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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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ALEX RINS RISES TO THE TOP ON DAY 1 IN SEPANG

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 2. Alex Rins: 1st – 1:59.608 Andrea Iannone: 9th – 2:00.502 (+ 0.894) • Alex Rins makes rapid improvements to place 1st. • Andrea Iannone not far away in […]

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SUZUKI’S FIRST RG500 GROUND-UP REBUILD ON SHOW – LIVE

Nov 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 31. Suzuki will restore arguably the most important racing motorcycle it ever produced at this year’s Motorcycle Live Show in the UK – which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC […]

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LAST ROUND OF THE FLY AWAYS IN MALAYSIA

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 31. The Malaysian GP will be the penultimate round of the season, and also the last one of the long series of fly aways – part of an exciting […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Impatient to Bounce Back in Malaysia

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a tough Australian race day, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo of Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin can’t wait to arrive in Malaysia for the second last round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. While […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Malaysian Round

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a superb victory at the Phillip Island track last Sunday, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team is fully motivated to turn up ready for combat again this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. This race […]

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Pure&Crafted meets New Heritage. A successful road trip through Europe comes to an end

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Under the banner of “Pure&Crafted meets New Heritage”, Pure&Crafted ON THE ROAD will cross the finish line at ArealBoehler in Dusseldorf on 3 and 4 November. At New Heritage, whichconsiders itself a festival for timelessness, […]

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THREE weeks to go until Motorcycle Live 2018

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There are now less than THREE weeks to go until Motorcycle Live 2018 opens its doors – meaning you have less than three weeks left to book your tickets in advance and save £5.50* compared […]

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BMW Motorrad presenting six world premieres at EICMA motorcycle show, Milan

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is presenting six world premieres at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan giving visitors an exclusive look at the 2019 season. All new products will be presented on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 in […]

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MOTO GUZZI EXPERIENCE 2019

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

THE EXCLUSIVE ON THE ROAD EXPERIENCE ON THE SADDLE OF A MOTO GUZZI GETS BIGGER AND BETTER New formats, new destinations and an increasingly packed schedule of events on the most beautiful roads in Italy […]

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Turbulent WorldSBK finale in the Qatari desert – BMW racer Glenn Allerton successful in Australia

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 season in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship drew to a close at the weekend, at the “Losail International Circuit” near Doha, Qatar. Loris Baz (FRA), from the Gulf Althea BMW team, claimed […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OFF ROAD’S COLTON HAAKER WINS EVERETT ENDUROCROSS

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

VICTORIOUS HAAKER EXTENDS CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEAD AT PENULTIMATE ROUND The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Off Road team had a winning night at the penultimate round of a very exciting EnduroCross series, held at the […]

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GROOMBRIDGE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 WIN 6TH NZ FOUR-HOUR

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 30. Brad Groombridge – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 1st Suzuki’s Brad Groombridge raced his RM-Z450 to victory the annual Acerbis Four-Hour cross-country dirt bike race near Taupo in New Zealand […]

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MARTENS THIRD AT ROUND TWO OF FRENCH BEACH RACE SERIES

Oct 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ANOTHER STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S SAND RACE SPECIALIST Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Yentel Martens has finished third at the second round of the 2018/19 French Beach Race Series, the Moto […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Shows Great Potential but Stays Without Rewards in Australia

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After Hafizh Syahrin was able to secure his best ever starting spot on the MotoGP grid, the Malaysian rookie started the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in a decent way, but concluded the first lap […]

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Viñales Banks Brilliant Victory in Australia

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team are celebrating at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit today, as they have returned to the top step of the podium with Maverick Viñales taking a stunning win. Valentino Rossi […]

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