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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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MotoAmerica round for 2021 at Barber Motorsports Park

Sep 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Sunnyvale, Calif., September 17, 2021 – Kyle Wyman (Panera Bread Ducati) led the Ducati charge on day one of action at the final MotoAmerica round for 2021 at Barber Motorsports Park.The Arizona resident put in a […]
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Pole position feels great for Reigning World Champion Suzuki at Bol d’Or

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 1st. Reigning World Champion Suzuki will start the 84th Bol d’Or from the front of the grid after Yoshimura SERT Motul led the […]
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84th Bol d’Or Qualifying

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Second for YART Yamaha EWC in Mixed Bol d’Or Qualifying YART Yamaha Official EWC Team will start the 84th Bol d’Or from second position after strong Friday sessions from Niccolò Canepa, Marvin Fritz and Karel […]
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SUZUKI QUICK TO SLIDE INTO TOP 5 FOR SAN MARINO WEEKEND

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Joan Mir: 2nd – 1’32.746 (+ 0.080) Alex Rins: 5th – 1’32.885 (+ 0.219) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders Joan Mir and Alex Rins kicked off the race weekend […]
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Intense sunshine combined with a summery temperatures at Catalan WorldSBK

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Intense sunshine combined with a summery temperature (almost 30°) characterized Friday’s free practice for the Catalan Round, the ninth race weekend of the 2021 WorldSBK season.At the Montmelò circuit in Barcelona (Spain), Michael Rinaldi and […]
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Apolle & Tanke-Colon to compete at EnduroCross

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
The Beta Factory Race Team will have two riders competing at the EnduroCross Series, which kicks off this weekend with Round 1 in Tulsa. German racer Tim Apolle will be riding under the Beta USA […]
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FIM Superbike World Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu drew first blood

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
  Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider and 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu drew first blood as the fastest man on track in Free Practice at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today.   The […]
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Uncertain weather and mixed track conditions characterised MotoGP San Marino

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Uncertain weather and mixed track conditions characterised the first day of free practices of the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini, scheduled for this Sunday at the Misano World Circuit “Marco […]
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Qualifying at the Bol d’Or

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Le Castellet. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will start the Bol d’Or in Le Castellet (FRA), which is the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), from third on the […]
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Honda’s endurance teams qualify strongly for the Bol d’Or 2021

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Honda’s endurance teams are ready to fight for the 84th Bol d’Or edition, the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship, which gets underway tomorrow 18th September at the 5.673km Paul Ricard Circuit. […]
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Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles?

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles! Seriously? YES! Revolution, not evolution plant-based motorcycles and cars by 2030 says BMW Group. No more steel, aluminum, leather or oil, your ride is natural fibers, pulverized cactus fibers, […]
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WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER 18-19TH

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. The fourth weekend in September sees Suzuki teams on track in America, France and Italy. MotoAmerica AMA Superbikes reaches the series finale at Barber Motosports Park in Alabama, […]
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Ready to Rumble for Final Round of MotoAmerica 2021

Sep 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Sunnyvale, Calif., September 16, 2021 – It’s been a long season for Kyle Wyman (Panera Bread Ducati) and Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) but the riders are in positive spirits as MotoAmerica rolls […]
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Yamaha Factory MXGP Riders Ready to Rebound in Riola

Sep 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard
The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are ready for an intense two months of racing as the FIM Motocross World Championship heads to Riola-Sardo, Sardinia, for the 10th round of the 2021 […]
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Bol d’Or 24 Hours penultimate round of 2021 Endurance World Championship

Sep 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 16. Yoshimura SERT Motul are ready for this weekend’s Bol d’Or 24 Hours penultimate round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship at the Paul Ricard Circuit in France. Following […]

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