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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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DOUBLE WIN FOR SUZUKI AT LAGUNA SECA MOTOAMERICA

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 12. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 -1-1 Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 3-4 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 6-7 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 3 Suzuki Motor USA, LLC and Team Hammer added […]

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GINO REA SHOWS POTENTIAL WITH TOP-5 BSB CHALLENGE

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 14. Gino Rea: GSX-R1000R – 13-10-11 Tim Neave: GSX-R1000R – 5-DNF Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – DNF-DNF-14 Buildbase Suzuki’s Gino Rea twice challenged for a top five finish at Knockhill […]

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YART Yamaha Prepared for Estoril Fightback

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha returns to FIM Endurance World Championship action this weekend as the series heads to the Portuguese Riviera for round two of the 2021 season at Estoril. Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz and Niccoló […]

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American Flat Track Stage Set for Another Magical DuQuoin Mile

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 13, 2021) – For the first time since 2015, Progressive American Flat Track is back at the famously fast DuQuoin Mile presented by Black Diamond Harley-Davidson at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in […]

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Esports Challenge: The BMW M 1000 RR conquers the virtual racetrack

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Esports and the RIDE 4 game are offering motorcycle and gaming fans all over the world the opportunity to test themselves on the virtual BMW M 1000 RR and win attractive prizes. […]

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Gagne Battles to Ninth-Straight Win

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne came out on top in a thrilling battle to notch his ninth-consecutive MotoAmerica Superbike victory in today’s Race 2 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. His teammate […]

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Ducati Double Podiums at Laguna Seca with 2-2 Results

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 11, 2021 – The rolling hills of the world renowned WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca show no trouble for the European duo Loris Baz and Toni Elias, with Baz recording the fastest lap of […]

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Cooper Keeps Podium Streak Rolling at Southwick

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Cooper Keeps Podium Streak Rolling at Southwick Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper dug deep on a tough day and finished third overall at yesterday’s Southwick National to gain five points in the Lucas […]

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RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR MANUEL LETTENBICHLER AT ABESTONE HARD ENDURO

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Held in the Tuscan mountains close to the town of Abetone, round three of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship covered three days of racing, with Friday’s extreme test deciding the start order for Saturday’s […]

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BILLY BOLT DELIVERS WINNING RIDE AT ABESTONE HARD ENDURO

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has claimed victory at the first points-paying round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, the Abestone Hard Enduro in Italy. Marking round three of the series, […]

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Ferrandis Strengthens Championship Bid at Southwick

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis continues to strengthen his position in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship, taking his fourth overall victory at yesterday’s Southwick National. Christian Craig had a couple of […]

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Ferrandis Takes Third in a Row with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Victory at Southwick

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Southwick, Mass. (July 10, 2021) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, hosted its fifth round of the 2021 season at The Wick 338 for the annual Twisted Tea Southwick National. […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Twisted Tea Southwick National

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The fifth round of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship returned to “America’s Sandbox” at The Wick 338 for what many consider to be the most physically demanding round of the season. In the […]

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Gagne’s Hot Streak Continues at Laguna Seca

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Gagne’s Hot Streak Continues at Laguna Seca Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne scored his eighth-consecutive MotoAmerica Superbike victory today in the opening race of Round 5 of the championship at WeatherTech […]

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M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI WIN AT LAGUNA SECA MOTOAMERICA SBK

Jul 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 11. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1st Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 3rd Team Hammer extended its storming mid-season form with another race victory and a pair of podiums as […]

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