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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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Honda Solidifies 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

Jan 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2019) – Honda announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $79,050 – offering Honda-mounted athletes 16% more in payouts than 2018. The per-race and championship contingency payouts […]

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Lowes Leads the Way For Yamaha in Portimão

Jan 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Alex Lowes who once again led the Yamaha charge in Portugal, with the 28-year-old Briton continuing his impressive form to finish the two-days of testing second on the timesheet. After a difficult opening […]

2020 URAL All-Electric Prototype Guide

Move over Tesla and Nissan. 2020 URAL All-Electric Prototype is here!

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Electric cars are everywhere but even the best electric cars for 2018 and 2019 now face competition from motorcycles! Move over Tesla Models, Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Leaf, you have competition with the […]

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Ferrandis and Nichols Keep Podium Streak Rolling in Oakland

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was another night of tough conditions in the 250 class, but Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols managed another top performance to bring home another double podium for the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team […]

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Barcia and Plessinger Fight for Points At Oakland

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger made the best of a difficult night at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to score valuable points at round four of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

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ARMINAS JASIKONIS & MIKKEL HAARUP KICK OFF 2019 RACING SEASON IN SARDINIA

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Kicking off their 2019 racing season at the opening round of the Internazionali d’ Italia MX series in Riola Sardo, both Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Arminas Jasikonis and Mikkel Haarup have secured […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN CAPTURES CAREER-BEST FINISH WITH SEVENTH PLACE AT OAKLAND SX

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman earned a career-best finish of seventh place on Saturday with a solid performance in the 250SX West class at Round 4 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship […]

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COLTON HAAKER WINS SUPERENDURO ROUND THREE

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has delivered a winning performance at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Madrid, Spain to move to the top of the series standings. Adding to […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Extended WorldSBK Line Up For 2019

Jan 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official line up for the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team will once again lead the way as Yamaha’s reference team, but this […]

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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team concludes its first test of 2019 at Jerez

Jan 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a positive start yesterday, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team successfully concluded its first tests of 2019 at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain). Alvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies clocked 103 and 58 laps respectively, […]

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Honda reveals a refreshed line-up on the roads as David Johnson joins Ian Hutchinson

Jan 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda is pleased to announce that David Johnson will line-up next to Ian Hutchinson on the roads, as the Honda Racing team prepares for the start of the 2019 road race season. Hutchinson and Johnson […]

2019 Ducati Monster 797+

Ducati strengthens global sales in 2018 and takes the lead in the superbike segment

Jan 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

53,004 Ducati motorcycles delivered The Panigale was the world’s best-seller in the superbike segment: in 2018, one in four was a Ducati Panigale Strong sales growth in China Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 January 2019 – […]

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Strong Start to 2019 Season for Yamaha WorldSBK Riders

Jan 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes got his 2019 WorldSBK campaign off to a flying start in the first test of the new season in Jerez this week. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider finished the two-day test second on […]

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Yamaha Announces 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

Jan 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 24, 2019) – Yamaha announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $440,500 – the largest contingency announcement for the 2019 season thus far. The per-race contingency payouts are […]

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Kawasaki Confirms 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

Jan 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 23, 2019) – Kawasaki announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $424,850 – boasting a 19% increase over its 2018 program. The per-race and championship contingency payouts are available […]

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