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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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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 15-16th

Feb 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. The third weekend of February continues with the seventh round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in America with the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Team […]

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74 Builds to Complete in Custom Ducati Scrambler Contest

Feb 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Custom Rumble: voting is open for the best-looking Ducati Scrambler custom bike 74 Ducati Scrambler based custom motorcycles are taking part in the contest Vote for the best-looking customized Ducati Scrambler until March 15th Prize for […]

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Esaote Official Partner of the Ducati Team in the 2020 MotoGP World Championship

Feb 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rome, February 14th, 2020 – Esaote, an Italian company among the world leaders in the field of medical diagnostic imaging systems, is the Ducati Team’s Official Partner for the 2020 season. The collaboration agreement between the […]

10 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technologies You May Not know About

10 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technologies You May Not know About

Feb 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rider Inspiration Friday this week takes a different spin with 10 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technologies You May Not know About. With spring riding on the horizon, these advanced technologies will keep your rubber on the road […]

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Day 6: No river deep enough – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand: If day five of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy had been upscaled, then day six was simply super-sized. The GS riders crossed the South Island west to east, riding […]

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American Flat Track and Full Spectrum Power Renew Multiyear Partnership

Feb 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2020) – American Flat Track (AFT) announced today a multiyear renewal of its partnership with Full Spectrum Power as The Official Battery of American Flat Track. After a successful first season of partnership in […]

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Day 5 Rocky Mountain High: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Punakaiki Beach, New Zealand. The 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy changed in the biggest way today as the South Island served up a sizable new challenge: mountains! The North Island was never anything less […]

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BMW Motorrad BoxerCup 2020 racing BMW R nineT Racers

Feb 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad BoxerCup promoted by Wilbers goes into its second season this year. The BoxerCup 2020 will primarily be held in conjunction with the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM and the racing calendar currently […]

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BROC TICKLE BACK ON SUZUKI RM-Z450 FOR SX COMEBACK

Feb 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Broc Tickle will join the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Team this weekend in Tampa, Florida for round seven of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Series as a fill-in rider for both injured Fredrik […]

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Vertex Pistons inaugurated 2020 by winning all four titles of the Internazionali d’Italia

Feb 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the brilliant 2019 season, Vertex Pistons inaugurated 2020 by winning all four titles of the Internazionali d’Italia with three of its riders: Tim Gajser won the MX1 class and the Supercampione, Maxime Renaux the […]

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Chaz Davies and Scott Redding set to defend the colors of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Feb 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team for the 2020 Superbike World Championship was presented today inside the alluring surroundings of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola).The iconic tower of the circuit, now entirely branded […]

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Yamaha and AFT Expand Official Partnership for 2020

Feb 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2020) – American Flat Track and Yamaha Motor Corp. announced today an expansion of their partnership for the upcoming season. Yamaha joins AFT’s family of Official OEM Partners for 2020. Following a banner […]

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Day 4: Team Challenges – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pelorus Bridge, New Zealand. Today’s stage was something of a liaison as the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy transitioned from the North Island to the South Island of New Zealand. The GS riders had […]

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Day 3: Black Sand & White Rocks – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Wainui, New Zealand. There was a concerted push south today as the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy looked to finish the day within striking distance of the Cook Strait, ready for a leap onto […]

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BATTLE FOR MARTIN & SUZUKI AT SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS

Feb 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 10. Alex Martin: RM-Z250 – 10th – 5th in Standings. JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s Alex Martin’s 12-point cushion was large enough to maintain his strong top-five position in the […]

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