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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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SUMMERSLAM WIN FOR DELONG AT GRASSMAN NATIONAL ENDURO

Aug 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong continues to prove himself as a serious contender in the NE Pro2 Championship as he put forth a flawless performance to secure his second win of the […]

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Champions League Racing for Team Suzuki Ecstar at MotoGP Styria

Aug 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 23. BMW M GRAND PRIX OF STYRIA RACE RESULTS: Joan Mir: 4th (+ 0.641) Alex Rins: 6th (+ 1.450) The final race in a run of three in a […]

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Ducati Rockets to 2nd Place after MotoGP Red Bull Ring red flag restart

Aug 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci finish fifth and eleventh respectively at the Grand Prix of Styria. Podium for Jack Miller, second at the Red Bull Ring with the Ducati Desmosedici GP bike of the Pramac […]

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Yamaha Finishes 3rd with Indy 500 Dogfight

Aug 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels was once again in the hunt for a win in another multi-rider AFT Singles battle, coming just short of the podium in the final laps Saturday night at the Indy Mile […]

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Muddy 1-2 Finish for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team at Loretta Lynn’s National II

Aug 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Broc Tickle recorded a superb 1-2 finish in the first 450MX moto at the second round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s […]

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Ferrandis Finishes Second at Tough Loretta Lynn’s II

Aug 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The reigning 250SX West Champion Dylan Ferrandis solidified his place at the top of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a solid 2-4 finish at a very wet and muddy Loretta Lynn’s II in […]

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Yamaha’s Flying Tomato Takes Podium at Flat Track Indy Mile I

Aug 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rush Returns to the Podium at Indy Mile I Mikey Rush strengthened his bid in the AFT Singles title chase with his second-straight podium with the Estenson Racing team at Round 3 of the American […]

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AMA Pro Motocross Championship longest event ever at Loretta Lynn Ranch

Aug 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team concluded part two of an unprecedented two-weekend stay at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, where the team rallied together to create a promising start to […]

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Harley-Davidson’s first Mile podium for XG750 at Flat Track

Aug 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 23, 2020) – It took Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) nine seasons in American Flat Track’s premier class to finally claim his maiden Mile victory and complete the career […]

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Relentless and action-packed Moto3 affair in Austria

Aug 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES MAKE UP GROUND BUT JUST MISS OUT ON FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AT THE SECOND VISIT TO RED BULL RING Sunday dawned dry and cloudy after overnight rain. The 23-lap Moto3 race kicked […]

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MotoGP Ducati team penalty and will start race from pit lane

Aug 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci will start respectively from the third and fourth rows of the grid at the Styrian Grand Prix, scheduled for tomorrow at the Austrian circuit of the […]

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MotoGP Suzuki Joan Mir rockets to top spot at Spielberg

Aug 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 22. Qualifying positions for Styrian GP: Joan Mir: 4th – 1’23.678 (+ 0.098) Alex Rins: 7th – 1’23.782 (+ 0.202) Saturday morning in Spielberg highlighted Team Suzuki Ecstar’s promising […]

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MotoGP Bike Issues force Ducati inside garage during Grand Prix of Styria Sessions

Aug 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team took to the track again today at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, to complete the first day of free practices of the Styrian Gran Prix of MotoGP. Fast already during the early […]

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MotoGP Suzuki Running Stonger Lap Times at Styrian GP

Aug 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 21. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 6th – 1’23.907 (+ 0.269) Alex Rins: 7th – 1’24.009 (+ 0.371) Team Suzuki Ecstar were back to work on Friday morning at […]

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American Flat Track Grand Slam at Indy Mile for Indian Motorcycle

Aug 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 22, 2020) – Reigning Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) added his name to the list of American Flat Track legends to win at the Indiana State […]

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