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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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WorldSBK teams to race again in Spain

Jul 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the hiatus coming to an end, Yamaha’s three Superbike World Championship teams are eager and ready to get back to work at a private two-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, which […]

208hp & 410lbs of Motorcycle Art

208hp & 410lbs of Motorcycle Art

Jul 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Powerful, stylistic, technical and dynamic. Its not just a new 2021 bike we have 208hp & 410lbs of motorcycle art thundering down the road. Grab the throttle and life doesn’t pass by, it stops and […]

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MV Agusta announces partnership with MotoNovo

Jul 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH MOTONOVO FINANCE The collaboration with the top UK motor finance company will help customers fund their bikes Varese, July 3, 2020 – MV Agusta is announcing its partnership […]

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Sim Racing: BMW SIM 120 Cup Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Jul 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

BMW teams and drivers are gradually returning to the racetrack after the break in action during the crisis. The schedules for race series all over the world have been amended, allowing members of the large […]

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New Team for Yamaha MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship

Jul 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The riders chosen to compete for top MXGP honours aboard the Factory YZ450FM are a potent mix. Two-time MX2 silver medalist Jeremy Seewer lines up alongside Swiss compatriot Arnaud Tonus and twelve-time Grand Prix winner […]

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F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton Goes All-out on a Yamaha YZR-M1

Jul 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The last place you might expect to find six-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton at the end of his season is another pit-garage. It’s fair to say the ultra-talented Brit has always defied convention however, […]

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YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup’s Postponed Till October 2020

Jul 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup’s Postponed Till October 2020 Due to the existing crisis, Yamaha Motor Europe, Infront Moto Racing and FIM Europe have agreed to postpone the 2020 YZ 125, 85 and 65 […]

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2020 Lima Half-Mile Postponed Tickets Refunded

Jul 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2020) – Due to the crisis regulations in the areas surrounding Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, OH, the promoters of the Lima Half-Mile have had to postpone its doubleheader race […]

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Free T-Shirts – Win a Motorcycle at Yamaha’s 65th Anniversary Demo Event

Jul 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

65th Anniversary Demo Event Yamaha Motor Company was founded on 1st July 1955 and to celebrate the 65th Anniversary we invite you to visit your local authorised Yamaha dealer where you can enter a competition […]

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Motorcycle Sales the Brightest Spot in BMW Group 2nd quarter 2020 sales results

Jul 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada announced today Q2 2020 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands. Total Group sales for the quarter were 6,901 units, a 45.9% decrease from the second quarter of 2019. […]

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Sim Racing: Customer racers join works driver and sim pros

Jul 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On Tuesday, drivers from BMW M Customer Racing teams had the opportunity to take to the track with sim racing pros at the first BMW Motorsport SIM Racing Track Day on the iRacing platform, […]

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The Piaggio Group Signs 60 million Euro Loan

Jul 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The new line of credit will fund investments in research, development and innovation, and further strengthen the Group’s financial structure Milan, 02 July 2020 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) has signed a 60 million euro […]

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Reopened 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Closed Again Due to Crisis

Jul 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 1. The 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship due to begin this month has been further postponed because a resurgence in the ongoing crisis in America. A revised Round […]

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2021 WorldSBK Season FIM Superbike World Championship takes shape

Jul 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The rider planning of the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team for the 2021 season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is taking shape. New to the team is 27-year-old Dutchman Michael van der Mark, who will […]

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Exciting Experience to Remember with Grand Opening of New Dealership in Italy

Jul 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

NEW MV AGUSTA MONO BRAND DEALERSHIP IN BENELUX Motorenga celebrates the opening of its new showroom in La Louvière, Belgium, with a two-days event in grand style. Varese, July 2, 2020 – MV Agusta is […]

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