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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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PABLO QUINTANILLA INSIDE THE TOP SIX ON THE ATACAMA RALLY’S LONGEST STAGE

Aug 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Reaching the end of a gruelling stage two at this year’s Atacama Rally, Pablo Quintanilla is currently second in the event’s provisional overall standings. Wrapping up the rally’s longest stage with a strong sixth place […]

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BMW Motorrad USA Announces Nate Kern Double R Fest 2018 Coming To Virginia International Raceway, September 15-16

Aug 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 13, 2018…Riders of allbrands of motorcycles are invited to experience speed and safetythrough BMW technology and engineering – on two wheels and four – atthe Nate Kern Double R Fest, […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA LEADS THE WAY AFTER STAGE ONE OF THE ATACAMA RALLY

Aug 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR IS THE RALLY’S PROVISIONAL OVERALL LEADER AFTER THE FIRST FULL STAGE IN THE CHILEAN DESERT Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has gained the provisional overall lead […]

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Yamaha Riders Set for Swiss Grand Prix

Aug 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a one-weekend break, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are ready to tackle the second stint of three back-to-back […]

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TOP-10 FOR SUZUKI RM-Z450 & WESTON PEICK AT UNADILLA MX

Aug 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 14. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 9-8 for 8th Place. Enzo Lopes – 250 Class – 14-40 for 17th Place. Justin Hill – 450 Class – 39-DNS for […]

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Watson Geerts to Debut the All-New 2019 Yamaha YZ250F This Week

Aug 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the unveiling of the 2019 YZ250F back in July, Yamaha Motor Europe and Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 are pleased to announce that Jago Geerts will debut the all-new bike at the Belgian Masters […]

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ELIAS & GSX-R1000 DOUBLE PODIUM AT SONOMA SBK

Aug 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 18. Toni Elias – GSX-R1000 – 3-2 Roger Hayden – GSX-R1000 – 6-7 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias raced his GSX-R1000 to a pair of podium finishes at […]

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Hard Fought Austrian GP Delivers top 9 for Zarco and Huge Experience for Syahrin

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo performed bravely today in Spielberg for the eleventh round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship to conquer a ninth and a 16th position. Knowing that the Austrian circuit would be […]

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Rossi Rides Strong Comeback Race to Sixth at the Red Bull Ring

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi turned his fortunes around today at the eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, claiming a strong 6th place after a superb comeback race. Maverick Viñales had a more challenging outing […]

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EIGHTH PLACE FOR RINS IN CHALLENGING AUSTRIAN GP

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. Alex Rins: 8th (+ 16.644) Andrea Iannone: 13th (+ 26.523) • Rins makes rocket start and takes Top 10 finish. • Iannone struggled with overtakings but kept a […]

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First BMW title of the season: Jordan Szoke champion in Canada once again

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The international BMW Motorrad Motorsport family cancelebrate the first title win of the 2018 season: Jordan Szoke (CAN)has been crowned champion of the Canadian Superbike Championship for the 13th time. The latest important meeting […]

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Seewer Moves to Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V is pleased to announce that Jeremy Seewer has been drafted into to the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team where he will campaign a YZ450FM alongside the former MXGP World Champion […]

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August 11-12 Suzuki’s MotoGP, AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike and AMA Motocross

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. The second weekend of August sees Suzuki’s MotoGP, AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike and AMA Motocross teams in action from the Red Bull Ring in Austria for round 11 for […]

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Zarco Clinches Second Row start in Austria – Syahrin Primed to Fight

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco produced a superbly calculated ride to qualify in sixth position for tomorrow’s Austrian GP. After collecting useful data in partly wet and partly dry conditions this morning, he went 0.880 […]

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Movistar Yamaha to Start Austrian GP from Fourth and Fifth Row

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put up a fight, trying a two-stop strategy in Q2, and secured 11th place on the grid for tomorrow’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. Valentino Rossi aimed to battle […]

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