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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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Ducati Dealers Reopen to Welcome their Customers and Fans Again

Apr 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer launches “Ducati Cares,” a program allowing its fans and customers to safely return to Ducati dealerships Thanks to the digitalization process initiated by the company in recent years, Ducati is […]

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Ducati Corse Racing Talk Live Show Thursday Here

Apr 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After welcoming the riders and the management of the Ducati Team and the official World Superbike riders of the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati team, the LIVE show “Ducati Corse Racing Talk” will also continue in […]

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Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli Talks About Lockdown at Home

Apr 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli is keeping busy during lockdown, due to the crisis, with alternative projects and helping look after his five children. “It’s […]

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Moto Guzzi Promotion 0% APR for 48 Months on Select 2017-2019 Models & $1500 cash

Apr 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Spring is almost here and so are our great promotions on Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Take advantage of fantastic financing offers as low as 0% APR for 48 months1 on select MY17-MY19 models AND up to $1,500 customer cash! […]

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MV AGUSTA READY FOR PHASE 2 LOCKDOWN EASING AND GETTING BACK TO WORK

Apr 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Schiranna, Varese, April 22, 2020 – After MV Agusta announced a temporary halt in its production activities on March 26, it is now ready to gradually return to “business as usual”, or rather to “new […]

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Piaggio Group Sales up +9.5% and Announces Resumption of Production Operations

Apr 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Milan, 22 April 2020 – The Annual General Meeting of Piaggio & C. S.p.A., chaired by Roberto Colaninno, was held today in Mantua, attended by 69.9% of the share capital, exclusively through proxies conferred on Spafid […]

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Free Netflix Alternative: BMW’s Reclaim the Future Series

Apr 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Since October 2019, the FUTURE FORUM by BMW Welt has been a new meeting place and a modern dialog platform for movers and shakers with an innovative spirit. From a series of keynote speeches and […]

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Sim Racing: Next weekend sees the first competitive race in the new virtual Formula E season

Apr 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) has celebrated the first win of a sim racing career that is still in its infancy. The BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver won the opening event of the digital Formula E […]

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Sim Racing: BMW eSports Partner in League of Legends Tournaments #UnitedInRivalry

Apr 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. A perfect illustration of what #UnitedInRivalry means – the weekend saw three BMW esports partner teams competing in two League of Legends tournaments. All three teams made it through to the final. The LoL European Championship […]

Rider Stimulus: Check out the Top 2021 Motorcycle Models!

Rider Stimulus: Check out the Top 2021 Motorcycle Models!

Apr 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Stimulus Check on the way? Are you looking for a way to stimulate the economy while being environmentally conscious on Earth Day 2020? I might just have the answer for you… Exciting New 2021 Motorcycles […]

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Big Changes Announced for Honda Motor Europe, Spain and Portugal

Apr 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Miu Kato joined Honda in 2000 Throughout his career at the company, he has held positions of responsibility in countries such as Russia and the United States. The until now vice president of Honda Spain […]

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Sim Racing: Maximilian Günther wins the opening event of the Formula E season

Apr 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) has celebrated the first win of a sim racing career that is still in its infancy. The BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver won the opening event of the digital Formula E […]

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Sim Racing: BMW Finishes Top 2 at Nürburgring Nordschleife After 3 Hours of Racing

Apr 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Z4 GT3 secured two podium spots at the third race in the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO on Saturday. BMW M Motorsport Customer Racing Team Walkenhorst Motorsport claimed second place […]

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MotoGP Looks Towards 2021/2022 As Suzuki and Alex Rins Extend Partnership

Apr 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – Sunday, April 19. Alex Rins will remain an official MotoGP rider for Team Suzuki MotoGP for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The renewal of the contract between Suzuki Racing Company, […]

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Beta USA Introducing Build Your Own Beta: Mailed to Your Home Ready to Ride

Apr 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles Shipped To Your Front Door and Ready To Ride ! Beta USA recognizes the challenges of purchasing a new motorcycle during the crisis so they are offering for a limited time a program […]

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