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Articles by Michael Le Pard

About Michael Le Pard

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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Electric Harley’s, Show N’ Shine and Stunters – The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is Back

Jan 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Greater Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is bringing the best and newest motorcycles, scooters, ATV’s and side-by-sides to Tradex in Abbotsford January 24-26. Powersports fans from across BC and the Pacific Northwest have […]

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SR75 HRS SUZUKI WIN AT BELFAST ARENACROSS

Jan 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. Charles Lefrancois: RM-Z450 – 1st Nico Dercourt: RM-Z250 – 5th SR75 HRS Suzuki’s Charles Lefrancois raced his RM-Z450 to victory in the opening Arenacross UK Tour at SSE […]

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AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter Returns To G&G Racing For 2020 AFT Season

Jan 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

WILLOW STREET, Penn. (January 21, 2020) – After winning his first American Flat Track championship in 2019, Cory Texter will return to the G&G Racing for the 2020 season to defend his title in the AFT Production Twins class. Texter scored […]

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BMW Motorrad partners with ”The House of Machines” in Shanghai

Jan 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

München / Shanghai. On January 16, “The House of Machines” (THoM) opened its first cooperative outlet in Asia in Shanghai. As the exclusive THoM partner, BMW Motorrad will have an exclusive space dedicated to motorcycle enthusiasts […]

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Indian Motorcycle Announces European Flat Track Series for 2020

Jan 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

EUROPE (January 20, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle is reinforcing its investment in the growth of European motorcycle sport with the Dirt Track Riders Association (DTRA) and are pleased to announce the race schedule for the […]

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The best in the business on offer at 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

Jan 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Vancouver, B.C. (January 21, 2020) – The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is returning to once again showcase the best new motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and side-by-sides of the year. The 2020 lineup, featuring some of the industry’s […]

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SUZUKI’S DIBBEN INCREASES NZ SUPERSPORT LEAD

Jan 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 20. Richie Dibben: GSX-R600 – 1-1-2 Suzuki GSX-R600 rider Richie Dibben increased his lead in the New Zealand Supersport class at the weekend’s second round at with a 1-1-2 […]

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MARTIN & SUZUKI TOP-5 AT ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS

Jan 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 20. Alex Martin: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 5th. JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing’s Alex Martin continued his streak of top-five finishes on his RM-Z250 at round three of the 2020 Monster […]

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The new 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 now available at Ducati dealers

Jan 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Further improved, easier, more intuitive, less tiring and even faster, the new Panigale V4 is ready to take to the track After being confirmed for the second consecutive year, the best-selling super sports bike in […]

Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Calgary Motorcycle Show

Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Calgary Motorcycle Show

Jan 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle reviewers, Jennifer and Bruce Ross, were at the 2020 Calgary Motorcycle Show to cover the first 2020 motorcycle show for our readers! Exciting new 2020 motorcycles, major manufacturers, stunt shows and vendors galore […]

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NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP CONTINUES TO INSPIRE

Jan 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 19. The New Zealand GIXXER Cup class has been an integral part of the popular Suzuki International Series programme from the moment that it was first introduced in December […]

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MV AGUSTA CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY – INSPIRING MANY EQUALLED BY NONE

Jan 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, January 20, 2020 – In its 75 years history, the one habit that MV Agusta has never lost is the habit of winning, on every front: from the racetracks, with its unrivalled record of […]

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AMA SUPERCROSS: IL TEAM ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING NELLA TOP 5 DI ANAHEIM II

Jan 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A good day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team that of Anaheim II, California, with Zach Osborne and Jason Anderson who concluded with the shooting podium bringing back a couple of solid top […]

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BILLY BOLT PROVES UNBEATABLE AT SPANISH SUPERENDURO

Jan 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Delivering a riding masterclass, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt claimed a hat-trick of victories at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in La Coruna, Spain. Also topping the Superpole hot lap, […]

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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – JANUARY 18-19th

Jan 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 17. The third weekend of January sees the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Team on track for round three of 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross at Angel Stadium in […]

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