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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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First-ever MotoGP outing on Yamaha YZR-M1

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Reigning FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu completed his first-ever outing on the Yamaha YZR-M1 during a one-day private MotoGP test at the MotorLand Aragón circuit today. After taking his first WorldSBK victory of […]

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MXGP all-new track and venue: Samota-Sumbawa Indonesia

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Feeling refreshed after a weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the long trip out to Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia, where they will take on an all-new track and […]

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NEW CANADA FIRST FLAGSHIP APRILIA MOTO GUZZI PIAGGIO AND VESPA STORE OPENS

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

PIAGGIO GROUP CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE FIRST COMPLETE ALL-BRAND RETAIL CONCEPT IN CANADA, WITH MOTOS ILLIMITEES IN MONTREAL HOSTING APRILIA, MOTO GUZZI, PIAGGIO AND VESPA BRANDS ALL WITHIN A SINGLE RETAIL LOCATION, MOTOS […]

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Environmental carbon footprint offsetting $100M Sustainability Investment Fund Announced

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Accelerating efforts to address environmental issues IWATA, June 21, 2022 — Yamaha Motor is pleased to announce today that it has established the Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund for investing in companies working to address problems concerning […]

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DOMINANCE ON ALL FRONTS AT 2022 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In an extended weekend packed with action at the infamous Iron Giant in Austria, KTM enjoyed a vast amount of success at the 2022 edition of the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. Ensuring a truly memorable […]

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AMA Motocross Suzuki racers tackled the hills and ruts of Mt. Morris Pennsylvania

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 20. Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 12-12 Marshal Weltin: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 16-14 Derek Drake: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 17-23 Preston Kilroy: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 18-22 Suzuki racers tackled the […]

2023 Triumph: Exciting. Sophisticated. Iconic

2023 Triumph: Exciting. Sophisticated. Iconic

Jun 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Record breaking summer heat is here and what better way to cool down the get a 2023 Triumph motorcycle and ride, ride, ride. 2023 Triumph: Exciting. Sophisticated. Iconic. The new 2023 Triumph motorcycles have landed […]

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200 million euro Piaggio Group cash agreement

Jun 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group: agreement with banks to extend and increase revolving line of credit to 200 million euro Jun 20 2022 08:55 Pontedera, 20 June 2022 – Piaggio & C. S.p.A. (PIA.MI) has entered into an agreement […]

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BSB Freak Accident with Hairpin Collision with Another Rider

Jun 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 20. Buildbase Suzuki’s Christian Iddon suffered a broken arm after an incident on the sighting lap for race one at Knockhill and the fourth round of the Bennetts British […]

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Cool and calm display in scorching Germany Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland

Jun 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo delivered a cool and calm display in a scorching Germany, taking victory at this weekend’s Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, extending his championship lead to 34 points. Defending champion […]

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Pushing through the pain barrier gets career-best at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo

Jun 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pushing through the pain barrier, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt secured a career-best fourth at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. The result sees the Brit extend his lead at the head of the FIM Hard Enduro World […]

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Red Bull Erzbergrodeo: Back on the calendar for the first time since 2019

Jun 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Back on the calendar for the first time since 2019, this year’s Red Bull Erzbergrodeo didn’t disappoint. Under a blazing sun and in temperatures reaching 30 degrees, the 500 starters faced hot and dusty conditions […]

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Top racer Pecco Bagnaia crashes mysteriously at German MotoGP

Jun 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller finished on the third step of the podium at the German GP, which took place this afternoon at the Sachsenring circuit near Chemnitz. As he was starting from sixth on the grid, the Australian […]

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Lemony snickets for Suzuki again at grueling German MotoGP

Jun 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 19. Joan Mir: DNF Team Suzuki Ecstar endured another tough race day when Alex Rins was ruled out of starting the German GP due to injury and Joan Mir […]

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First overall win together in motocross as a team at High Point

Jun 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home his first overall victory aboard the YZ450F with a 2-1 result at yesterday’s High Point National in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. The 2022 450SX Supercross Champion continued […]

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