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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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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory looking for 3rd MXGP rider… Could it be you?

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Ben Watson will take an exciting step up the Yamaha Racing pyramid and will join the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team for the 2021 MXGP season. […]

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Want to be a Pro Racer? Yamaha bLU cRU WorldSSP300 wants you

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe are delighted to announce that the bLU cRU programme will continue its support for Bahattin Sofuoğlu for the 2021 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, following a highly successful 2020 campaign in which […]

2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles!

2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles!

Oct 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Must-see 2021 Kawasaki Motorcycles, more 2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles than you can shake a stick at! With 2020 being a crazy year I’m so happy to see the new 2021 models […]

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Flawless flag-to-flag performance for Husqvarna at 2020 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) California

Oct 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) made its way to Blythe, California for another double-header event and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton put a stamp on the weekend as he raced his […]

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Big victory for Husqvarna at 2020 AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Indiana

Oct 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong has reclaimed the XC2 250 Pro Championship points lead following a big victory at Sunday’s penultimate round of the 2020 AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in […]

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LOPEZ PUSHES TO 11th POSITION IN SECOND Moto3 ARAGÓN RACE

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The climate during Free Practice and Qualification was more favourable to the riders and it was a little easier to find grip thanks to the higher temperatures compared to the Grand Prix of Aragón a […]

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Double MotoGP podium for Rins and Mir keep Suzuki on top

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. GRAN PREMIO LIQUI MOLY DE TERUEL RACE RESULTS: Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 2.205) Joan Mir: 3rd (+ 5.376) Back under the lights for the second race in as […]

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THOMAS KJER OLSEN CLAIMS FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP LOMMEL

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has finished in a strong fourth place overall at the round 15 of the MX2 World Championship, just two points adrift of the podium. Racing at the […]

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Ben Watson Celebrates Maiden Grand Prix MX2 Win in Lommel

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Ben Watson celebrated his very first Grand Prix win at the 15th round of the MX2 World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, as the drama continued for teammate Jago Geerts who […]

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MXGP Monster Energy Yamaha Trio Leave Lommel Inside the Top Six

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s trio of Jeremy Seewer, Gautier Paulin and Arnaud Tonus showed good strength at the 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship to finish the third and final Grand Prix […]

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Uphill race for Ducati considering starting position at MotoGP Teruel at MotorLand Aragón

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci, coming from the seventh row of the grid, finishes tenth at the Grand Prix of Teruel; Andrea Dovizioso closes in thirteenth place, as he was hindered back by arm pump issues and the tyre […]

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Cameron Beaubier Flawless at MotoAmerica Season Finale

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Beaubier put on another dominant performance in Saturday’s Superbike race one of the MotoAmerica season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. His teammate Jake Gagne was battling for […]

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Yamaha releases Cameron Beaubier from MotoAmerica Contract

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Wishes Beaubier Well in His Pursuit for a World Title After a successful nine-year tenure with Yamaha in the U.S. National road racing championship, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, has released Cameron Beaubier from the […]

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From nasty crash and bad luck to winning AMA EnduroCross Series at Glen Helen Raceway

Oct 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACER CARRIES EARLY POINTS LEAD INTO ROUND 3 Following his opening round victory on Friday night, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker made it two-in-a-row on Saturday with another strong […]

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Consistent and impressive day one for Suzuki tries “Do the Double”

Oct 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 24. Grid positions for Teruel GP: Alex Rins: 3rd – 1’47.155 Joan Mir: 12th – 1’47.642 The Team Suzuki Ecstar pairing of Joan Mir and Alex Rins came into […]

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