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About Michael Le Pard

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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Gettysburg Bike Week Forced to Cancel Event Amidst Crisis

Jun 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Gettysburg, PA (June 1, 2020) – For the first time in its 19-year history, Gettysburg Bike Week will not hold its annual gathering. One of the premiere motorcycle rallies in the country, the event normally takes place at the […]

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JAPANESE MotoGP AT MOTEGI NOW CANCELLED

Jun 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 1. The Japanese MotoGP™ race on October 16-18th has been cancelled due to the ongoing crisis. The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports announced the cancellation of the Motul Grand […]

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Slingshot Promo: No Payments for 6 months plus 100 meals per test drive donation

Jun 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

You can drive assured that Slingshot has you covered with no interest and no payments for 6 months* or rebates up to $5,000**. Plus, if you demo a Slingshot, we will donate 100 meals*** to […]

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Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s McElrath Back On Top in Supercross’ Return

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Shane McElrath wasted little time in showcasing his speed, taking the win as Monster Energy AMA Supercross returned to racing inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. McElrath gained three […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Barcia Climbs Into The Top-10 In Salt Lake City

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia broke through the top 10 to claim eighth as Monster Energy AMA Supercross returned to racing at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. With 85 days in […]

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Beaubier and Gagne Score Double Podium in Race Two at Road America

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha riders Cameron Beaubier and Jake Gagne scored a dominant 1-2 finish on Sunday, May 31, in race two of the opening MotoAmerica round in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Lining up in […]

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AMA Superbike M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI ECSTAR PODIUMS AT ROAD AMERICA

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. Team ECSTAR Suzuki Supersport teenager Sean Dylan Kelly recovered from a high-speed crash yesterday to take third position on his GSX-R600 in today’s second race at the opening […]

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MotoGP UK will see no track action for the first time in 70-years

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. The British and Australian GPs have been cancelled due to the ongoing crisis with the FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports making a decision based on various situations in […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM RETURNS TO AMA SUPERCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN UTAH

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series returned to racing on Sunday with Round 11 taking place inside a fan-less Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kicking off the first of seven final rounds, […]

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CRAIG DELONG SECURES A PODIUM FINISH AT THE CAMP COKER BULLET GNCC

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong kept his XC2 250 Pro class podium streak alive on Sunday with a third-place finish at Round 5 of the 2020 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series […]

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Honda UK Back to Work package offering up to 0% APR and £1,000 savings

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK Motorcycles promotes socially-distanced transport with launch of Back to Work package offering up to £1,000 savings Back to Work scheme champions socially-distanced transport Adventure, Super Sport, Street & Scooter ranges get Back […]

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PROMO: ENJOY YOUR NEW HONDA NOW AND DON’T PAY ANYTHING UNTIL 2021

Jun 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda expands this interesting financing for its entire range At Honda we are aware that 2020 is being a very tough year, perhaps one of the most difficult we have had to live … […]

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Harley-Davidson dealerships across England will re-open tomorrow

May 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Helping you return to the road. Following the Government’s recent announcements and updates, our dealerships across England will re-open on Monday 1st June, but it will be far from business as usual. All authorised Harley […]

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MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION – REAL AND VIRTUAL – May 31st

May 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 30. Motorcycle sport has now started in America with the opening race of the 2020 AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike Championship under a closed-circuit at Road America where new Superbike rider […]

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AMA SUPERBIKE BOBBY FONG MAKES IMPRESSIVE DEBUT FOR M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI

May 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 30. As Superbike racing returned to the AMA/ MotoAmerica series after lockdown, new M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Bobby Fong made an impressive Superbike debut aboard his GSX-R1000 to finish just […]

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