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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 WorldSBK Teams Raring to go Ahead of Phillip Island Opener

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK Teams concluded a positive preseason at the two-day official test in Phillip Island on Tuesday. Both are now ready for the opening round of the 2019 […]

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2019 RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING FLAT TRACK TEAM ANNOUNCED

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Ca. (February 19, 2019) – KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce its Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team lineup for the 2019 American Flat Track Championship as the brand dives into full-factory support in […]

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Suzuki Posts Largest 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Package

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2019) – Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has announced the largest contingency package for American Flat Track in 2019 to date – a package totaling over $500,000. This lofty addition to […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team looking forward to the 2019 opener in Australia

Feb 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. After months of preparation, things are getting serious: next weekend, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the brand new BMW S 1000 RR will start the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The […]

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TOP 10 FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI IN TEXAS

Feb 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 18. Chad Reed [450 Class, 11th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 13th Place] Kyle Peters [250 Class, 7th Place] Alex Martin [250 Class, 8th Place] The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki […]

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Ducati team heads the timesheets on the first day of official tests at Phillip Island

Feb 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team was out on track today at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia for the first day of official tests that mark the start of the 2019 Superbike […]

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Harley-Davidson 50% off Harley-Davidson Riding Academy New Rider Course with promo code RIDE50

Feb 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee (February 15, 2019) – Turn “Someday I’ll ride a motorcycle,” into “Today” with the latest offer from Harley-Davidson Riding Academy. Available for a limited time, Harley-Davidson is offering customers the opportunity to learn to […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OUT IN FORCE AT HAWKSTONE INTERNATIONAL MX 2019

Feb 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Well represented at the 2019 edition of the Hawkstone International MX, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing saw Arminas Jasikonis secure eighth overall in MX1 with his MX2 class team partner Mikkel Haarup finishing third in […]

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Adversity At Arlington To Take Another Top-10 Finish

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger once again demonstrated their ability to fight through adversity to finish inside the top 10 to score Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship points at […]

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Cooper Scores Second, Oldenburg Sixth In 250SX East at Arlington

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Justin Cooper kept his momentum rolling tonight, making another appearance on the podium at the second round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship, Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. His […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S DEAN WILSON 8TH AT ARLINGTON SX

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 7 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series took place on Saturday inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas where Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson scored a top-ten in the 450SX […]

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2019 Yamaha Racing Experience schedule confirmed for YZF-R1M customers

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s R World is ready to push your mind and body to a whole new extreme. Bristling with MotoGP developed technology, every R-series motorcycle has the performance to power you into another dimension and deliver […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Powerful 2019 MXGP Lineup

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a buoyant period of testing, development and preparation, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is poised for success with two high profile MXGP teams and four exceptional riders spearheading its 2019 MXGP World Championship campaign. Monster […]

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GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA To Be Held May 30 Through June 2

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 14, 2019…Do you love a challenge…a GS challenge? BMW GS riders will soon compete for the opportunity to represent the USA in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 in […]

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Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2 Retains Podium Threats Watson and Geerts

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Presenting a strong strategy to develop a new generation of motocross stars Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is proud to confirm an official team in each supporting category of the FIM MXGP World Championship; MX2, EMX250, […]

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