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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.

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000

THIS WEEK: 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – VOTE TODAY

Jul 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The King of Sportbikes is back, bow to the King… It has been three decades, with more than a million editions sold, since the GSX-R line was born. And a decade and a half has elapsed since […]

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Riders on the Radar to Contest the bLU cRU YZ125 Cup Superfinale at MXoN

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha YZ125 bLU cRU cup offers kids under the age of 16years that race YZ125’s in their national championships, the opportunity to prove their potential and a chance at pursuing their dreams of […]

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Yamaha Factory Racing Team Build on Pace on Day 2 of Suzuka Test

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga were back in action on Wednesday for the second day of the second official Suzuka 8 Hours test at the […]

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J&P Cycles Named “Official Motorcycle Aftermarket Retailer of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally”

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

PR Newswire IRVING, Texas, July 12, 2017 IRVING, Texas, July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — J&P Cycles, the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, announced a multi-year partnership with the City of Sturgis, South […]

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BOGLE AND RCH YOSHIMURA SUZUKI BATTLE FOR TOP-10

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 12. Justin Bogle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) 9-13 for 10th Justin Barcia (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) 12-12 for 11th Weston Peick (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) 36-8 for 14th RCH Yoshimura Suzuki Factory […]

H.O.G. Chapter Kamloops

Postponed: H.O.G.® Western Regional Rally in Kamloops July 13th – 15th

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Regretfully, due to the tragic fires currently blazing in British Columbia, Harley-Davidson Canada is cancelling the H.O.G. Western Regional Rally scheduled to take place in Kamloops, B.C. this weekend from July 13th to July 15th. […]

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SUZUKI GIXXER CUP RAISES THE BAR AT COIMBATORE OPENER

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 12. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup has gained a reputation for perpetually raising the bar since its inception in 2015, and now in its third year, Suzuki has teamed-up […]

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Yamaha Teams Impress on First Day of Combined Suzuka 8 Hours Test

Jul 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team, YART Official EWC Team and the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team were all on track together for the opening day of the second official Suzuka 8 Hours Test in Japan […]

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VICTORY FOR YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 AT LAGUNA SECA

Jul 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 11. Toni Elias and Roger Hayden dominated the weekend’s sixth round of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship aboard their new 2017 Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 machinery. Run in conjunction with the […]

Wasaga Beach Motorcycle Rally

Wasaga Beach Motorcycle Rally

Jul 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Great Weekend for Riding, Rallying, and Beach Concerts! WHAT: 2017 WASAGA BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY Check out awesome bikes, including Yamaha’s all-new 2018 Star Venture TC! Get your bike sparkling with the return of The Ride […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRESENTS THURSDAY NIGHT PRIME-TIME DIRT-TRACK DOUBLE-HEADER LIVE FROM X GAMES MINNEAPOLIS

Jul 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Watch Harley Hooligan Racing on Facebook Live Followed By The ESPN X Games Broadcast of the Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing Medal Event Thursday, July 13 MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2017) – Harley-Davidson offers fans […]

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Double Top Ten Finish for Pata Yamaha in Race 2 at Laguna Seca

Jul 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rounded off a challenging weekend at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with a double top ten finish in Race 2 in Sunday’s round 8 of the 2017 FIM Superbike […]

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Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at Laguna Seca

Jul 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at Laguna Seca Free practice The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a determined performance on Friday at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for round eight of the […]

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Bradl and Gagne battle hard at Laguna in race two

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The US Round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship has come to a close today at the Laguna Seca Raceway, with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team’s Stefan Bradl and Jake Gagne finishing in […]

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Jared Mees bounces back to retake points lead with Rolling Wheels Half-Mile victory

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ELBRIDGE, N.Y. (July 8, 2017) – American Flat Track was back in action following a two-week haitus for the Rolling Wheels Half-Mile presented by Old Carriage House Apartments, and it was a long two weeks […]

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