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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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STRONG SHOWING FROM ARMINAS JASIKONIS AT ROUND TWO OF 2020 INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX SERIES

Feb 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Competing as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s sole rider due to his teammate Pauls Jonass being unable to race through illness, Arminas Jasikonis has claimed a pair of third place results at the second round […]

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DUVALL AND BOLLINGER CLAIM TOP-FIVE FINISHES AT SUMTER NATIONAL ENDURO

Feb 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team had a successful start to the 2020 AMA National Enduro Series with two top-five finishes at the opening round in Wedgefield, South Carolina. Team rider Thad DuVall bounced back […]

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BOLT ON WINNING FORM AT SUPERENDURO ROUND FOUR

Feb 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Continuing to cement himself as the rider to beat in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a winning ride at the penultimate round of the series, in […]

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TOP FIVE FINISH FOR JASON ANDERSON AT THE OAKLAND SX

Feb 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson continued his top-five streak in the 450SX class with a fifth-place finish at Round 5 of the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series in Oakland, California. His teammate, […]

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Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Schedule USA 2020

Feb 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KAWASAKI GOOD TIMES™ DEMO TOUR …LET’S RIDE! The Kawasaki Good Times™ Demo Tour is back on the road in 2020, bringing our exciting lineup of motorcycles to a dealership near you. Experience your favorite Kawasaki […]

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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 1st

Feb 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 1. The opening weekend of February sees JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki rider Alex Martin in action at round five of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM Supercross World Championship at […]

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NEW GSX-RR BIKES – DESTINATION SEPANG MOTOGP

Feb 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SAVE THE DATE – DESTINATION SEPANG Team Suzuki Press Office – January 31. The new GSX-RR machines are in the crates ready for the official Team SUZUKI ECSTAR launch that will be livestreamed worldwide from […]

Build Train Race 2020: Highlighting Women and Motorcycle Culture

Build Train Race 2020: Highlighting Women and Motorcycle Culture

Jan 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to another Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday! This week we bring you a very special story about women riders, builders and racers. The Build Train Race program sponsored by Royal Enfield will highlight women and […]

BMW Tate Live Exhibition 2020: Ten Days Six Nights

BMW Tate Live Exhibition 2020: Ten Days Six Nights

Jan 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

London. From March 20 to 29, the annual BMW Tate Live Exhibition, realised through the long-term partnership between Tate Modern and BMW, goes into its fourth edition. This year’s programme features Faustin Linyekula, Okwui Okpokwasili […]

APRILIA ALL STARS 2020 MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL

APRILIA ALL STARS 2020 MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL

Jan 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SATURDAY 9 MAY, AT MUGELLO, THE GREAT APRILIA FESTIVAL IS BACK ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CIRCUIT IN THE WORLD, THE PROTAGONISTS WILL BE THE APRILIA MOTOGP TEAM RIDERS, ALONG WITH THE GREAT CHAMPIONS AND BIKES […]

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ALEX RINS TEST RIDES NEW V-STROM 1050XT IN SPAIN

Jan 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. SUZUKI held the world test ride for the new V-STROM 1050XT at Malaga in Spain – and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins was taking part. Major press representatives […]

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Vincent Philippe FIM Endurance World Championship Speaks Out

Jan 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. Vincent Philippe is one of the FIM Endurance World Championship’s most prolific riders and kingpin at the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team since 2003. Here, the Frenchman reflects on […]

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Aruba confirmed as Official Partner of the Ducati Team for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship

Jan 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bergamo, 29th January 2020 – Aruba S.p.A. (www.aruba.it), a leader in data center services, cloud, web hosting, e-mail, PEC and domain registrations, is confirmed – for the second consecutive – as Official Partner of the Ducati […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its pre-season preparations with the BMW S1000RR in Spain and Portugal

Jan 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has continued its preparations for the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) with a double test. Last week, the team and its riders […]

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MARTIN KEEPS 5TH AFTER TOUGH GLENDALE SUPERCROSS

Jan 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 27. Alex Martin: RM-Z250 – 8-8-9 – 7th overall. Suzuki’s Alex Martin weathered a Triple Crown event in Glendale, Arizona this weekend with three consistent top-10 Main Event finishes […]

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