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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 Offers Kids a Chance to WIN Support in 2020 Through the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Program

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imagine if your son or daughter had support from Yamaha Motor Europe from a young age. Imagine if they had the chance to ride and learn from some of the fastest motocross riders in the […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR ROUND OFF VERY POSITIVE SEPANG TEST

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. Alex Rins: 12th – 1:59.180 (+ 0.941) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:59.486 (+ 1.247) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 2:00.990 (+ 2.751) • Alex Rins shows further capability of […]

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2019 MOTO GUZZI V85 TT: 8,000 TEST RIDES AND COUNTING

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Production began yesterday, available from dealers by the end of February Milan, 07 February 2019 – Excitement is mounting about the Moto Guzzi V85 TT: more than 8,000 devotees from all over Europe have already […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR WORK HARD WITH NEW PARTS ON DAY 2

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:59.424 (+ 0.527) Joan Mir: 21st – 2:00.876 (+ 1.979) Sylvain Guintoli: 24th – 2:01.654 (+ 2.757) • Alex Rins sets hot lap whilst […]

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JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOVE UP AT SAN DIEGO SX

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Jimmy Decotis #64 [250 Class, 3rd Place] Chad Reed #22 [450 Class, 5th Place] Enzo Lopes #67 [250 Class, 19th Place] Justin Hill #36 [450 Class, Did Not […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP TEAM PARTNER WITH YOKO

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with YOKO – an agreement that will see the well-known textile equipment producer become the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team’s official riding gear […]

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First Laps on Home Soil for Petronas Yamaha SRT

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo take 2019 bow with good feelings on their Yamaha YZR-M1 machines in front of the passionate home fans at Sepang International Circuit. The first day of the 2019 preseason finally […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Start Their 2019 Test Campaign

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to this day for months. They got to show off their 2019 team colours in action on the first of three testing days at the […]

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SOLID START FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR IN SWELTERING SEPANG

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:59.880 (+ 0.259) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 2:01.286 (+ 1.665) Joan Mir: 23rd – 2:01.432 (+ 1.811) • Alex Rins feeling strong and placing […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ANNOUNCES DEAN WILSON TO THE TEAM

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to have Dean Wilson back to the team, racing in the 450SX premier class. Wilson will start this coming weekend, racing in Minneapolis, Minnesota through the remainder of […]

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2019 DAYTONA TT Circuit to Utilize Tri-Oval Asphalt and Make History

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2019) – On March 14, 2019 at legendary Daytona International Speedway (DIS), American Flat Track will host what will arguably be the most unique and anticipated professional flat track race in […]

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Petronas Yamaha SRT ready to Relaunch 2019 Preseason at Home Track

Feb 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After initial tests at Valencia and Jerez last year, Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo will kick off the first session of 2019 at the Sepang International Circuit tomorrow. It will be home territory for the […]

2019 American Flat Track Schedule

2019 American Flat Track Schedule

Feb 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track 101. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport as well as the guardian of the Grand National Championship series, formally established in 1954 but with roots reaching back to the original […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Turn Their ‘Beast Mode On’ In Indonesia

Feb 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team unveiled its 2019 colour scheme and structure today at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, causing great excitement. The launch event’s theme “Beast Mode On” echoes the new title […]

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Yamaha’s Daymond Martens Finishes Runner–Up At 2019 Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race

Feb 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying solid performances at the 44th edition of the Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race, Yamaha mounted Daymond Martens and Adrien Van Beveren finished second and fourth respectively at France’s iconic annual beach race. Further strengthening […]

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