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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.

Inspiration Friday: The Art of Motorcycle Passion

Inspiration Friday: The Art of Motorcycle Passion

Jun 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There was a time, not long ago, when manufacturers offered stunning paint jobs in creative colors, wild patterns and embraced artistic passion. Black, grey, white, silver colors are the rage now, the “safe choices“. Today, […]

Harley-Davidson BATTLE OF THE KINGS

With 42k Votes Harley-Davidson picks USA Finalists in “BATTLE OF THE KINGS” Competition

Jun 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2019) – After fierce online competition, the people have spoken, casting 42,000 votes for the coolest custom motorcycles in the United States. Twenty-one U.S. custom bike builds reign as the “People’s Choice” […]

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Moto Ain Win FIM Endurance World Cup

Jun 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Moto Ain team lifted their first FIM Endurance World Cup title after finishing fourth on the Superstock Yamaha YZF-R1 at the 8 Hours Oschersleben last weekend. After placing in the top three of the […]

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Yamaha bLU cRU Riders Enjoy Successful Jerez WorldSSP300 Double Header

Jun 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 Challenge bLU cRU riders, Galang Hendra Pratama and Andy Verdoïa, put in two stand out performances at the Jerez WorldSSP300 round, which for the first time featured two races. It was Verdoïa who led the […]

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KYLE CHISHOLM TO FILL IN FOR JUSTIN HILL IN AMA MOTOCROSS

Jun 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Kyle Chisholm will be joining the JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team this weekend at the High Point National for round four of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro […]

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Adrenaline Packed Evel Live 2 Coming to History Channel

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Los Angeles, CA – In less than a month jaws will once again drop as two motorcycle daredevils attempt to cheat death and make history on HISTORY®. July 7th, renowned freestyle motocross athlete Axell Hodges […]

Clothes For Your Motorcycle - Crazy New Trend or Just Crazy?

Clothes For Your Motorcycle – Crazy New Trend or Just Crazy?

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Japanese fashion designer takes on Yamaha Motor’s Jinki Kanno development ideal. Hideaki Shikama, the designer behind the fashion brand Children of the Discordance, has designed a small collection, named Over, based on the Yamaha motorcycles […]

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Weekend Motorcycle Racing Action: June 15-16: MotoGP – AMA – WorldSBK – BSB

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 12. The third weekend of June will see Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir in action at the Catalunya MotoGP in Spain for round 7 of […]

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YOSHIMURA SUZUKI ANNOUNCES 2019 SUZUKA 8 HOUR TEAM

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 12. Yoshimura Suzuki MOTUL Racing has announced its team for the final round of the 2018-2019 FIM Endurance World Championship next month will comprise Yukio Kagayama, Sylvain Guintoli and […]

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CATALUNYA CALLS FOR MotoGP ROUND SEVEN

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 12. Straight after the rolling green hills of Mugello, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR move to another historic and fascinating circuit; Montmelò. The track near Barcelona will, as always, host the […]

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Motorcycle Sales Up – BMW Motorrad Sells 17,944 Motorcycles Globally in May

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad sales continue to grow strongly, with year-to-date deliveries up 7.1% (74,958). In May, a total of 17,944 (+5.2%) premium BMW Motorrad motorcycles and maxi scooters were delivered to customers around the world. Electrified sales […]

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Ventura Begins Italy Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup Campaign with Dominant Victory

Jun 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first round of the Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup Italy kicked off last weekend at the Maggiora Offroad Arena in Piedmont, which jointly hosted the second stage of the Italian Rallycross Championship alongside the Yamaha side-by-side […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Head To Catalunya Contest

Jun 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team are travelling to Barcelona for round seven of the MotoGP World Championship. It is a very important round for the Factory Yamaha team as the event boasts the same […]

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Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Riders Keen to Build on Russian Success in Latvia

Jun 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a successful Russian Grand Prix that saw three YZ450F riders finish inside the top five with two on the podium for the second Grand Prix in a row, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and […]

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Victory for Delgado in thrilling Rally TT Mar de Olivos at Spanish Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup

Jun 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the YXZ1000R Spanish Cup at the Rally TT Mar de Olivos delivered accomplished performances for the Yamaha YXZ1000R in the Stock and Open categories. The fourth edition of the Rally TT […]

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