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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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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 […]
Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return
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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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1901 Triumph Prototype to be ridden for the first time in 100 years

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
On Saturday 12th March 2022 we will be hosting a special evening at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience in Hinckley. Triumph fans will have the unique opportunity to see the 1901 Triumph Prototype ridden in […]
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Intense work for Ducati 2022 at Portimao

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Two days of intense work for Bautista and Rinaldi in the first testing of the 2022 at Portimao. Bulega already at ease with the PanigaleV2 The first two-days testing for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team […]
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Standing Construct & Husqvarna Join Forces in MXGP

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
HIGHLY RESPECTED TEAM SET TO COMPETE IN FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH PAULS JONASS AND BRIAN BOGERS ABOARD FC 450 MACHINERY Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce that Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing will officially […]
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SPORTIEST TIRE OF THE DIABLO ROSSO FAMILY LAUNCHED

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
PIRELLI UNVEILS THE NEW DIABLO ROSSO IV CORSA THE SPORTIEST TYRE OF THE DIABLO ROSSO FAMILY, AVAILABLE IN THE CELEBRATORY EDITION OF PIRELLI’S 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Ideal for riders who want performance upgrades for their […]
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New rider for Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike team

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – February 9. Christian Iddon will race a Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike in the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship alongside former Moto3 World Champion Danny Kent, who remains with the team for […]
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288 laps with Brixx WorldSBK Kickstart 2022 Testing Portimão

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK squad completed a successful first pre-season test for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve today, with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli completing 288 […]
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National Enduro Sumter National Wedgefield & Super Enduro World Championship GP Hungary Results

Feb 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard
National Enduro Sumter National Wedgefield, SC February 6th, 2022 The National Enduro Series kicked in South Carolina for the Sumter National. This enduro is known for being hard to tame. Pair that with the conditions […]
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MX2 Results – LaCapelle-Marival France

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard
The complete Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing squad ventured south to LaCapelle-Marival, France, for their first appointment of the new term this past weekend. The technical layout provided Kay de Wolf and Roan Van De Moosdijk […]
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New Strong partner for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard
Munich. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team takes on the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022 with a strong partner at their side; Champion Lubricants is the new Technical Partner of BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in […]

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