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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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Cameron Beaubier Closes Points Gap in MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road America

Jun 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Cameron Beaubier scored a pair of seconds this weekend at Road America to help close the points gap on the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship leader to just nine points. His teammate Garrett Gerloff crossed the line […]

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David Johnson sets third fastest time in Honda TT Superbike qualifying

Jun 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It’s been a disruptive week on the Isle of Man for the 2019 TT races, with just two qualifying sessions going ahead in seven days. The Honda Racing team with Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson […]

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Mees Outlasts Bauman to Stay Perfect at The Red Mile Header

Jun 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 2, 2019) – It required two event postponements and an additional day’s delay on top of that, but American Flat Track finally got in its first Mile of the 2019 season with Sunday’s Indian Motorcycle […]

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Superb win by Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci at the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix

Jun 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team enjoyed a Sunday to remember at the Mugello Circuit with Danilo Petrucci claiming the win at the Italian Grand Prix – his maiden victory in MotoGP – in a sprint […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA STAR JARVIS WINS ERZBERGRODEO 2019

Jun 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Securing a record-equalling fifth victory at the world’s toughest one-day hard enduro, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has secured what is arguably the biggest win of his career by topping the 25th running […]

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Determined Vinales Collects Championship Points at Demanding Italian GP

Jun 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales showed great stamina and character in today‘s sweltering Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley, riding back from a provisional 12th to take sixth place at the chequered flag. Valentino Rossi was […]

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FANTASTIC FOURTH FOR RINS IN MAD MUGELLO GRAND PRIX

Jun 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 2. Alex Rins: 4th (+ 0.535) Joan Mir: 12th (+ 20.544) • Alex Rins fights back at the front for 4th. • Joan Mir overcomes setback for great 12th. […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ferris and Barcia Score A Pair of Top 10s at Thunder Valley

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Dean Ferris and Justin Barcia overcame the elements of high altitude and varying conditions to finish inside the top 10 at Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS A DOUBLE PODIUM AT THUNDER VALLEY

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team produced two career-best finishes on Saturday with double podium finishes from Zach Osborne and Michael Mosiman at Round 3 of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder […]

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Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Cooper Claims Third-Straight Podium in Colorado

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper grabbed his third-consecutive second-place finish of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Season at the mile-high stop in Lakewood, Colorado, on Saturday, June 1. The opening moto at Thunder […]

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Ducati will start the Italian MotoGP from first row with Dovizioso 9th Pirro 12th Petrucci 3rd

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Mugello Circuit for the Italian Gran Prix qualifiers. In sunny conditions, with 26 degrees in the atmosphere and almost 50 on the tarmac, Danilo Petrucci seized […]

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Third and Sixth Row Start for Monster Energy Yamaha at Mugello

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put up a fight in a hot Q2 and secured 7th place on the grid for tomorrow‘s Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley. Valentino Rossi aimed to battle his way through […]

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Excellent front row for Quartararo at Italian GP

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team had an excellent Saturday at the Italian GP, with Fabio Quartararo setting the second fastest time in Q2, for a front-row start tomorrow, whilst team-mate Franco Morbidelli claimed fourth for […]

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UPHILL BATTLE AWAITS RINS AND MIR AFTER DIFFICULT SATURDAY

Jun 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 1. Alex Rins: 13th – 1:46.539 Joan Mir: 20th – 1:47.519 • Alex Rins narrowly misses out in Q1. • Joan Mir getting to grips with Mugello ahead of […]

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2019 BMW Motorcycles USA Demo Event Dates and Locations

Jun 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW MOTORRAD EVENTS. Want to get one step closer to riding the BMW Demo Event? Preregister now so that when you arrive, all that’s left is selecting a time to ride one of our available […]

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