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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.

Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales!

Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales!

Nov 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Grab a martini, shaken, not stirred as Total Motorcycle brings you another blockbuster Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales! No Netflix subscription required. Mr. Nogues is “Back in Black” with a vengeance in […]

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Learn About New Entry-level Affordable Race Freetech Endurance Series

Nov 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 5. Suzuki’s GSX-R125 has won the 2020 UK Freetech Endurance Championship, with victory in the final round of the season; a six-hour race at Mallory Park at the weekend. […]

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Yamaha’s Non-essential businesses and Showrooms Are Closing

Nov 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Lockdown Guidance for Yamaha Owners General Information The following information about how the current Lockdowns affect Yamaha dealers across the UK is for guidance only and whilst we will endeavour to keep the advice current […]

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2020 BSB Bennetts British Superbike championship was mostly successful for Yamaha

Nov 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike championship was a mostly successful one for McAMS Yamaha, taking a win on Saturday and three further podium finishes in Sunday’s 20-lap races at an overcast […]

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Special Piro Replica Yamaha R1 Sells at Auction for Charity

Nov 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm that the special ‘Piro’ Replica R1, created in honour of the late Fabrizio Pirovano for the FIM Superbike World Championship’s return to Estoril, 27 years after his 10th […]

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TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE IS CLOSING THEIR DOORS BUT STATES THEY ARE STILL THERE FOR YOU

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Following the UK Government’s decision to close all non-essential retail stores in an effort to tackle the spread of the crisis, Triumph showrooms across England will close as of Thursday 5th November. We understand that […]

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2 STRONG MXGP RACES FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton has claimed third overall in the MX2 class at MXGP round 17, the MXGP of Pietramurata. A second-place finish in race one was followed up with a solid […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team achieved its ultimate goal

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Geerts & Watson Make History at Penultimate Round in Pietramurata The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team achieved its ultimate goal at the Grand Prix of Pietramurata with Jago Geerts and Ben Watson celebrating the […]

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Advantage Seewer at Penultimate MXGP Grand Prix of 2020 Season

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated his third race win of the 2020 season on his way to second overall at the Grand Prix of Pietramurata. As a result, the Swiss rider has […]

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MotoGP title race is hotting up as the end of the season edges ever closer

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4. After a short break, Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP World Championship return to action this weekend at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia for what will be dubbed […]

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First time in 19 years MotoGP Championship won’t end at this famous Spanish race track

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

It will be the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste, situated on the outskirts of Valencia, to host the European GP this weekend, the first of the last three consecutive Grands Prix for the 2020 MotoGP […]

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Big night for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna at AMA EnduroCross Glen Helen

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

It was a big night for Colton Haaker and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team as the back-to-back AMA EnduroCross Champion clinched his fourth-career title with a solid podium finish at Tuesday’s series finale […]

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Suzuki Announces it will now complete in this Premier motorcycle endurance world road racing championship

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4. Participation of the factory team Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) will participate in the premier motorcycle endurance world road racing championship series held by the International […]

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BMW Member and Chairman of the Board Talk About Corporate Challenges Ahead

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen! 2020 has been dominated by the highly volatile crisis worldwide – which is now worsening again – […]

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Why BMW Just Won Multiple Global Business and Vehicle Awards

Nov 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

• BMW Group rolls out biggest remote software upgrade in company history bringing enhancements to Operating System 7 on 750,000 vehicles globally. • Double win for the BMW 330e as awarded “Best Company Car” from […]

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