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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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BMW is official partner of Frieze Los Angeles

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

February 15-17, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA)… On February 15 the first edition of Frieze Los Angeles will open its doors at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, with a preview day on February 14, 2019. As […]

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HAARUP PLACES SECOND IN 2019 INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP

Feb 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At the 2019 Internazionali d’Italia MX finale that took place at the Mantova circuit in northern Italy, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup has claimed an eighth-place result in the MX2 category. After […]

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HAAKER MAINTAINS SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR PLACES THIRD AT PENULTIMATE ROUND TO RETAIN POINTS LEAD Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has maintained his position at the top of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship […]

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Cooper Scores First Career Podium as 250SX East Championship Kicks Off in Minneapolis

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round six of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season featured the debut of the 2019 250SX East Championship, and Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team’s Justin Cooper and Mitchell Oldenburg got off to a good […]

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Top-10 Finish For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team In Minneapolis

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger overcame some challenges at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to score another top-10 finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship tonight […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CAPTURES TOP-TEN FINISHES IN MINNEAPOLIS

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson scored a top-ten finish in the 450SX class on Saturday with eighth-place at Round 6 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The […]

2019 Paris Rétromobile Exhibition: 100+ motorcycles from MV Agusta up for auction

2019 Paris Rétromobile Exhibition: 100+ motorcycles from MV Agusta up for auction

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Privately owned, it is possibly the largest classic MV Agusta motorcycles’ collection in the world, and it will be up for auction at the prestigious Rétromobile exhibition in Paris. As true pieces of motorcycle art, […]

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The 2019 Toronto Motorcycle Show is Around the Corner!

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWS ARE HERE Fuel your passion at this year’s motorcycle show in Toronto. The Yamaha Motor Canada booth is one you won’t want to miss to get your fix of new 2019 models […]

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Petronas Yamaha SRT Squeeze Maximum from Sepang Test with Morbidelli in Top Ten

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo complete another positive test in eighth and sixteenth place respectively, with the team learning even more than they’d hoped. A three-day test at the Sepang International Circuit ended on a […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Successful Sepang Test

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP wrapped up the first official IRTA test of the 2019 season today at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had a lot of work to do. […]

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DAINESE BECOMES OFFICIAL SAFETY PARTNER FOR ESTENSON RACING

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

COSTA MESA, Calif. (February 7th, 2019) – Dainese, the world leader in protective wear for dynamic sports, today announced its team sponsorship with Estenson Racing that includes dual-discipline racer, JD Beach, for the 2019 American Flat […]

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Ducati team concludes the first MotoGP tests of 2019 with Petrucci in 1st position

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team archived the first official MotoGP tests of 2019 at Sepang (Malaysia). In the third and last session, all riders tried to set their fastest time in the morning – with cooler […]

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Get ready to “Ride the Lighting” with the 2019 Super Hooligan National Championship

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Los Alamitos, CA (Feb 7, 2019) – Roland Sands Design (RSD) today announced the return of the Super Hooligan National Championship (SHNC) powered by Indian Motorcycle for 2019. The SHNC, in its third full season, is the true north of […]

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Quartararo and Morbidelli Make More Progress at Sepang

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team riders continue with their work programme at Sepang International Circuit and both finish inside top fifteen, with the rookie Fabio Quartararo in 14th and Franco Morbidelli in 15th. Intense heat […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Top Timesheets on Day 2 in Sepang

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed a positive second day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit. Despite the soaring hot track conditions, the team-mates put in numerous laps and took […]

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