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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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CHAD REED & WESTON PEICK INJURY UPDATES

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 12. Team Suzuki Press Office has been given an update on Supercross and Motocross riders Chad Reed and Weston Peick’s conditions. And all is looking positive for a return […]

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Circuit of The Americas Austin Texas Weekend Action

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 12. The second weekend of April sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir back are currently in action for Round 3 of the 2019 MotoGP™ Championship […]

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Van Der Mark Matches P1 Pace on Bitterly Cold Opening Day in Assen

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than a second separated the top 12 riders on the timesheet after a bitterly cold opening day at the TT Circuit Assen. Michael van der Mark ended the day fifth fastest only 0.03 seconds […]

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MOTOGP AUSTIN GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS SCHEDULE AND EVENTS WEEK LIST

Apr 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOTOGP AUSTIN GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS SCHEDULE AND EVENTS WEEK LIST Friday – April 12, 2019 8:00 PARKING LOTS OPEN 8:45 GATES OPEN 9:00 – 9:40 MOTO3 FREE PRACTICE 1 9:55 – 10:40 MOTOGP […]

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10 amazing things to know about the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas

Apr 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seizing another podium in Argentina with Andrea Dovizioso (3rd), the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to take it back to the track at the Circuit of the Americas (United States) for the third […]

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BMW CLASSICS Trafalgar Square June 30 2019 with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra

Apr 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

London. BMW CLASSICS returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 30 June 2019 with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra for London’s largest open-air classical music concert. This free midsummer concert highlights the continued […]

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Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies at Superbike World Championship Assen the Netherlands

Apr 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 Superbike World Championship is continuing non-stop with the fourth round of the calendar about to get underway this weekend at the prestigious TT Assen circuit in the Netherlands, situated around 200 km from […]

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Mission Winnow Ducati team at Austin for third round of MotoGP World Championship

Apr 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seizing a podium at Termas de Río Hondo (Argentina) with Andrea Dovizioso (3rd), the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume action at Austin (United States) for the third round of the 2019 […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Oceania 2020

Apr 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

München. Plans for the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy in New Zealand are advancing. The biggest news is that after three editions with the BMW R 1200 GS, for 2020 the chosen motorcycle is […]

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BMW Motorrad sales up 9.9% in March, beating market trends in several major markets

Apr 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. March 2019 was the best-ever single sales month in the BMW Group’s history with a total of 263,319 premium BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered to customers, an increase of 2.8% on the same month […]

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Barcia to Sit Out Remaining Three Supercross Races

Apr 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team rider Justin Barcia will sit out the remaining three rounds of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship to spend the time needed to return to full fitness. Barcia […]

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BMW M1 Procar Revival in the warm-up programme for the German Touring Car Masters

Apr 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. 40 years after the start of the Procar Series launched specially for the BMW M1, the Procar will once again be captivating motor-sport fans. As part of the races for the German Touring Car […]

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BMW Team RLL Ready to Continue Strong Start to Season at Long Beach Grand Prix

Apr 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – April 10, 2018… BMW Team RLL has amassed quite a record at the Long Beach Grand Prix over the last decade, winning in 2011, 2013, 2015 and finishing on the podium four […]

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Pata Yamaha’s Van Der Mark Targets Home Podium in Assen

Apr 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark heads into his home race in Assen this weekend with his sights set firmly on securing his first podium finishes of the season. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider came close in […]

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BMW i official partner of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2019

Apr 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW i is once again one of the official partners of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2019. For the last two years, BMW i has been building up to the festival […]

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