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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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Yamaha sharpens up the winning Off Road Competition Range for 2021

Jul 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

In the company’s 65th anniversary year the commitment to winning is as strong as it ever has been, with Yamaha riders powering to remarkable results across the world. 2020 got off to an outstanding start, with […]

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Countdown is on to restart 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK

Jul 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. The countdown is on to the restart of the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). After several months without racing, the season is set to resume on the first weekend in August at Jerez […]

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The Results of the Second round of the 2020 WorldSBK season Tests

Jul 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ended today the two-day testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the last one before the long-awaited second round of the 2020 WorldSBK season scheduled from 31 July to 2 […]

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BMW M to title sponsor the MotoGP Grand Prix of Styria

Jul 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW M GmbH is taking the next step in the long-term partnership with MotoGP organiser Dorna Sports and will title sponsor a Grand Prix in the 2020 season for the first time. When the […]

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Ducati Corse eSport team ready for 1st round of 2020 MotoGP eSport Championship

Jul 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Saveri and the Ducati Corse eSport team are ready to return to action this Friday, 10th July 2020 at 6:30 PM Italian time, for the first round of the 2020 MotoGP eSport Championship.Determined to […]

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CRISTIAN SÁNCHEZ CONFIRMED AS ESPORT RIDER FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

Jul 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 9. Team Suzuki Ecstar are pleased to announce that Cristian Sánchez Montenegro will continue representing the Team in the MotoGP eSport Championship for 2020. Formerly known as Cristianmm17, the […]

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HONDA’S FIRST GOLDEN DECADE AT THE GRAND PRIX

Jul 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

In June 1959, Honda entered its first World Championship race, the Isle of Man TT Ultra-Lightweight. In 1960, it competed in its first season of the World Championship, earning its first podiums. In 1961, Honda […]

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MV Agusta Motocycles expands further into France, Belgium and Switzerland

Jul 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA TAKES FRANCE’S ATLANTIC COAST BY STORM with the opening of 3 new dealerships and for the joy of MV Agusta enthusiasts in the Charentes Maritimes, Loire Atlantique and Gironde regions. Varese, July 9, […]

Sim Racing: Enter to Win as BMW Motorsport launches design competition

Sim Racing: Enter to Win as BMW Motorsport launches design competition

Jul 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Whether in the real world or on the virtual racetrack, motorsport fans feel the same: Appearances are important. With the BMW M4 GT4 ‘Livery Contest’, BMW Motorsport is launching a new design competition in […]

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ZACH OSBORNE SET TO COMPETE IN GNCC’S XC1 CLASS THIS SUNDAY IN WEST VIRGINIA

Jul 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach Osborne has announced that he will compete this Sunday at Round 8 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Maidsville, West Virginia as a way to […]

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BMW “enthusiasm for motorcycling despite the crisis is unbroken”

Jul 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With the best ever sales result for the month of June, BMW Motorrad concludes the first half of 2020 and enters the second half of the year with confidence. Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of […]

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New MV Agusta “Forward Garage” Stores Start to Open

Jul 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, July 6, 2020 – Continuing on its expansion path across Europe, MV Agusta announces the opening of a new dealership in Agno, near Lugano. Forward Garage is Switzerland’s first MV Agusta monobrand store and […]

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AMA East Extreme Off-Road Series: Tough Like RORR in Tamaqua

Jul 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The first event on the 2020 AMA East Extreme Off-Road schedule kicked off over the holiday weekend with the Tough Like RORR. A little rain on Friday with hot days over the weekend, made for […]

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Royal Enfield Launches Slide School Presented by Moto Anatomy

Jul 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE, Wis (July 7, 2020) — American Flat Track racer Johnny Lewis will host Slide School presented by Royal Enfield, a multi-faceted flat track training program in 2020. Lewis will use a combination of Royal Enfield […]

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AFT to Introduce Medical Response Team in 2020

Jul 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 7, 2020) – As part of its enhanced safety efforts for 2020, American Flat Track proudly announced today the introduction of the AFT Medical Response Team (MRT), an expert team of athlete medical professionals […]

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