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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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Pabio Quartararo wins the BMW M Award in MotoGP for the first time

Nov 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. A premiere for the iconic BMW M Award: In the 2020 season, Frenchman Fabio Quartararo was the fastest qualifier in MotoGP, which saw him added to the list of winners of this special competition […]

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Did You Know? Motorcycle Live Online “Open” from November 21st – 27th

Nov 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle Live Online is officially ‘open’! Over the course of the next nine days, we look forward to sharing with you some exclusive content, the latest new metal, exclusive competitions and help you bag a […]

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Challenge for Ducati on Narrow Portimão Track with MotoGP Engine Power

Nov 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Andrea Dovizioso ends with the seventh-fastest time the first day of free practices at Portimão. Nineteenth Danilo Petrucci. Andrea Dovizioso sets the seventh fastest time overall at the end of the first day […]

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Thrilling footage and close times at MotoGP Algarve International Circuit in Portimao Day One

Nov 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 20. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 6th – 1’39.732 (+ 0.315) Alex Rins: 17th – 1’40.213 (+ 0.796) The first day of action at the Algarve International Circuit in […]

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Beta Motorcycle Sponsored Drag Car wins NHRA National Championship

Nov 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The dream season for the Gordon Racing team came to an end the best way possible by being crowned NHRA National Champions. Going into Vegas with the Championship clinched allowed the team to treat the event as […]

Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs

Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs

Nov 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s takin’ it back to the old school with this week’s Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs! The Auto Firm vs DUB, Miami vs Los Angeles, East vs West, squaring off […]

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2020 ESBK Spanish Superbike Championship Final at Jerez Results

Nov 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 19. Naomichi Uramoto raced to victory in the final round of the 2020 ESBK Spanish Superbike Championship at Jerez in Spain to finish the series in fourth position overall. […]

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Cardo Hires Oakley and Alpinestars Director to Reach into New Lines of Businesses

Nov 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Plano, Texas (November 19, 2020) – Cardo Systems, the global market leader in Bluetooth and mesh communication systems for powersports riders, today announced the appointment of Bobby Ali as its new Sales Director (LATAM) and […]

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500 Free Harley-Davidson Learn-to-ride classes – Black Friday Door Buster

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 18, 2020) – As we put 2020 in the rearview mirror and focus on the new year, Harley-Davidson wants to help friends and family reconnect with the shared passion of the open road […]

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Ducati ready for tough and challenging last round of the 2020 MotoGP season

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team is ready to get back on track this weekend for the fourteenth and final round of the 2020 season; the Portuguese Grand Prix. The venue for the event, which returns to the […]

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MotoGP Season Reaches Grand Finale Portimão Algarve Circuit

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 18. Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP World Championship paddock will head to the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal for the first time this weekend as the season reaches […]

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Suzuki International Superbike series in New Zealand kicks-off next month

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 18. The Suzuki International Superbike series in New Zealand kicks-off next month for the first of three rounds at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on December 6th. And following a […]

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Yamaha testing new “X” specification race tires for WorldSBK Jerez

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Enjoys Positive 2021 WorldSBK Preparation Test at Jerez Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team got their 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship preparations underway in the post-season test at Jerez and accomplished a significant amount […]

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New Rider signs with Beta Factory Race Team for 2021

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beta Racing is excited to announce Max Fernandez will be riding for the Beta Factory Team in 2021. Max was the 2018 GNCC Overall Youth Champion and has 10 national wins to his credit. He […]

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Gift Yourself The Open Road This Holiday Season Black Friday Sales

Nov 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With a $500 trade-in bonus* or financing as low as 3.99% for 60 months** on any new 2020 cruiser, bagger, or touring model, the roads, and possibilities, are wide open. But hurry, this offer ends […]

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