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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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TO MISANO ADRIATICO FOR THE 13TH ROUND OF 2018

Sep 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 5. The MotoGP World Championship has moved south to Italy for the thirteenth round of the season, held at the Marco Simoncelli World Circuit in Misano Adriatico. The Italian […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eagerly Awaits San Marino Grand Prix

Sep 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the cancellation of the British Grand Prix, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are primed to arrive in Misano for the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini this […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Make Way to Misano for Second Home Race

Sep 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales return to Italy for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli this weekend. Despite […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON CREATES NEW ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY R&D FACILITY IN SILICON VALLEY

Sep 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 5, 2018) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced today it will establish a new research and development facility in Northern California to support its future product portfolio, including the company’s first complete line […]

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Polaris Slingshot Joyrides return to AIMExpo this October

Sep 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Slingshot Ready to Deliver a New Level of Fun to Attendees with its One-of-a-Kind “Joyride” Experience at AIMExpo Outdoors! IRVINE, Calif. (September 4, 2018) – The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) welcomes […]

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BMW Group Canada August sales increase +7.9% to record levels

Sep 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported August sales of 3,915 vehicles, an increase of +7.9% compared to last August. This achievement marks the best-ever August sales for the Group. […]

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BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2018 Sales

Sep 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 4, 2018… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased one percent in August 2018 for a total of 23,789, compared to 23,553 vehicles sold in August 2017. Year-to-date, the BMW brand […]

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BMW Racer Michal Filla wins Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship title

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family claimed its third title of 2018 : Michal Filla (CZE) was crowned champion in the Superstockclass of the Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship (AARR STK) withraces to spare. Filla […]

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Kyle Flanagan Makes Enduro Junior World Championship Debut In Italy

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team rider Kyle Flanagan has wrapped up his Enduro Junior World Championship debut with a set of 15/17 results at the GP of Italy. Collecting valuable experience during a long […]

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Bryan Smith Wins Epic Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II; Jared Mees Takes Fifth AFT Twins Championship

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 2, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle factory rider Bryan Smith (No. 4 Indian Motorcycle Racing backed by Allstate Scout FTR750) won an epic, four-way battle at today’s 100th running of the Harley-Davidson Springfield […]

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Baja Poland 2018 – Round 9, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Baja Poland 2018 – Round 9, FIA Cross CountryRally World Cup . • MINI wins Baja Poland 2018 with a superb one-two finish, • Polish star Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski takes MINI John CooperWorks Rally to […]

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Double Podium Delight For Jamie McCanney In Italy

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Making light work of a tough round six of the 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship in Edolo, Italy, Jamie McCanney twice finished as runner-up in the highly-competitive Enduro 1 category at the GP of Italy. […]

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THOMAS COVINGTON SECURES MX2 VICTORY IN TURKEY

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Coming close to securing MX2 class victory on more than one occasions this season, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Covington has secured a deserved overall victory at the GP of Turkey. Earning his eighth […]

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Three Yamaha’s Inside the Top-Nine In Turkey

Sep 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

High-spirited performances from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s duo of Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson placed all three riders inside the top-nine at the seventeenth round of […]

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Bromley Bags Fourth AFT Singles Win at Springfield Short Track

Sep 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 2, 2018) – Current AFT Singles points leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 KTM North America/Bromley Motorsports 450 SX-F) went a long way toward securing his first American Flat Track national championship tonight […]

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