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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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PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE ONE OF THE DAKAR RALLY

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD AFTER OPENING DAY OF RACING IN PERU Making a strong start to the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Van Beveren Fourth On Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Getting their 2019 Dakar Rally campaigns underway today in Peru, all four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have completed the event’s opening stage without any issues. Spearheading the team’s efforts in the dunes of South America, […]

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CES 2019: HARLEY-DAVIDSON NEW CONCEPTS AND LIVEWIRE MOTORCYCLE

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

CES 2019 crowd shocker! Harley-Davidson introduces new electric motorcycle concepts and 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. At Total Motorcycle we are not sure how our readers and riders will react to […]

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Nichols And Ferrandis Score Stunning 1-2 Finish At Anaheim

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Colt Nichols got the new year off to a sensational start tonight, taking his first career Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX win at the season opener at Angels Stadium of Anaheim. It was great night […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN 12TH AT ANAHEIM OPENER

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

JASON ANDERSON FINISHES 14TH IN 450 CLASS The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled brutal conditions at the AMA Supercross season opener on Saturday, held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Despite a slick […]

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Justin Barcia Defies The Conditions To Conquer Anaheim

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Anaheim, CA – January 5, 2019 – Justin Barcia fired the first shot of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, taking a thrilling victory aboard the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team YZ450F at […]

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COLTON HAAKER FINISHES THIRD AT SUPERENDURO GERMANY

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ENJOY PODIUM FINISH AT ROUND TWO OF SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Colton Haaker maintains his top three position in the 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship following a third-place overall result at […]

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GROOMBRIDGE SET FOR 2019 NEW ZEALAND SBK DEBUT

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Suzuki motocross and enduro rider Brad Groombridge makes his appearance in this weekend’s opening round of the 2019 New Zealand Superbike Championship aboard a GSX-R1000 at Mike Pero […]

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Yamaha Riders Set To Enter Dakar On New WR450F Rally

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders are ready to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally aboard the latest version of the WR450F Rally machine. With Franco Caimi’s participation confirmed, the team, who have […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2019 DAKAR RALLY ACTION

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are set to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally on Monday in Lima, Peru. Spending months preparing for the event, the two Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Barcia And Plessinger Ready For Supercross Opener At Anaheim I

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy/Yamaha Factory Racing Team looks to start the New Year on a high note this Saturday, January 5, at the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in […]

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DUCATI BRINGS NEW 2019 MOTORCYCLES TO CALGARY MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND NEW DEALERSHIP TO CALGARY

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

World’s Most Powerful Production Motorcycle, Ducati Panigale V4 R, to be shown for the first time in Canada The Land of Joy will be onsite with four new Scrambler Ducati models showcased along with the […]

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Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]

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The Motorcycle & ATV Show 2019 – Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

EDMONTON, AB (January 3, 2019) – The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the industry’s premiere event. The industry leading manufacturers will debut all the new models at the […]

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Brandon Robinson to Return to Kennedy Racing in 2019

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX, AZ. (January 3, 2019) – After a two-year absence, Kennedy Racing is returning to the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) series in the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. With veteran rider […]

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