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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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The 18th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from July 6 – 8, 2018. More than 35,000 visitors at the biggest BMW Motorrad Festival in the world.

Jul 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The 18th edition of the BMW Motorrad Days from July 6 to 8, 2018 at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain was a resounding success once again. Apart from the rainy Friday, it was […]

The Dog Days of Summer #sidecardog

The Dog Days of Summer #sidecardog

Jul 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our rider inspiration story of the week comes a little early and it isn’t about humans, but our beloved motorcycling pets! If there is anything we can learn from our furry rider friends is that […]

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MCCONNELL PODIUMS FOR BUILDBASE SUZUKI AT KNOCKHILL

Jul 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 9. Billy McConnell finished on the podium onboard his GSX-R1000 in the first National Superstock 1000 race at Knockhill for round five of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, the […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI READY FOR KNOCKILL BSB

Jul 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 6. The Buildbase Suzuki team has headed north of the border to Knockhill this weekend for round five of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. With wall-to-wall sunshine forecast for […]

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Victories and records in international championships for BMW riders

Jul 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship (STK1000), leader Markus Reiterberger (GER) broke one record after another and claimed his fourth win of the season at Misano (ITA). In the British Superbike Championship (BSB […]

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Hard work but no reward for Triple M Honda at Misano

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Triple M Honda World Superbike team arrived at the favourite circuit of PJ Jacobsen – and a home circuit for some of the team staff – ready to record two strong results with their […]

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Caricasulo takes the win at home in Misano

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team rider Federico Caricasulo secured his first race win of the season at Misano today, with a dominant performance in front of his home crowd. Lucas Mahias was left frustrated after […]

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Van der Mark Challenges for Race 2 Victory at Misano

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark signed off from the first half of the season with a superb second-place finish in Race 2 in Misano on Sunday at Round 9 of […]

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Plenty of Action and Drama at the MXGP of Asia

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek made a welcomed return to the top-ten at the thirteenth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Semarang, Indonesia this weekend. After a dramatic start to […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team claim another double points haul at Misano

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team secured another double point scoring result in Race 2 at Misano today, as Leon Camier took tenth place with Jake Gagne back in fourteenth position in what was […]

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THOMAS COVINGTON FIFTH OVERALL AT THE GP OF ASIA

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the Semarang track hosting round 13 of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Covington has secured a strong fifth overall in the MX2 category. Battling through an […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S PHIL NICOLETTI IMPRESSES WITH A FIFTH AT HISTORIC REDBUD NATIONAL

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team went to battle at the historic RedBud National, the seventh round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, in Buchanan, Mich. on Saturday. The team had a strong showing, […]

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Double points finish for Red Bull Honda in Race 1 at Misano

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team scored a double points finish in Race 1 of the Riviera Di Rimini WorldSBK round, as Leon Camier claimed ninth place and Jake Gagne finished in fourteenth position […]

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Fantastic fourth for van der Mark but disappointment for Lowes at Misano

Jul 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark took a fantastic fourth place during Round 9 of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano today, having started the first race from 11th […]

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Kevin Schwantz To Manage Team Kagayama At Suzuka 8 Hours

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki’s 1993 World 500cc GP Champion Kevin Schwantz is the Team Manager for Team KAGAYAMA Suzuki at the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship final round at Suzuka Circuit in Japan on July 26-29th. Suzuki […]

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