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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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Very Frustrated WorldSBK Ducati loses the front and crashes

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Scott Redding wins the first Superpole Race of the season and finishes third in Race-2. Chaz Davies makes important progress but does not find the feeling in Race-2 and crashes six laps from the end […]

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Most challenging circuit in WorldSBK for Yamaha

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla riders Michael van der Mark and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu both maximised their potential to finish in the top seven during Race 2 at MotorLand Aragón today. With stiff competition […]

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Seewer Storms to Second Overall at Italian Grand Prix

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship and the first of three back-to-back Grands Prix in Faenza, Italy, was characterised by scorching hot temperatures and action-packed racing as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s […]

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American Flat Track Yamaha Drama-Filled Win at Springfield Short Track

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels scored his second win of the season in a thrilling American Flat Track AFT Singles first Main Event of the Springfield Short Track doubleheader on Friday night. The 17-year-old was unable […]

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AMA MX Yamaha McElrath Starts off RedBud Doubleheader with Podium Finish

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Shane McElrath bounced back from a tough first moto to lead laps and come out third overall based on his 8-2 moto scores at Round 4 of the Lucas Oil […]

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Like Celtics its a Bittersweet Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

#TeruelWorldSBK Race1. Great comeback for Chaz Davies (P3) who conquers his fourth podium finish of the season. Following a good start, Scott Redding crashes on lap 8 It’s a bittersweet Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing […]

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Incredible Feeling for Yamaha WorldSSP with Double Victory

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli has already broken multiple FIM Supersport World Championship records this year, and following his double victory in the Teruel round at Aragón, the Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider becomes the first […]

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Slammin’ Sammy Finds Himself on the right end of AFT Indian Motorcycle Domination

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 5, 2020) – Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750) provided an undeniable reminder of his immense talent with a commanding performance in Saturday’s AFT SuperTwins presented by Vance & Hines […]

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Lightning Results for Pata Yamaha WorldSBK at Aragón

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla riders Michael van der Mark and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu both made positive progress to finish Race 1 in the top five at the Teruel FIM Superbike World Championship round […]

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Raw Deal for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing at AMA MX RedBud National

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia proved he had the speed to be at the front of the pack at Round 4 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, overcoming a tough Moto 1 […]

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Estenson Monster Energy Yamaha team busting their tails in Illinois

Sep 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 4, 2020) – Two of American Flat Track’s brightest rising stars — Dallas Daniels and Trevor Brunner — outshone their vastly more experienced rivals in Friday’s thrilling one-night AFT Singles presented by […]

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BLOCKBUSTER WEEKEND RACING ACTION – SEPTEMBER 4-7th

Sep 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 4. The opening weekend in September continues to see global race action increasing for Suzuki teams with Bennetts British Superbikes back in action and two rounds of the Lucas […]

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Husqvarna wins first-ever Pro Motocross double-header

Sep 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach Osborne made a sweeping statement in the 450MX Championship on Friday with an incredibly dominant 1-1 performance at the RedBud I National, serving as Round 4 of the […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH DEAN WILSON

Sep 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dean Wilson has signed another one-year contract extension with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. Wilson is set to compete in the 2021 AMA […]

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Beta USA adds Keith Obermeyer to their racing division

Sep 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

As a motorcycle enthusiast turned dealer, Keith Obermeyer along with his wife Jo Ellen, started a single line Yamaha Dealership in Jasper, Indiana in early 2004. Later in 2012 they added Suzuki and then in […]

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