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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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SUZUKI CONFIRMS RENEWAL OF JOAN MIR FOR MOTOGP 2021 AND 2022

May 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 2. Team Suzuki Ecstar and Suzuki Racing Company are pleased to announce that Joan Mir will remain in blue colours for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The news of […]

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Sim Racing: BMW M8 GTE extends winning run in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series at Mid-Ohio

May 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW M8 GTE has now won the third race of the season in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series on the Mid-Ohio (USA) circuit, remaining unbeaten in the virtual IMSA season after successes at […]

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American Honda Reports Disastrous Sales Collapse in April

May 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

American Honda sales fall 54% in April due to continued impact of the crsis American Honda Total 57,751 -54.1% Cars 25,610 -55.4% Trucks 32,141 -53.0% Total 52,705 -53.8% Cars 24,049 -55.5% Trucks 28,656 -52.3% Total […]

Inspiration Friday: From Prototype to Racer - Building a Flat Tracker

Inspiration Friday: From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you into Yamaha’s project garage and goes deep what it takes to build a modern Flat Tracker. From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker we look […]

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Sim Racing: Ducati Danilo Petrucci to race in the first Virtual MotoGP this Sunday

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the success of the first two MotoGP Virtual Races in history in recent weeks, this Sunday, 3rd of May 2020 at 3:00 PM (Italian time), on the original date of the Spanish GP, the […]

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Yamaha to Restart Production at Facilities in Italy and France as Coronavirus Restrictions Eased

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe today announced that final product manufacturing will resume at the Motori Minarelli engine factory in Calderara di Reno, Italy and the MBK Industrie assembly plant in Saint Quentin, France on Monday 4th […]

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Sim Racing: BMW M8 GTE extends winning run in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series at Mid-Ohio

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW M8 GTE has now won the third race of the season in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series on the Mid-Ohio (USA) circuit, remaining unbeaten in the virtual IMSA season after successes at […]

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Revised MotoGP Calendar – New Dates and Track Races Added

Apr 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 29. The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports have announced the cancellation of three more MotoGP™ races today; the HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, the Motul TT Assen and […]

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JOAN MIR LIVESTREAM ON INSTAGRAM THIS WEEKEND: DATE AND LINK

Apr 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir will livestream on Instagram to fans across the world this Saturday, May 2nd at 12:00hrs (CET). The young Spanish rider, in lockdown at […]

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BMW Germany Reopens Sales Rooms and Showrooms from May 4

Apr 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The Bavarian State Government has now eased its regulations and measures to curb the spread of the virus. As a result, BMW Welt will be reopening its vehicle collection service, sales rooms and showrooms from […]

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Sim Racing: Game Changing Simulator for BMW Racers Developed

Apr 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Perfect preparation has a major influence on teams’ chances of success in highly professional race series such as the ABB FIA Formula E Championship or the DTM. For BMW Motorsport, the modern simulator in […]

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MV AGUSTA EXTENDS WARRANTY ON ALL ITS MOTORCYCLES

Apr 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Schiranna, Varese, April 28, 2020 – With production activities now gradually and fully resuming, MV Agusta announced a 3 months bonus extension on all its models and on all its bikes presently covered by warranty. […]

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Sim Racing: Highlights are coming thick and fast as Sim Racing Expands

Apr 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Sim racing highlights are coming thick and fast at the moment. Last weekend, the calendar featured the iRacing 24h Nürburgring powered by VCO. On Thursday it is round three of the IMSA iRacing Pro […]

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Sim Racing: Double interview with BMW i Andretti Motorsport drivers Günther and Sims

Apr 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. While Season 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship has been parked up since the Marrakesh E-Prix (MAR) at the end of February, the virtual season of the “ABB Formula E Race at […]

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Ducati USA Special Offers 0% for 60 months with No Payment for 90 days!

Apr 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Special Offers from Ducati Enjoy riding season with Ducati’s current special offers and choose from Ducati Traditional Financing as low as 0% for 60 months with No Payment for 90 days** or Premier Financing on […]

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