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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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Retroactive 5 Year Extended Warranty on these BMW Helmets

May 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The previous warranty period of two years for BMW Motorrad helmets will be extended to five years retroactively from 1 January 2020. This means that motorcyclists can look forward to riding even more and have […]

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Digital Training Sessions – BMW Drivers Keep Fit Socially Distancing

May 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Fitness training plays a major role in the everyday life of BMW works drivers, particularly in the off-season and the current situation. As well as training alone at home, they now also have the […]

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Upto 25% Off Indian Motorcycle Accessories Apparel Parts with this Promo Code

May 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Hitting the open road to clear your mind is essential. We’ve got you covered with no payments necessary until November*. Time to get out and ride. NOTE: Some dealerships may be experiencing reduced hours or […]

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MV Agusta Promo Offer: First 100 customers get Free Special Parts Kit!

May 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA PUTS A SPRING IN YOUR RIDE with its Spring Upgrade promotion: a bonus special parts kit for the first 100 , 2020 model bikes sold before May 31st Schiranna, Varese, May 5th, 2020 […]

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Husqvarna Motorcycles Announces New Exhaust Systems

May 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of FMF exhaust systems – a line-up of high-performance silencers and expansion chambers for 2-stroke off-road and motocross models. Available as part of the […]

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BMW Says This Business Model is Still Future-Proof After Crisis

May 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group is well prepared to react swiftly and decisively at all times to new developments during the corona pandemic by systematically identifying potential scenarios. This approach is all the more important given that […]

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BMW Q1 Statement – Future of BMW Motorrad, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Vehicles

May 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

QUARTERLY STATEMENT 31 March 2020 BMW GROUP AT A GLANCE Page 4 BMW Group in Figures 2 INTERIM GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT Page 7 Report on Economic Position […]

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BMW AG updates guidance for financial year 2020

May 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The Board of Management of BMW AG has decided today to update its guidance for the financial year 2020. The decisive factor for the adjustment is that the measures to contain the corona virus pandemic […]

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Ducati Launches Hospital Fundraiser on Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

An international fundraising effort to finance the rehabilitation programs that the S.Orsola general hospital of Bologna has developed for patients in post virus recovery Funding starts at € 100,000: members of the Ducati board have […]

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12 Best Honda CB1000R Custom Bikes at the Wheel & Waves festival in Biarritz

May 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

New ‘HondaCustoms’ page celebrates 12 of Europe’s best CB1000R custom builds Allows users to rank the bikes from 1 to 12, and share their choice via social channels Free wallpaper download of their top bike […]

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May is Here! Let’s Ride: Beginners Guide to Motorcycling

May 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycling isn’t about transportation alone, it is a life changing event. It is about the feeling you get when you ride. You fill all of your senses with that feeling. May is Here! Let’s Ride: […]

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Alex Rins First MotoGP victory at the Circuit of The Americas – I gave 100%

May 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. A year ago, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins was in stunning form at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto in Jerez, Spain taking his GSX-RR to second […]

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Sim Racing: One-two result for the BMW Z4 GT3 on the virtual Nordschleife

May 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. This Saturday was once again dominated by sim racing for several BMW works drivers. Bruno Spengler (CAN) and Philipp Eng (AUT) and their respective teams ensured that the BMW Z4 GT3 recorded a one-two […]

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Sim Racing: ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge Maximilian Günther remains undefeated

May 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) remains undefeated after race two of the ‘ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge’. The BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver made it two wins from two races in the BMW iFE.20, […]

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VIRTUAL WEEKEND RACING ACTION – MAY 3rd

May 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 1. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins is exercising his thumbs and ready for this weekend’s third Virtual MotoGP™ online race aboard his computer-generated GSX-RR for the biggest race of […]

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