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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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Official Yamaha WR450F Rally Replica

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Announcing the Official Yamaha WR450F Rally Replica Yamaha Racing are proud to announce the launch of the Official Yamaha WR450F Rally Replica. Rally Raid parts and accessories partner DRAG’ON have teamed up with Yamaha Motor […]

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Honda Releases New Honda CBR250RR Special Edition

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

JAKARTA, Indonesia, August 10, 2017 – PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) released the new Honda CBR250RR Special Edition with a unique theme of the “Art of Kabuki,” a recently popular art trend. This newly designed […]

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Pratama Wins, Hada 3rd in Race 1, Pratama 4th Race 2

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Round 4 of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) was held at the Sentul International Circuit in Indonesia. In late July, many ARRC riders had participated in the Suzuka 8hours Endurance Race in Japan. Dimas […]

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Technical Problem for Giugliano as Bradl Sits Out Race One at Lausitzring

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The opening race of the ninth WorldSBK round of the season was contested today at the Lausitzring racetrack in Germany. With Stefan Bradl out of action following yesterday’s crash during free practice two, Davide Giugliano […]

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Rossi Heads Honda Effort at Pocono

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

・2016 Indianapolis 500 champion leads 44 laps, finishes third ・Seven Honda drivers combine to lead 160 of 200 laps ・500-mile race features Pocono record 41 lead changes Alexander Rossi Alexander Rossi LONG POND, Pa., August. […]

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Tim Takes the Overall in Uddevalla

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Tim Gajser made a long awaited returned to the top step of the podium today as he took the overall in Uddevalla at the MXGP of Sweden. Tim Gajser Tim Gajser Gajser, who hasn’t taken […]

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Nakagami 6th, Pawi 17th at Red Bull Ring

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rd.11 NEROGIARDINI MOTORRAD GRAND PRIX VON ÖSTERREICH: Sunday, August 13, 2017 Weather: Dry Ambient: 21℃ / Track: 33℃ IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami’s competitive rhythm led him to 6th place at the Austrian […]

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Marquez Increases Title Lead with Thrilling Second Place

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) increased his World Championship lead with a never-say-give-up ride to second place in today’s Austrian Grand Prix at the sun-blessed Red Bull Ring. The hard-riding 24-year-old Spaniard and race-winner […]

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Marquez & Pedrosa Go for Another Podium Double

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) goes into this weekend’s British Grand Prix aiming to further extend his advantage in the closest-ever MotoGP title race. The reigning World Champion, who has won three of the […]

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Takaaki Nakagami to Compete in MotoGP Premier Class

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Japanese rider, Takaaki Nakagami, currently racing in the FIM* MotoGP World Championship Moto2 class, will compete in the MotoGP premier class from the beginning of the 2018 season. Nakagami first competed in the Moto2 class […]

2018 BMW HP4 Race

Cool Wall Bike #331: 2018 BMW HP4 Race

Aug 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #331! Vote Now. MAXIMIZED TO THE ESSENTIALS. 2018 BMW HP4 Race Review by TOTAL MOTORCYCLE The HP4 RACE is more than […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Martin Davalos Out for Final Round of Pro Motocross Season

Aug 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Martin Davalos will be withdrawing from his AMA Pro Motocross fight with just the final round remaining. Due to a crash in Moto 2 of the Budds Creek National, Davalos […]

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Matt Winterborne Blog – August 24 2017

Aug 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 24. Matt Winterborne is the Suzuki World MXGP team’s engines and mapping mechanic. Matt Winterborne has been around motocross ever since he was a teenager. At that age, he […]

2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 115th Anniversary-ANV

2018 Harley-Davidson: New Chassis, Engine & Design, Eight New Iconic Softail Motorcycles

Aug 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (Aug. 22, 2017) – To celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary year, the Motor Company is launching a custom revolution: Eight all-new Softail® models that merge the hard-riding performance of the Dyna® line with the unparalleled […]

2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

Harley-Davidson Unleashes Five New Touring Bikes With More Power, Comfort & Handling To Go The Distance

Aug 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle lineup introduces the most robust array of custom Touring bikes the company has ever produced, boasting show-stopping style and plush comfort ready to attack rough city streets or winding country roads. Three […]

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