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  • [ Dec 19, 2025 ] Ducati presents the Panigale V4 Márquez 2025 World Champion Replica and celebrates its sporting successes with the exciting parade of its riders in Borgo Panigale News
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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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2018 Polaris Slingshot Model Guide on Total Motorcycle

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  The new 2018 Polaris Slingshot Model Guide has arrived! Is it a motorcycle? Is it a car? This debate has been going for years on Reddit, Facebook, YouTube and all over the world. Polaris has launched […]
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Kawasaki Z900 fans will see red in 2018

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    First shown to the media and public in late 2016, the Z900 will appear in a brand new colour option for the 2018 sales season after a year of strong sales and high […]
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Movistar Yamaha Team Aim for Glory in Austria

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  After four days of riding their YZR-M1s in the last week, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi are fired up and feeling confident to take on the competition at the upcoming NeroGiardini […]
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Jared Mees unbeatable at the Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 8, 2017) – The rolling Jared Mees took another important step toward the 2017 American Flat Track championship with a victorious performance in Tuesday night’s Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile in […]
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Lowes Extends Yamaha WorldSBK Contract for 2018 Season

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Yamaha Motor Europe are delighted to announce that Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes has agreed a one-year extension to his contract that will see him stay with the team for the 2018 […]
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Shoulder Injury Forces Mathias Bellino Out Of Isde 2017

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TO BE REPLACED BY TEAMMATE CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER AT THE PRESTIGIOUS ANNUAL EVENT Husqvarna Motorcycles regrettably announce that Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mathias Bellino has suffered a […]
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Boost Confidence in Brno Test

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales successfully rounded up a long weekend at the Automotodrom Brno today. Following yesterday’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team riders were back aboard their […]
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Jordan Ashburn has Another Podium Finish in the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Series

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    Conditions in the 6th Round of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series were pretty rough. Saturdays scattered rain showers made for a slick course that riders had difficulties catching traction on. Sunday […]
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American Flat Track racing action at the rally continues with the Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 7, 2017) – Just two days removed from the wild race environment provided by a memorable Buffalo Chip TT, the 77th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will again serve as a pitch-perfect […]
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Positive Testing Of Team Suzuki Ecstar In Brno

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 7. Andrea Iannone: 9th – 1:56.123 / +0.961 Alex Rins: 14th – 1:56.637 / +1.475 Takuya Tsuda: 18th – 1:59.749 / +4.587 The day of testing in Brno […]
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BMW K 1600 B Bagger Takes Center Stage Prior to Gary Allan Concert At Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Country music fans will get an up-close look at the ultimate freedom-seeking tourer when the BMW K 1600 B Bagger rocks the Wolfman Jack stage prior to Tuesday’s Gary Allan concert.   Date:              Tuesday, […]
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Johnson Puts Factory Harley XG750R On The Podium At The Buffalo Chip TT

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Huge Sturgis Rally Crowd Cheers Thrilling Race on a Challenging Course   STURGIS, S.D. (August 6, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team rider Jake Johnson raced the team’s Harley-Davidson XG750R competition motorcycle to […]
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Gregg Black Joins Suzuki Endurance Racing Team

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – August 7. Former Suzuki team rider and double Endurance World Superstock Champion Gregg Black is to join the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team for the new 2017-2018 EWC Championship that […]
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Cooper Wins Superstock & Guintoli 8th In Thruxton BSB

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – August 7. Bennetts Suzuki’s Richard Cooper added another win to his season’s tally at Thruxton and the seventh round of the MCE British Superbike championship, while teammate Sylvain Guintoli […]
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Briar Bauman takes second win of the season at the inaugural Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    STURGIS, S.D. (August 6, 2017) – The racing at the inaugural Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle was a wild one, befitting the massive crowd of Sturgis Rally goers who provided a […]

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