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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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New DIGA Procross team for KTM

Dec 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The bond between the ambitious DIGA Procross team and the KTM racing department has existed since 2018 as the outfit helped develop a number of riders and Grand Prix talent. Justin Amian’s unit will now […]

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2021 Endurance World Championship season Wrap-up

Dec 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 20. Yoshimura SERT Motul, powered into the second half of the 2021 Endurance World Championship season with a single-minded determination to gain lost ground, and win the coveted EWC […]

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5-Time Prestigious Dakar Rally Winner Joins KTM Dakar Management

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

One of the most successful riders in rally-raid history, Marc Coma has won the prestigious Dakar Rally five times, all while competing on KTM machinery. The 45-year-old Spanish star also has six FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

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Ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally?

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from a highly rewarding season of racing in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team is now ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally. With all […]

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Every action has an opposite reaction Suzuki Technical Manager Ken Kawauchi

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 19. In this blog, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Technical Manager Ken Kawauchi talks development and explains how every action has an opposite reaction. “The 2021 season has come to an […]

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Project Leader Shinichi Sahara talks highs and lows of taking last-minute job

Dec 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 17. In his 2021 blog, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Team Director and Project Leader Shinichi Sahara talks the highs and lows of taking on a last-minute job role, and everything […]

Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW

Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW

Dec 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It’s Christmas time and who doesn’t love presents, gifts and parties with great friends and good food! Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW is the prefect Christmas inspiration toy gift for any motorcycle or BMW […]

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2022 WorldSBK season Winter Testing

Dec 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. In preparation for the 2022 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), BMW Motorrad Motorsport carried out its first winter test. The two BMW teams – BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team […]

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Time Running Out for Complimentary Suzuki Motorcycle Service!

Dec 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa comes with complimentary Hayabusa Premium Care, which provides your first three scheduled services on us if you purchase by December 31, 2021. This exclusive Suzuki program ends soon, so to take […]

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BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment Collection 2022

Dec 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the 2022 motorbike season, the rider equipment from BMW Motorrad provides the highest-quality workmanship with the latest styling trends. With the Plugged to Life range BMW Motorrad presents practical and stylish products that are […]

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2021 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy Winner

Dec 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

München. Ben Young is the winner of the 2021 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. Born in Scotland but now living in Canada, he scored more Race Trophy points in his races in the Canadian Superbike Championship […]

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MotoGP pull everything we learned together and make it pay

Dec 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 15. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins reflects on a mixed season which saw him struggle to perform at his optimum level but gave him plenty of food for thought. […]

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DAKAR RALLY 2022 GRUELLING 12-STAGE EVENT

Dec 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes will represent Husqvarna Factory Racing at the world’s toughest off-road motorcycle race – the Dakar Rally – with the two-man team set to compete on the new FR 450 Rally. […]

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2022 RIDER LINEUP FOR AMA SUPERCROSS AND PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dec 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With the opening round of the AMA Supercross Championship just around the corner, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is excited to announce its rider lineup for the 2022 race season, which includes a […]

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 class divisional championships

Dec 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team heads into 2022 looking to reign supreme in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 class divisional championships. The six-rider lineup boasts a blend of youth and experience with […]

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