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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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CAREER-BEST 4TH FOR HILL ON RM-Z450 AT WASHOUGAL

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Weston Peick [450 Class, 12-6 for 8th Place]: Justin Hill [450 Class, 4-37 for 12th Place] Justin Bogle [450 Class, 13-34 for 18th Place] Enzo Lopes [250 Class, 14-15 for 15th Place] Jimmy Decotis [250 […]

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BOBRYSHEV & SUZUKI RM-Z450 WIN AT BRITISH MX

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Evgeny Bobryshev – Race 1 -1st – Race 2 cancelled – 1st overall Evgeny Bobryshev took overall victory at the weekend’s weather-hit fifth round of the Maxxis British Motocross Championship at Duns in Scotland aboard […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TEAMS FIGHT BACK AT SUZUKA 8 HOURS

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

S-PULSE DREAM RACING IAI #95 – 4th YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL RACING #12 – 10th Team KAGAYAMA U.S.A. #11 – 11th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team #2 – 12th MotoMap SUPPLY #9 – 23rd In a […]

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Honda Endurance Racing celebrate third place in the FIM Endurance World Championship

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team have finished the 2017-2018 FIM Endurance World Championship in third place today, wrapping up the season in style at the Suzuka 8 Hours. The result marks the team’s highest finish […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 4TH & 10TH AT SUZUKA 8 HOURS

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office S-PULSE DREAM RACING IAI #95 – 4th YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL RACING #12 – 10th Team KAGAYAMA U.S.A. #11 – 11th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team #2 – 12th MotoMap SUPPLY #9 – […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EARNS TWO TOP-10 FINISHES AT WASHOUGAL NATIONAL

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had a challenging day at the Washougal National, the ninth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Washougal, Wash. on Saturday. Phil Nicoletti, Mitchell Harrison, Michael […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 5TH & 6TH ON GRID AT SUZUKA 8 HOURS EWC

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 28. #12 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL RACING – 5th #95 S-PULSE DREAM RACING·IAI – 6th Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing will start tomorrow’s Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship race from […]

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A Saturday of Surprises Sees Yamaha Factory Racing Third in Suzuka Superpole

Aug 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Saturday at Suzuka is traditionally the famous Top Ten Trial event where the ten fastest riders from the qualifying sessions get a single hot lap to fight for their final start position. With a fast […]

Next 4 Years of Future Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Models

Next 4 Years of Future Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Models

Jul 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just when you thought Harley-Davidson was a company stuck in the past and resistant to change Harley-Davidson shocks the riders around the world with a glimpse of the next 4 years of radical Harley-Davidson Motorcycle […]

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July 28 White Rose AMA Pro Hillclimb Rained Out

Jul 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 26, 2018) – Due to substantial flooding at the White Rose Motorcycle Club facility (more than 13 inches of rain in the past week), this Saturday night’s AMA Pro Hillclimb event […]

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Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Blog July 28-29 Weekend

Jul 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 26. Dominique Méliand has been the driving force as Team Manager for the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team and has guided the team to a total of 15 EWC Championship […]

RSD's Moto Bay Classic, Joins Forces with Police Motor Skills Competition

RSD’s Moto Bay Classic, Joins Forces with Police Motor Skills Competition

Jul 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our weekly rider inspiration story comes from the Moto Bay Classic event, why not get out there and see what happens when you combine Law Enforcement & Hooligans Join Forces for Three Days of Motorcycle […]

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Names of Riders Set to Contest the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale Are Rolling In

Jul 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 Yamaha YZ125 bLU cRU Cup has attracted a host of young talent from across Europe to the Yamaha Family and the world of professional motocross racing. The YZ125 bLU cRU Cup offers kids under […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R TEAMS READY FOR SUZUKA 8 HOURS SHOWDOWN

Jul 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 25. The 2018 Endurance World Championship finale takes place at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan this weekend for the fifth round of the series, and Suzuki teams will be […]

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Class of ’79 Charity Establishes Medical Fund for Brad Baker

Jul 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 25, 2018) – The Class of ’79 and Friends, American Flat Track’s Official Charity Partner, has established a medical fund for Indian Motorcycle factory rider Brad Baker, who was injured during […]

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