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About Michael Le Pard
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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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP PARTNER WITH DUNLOP

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Dunlop Tyres. The agreement will see the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MXGP team benefit from the renowned tyre brand’s innovative motocross products through […]
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Movistar Yamaha Make Steps on Final 2018 Test Day in Jerez

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have completed the Jerez MotoGP Official Test, the last riding day of 2018. Continuing their testing schedule, Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi spent the allotted time making a final […]
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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR 2019

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Alex Rins: 10th – 1:38.522 (+0.577s) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:38.931 (+0.986s) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.498 (+2.553s) • Alex Rins builds on Day 1’s hard work. • Joan Mir continues excellent adaptation process. • […]
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Movistar Yamaha Continue Development on Test Day 1 in Jerez

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the first day of the Jerez MotoGP Official Test. They continued to compare […]
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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE USEFUL DAY 1 IN JEREZ

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Joan Mir: 10th – 1:38.956 (+ 0.988) Alex Rins: 13th – 1:39.150 (+ 1.182) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.743 (+ 2.775) • Joan Mir puts in impressive hot laps towards the end of a tough […]
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Productive End of Season Test in Jerez for Yamaha WorldSBK teams

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha’s WorldSBK teams signed off the 2018 season with a positive and productive test at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain today. Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark completed an […]
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The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph

Dec 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
‘What is this thing?’ a British newspaper’s chief sub editor scrawled on a picture of a swivel-hipped new singer telexing its way around the world, before tossing it to a colleague. A truck driver from […]
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What is scrambling? The golden age and the Triumph connection

Dec 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Scrambling is in the DNA for Triumph. Back in the 60s, Triumph-powered machines were taking over the grid in the UK and Europe – and bringing home the gold. FTR catches up with Richard Winn, […]
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URAL Motorcycle #sharethechair Award Winners 2018

Dec 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Love this happy pic by @mnnthbx. Our inaugural International Ural Ride Day was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year! We are grateful for the Ural community who gave rides to […]
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From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes

Dec 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]
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Yamaha Sees Triple with Auto Fabrica’s Type 11 Yard Built Project

Dec 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Auto Fabrica is one of the UK’s most exciting custom builders, bringing cutting edge design to classic style. Yamaha contacted them knowing they’d craft something unique without sacrificing the energy beneath. A Sports Heritage staple, […]
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Dare you ride the Road of Death? 16 reasons why you MUST ride the Andes

Nov 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Don’t stop, keep moving… that’s the single most important piece of advice for anyone considering riding the infamous El Camino de la Muerte or ‘Road of Death’. Climbing to 4,600 metres and riding for long […]
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2019 Ducati Motorcycle Model Guides – Anniversario Edition

Nov 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard
SOMETHING ABOUT DUCATI JUST MAKES YOU SMILE. Ducati’s most iconic bike is 25 years old. To celebrate, Ducati has created the Monster 1200 25th Anniversario: a numbered edition limited to only 500 motorcycles. And we have […]
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Learning from the Greats – Isle of Man TT Master, Stanley Woods 1934

Nov 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard
GRAND OLD MASTER There is an old Irish proverb ‘An old broom knows the dirty corners best’. This applies to the legendary Stanley Woods; whose 10 TT victories were unchallenged in the 1930s. In 1935 […]
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Learning from the Greats – Sylvain Geboers Husqvarna 1974

Nov 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard
BRAVE AND STRONG Late in his splendid career Sylvain Geboers switched to Husqvarna, hoping for success. The Belgian had never made it to the top of the podium, forced to be content with runner-up positions […]

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