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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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Jeffrey Carver takes his first AFT Twins win in dominant fashion at the Lone Star Half-Mile

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

FORT WORTH, Texas (September 23, 2017) – The wonderfully unique and unpredictable nature of American Flat Track racing was on full display on Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway. In a season utterly dominated by […]

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Fourth Row For Iannone At Aragon, Rins In 20th

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. Andrea Iannone: 10th – 1’48.289 / +0.654 Alex Rins: 20th – 1’49.233 (Q1) After a first day marked by rain, today the sunshine popped out on the Motorland […]

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Aragon Determined Folger Remains Focused

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 team rider Johann Zarco started his Aragon GP campaign with a superb performance to finish as the top Yamaha on the opening day of action in Spain. The French star began the […]

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Rain Spoils First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha in Spain

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP box today for the first two free practice sessions ahead of Sunday’s Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. […]

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Rain Complicates Plans For First Day In Aragon

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 22. Andrea Iannone: 14th – 2’01.471 / +1.613 Alex Rins: 21st – 2’02.077 / +2.219 The unexpectedly inclement weather in Aragon complicated the working schedule of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR […]

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Riding the Hatfield McCoy Trail in West Virginia

Sep 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The crew from Good Spark Garage are off-roading their way through the U.S. on a Ural cT and Gear Up Sahara. This week they rode through West Virginia and tackled the muddy Hatfield McCoy Trail. […]

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URAL Off-Roading in Hokkaido

Sep 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and amazing off-road riding. When a new Ural owner took delivery of his 2017 Gear Up he invited his […]

2018 Can-Am Spyder F3

Cool Wall Bike #343: 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike #343! Vote Now. MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE WITH YOUR BOOTS ON. 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3 Race Review by TOTAL MOTORCYCLE The starting point […]

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Yamaha Introduces 2018 Yamaha WR250F and WR450F

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Powering you into the victorYZone Yamaha are powering into the 2018 season with the latest WR250F and WR450F, two of the world’s most innovative and successful enduro bikes with a distinguished track record in EnduroGP […]

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New 2018 Yamaha XSR700 and XSR900

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Faster Sons Inspired by some of the most memorable and iconic models from our past, Yamaha’s Sport Heritage range is proving to be a major success with those riders who appreciate their unique formula […]

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Husqvarna Good Old Times Blog – The Crowd Pleaser, Christer Hammargren

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Meet Christer Hammargren, the always-smiling, multiple Swedish champion. Always popular with the fans and his fellow riders – Christer was a man who simply loved to ride. Swede Christer Hammargren never dominated the motocross world, […]

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Dave Geurts Suzuki MXGP Blog September 21

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 21. Dave Geurts is Kevin Strijbos’ personal mechanic at Team Suzuki World MXGP. Before starting his career in MX, Dave Geurts worked as a maintenance technician for a Belgian […]

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Sturgis Rally Doubleheader Returns to 2018 American Flat Track Schedule

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Following the recent confirmation of the 2018 DAYTONA TT during Bike Week at DAYTONA, American Flat Track is pleased to announce the return of the Sturgis Rally doubleheader […]

2018 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Can-Am Spyder Motorcycle Lineup

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Saddle up for the ride of your life! The new 2018 Can-Am Spyder Motorcycle Lineup has been unleashed… Six new Spyders, 115hp 1330cc engines, SACHS suspensions, 10 year anniversary models, premium audio systems and more. […]

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MISSION: THANK YOU – RETIRED AIR FORCE MEDIC SURPRISED WITH GIFT OF NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

San Antonio (September 20, 2017): Today at Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley-Davidson in San Antonio, retired Air Force medic, Lisa Benjamin, was honored with a Harley-Davidson Model Year 2018 Street Glide Special powered by the […]

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