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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 UNVEILS NEW GIXXER SF 250 IN INDIA

Oct 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 5. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. unveiled the new Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP edition to media at the third round of the Gixxer Cup Championship at Kari Motor […]

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QUINTANILLA FIFTH ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE ONE

Oct 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MAKES STRONG START TO FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES ROUND FOUR Pablo Quintanilla has placed fifth on the opening stage of the 2019 Rally du Maroc. Making light work of the […]

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FIFTH AND SEVENTH FOR RINS AND MIR IN THAILAND

Oct 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 6. Alex Rins: 5th (+ 11.449) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 18.729) • Alex Rins fights through to important 5th place. • Joan Mir impresses in rookie run to take […]

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Sensational podium number five for Quartararo at Thailand GP

Oct 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo has taken a sensational fifth podium finish of his rookie MotoGP season for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team at the Thailand Grand Prix, finishing a mere 0.171 secs behind 2019 World Champion Marc […]

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Start building your perfect day at Motorcycle Live 2019

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle Live 2019, in association with Bikesure Insurance, kicks off on Saturday 16 November until Sunday 24 November, at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Here’s a list of things for you to consider before you arrive […]

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MIR AND RINS TACKLE TEMPESTUOUS SATURDAY IN THAILAND

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 5. Joan Mir: 8th – 1:30.735 Alex Rins: 10th – 1:30.778 • Joan Mir to start from 3rd row in Thai MotoGP debut. • Alex Rins close behind team-mate […]

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Phenomenal Fabio takes fourth pole position at Thailand GP

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rookie sensation Fabio Quartararo has delivered yet another phenomenal performance for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team at the Thailand Grand Prix, securing the fourth pole position of his debut season. Team-mate Franco Morbidelli also had […]

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PENULTIMATE ROUND FOR SUZUKI GIXXER CUP

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. The third round of the 2019 Suzuki Gixxer Cup at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, India saw another action-packed weekend of racing. Tanay Gaikwad took the podium, with […]

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TOP 10 IN THAILAND FOR MIR AND RINS ON DAY ONE

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. Joan Mir: 9th – 1:31.086 (+ 0.682) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:31.094 (+ 0.690) • Rookie Joan Mir makes impressive start at Buriram. • Alex Rins makes his […]

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Super start for Quartararo and Morbidelli at Thailand GP

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team duo Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli got their Thailand Grand Prix weekend off to a super start, ending the opening day of practice in hot conditions at the Buriram International […]

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2nd and 3rd row starts for Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso at Thailand Grand Prix

Oct 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso will start from rows 2 and 3 respectively for the Thailand Grand Prix, round 15 of the MotoGP World Championship scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Buriram International Circuit.Petrucci, […]

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10 things to know about the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix

Oct 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The next four rounds of the MotoGP World Championship will all take place outside of Europe. The first leg is Buriram, at the Chang International Circuit, where the race will be held for the second […]

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WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – OCTOBER 5-6th

Oct 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The opening weekend of October sees MotoGP™ in Thailand for the first of the fly-away races at Chang International Circuit. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins and Joan Mir […]

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bLU cRU Masterclass rider line-up announced

Oct 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an enthralling weekend of racing in the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in Assen, the line-up of young Yamaha riders picked to take part in […]

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GRAHAM JARVIS AND ALFREDO GOMEZ SET TO RACE WESS ROUND SEVEN – BR2 ENDURO SOLSONA

Oct 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING DUO HEAD TO SPAIN TO CONTEST PENULTIMATE ROUND OF 2019 SERIES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Graham Jarvis and Alfredo Gomez return to action this weekend, October 4-6, for […]

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