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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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Lose yourself in the green Scrambling through Snowdonia

Jul 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Published: 25th July 2017, Triumph UKHe’s photographer to some of the world’s best-known brands, working some of the coolest locations on the planet for the likes of Nike, Adidas, Canon and Belstaff, and on […]

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Come join Yamaha at #Blocko2017 and enter in a raffle to win a brand new Yamaha YZF-R3!

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Come join Yamaha Canada at #Blocko2017 and enter in a raffle to win a brand new Yamaha YZF-R3! You heard it here first! The location has been revealed for one of Toronto’s largest motorcycle expositions, DeBikerBoyz […]

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KRAWIEC SCORES MILE-HIGH MILESTONE ABOARD HARLEY STREET ROD DRAG BIKE

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Harley-Davidson Street Rod Notches First Pro Stock Motorcycle Victory MORRISON, Colo. (July 23, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept through the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the […]

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Yamaha Factory Racing Team Aiming for Historic Hat-Trick at Suzuka

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga are aiming to make history this weekend at the Suzuka 8 Hours – the final round of the 2016/107 […]

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Johansson Yamaha Junior Enduro Team Earn Runner-Up Result In Portugal

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his fight for the coveted Enduro Junior World Championship title, Johansson Yamaha Junior Enduro Team rider Mikael Persson secured a runner-up result on the first day of competition at a challenging EnduroGP […]

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MV AGUSTA HOLDING COMPLETES ITS RECAPITALIZATION WITH INVESTMENT FUND COMSAR INVEST

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta Holding consolidates its equity investment through ComSar Invest; an investment fund part of Black Ocean Group, owned by Timur Sardarov, a Russian dynasty key player in the production of oil and gas in […]

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CHARLIER EARNS RUNNER-UP RESULT AT GP OF PORTUGAL

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Charlier has finished less than four seconds from the top step of the EnduroGP class podium on day two of the GP of Portugal, round six of the FIM […]

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COVINGTON CLAIMS MX2 CLASS PODIUM RESULT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Claiming an emphatic victory in the opening MX2 moto, Thomas Covington wrapped up round 13 of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship securing third overall in the MX2 class at the GP of the Czech […]

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McCanney Secures Double Enduro 2 Class Victory At EnduroGP of Portugal

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying the most successful GP of his season so far, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Jamie McCanney wrapped up round six of the 2017 FIM EnduroGP World Championship claiming two Enduro 2 class victories […]

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Three Yamahas Inside the Top Eight at Loket

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

An intense day of racing on the slippery and one-lined hillside circuit of Loket, Czech Republic, saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek make up the top seven at […]

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Duncan Does It in Czech Republic

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan came out on top at Loket in the Czech Republic – round four of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship – after a thrilling race where she passed […]

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DEAN WILSON EARNS CAREER BEST WITH SECOND OVERALL AT SPRING CREEK NATIONAL

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dean Wilson and Zach Osborne put in heroic rides at the eighth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship on a hot and humid day at Spring Creek MX Park […]

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Rock Music and Riding Two of Many Highlights for Gettysburg Bike Week 2017 Rally

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Foghat Rock GBW 16th Anniversary Gettysburg, PA (July 12, 2017) – Gettysburg Bike Week kicked off Thursday, July 6, 2017, for its 16th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA. Over the course of four days, rally […]

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VAESSEN LEADS THE WAY FOR SUZUKI IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Kevin Strijbos – 10th MXGP Arminas Jasikonis – 18th MXGP Bas Vaessen – 9th MX2 Hunter Lawrence – 14th MX2 Jeremy Seewer – 21st MX2 Bas Vaessen […]

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COOPER & BENNETTS SUZUKI WIN BRANDS SUPERSTOCK OPENER

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Richard Cooper – 1st Superstock 1000 Bennetts Suzuki’s Richard Cooper took victory in today’s Superstock 1000 race at Brands Hatch, taking maximum points from the two-part race […]

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