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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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SUZUKI DOMINATES NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKE 4TH ROUND

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 1. Daniel Mettam – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1-1 Sloan Frost – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 2-2-3 Ben Rosendaal – Suzuki SV650 – 1-1-1 The fourth round of five in the […]

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ANDREW SHORT THIRD FASTEST IN SECOND STAGE OF ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER SITS THIRD OVERALL AFTER SECOND RALLY STAGE Andrew Short continues to impress at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, posting the third fastest time on a tricky stage two […]

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PIAGGIO GROUP REACHES 500 MOTOPLEX OUTLETS WORLDWIDE

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES OF THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK BASED ON THE INNOVATIVE UNIFIED RETAIL MODEL FOR THE PIAGGIO, VESPA, APRILIA AND MOTO GUZZI BRANDS Milan, 01 April 2019 – The Piaggio Group has opened its first […]

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STRONG START FOR SHORT AT 2019 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP ON TOUGH OPENING STAGE Competing in his first Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Andrew Short has put in a superb performance during stage one to finish as […]

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Yamaha Sweeps WMX Season Opener

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was the undeniable power and impeccable handling of Yamaha’s YZ250F that saw three of the most talented female motocross racers stand on the podium at the opening round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World […]

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Houston Supercross Takes Toll on Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was an unlucky round 13 for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team this Saturday at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The night ended early for Justin Barcia and Josh Grant at the […]

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DEAN WILSON EARNS FIRST PODIUM OF THE SEASON AT HOUSTON SX TRIPLE CROWN

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson had a stellar night in Houston, Texas for Round 13 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series at NRG Stadium. In a unique Triple Crown format, […]

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Ferrandis on Fire with Second-Straight Supercross Win at Triple Crown In Houston

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis backed up his first-ever Monster Energy AMA Supercross win last weekend in Seattle with another stellar victory at the third and final Triple Crown of 2019, Saturday night at NRG Stadium in Houston, […]

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TERMAS PROVES TOUGH AS SUZUKI PAIR MISS OUT ON Q2

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 30. Alex Rins: 16th – 1:39.384 Joan Mir: 19th – 1:39.605 • Alex Rins comes close to Q2 but misses out. • Joan Mir with good rhythm but struggling […]

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First-row start for Andrea Dovizioso (3rd) at the Argentina GP

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Termas de Río Hondo (Argentina) for the second round of the MotoGP World Championship. After moving forward with the work on the race setup with positive […]

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Viñales and Rossi to start Argentina rumble from first and second row

Mar 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi continued the positive progress they made yesterday afternoon in all of today‘s MotoGP sessions at the Termas de Río Hondo circuit. The team-mates showed they are […]

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GP of Argentina with the Mission Winnow Ducati team

Mar 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Termas de Río Hondo (Argentina) for the second round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. In Friday’s free-practice – characterized by extremely narrow gaps, with 21 […]

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Ferris Withdraws From Next Two MXGP Rounds

Mar 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Dean Ferris will not participate at the MXGP of The Netherlands in Valkenswaard this weekend as a result of a minor knee injury he sustained at the MXGP of Great Britain five days ago. Ferris […]

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INTRIGUING OPENING DAY IN ARGENTINA AS RINS AND MIR GET TO GRIPS

Mar 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 29. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:39.451 (+ 0.270) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:39.946 (+ 0.765) • Alex Rins building speed at one of his favourite tracks. • Joan Mir […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Motogp Find Form On Friday In Argentina

Mar 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had a testing start to this weekend’s Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina but changed it all around in the afternoon. Wheelspin prevented riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino […]

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