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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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Indian Motorcycle Promo Code – No payments until October / $250 FREE accessories, clothing or gear

Apr 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Hitting the open road to clear your mind is essential. We’ve got you covered with no payments necessary until October*. Time to get out and ride. NOTE: Some dealerships may be experiencing reduced hours or […]
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Polaris Slingshot Promo Codes – 0% Interest / No Payments for 60 Months

Apr 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard
SPECIAL OFFERS 2018, 2019 AND 2020 SLINGSHOT MODELS No Interest and No Payments for 6 Months** & **** 2019 AND 2018 SLINGSHOT® MODELS 2.99% for 72 Months** OR $3,000 Rebate on Slingshot Grand Touring***** $5,000 […]
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Saturday Race 2 Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO

Apr 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Munich. On Saturday, BMW Motorsport will field a large contingent of BMW drivers in race two of this sesson’s Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO. A total of eight virtual BMW Z4 GT3s are […]
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Yamaha bLU cRU Rider Galang Hendra Pratama on his Journey from Indonesia to the World Stage

Apr 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard
It’s been 11 years since the last Indonesian rider raced in the Supersport World Championship. That was until Yamaha bLU cRU WorldSSP by MS Racing arrived into the 2020 season with exciting prospect Galang Hendra […]
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Inspiration Friday: Zanardi Talks About Staying Positive in Difficult Times

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
This week’s Inspiration Friday brings our readers to the center of the crisis in Italy to a remarkable man and athlete, Alessandro Zanardi, who has overcome life’s challenges, difficult situations, and grief but, like you, […]
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Honda’s Montesa Talent School Opens to Riders

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
This 2020 begins the fourth season of the Montesa Talent School, the help and support program for talented young trial pilots to be able to progress in their sports career. The promotion formula created by Montesa […]
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Husqvarna to withdraw from global trade shows for the rest of 2020 including INTERMOT and EICMA

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
KTM AG have assessed their overall strategy for the rest of 2020 and have decided to make several key decisions in the wake of the virus impacting public health, communities, the motorcycle industry and business […]
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MAIDSTONE HONDA PROVIDES NHS VOLUNTEER RESPONDERS WITH 20 SCOOTERS

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Maidstone Honda supplies 20 Honda PCXs to NHS Volunteer Responders PCXs to facilitate deliveries of medical supplies and prescriptions 20-strong fleet to alleviate limited delivery capacity in area impacting the most vulnerable Maidstone Honda will […]
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MV AGUSTA DONATES PCR MACHINE FOR QUICK TESTING TO VARESE HOSPITALS

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Varese, April 3, 2020 – MV Agusta takes the field in the solidarity race to support Varese community hospitals facing the coronavirus emergency. The company donated a sophisticated testing machinery able to process up to […]
Sim Racing: BMW drivers to race two Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series
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Sim Racing: BMW drivers to race two Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Munich. On Saturday, BMW Motorsport will field a large contingent of BMW drivers in race two of this sesson’s Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO. A total of eight virtual BMW Z4 GT3s are […]
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MotoGP Alex Rins talks about his isolation and keeping fit and healthy

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 2. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins talks about his isolation and keeping fit and healthy at home during the global crisis. QUESTION. Did you imagine that this situation would become […]
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Interview with MotoGP Danilo Petrucci as we wait for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship to start

Apr 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard
The 2020 MotoGP Season was supposed to begin nearly one month ago in Qatar for the Ducati Team, where just a few weeks earlier they had completed the last MotoGP pre-season test. Unfortunately, at the […]
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Sad News as BMW Motorrad Pulls Out of Intermot in October and EICMA in November

Apr 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Munich. Due to the hardly foreseeable development of the pandemic and its effects, BMW Motorrad will not be participating in the two leading motorcycle shows Intermot in Cologne in October and EICMA in Milan in […]
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BMW Group Canada Reports Disastrous Q1 2020 Auto Sales but Motorrad Sales a Bright Spot

Apr 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 6,006 vehicles for Q1 2020, representing a decrease of -30.6% as compared to the same period last year. “On behalf of all […]
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BMW of North America Reports Bad Q1 2020 Sales Results

Apr 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 1, 2020… BMW of North America announced today Q1 2020 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S.  For the sales period ending March 31, 2020 BMW brand […]

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