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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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MV AGUSTA AND FORWARD TEAM READY FOR THEIR SECOND SEASON TOGETHER IN MOTO 2

Feb 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, February 10, 2020 – After an exciting end to 2019, MV Agusta and Forward Team are ready to join forces again in 2020 for their second season in Moto2. The encouraging performance of last […]

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First public appearance for the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO

Feb 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

New Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO and Sport PRO are focus of master class at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California Scrambler® 1100 PRO and 1100 Sport PRO in California for a design workshop on […]

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The new Harley-Davidson Eagle Eye Special Edition Paint Stunner!

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEBUTS SPECIAL EDITION PAINT FOR ROAD GLIDE® SPECIAL MODEL Factory-Installed Eagle Eye Yellow Special Edition Paint Highlighted With Large Custom Black Eagle Graphic MILWAUKEE (February 3, 2020) – The new Eagle Eye Special Edition […]

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Honda at MCN Motorcycle London Show with 3 Surprising Motorcycles

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda will be attending The 2020 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show on the 14-16th Feb. After the success of Motorcycle Live, Honda’s flagship models including the all-new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and CRF1100L Africa Twin(s) will once […]

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New 2020 Aprilia RS-GP debuts at the MotoGP Sepang tests

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Aleix Espargaró and Bradley Smith satisfied with the bike which, with still much to be developed, has revolutionised the italian project. The three anxiously awaited days of the début finally arrived and left everyone in […]

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Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Castlepoint, New Zealand. Today’s stage of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is best described as a long push south along coastal trails. The Pacific Ocean glistened an azure blue under an unrelenting sun, […]

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JED BEATON AND KAY DE WOLF MAKE POSITIVE START TO 2020 SEASON AT HAWKSTONE INTERNATIONAL

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 RIDERS BATTLE TO FOURTH AND FIFTH PLACE OVERALL MX2 CLASS RESULTS IN ENGLAND Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf today got their first taste […]

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MOSIMAN SCORES A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Round 6 of the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series took place in San Diego, California on Saturday, where Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman put forth an impressive performance to ultimately finish fourth […]

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Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to some highlights of the Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2020. The big motorcycle brands were present with the usual assortment of sport bikes, big cruisers and dual sports. However, there were a few new additions […]

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Deteriorated Weather challenges Sepang MotoGP Ducati Riders

Feb 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The third and final day of first 2020 Official MotoGP Test has ended today at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. After a Friday that featured mixed track conditions due to the rain and a Saturday that […]

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SUZUKI ECSTAR WRAP UP A SUCCESSFUL SEPANG TEST

Feb 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 9. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:58.450 +0.101 Joan Mir: 11th – 1:58.731 +0.382 Sylvain Guintoli: 25th – 2:00.100 +1.751 The first official test of 2020 has drawn to a […]

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Day 1 Surprises – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Napier Beach, New Zealand. The 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy enjoyed a spectacular opening stage today as the competitors set off from the thermal springs and Maori homelands in Rotorua to travel through native […]

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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 9th

Feb 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. The second weekend of February sees the final day of MotoGP™ testing for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Following the team’s global launch […]

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The Ducati Team ended the second day of MotoGP testing in Malaysia

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team riders took to the track once again today for the penultimate of three days of Official MotoGP Test at Sepang Circuit, in Malaysia. After a first day deeply affected by the changeable […]

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RINS AND MIR ENJOY SOLID DAY 1 AS MOTOGP SEPANG TEST OPENS 2020

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:59.195 (+ 0.250) Joan Mir: 9th – 1:59.568 (+ 0.623) Sylvain Guintoli: 18th – 2:00.371 (+ 1.426) The Sepang International Circuit played host to […]

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