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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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Two titles in one weekend: Markus Reiterberger is Superstock European champion, Ilya Mikhalchik champion in the IDM

Oct 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The alpha Racing-Van-Zon-BMW team had twice the reason to celebrate when team principal Werner Daemen’s crew won the titlesin two international championships at the weekend. Markus Reiterberger (GER) was crowned Superstock European champion in […]

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SEASON BEST FOR BUILDBASE SUZUKI’S COOPER AT ASSEN BSB

Oct 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30. Buildbase Suzuki’s Richard Cooper scored his best result of the season today at Assen, Netherlands finishing fifth in race two at the penultimate round of the Bennetts British […]

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European season complete for Triple M Honda World Superbike Team

Oct 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Triple M Honda World Superbike team finished the European rounds of what is a rookie season for both team and rider in the WorldSBK Championship with important lessons learned for the final two rounds […]

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THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES THIRD IN THE 2018 MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the curtains on the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship falling at the Imola track, Thomas Kjer-Olsen and Thomas Covington have ended their seasons by securing second and third place overall results in the MX2 […]

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Top-Eight End to the 2018 MXGP Season For Van Horebeek, Simpson & Seewer

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An encouraging end to what has been a long and grueling twenty rounds of action packed MXGP racing for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s duo of Shaun […]

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Podium Finish for Home Hero Mahias in Magny-Cours

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team rider Lucas Mahias thrilled the French crowd with a heroic ride to third place in Magny-Cours, to claim his third podium finish of the 2018 FIM World Supersport season. Federico […]

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Van Der Mark Challenges for Victory In Magny-Cours Thriller

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a tough Race 1 yesterday, Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark bounced back impressively today, with a superb ride to third place in a thrilling Race 2 encounter at Magny-Cours. […]

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Resurgent Camier claims ninth place in Race 2 at Magny-Cours

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A determined ride from Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team’s Leon Camier saw the Briton claim ninth place in Race 2 at Magny-Cours, while Jake Gagne finished just outside the point-paying positions in P16. Starting […]

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Kevin Brumann Wins YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Wrapping up a perfect weekend with victory in moto two, young Swiss rider Kevin Brumann is the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale overall winner. Claiming the runner-up spot in moto two Great […]

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Bryan Smith Victorious in Shocking Minnesota Mile Finish

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (September 29, 2018) – Bryan ‘Mile Master’ Smith (No. 4 Indian Motorcycle Racing backed by Allstate Scout FTR750) scored a crazy, surprise-twist victory in Saturday evening’s AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines […]

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Kevin Brumann Claims Opening Race Victory At YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing an impressive win during Saturday’s opening moto, Kevin Brumann has made the best possible start to the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale at the man-made Imola motocross circuit. With selected riders from 17 […]

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Hard Fought Seventh for Van Der Mark in Tough Magny-Cours Encounter

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes endured a challenging Race 1 at Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in Magny-Cours today. Van der Mark overcame rear […]

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JETT LAWRENCE – THE LATEST TALENT FROM DOWN UNDER

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 28. A year ago, Jett Lawrence was playing second fiddle to his older brother Hunter, but in 2018, the 15-year-old has proved himself in the motocross world, with some […]

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Camier and Gagne in the points at Magny-Cours

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team came away from Race 1 at Magny-Cours with a double points finish after Leon Camier claimed eleventh place, with Jake Gagne close behind in thirteenth position. Earlier in […]

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Positive Opening Day in Magny-Cours for Lowes and Van Der Mark

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a solid opening to Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in France today. After a frustrating weekend last time out in Portimão, Alex Lowes bounced back […]

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