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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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2021 AMA MOTOCROSS WRAP-UP

Jan 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. Rounds 7-12 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from the Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports and BarX/ Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki teams. Round 7. Washougal, Washington: Max Anstie […]
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2022 event 44th edition of Dakar Rally Riyadh to Jeddah

Jan 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND SKYLER HOWES HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALL FINAL CHECKS AHEAD OF THE TOUGH 12-STAGE EVENT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes are ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally, starting […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team loses Manager

Jan 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
MURRIETA, Calif. – Ahead of the upcoming 2022 AMA Supercross Championship, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. and Stephen Westfall have announced that he will step down from the position of manager of the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]
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Three Prototypes enter world’s most prestigious Dakar Rally event

Jan 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
With the start of the 2022 Dakar Rally now just hours away, Yamaha Motor Europe are pleased to confirm the entry of three YXZ1000R Prototypes into the world’s most prestigious rally event, prepared and run […]
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OPENING STAGE OF DAKAR RALLY 2022

Jan 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner, Toby Price, and Kevin Benavides have all successfully completed the first proper day of racing at the 2022 Dakar Rally – a challenging 514 kilometer looped stage from […]
Triumph Rockets Thruxtons & Tigers...Oh My!
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Triumph Rockets Thruxtons & Tigers…Oh My!

Jan 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Land of Oz may not exist but you don’t have to go far over the rainbow for Judy Garland (Dorothy) to declare “Triumph Rockets Thruxtons & Tigers…Oh My!”. A slew of new 2022 Triumph […]
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Most successful years on record for Japanese manufacturer

Dec 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard
What a Year to be Blue: Yamaha Conquer the World in 2021 Blue was the colour of 2021. Yamaha were crowned world champions in MotoGP, the FIM MX2 World Championship, FIM Superbike World Championship and […]
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Dakar Rally 2022 – Preview

Dec 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Celebrating its 44th edition in 2022, this year’s Dakar Rally will be held in the Middle East for the third consecutive year and cover a grueling total distance of 8,106 kilometers. Split into 12 full […]
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Spanish Superbike Championship – Spanish World Superbike – British Superbike Championship

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 24. As well as the Spanish Superbike Championship he regularly contests, Naomichi Uramoto made an appearance in the Spanish World Superbike and British Superbike Championship rounds in 2021 aboard […]
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SUZUKI MOTOAMERICA SEASON WRAP-UP

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 26. Rounds 6-to-9 of the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA Superbike series from the Team Hammer and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki triple championship-winning teams. Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer, racing as […]
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WILD KTM FACTORY RACING CLOSE A TROPHY-LADEN 2021

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard
MXGP and AMA 450SX titles celebrated as Red Bull KTM run wild with the KTM 450 SX-F Two more MotoGP™ Grand Prix wins & domination for the KTM GP Academy in Moto3™ & Moto2™ E2 […]
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2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup & Have a Happy Blue Year!

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard
The New Year means new opportunities, and this is one you don’t want to miss. Join the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup and give your child the best chance in motocross! Yamaha Motor […]
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Happy Holidays from the Total Motorcycle family!

Dec 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Happy Holidays from the Total Motorcycle family! Christmas, parties, socialness, food, friends, family, presents, eggnog, gifts, music, carol singing, being joyous and thankful are all wonderful times to share together that will create long lasting […]
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Incredible EWC World Championship-winning 2021 season Insights

Dec 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 23. Yoshimura SERT Motul Team Director Yohei Kato provides an insight into the team’s incredible EWC World Championship-winning 2021 season. The 2021 World Endurance Championship was the first year […]
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Suzuki New Zealand GIXXER Cup series

Dec 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 21. There’s been so much to motivate Billee Fuller in the Suzuki New Zealand GIXXER Cup series that it’s not hard to see why she’s become such a motivational […]

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