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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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Lowes Returns to the Podium in Sweltering and Slippery Misano

Jun 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes returned to the podium today in Misano, with a superb ride to second place in the 10-lap Superpole sprint race. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider looked all set to repeat his podium performance […]

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Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Tonus & Paulin Share the Podium in Germany

Jun 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A historic day at the tenth round of the MXGP World Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, saw the Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP team celebrate nine podium finishes with both riders, Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin, […]

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JARVIS WINS HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO

Jun 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Claiming his second win in the 2019 World Enduro Super Series, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has topped the Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain. Battling his way to a well-deserved overall victory in […]

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THOMAS KJER OLSEN & PAULS JONASS FINISH FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GERMANY

Jun 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SOLID PERFORMANCES FROM ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 AND MXGP RIDERS AS JONASS AGONISINGLY MISSES THE PODIUM BY A SINGLE POINT Successfully completing round 10 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy […]

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Watson Injured in Practice at the German Grand Prix

Jun 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an unlucky fall in the first practice session at the tenth round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2’s Ben Watson has broken his hand and will miss […]

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Álvaro Bautista 3rd and Chaz Davies 8th (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) at Misano World Circuit

Jun 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Sweltering weather conditions greeted the World Superbike contenders today at the Misano World Circuit, where the seventh round of the championship is being held and where the two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders, Álvaro Bautista […]

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Unlucky Van Der Mark to Miss Misano Races After Dominating Day One

Jun 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark topped the timesheets on the opening day in Misano but unfortunately the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider will sit out the remainder of the weekend, having sustained a fractured right wrist in […]

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Delgado takes second consecutive victory in Yamaha YXZ1000R Spain Cup

Jun 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The third round of the Yamaha YXZ1000R Spain Cup delivered some thrilling racing at the Baja TT Dehesa de Extremadura on 8th-9th June. With the Stock and Open categories both in action again fans were […]

Inspiration Friday: 12 Inspiring Inline-4 Bikes seen at WHEELS AND WAVES 2019

Inspiration Friday: 12 Inspiring Inline-4 Bikes seen at WHEELS & WAVES 2019

Jun 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Presents 12 inspirational custom inline-4 bikes to get your motor running! Honda Motor Europe this week returns to the Wheels & Waves 2019 festival to celebrate 50 years of Honda’s inline-four heritage, since […]

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HONDA AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2019

Jun 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK has today unveiled its full plans for the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the electrifying stand design, the exciting activations on stand and the dazzling array of two and four wheel machines […]

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Harley-Davidson Test Ride and Win $8000 Grand Prize + $500 Weekly Prizes!

Jun 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SCHEDULE A TEST RIDE Test Ride for your chance to win.* Weekly Prizes: $500 H-DTM Shopping Spree. Grand Prize: $8000 Eagle Rider Exclusive Guided Tour. TEST RIDE TO TOUR OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A […]

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Suzuki June 22-23 Weekend Racing Schedule

Jun 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 20. The fourth weekend of June will see the JGRMX/ Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing Team at round 5 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship for the Florida […]

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Aruba.it Racing – Ducati prepares for home WorldSBK race Misano World Circuit

Jun 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the Jerez weekend, which saw two wins and a crash for Álvaro Bautista in front of his home crowd, as well as some unexpected difficulties for team-mate Chaz Davies, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA ALL SET FOR WESS ROUND FOUR

Jun 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

JARVIS, BOLT AND GOMEZ HEAD TO SPAIN TO CONTEST HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO Led by Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble winner Graham Jarvis, the three-man Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team head to Aguilar de Campoo in the […]

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OMG SUZUKI IN THE POINTS AT BRANDS HATCH BSB

Jun 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 19. Luke Mossey – GSX-R1000 – 11-11 Josh Elliott – GSX-R1000 – 15-15 OMG Racing Suzuki riders Luke Mossey and Josh Elliott raced their GSX-R1000 machines to two double […]

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