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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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INDONESIAN TEST BRINGS 2022 MOTOGP™ PRE-SEASON TO A CLOSE. NOW: QATAR!

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing had three days and plenty of laps to get acquainted with the new Pertamina Mandalika Circuit on the island of Lombok in Indonesia for the […]
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Tough three days of MotoGP testing at Lombok Indonesia

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller concluded the final pre-season test at the Mandalika Street Circuit in Lombok. The brand new Indonesian circuit was inaugurated in 2021 and will host MotoGP for the first time in […]
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MotoGP Suzuki’s Joan Mir falls suddenly ill needs doctor

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – February 13. Alex Rins: 6th – 1’31.477 (+ 0.417) Joan Mir: No Time Set Team Suzuki Ecstar have wrapped up a challenging but rewarding three-day test in Indonesia. The next […]
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NEW COMMEMORATIVE LIVERY FOR 2022 MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS ANAHEIM

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Cypress, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2022) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in 1853, is excited to announce a collaborative livery between two of its sponsored teams: Pfaff Motorsports and AJE Motorsports/Motul. After a […]
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship milestone 50th anniversary

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Milestone Season of World’s Most Prestigious Off-Road Motorcycle Racing Series to be Showcased on MAVTV and MAVTV Plus Global Streaming Service MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 11, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing, in conjunction with longtime series […]
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Grippy Pertamina Mandalika circuit with positive lateral flow

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – February 12. Joan Mir: 5th – 1’31.586 (+ 0.297) Alex Rins: 13th – 1’31.884 (+ 0.595) The second day on track at the Pertamina Mandalika circuit proved to be tricky […]
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KAZUKI WATANABE TO RACE 2022 ALL JAPAN SUPERBIKES

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Kazuki Watanabe will race in the 2022 All Japan Road Race Championship JSB1000 with the Yoshimura Suzuki Ride Win team. Watanabe, who was part of the Yoshimura SERT […]
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Progressive IMS Outdoors schedule 2022

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 24TH The second annual Progressive® IMS Outdoors schedule is here spanning eight cities across the U.S., bringing you a weekend full of powersports and outdoor fun! Both riders and enthusiasts alike can […]
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Fast & Furious 2022 Back for More Action

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
When the gate drops, the talking stops and with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship fast approaching, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and ready to […]
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Husqvarna Motorcycles partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard
THE NEW AGREEMENT SEES ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CONTINUE WITH SUPERCROSS, MOTOCROSS, AND OFFROAD RACING ACTIVITIES IN NORTH AMERICA THROUGH 2023 Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce an extension to its successful partnership with […]
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Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return!

Feb 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
15 women, 6 MotoAmerica Superbike tracks and 1 hot year. “This whole experience is a dream come true”. Total Motorcycle is proud to bring you this week’s Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return for 2022! […]
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APRILIA 2022 “APRILIA RACERS DAYS” TRACK PROGRAM DATES ANNOUNCED

Feb 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
COVERING PREMIERE CIRCUITS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, APRILIA RACERS DAYS BRINGS PREMIUM MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE TO THE TRACK, MADE POSSIBLE WITH INDUSTRY LEADING TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPS FROM PIRELLI, DAINESE, AND AGV   CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS WILL INCLUDE […]
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New MotoGP Mandalika circuit layout is unbelievable

Feb 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Alex Rins: 4th – 1’33.058 (+ 0.592) Joan Mir: 8th – 1’33.244 (+ 0.778) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders were raring to go in Indonesia, ready to try the […]
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Lifelong dream as Josep Garcia races prestigious GNCC series

Feb 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
After showing incredible speed throughout the 2021 season on his way to claiming both the Enduro2 world title and the overall win at the International Six Days Enduro, Josep Garcia will take on a new challenge early […]
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New 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Fresh-N-Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing team

Feb 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is pleased to announce the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing team, which will head its efforts in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship aboard the Attack Performance Yamaha R1s for the next […]

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