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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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7th place for Andrea Dovizioso in the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Danilo Petrucci crashes

Oct 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso finished the Australian Grand Prix, which was held today at the Phillip Island circuit, in seventh place. The Ducati Team’s Italian rider, who was starting from row 4 following this morning’s Q2 session […]

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Strong debut season for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team comes to a difficult conclusion in Qatar

Oct 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Doha. The debut season for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) has come to an end. On Saturday, the two final races […]

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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – OCTOBER 27th

Oct 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. The fourth and final weekend of October sees MotoGP™ in Australia for round 17 of the series at the Phillip Island Circuit. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins and […]

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PHILLIP ISLAND QUALIFYING HALTED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

Oct 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 26. • Qualifying provisionally rescheduled for Sunday morning. • Team head into race day feeling hopeful despite disruptions. A tumultuous day two in Phillip Island saw a change in […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team experiences a Friday with highs and lows in the Qatari desert

Oct 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Doha. The first day of racing at the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season finale at the ‘Losail International Circuit’ in Qatar had highs and lows for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Markus Reiterberger […]

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World Superbike in Qatar: Chaz Davies puts in a great run

Oct 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race in the Qatar WSBK Round, which is taking place this weekend at the Losail International Circuit, saw a great performance from Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who finished in second place […]

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Australian GP: adverse weather conditions affect today’s action at Phillip Island

Oct 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Saturday’s track action at Phillip Island was affected by the adverse weather conditions, with cold temperatures, strong gusts of wind and intermittent rain throughout the day.This morning ten riders, including those of the Ducati Team, […]

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10 things to know about the Australian Grand Prix

Oct 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship arrives at Phillip Island this weekend for the third-to-last round of the season, the Australian Grand Prix. Let’s have a look at ten key facts about the race:– The Ducati Team […]

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Australian GP: Positive first day for Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci

Oct 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Australian Grand Prix race weekend has begun in a positive way for both Ducati Team riders. At the end of the first day of practice, Andrea Dovizioso was lying second in the timesheets while […]

Must See 2020 Ducati Motorcycle Line Launched!

Must See 2020 Ducati Motorcycle Line Launched!

Oct 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Let’s get it out into the open… Ducati adds 3 new eBike bicycles to their motorcycle line. There, that’s out of the way. Leave a comment in our forums. For 2020 Ducati brings us new […]

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FINE FORM FOR RINS AND MIR ON DAY ONE DOWN UNDER

Oct 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. Alex Rins: 8th – 1:29.472 (+ 0.648) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:29.875 (+ 1.051) • Alex Rins makes promising start at one of his favourite tracks. • Joan […]

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The Ducati Team arrives at Phillip Island for the Australian Grand Prix

Oct 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than one week after the GP of Japan, held last Sunday at Motegi, the MotoGP World Championship continues non-stop with another classic event on the calendar at the Phillip Island circuit, the scene for […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI CELEBRATES TITLE VICTORY AT BRANDS FINALE

Oct 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Richard Cooper: SST 1000 – 2nd- 2019 Champion Bradley Ray: BSB – 15-14-14 – 11th Overall Luke Stapleford: BSB – 14-16-17 – 13th Overall The Bennetts British Superbike […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR HEADS TO THE ISLAND FOR ROUND 17

Oct 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23 After Suzuki’s home GP in Japan, in which the team enjoyed time with employees from the factory, fans, and special guests such as the President of the company, […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for floodlit finale in Qatar

Oct 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The debut season for the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) reaches its grand finale in Qatar. This weekend, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and its riders […]

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