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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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BMW riders Markus Reiterberger and Carmelo Morales continue with winning ways

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Three wins and a total of five podium finishes sums up the weekend in numbers for the BMW riders. In the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship, Federico Sandi raced onto the rostrum at Magny-Cours. Champion […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S COLTON HAAKER HAS PODIUM NIGHT AT DENVER ENDUROCROSS

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker had a podium night at the Denver Endurocross, the third round of the series, on Saturday. After dominating the bracket race and earning the extra championship point, he […]

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LAWRENCE WINS MX2 & CARMICHAEL AWARD AT 2017 ‘NATIONS

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. Hunter Lawrence – 4-8 for 1st MX2 Class Jeremy Seewer – 14-9 for 5th Open Class Kevin Strijbos – 12-13 for 7th Open Class Hunter Lawrence lit up […]

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Mahias retakes Championship Lead as Caricasulo Secures Podium at Magny-Cours

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

It was an incredibly dramatic race for the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team on Sunday in damp conditions at Magny-Cours, round ten of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo stormed to his third […]

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HUSQVARNA RIDERS SHINE IN MXON MUD

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a highly successful 71st edition of the Motocross of Nations in the United Kingdom, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team saw Max Anstie earn two impressive moto victories while Gautier Paulin and Christophe […]

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Febvre & France Make History at Matterley Basin

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre delivered a silver medal performance in the Open Class on-board the all-new 2018 YZ450FM at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which crowned a historic weekend for […]

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GUINTOLI & BENNETTS SUZUKI GSX-R1000 WIN AT ASSEN BSB

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. Sylvain Guintoli – 4-1 Richard Cooper – 13-11 Sylvain Guintoli and the Bennetts Suzuki team took victory today at Assen, winning the second race at round 11 of […]

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Sensational Double Podium for Pata Yamaha in Race 2 at Magny-Cours

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team delivered a stellar performance in Race 2 on Sunday at Magny Cours, round 11 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes followed up his superb ride to […]

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SEEWER AND LAWRENCE LEAD FROM THE FRONT AT ‘NATIONS

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30. Hunter Lawrence – 2nd MX2 Jeremy Seewer – 3rd Open Kevin Strijbos – 6th Open Jeremy Seewer and Hunter Lawrence both pulled holeshots on their Suzuki’s as they […]

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Lüning Lands on the Top Step at the YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rain, mud and some intense bar-to-bar action in front of a loud and colourful crowd at the biggest event of the year – the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations – made for an exhilarating […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING WELCOME ANDREW SHORT

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the signing of Andrew Short, with the American joining the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rally team with immediate effect. Turning a new page in his illustrious career, the […]

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GUINTOLI & BENNETTS SUZUKI ON ASSEN 3RD ROW

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30. Bennetts Suzuki’s Sylvain Guintoli will start on the third row of the grid for tomorrow’s opening race at Assen, after qualifying with the eighth fastest time at round […]

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GRT Yamaha Battle Hard in WorldSSP on Saturday at Magny-Cours

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team came through a wet and tricky Saturday at Magny-Cours, France, round ten of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo adapted to the damp track in SP2 brilliantly […]

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Talviku Superb in Opening Race at the YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Riveting racing under threatening grey skies at the spectacular venue of Matterley Basin – Winchester, England – saw fifteen-year-old Estonian talent Jorgen-Matthias Talviku win the first race at the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup Superfinale. […]

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Pata Yamaha Pull Out the Stops in a Wet Race 1 at Magny-Cours

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team secured two positive results after putting in maximum effort in tricky conditions on Saturday at Magny-Cours, round 11 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes rode to […]

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