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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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LE MANS 24-HOURS EWC TO RACE WITHOUT SPECTATORS

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. The third round of the 2019-2020 Endurance World Championship, the Le Mans 24 Hours in France, will be held behind closed doors at the end of August because […]

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Barcia Takes Another Top-10 Finish on Tough Night in Salt Lake City

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia ended the night with another eighth-place finish at Round 12 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. His teammate Aaron […]

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McElrath Stays Perfect in Salt Lake City to Tie 250SX East Points Lead

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

McElrath Stays Perfect in Salt Lake City to Tie 250SX East Points Lead Shane McElrath topped the podium for the second-race running at Rice-Eccles Stadium, closing the gap on his rival to tie the points […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM EXCELS AT SX ROUND 12 IN SALT LAKE CITY

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

OSBORNE LEADS THE WAY WITH A PODIUM FINISH IN 450SX CLASS Just three days after the previous round, the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series returned to racing on Wednesday with Round 12 taking place […]

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Yamaha Limited Time Promo Motorcycle Sales Offers – upto 0% APR on new Motorcycles

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

NIKEN Finance – 0% APR There’s no need to just dream about a new NIKEN for 2020, with our special finance offer you could be riding this revolutionary bike away right now. With 0% APR […]

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Sim Racing: Great Interview with ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge Driver

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Ahead of the final weekend of the “ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge” season with one race on Saturday and the Grand Final on Sunday, Team Redline driver Kevin Siggy (SLO) as a […]

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BMW takes a stand in the discussion regarding the future of the race series

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The DTM is going through a difficult time at the moment, partly due to the current enforced break, and partly due to the uncertainty surrounding its future. However, the remodelled race calendar for the […]

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Sim Racing: BMW Advise Tips and Winning Races Online

Jun 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Ahead of the final weekend of the “ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge” season with one race on Saturday and the Grand Final on Sunday, Team Redline driver Kevin Siggy (SLO) as a […]

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Ride4Long Promo: MV Agusta Extends Motorcycle Warranty by 1 Year for Free – See Details

Jun 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A FREE EXTRA-YEAR WARRANTY WITH MV AGUSTA’S “RIDE 4 LONG” PROMOTION the extended warranty applies to MV Agusta motorcycles bought during the month of June, and comes on top of the 3 years standard coverage […]

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AMA SUPERBIKE M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI ELEVATED TO 2ND AT SUPERBIKE OPENER

Jun 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 2. M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly raced his Suzuki GSX-R600 to the podium at the weekend’s opening round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road America in […]

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Mud Holes and Ruts in GNCC and WORCS Round 5 in South Carolina

Jun 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

GNCC and WORCS GNCC – Round 5: Location: Society Hill, South Carolina Round five of the GNCC saw rain arrive before the event that created a challenging course with large mud holes and ruts. The […]

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TRIUMPH TFEST AT HOME LAUNCHES AS DEALERS RE-OPEN SHOWROOMS

Jun 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

TFEST AT HOME LAUNCHES AS DEALERS RE-OPEN SHOWROOMS This week, we’ll be showcasing the Tiger 900 family; a quantum leap forward in capability, with two ranges opening up a world of urban, long-distance and extreme […]

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NEW VERTEX SPROCKETS LINE IS AS COLORFUL AS LAS VEGAS

Jun 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Italian piston and performance kit specialist Vertex has developed a range of front and rear sprockets, made in Europe and developed with the collaboration of the leading factory MX and Enduro teams. Three rear sprockets […]

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AMA/FIM SUPERCROSS SUZUKI BACK ON TRACK AT UTAH

Jun 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 1. The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing Supercross team is now stationed outside the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, for three weeks and seven remaining rounds of the […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM RETURNS TO WORCS IN NEVADA

Jun 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Round 3 of the 2020 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) resumed over the weekend with a scorcher at the Mesquite MX facility in Nevada. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton finished sixth-place in the […]

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