks Pass

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks ring in the holidays and celebrate League’s anniversary with a limited edition Centennial Redwood Celebration Golden Poppy Annual Pass SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Each pass […]

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Fired Up Tech3 Duo Head East for Motegi Showdown

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco and Jonas Folger aim to kick-start the triple flyaway Grand Prix’s in a positive way by powering to two notable finishes in Japan this weekend. Johann Zarco intends to build on his 6th […]

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Movistar Yamaha Moves On to Motegi

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Having recharged their batteries during the two-week break after the race in Aragón, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team has flown to Japan to kick off the triple-header overseas, starting with Yamaha’s home race at this […]

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Motegi Race To Open A Three-In-A Row Series Out Of Europe

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 11. A long-haul flight has taken Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins to Japan, where the MotoGP Championship is about to begin a series of three consecutive races before reaching […]

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Pablo Quintanilla Crowned 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has won the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship at the final round of the series in Morocco. Successfully defending the title he won in 2016, the […]

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WATERS AND GSX-R1000R WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 9. Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia and Josh Waters won the 2017 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) in convincing fashion during the weekend’s seventh and final round of the season at […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA EXTENDS OVERALL LEAD AFTER PENULTIMATE STAGE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moving one step closer to securing the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship title, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has claimed a third place result in today’s marathon stage. Extending his lead […]

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Double podium for BMW rider Matteo Ferrari in Italy

Oct 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Last weekend brought more success for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport community: in the Italian Superbike Championship (CIV), BMW rider Matteo Ferrari (ITA) wrapped up the 2017 season with a double podium at Vallelunga (ITA). Also […]

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Pablo Quintanilla Regains Provisional Overall Lead At Morocco Rally

Oct 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following an important decision by race organisers to remove the penalty Pablo Quintanilla received at the end of stage two and give him back part of the time lost in the river incident, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Riders Endure Challenging Day At Morocco Rally

Oct 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following Pablo Quintanilla’s winning result on Friday, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team duo of Quintanilla and teammate Andrew Short entered today’s stage two of the 2017 OiLibya Morocco Rally determined to continue their […]

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Jared Mees ends season on top at the Cycle Gear American Flat Track Finals

Oct 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

PERRIS, Calif. (October 7, 2017) – Grand National Champion Jared Mees put an exclamation point on his epic 2017 American Flat Track season with one last flawless performance at the Cycle Gear American Flat Track […]

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