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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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Cameron Beaubier Sweeps MotoAmerica Superbike weekend at Road Atlanta

Aug 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Cameron Beaubier put on another masterclass performance aboard his Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing R1 in Sunday’s race two, sweeping the MotoAmerica Superbike weekend at Road Atlanta. Jake Gagne scored another runner-up finish to […]

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Heavy rains play havoc at 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Aug 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mountain View, Calif., August 2, 2020 – Kyle Wyman (OneCure/KWR Ducati Team) salvaged 10 vital championship points in race two after a tough weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the third round of the 2020 […]

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Yamaha Scored pair of WorldSBK podium finishes on Sunday in Jerez

Aug 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team, with Rizla, scored a pair of FIM Superbike World Championship podium finishes on Sunday in Jerez, with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu bouncing back from retirement in the Tissot Superpole Race […]

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Bahattin Sofuoglu Makes it Two from Two for the Yamaha bLU cRU in Jerez

Aug 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha bLU cRU class of 2020 dominated the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship round in Jerez, with Bahattin Sofuoglu taking the win in today’s hotly contested WorldSSP300 Race 2, emulating the success of teammate […]

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Yamaha Stamped Their Authority in 2020 FIM Supersport World Championship

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Maximum Points for Dominant Locatelli in Jerez WorldSSP Double Header Andrea Locatelli stamped his authority on the 2020 FIM Supersport World Championship well and truly in Jerez this weekend. The Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported […]

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Exciting Final-corner Overtake Wins Road Atlanta in America

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 2. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1st Supersport class. Alex Dumas: GSX-R1000 – 3rd Stock 1000 class. Toni Elias: GSX-R1000 – 4th Superbike class. Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000 – 5th […]

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Stunning First WorldSBK Victory for Ducati’s Scott Redding

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

It was a perfect Saturday for Scott Redding at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. After taking pole position in the morning, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider gets his first victory in his […]

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From Front Row to 15th Place What Happened to BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Saturday’s race at Jerez?

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. The five-month break is over; the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) resumed this weekend with round two of the season at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. In Saturday’s Superpole, the BMW […]

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Dominant Win for Yamaha bLU cRU Rider Unai Orradre in WorldSSP300 Season Opener

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s bLU cRU FIM Supersport 300 World Championship racers finally got their 2020 season underway today in Jerez and they did it in the best way possible, with an emphatic race win. The victory came […]

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2020 FIM Superbike World Championship Jezez Podium for Yamaha

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Continues Title Bid with WorldSBK Podium in Jerez Opener Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu continued his strong start to the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign, with a podium […]

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Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing Dominate Race One at Road Atlanta

Aug 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing Dominate Race One at Road Atlanta Cameron Beaubier was back on top at Road Atlanta with another stellar performance to score his fourth MotoAmerica Superbike win of the season. […]

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3rd round of 2020 MotoAmerica AMA Superbike Championship at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Georgia

Aug 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 31. M4 ECSTAR Suzuki is on track for this weekend’s third round of the 2020 MotoAmerica AMA Superbike Championship at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Georgia, USA. In the […]

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Chaotic first day of practice at Road Atlanta MotoAmerica Superbike

Aug 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Steady as she goes for Kyle Wyman during a chaotic first day of practice at Road Atlanta Mountain View, Calif., July 31, 2020 – Kyle Wyman and the MotoAmerica Superbike paddock endured a chaotic first day […]

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Tough Start for WorldSBK Pata Yamaha in Jerez

Aug 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After a near five-month sabbatical, the battle for the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship title was resumed today in Jerez. Hot and humid conditions made for a tough return for Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official riders, […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson's Let’s Ride Weekly Prizes

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s Let’s Ride Weekly Prizes

Jul 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson‘s Let’s Ride Weekly Prizes Give-a-way Contest is a breath of fresh air in our crazy world. It’s simple: enter, ride, win prizes weekly, including a custom Sturgis 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S!! Demo a […]

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