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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 Motorrad Motorsport will be competing with Shaun Muir Racing in the WorldSBK

Nov 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In the upcoming 2019 season, BMW Motorrad Motorsportwill compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) withthe new BMW S 1000 RR. This will take place in collaboration withShaun Muir Racing. The British team headed […]

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BMW Motorrad offers M options and M Performance Parts for the new S1000RR

Nov 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is successfully introducing the product strategy familiar from M automobiles, now offering M options and M Performance Parts for a motorcycle model. With the market launch of the new S 1000RR, an M […]

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KIWI SUZUKI RIDER HURLEY WINS WORLD VETERANS MX

Nov 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Daryl Hurley – 1-1- 1st overall Multi-talented New Zealand motocrosser Darryl Hurley took his Suzuki RM-Z450 to victory in the over-40 Pro class at the 2018 edition of […]

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HUSQVARNA COLTON HAAKER WINS ENDUROCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Nov 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

HAAKER CLINCHES TITLE AT BOISE FINALE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Off-Road’s Colton Haaker clinched the 2018 AMA EnduroCross Championship Saturday night at the Boise EnduroCross, the last round of the series, held at the […]

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SUPERB SECOND PLACE IN SEPANG FOR ALEX RINS

Nov 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4. Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 1.898) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Alex Rins rockets up standings, and brings Suzuki third podium in a row. • Andrea Iannone very unlucky with […]

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Zarco Reconquers Podium – Syahrin Storms to Outstanding Top 10 at Home

Nov 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Starting from the first place of the grid, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco came off the line well and was on an impressive pace from the word go. For 20 scorching laps, he was following […]

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Movistar Yamaha Put Up Fierce Fight in the Malaysian GP

Nov 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales pushed to the max during today’s Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix, putting on a brave ride from 11th on the grid to 4th position over the finish line. Valentino Rossi […]

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Front Row Start In Sepang For Andrea Iannone

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 3. Andrea Iannone: 4th – 2:13.097 (+ 0.936) Alex Rins: 8th – 2:13.463 (+ 1.302) • Andrea Iannone set the 4th fastest time but starts on front row due […]

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Zarco Secures Third Consecutive Front Row Start – Syahrin Aims to Please Home Crowd

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following four solid Free Practice sessions, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco went all in during Qualifying this afternoon, which was delayed due to heavy rain at the Sepang International Circuit. Thereby, the fast Frenchman struggled […]

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Rossi Takes Front Row as Rain Spoils Sepang Qualifying Day

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a lengthy wait, due to a monsoon rain shower that hit the Sepang International Circuit directly at the end of FP4, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates were happy to get underway in qualifying. With […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Sign Arminas Jasikonis

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the signing of Arminas Jasikonis who will race for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team throughout the 2019 season. The 21-year-old racer from Lithuania will partner Pauls […]

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Strong First Sessions in Sepang for Movistar Yamaha

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales began the first free practice sessions at the Sepang International Circuit on a high note. The teammates commenced preparations for this weekend’s penultimate round of the championship […]

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Win Lunch with Josh Duhamel & a Custom Indian Call of Duty Motorcycle

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

YOU AND A FRIEND WILL: Win a limited edition Call of Duty Indian Scout WWII replica motorcycle and go for a ride with Josh Duhamel (just for you, sorry friend!) Fuel up and get to […]

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MV AGUSTA HAS COMPLETED AN IMPORTANT CAPITAL INJECTION TO SUPPORT ITS GROWTH

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 2nd November 2018 – MV Agusta, the iconic motorcycle company, leader in the production of premium motorcycles, has completed a capital injection of approximately Euro 40 ml in order to strengthen the company resources […]

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES WELCOME JED BEATON AND KAY DE WOLF

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the signing of up-and-coming motocross racers Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf, who will compete on Husqvarna machinery throughout the 2019 and 2020 seasons. With 20-year-old Beaton entering the […]

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