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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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Yamaha Motor Europe Refines Racing Organization Structure for 2019

Mar 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As the 2019 road and off-road racing championship get underway, Yamaha Motor Europe has re-structured the Racing Management Organisation to optimize the efforts in racing and deliver a complete support from the bottom to the […]

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Yamaha Named Title Sponsor of 2019 Atlanta Short Track

Mar 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its newest event sponsor – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. – naming the OEM the Entitlement Sponsor of the 2019 Yamaha Atlanta Short Track […]

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Álvaro Bautista Ducati Racing dominates the Thai WSBK at Buriram with 2 wins

Mar 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the Superbike World Championship, which took place this weekend at the Buriram circuit in Thailand, saw total domination by Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Álvaro Bautista, who won both races today: The […]

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Cluzel Scorches to WorldSSP Race Win in Thailand

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, took an impressive win in today’s thrilling 17-lap Supersport encounter at the Chang International Circuit, after an intense battle with the Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP riders, […]

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Triple Podium for Lowes as Yamaha Close the Gap

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Two scintillating performances from Alex Lowes today saw the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider add two more podium finishes to the one he achieved in Race 1 yesterday, making it three from three for the 28-year-old […]

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Cooper Recoups Losses on Start to Take Podium Finish, Teammate Oldenburg Right Behind in Fourth

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Justin Cooper captured a hard-fought third-place finish to get on the podium for the fourth time this season at the sixth round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship with his teammate Mitchell […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team gains further experience with the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in Thailand

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Buriram. On race Sunday at the ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continued to collect valuable data with the brand new BMW S 1000 RR. For the two riders, Tom […]

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Barcia Gets Top-Five Result at Indy in Supercross Return

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia returned from a two-race hiatus to carry the flag for the bLU cRU at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana tonight. In front of a packed house of […]

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ZACH OSBORNE CLAIMS SEVENTH AT INDIANAPOLIS SX

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday for Round 11 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Zach Osborne highlighted the team’s efforts with seventh […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Thailand: Both BMW S 1000 RRs in the points in the first Buriram race

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Buriram. The ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand is the second track which sees the brand new BMW S 1000 RR in action in its FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) debut season. In Saturday’s race, […]

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4th win of the season for Álvaro Bautista Aruba.it Racing Ducati after a terrific scrap with Rea

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista continued his winning streak on the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team’s Panigale V4 R when he took the victory in the first race of the weekend at the Buriram circuit in Thailand. The […]

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BRIAR BAUMAN WINS 2019 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA TT

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Minneapolis (March 15, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, kicked off the start of the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) season with a first-place finish at the Daytona TT. Making his Indian […]

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Ferris Stands In For Febvre For Three MXGP Rounds

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome Australian MXGP star Dean Ferris into the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team as a temporary replacement for the injured Romain Febvre. After an exciting start to the […]

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Yamaha NIKEN motorcycle is the Official Support unit of 3 famous bicycle races

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Confirms Three-Year Technical Partnership for the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta Yamaha is pleased to confirm a strategic new 3-year partnership with A.S.O. and RCS Sports, organisers of Europe’s three major […]

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NEW BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM CONCLUDES SPANISH TEST

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. The Buildbase Suzuki team’s preparations for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship began in earnest this week, with Bradley Ray, Richard Cooper, and new recruit Luke Stapleford enjoying […]

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