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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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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Continue Contest for Championship in Catalunya

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Following a test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya three weeks ago, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team return to Barcelona for round seven of the MotoGP World Championship. After securing a third place at the Mugello […]
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Heading To Alex Rins’ Home Race For Round 7

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR head back to Spain for the GP of Catalunya, and the majestic surrounds of the Montmelò circuit. This will be a particularly special race for […]
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Mees and Texter Look for Repeat AFT Wins in Saturday’s Oklahoma City Mile

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 12, 2018) – No doubt about it… domination and heartbreak were on full display at last year’s OKC Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City.   The domination came from […]
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Yamaha Faster Sons is back in Biarritz for Wheels and Waves 2018

Jun 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
With new XSR’s custom builds ready to ride the line between past and future, a huge new partnership on the horizon and so much more, this is the biggest wheels and waves for Yamaha yet. […]
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Hendra Strikes with Masterclass WSSP300 Victory in Brno

Jun 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha Racing’s bLU cRU star Galang Hendra Pratama wrapped up his Brno race weekend in supreme style yesterday, ending a weekend of dominant form for the Yamaha Pata | Semakin di Depan | Biblion Motoxracing […]
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Classic Suzuki Podiums At Oschersleben 4-Hour Endurance Race

Jun 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. Team Classic Suzuki took a long-awaited podium in Germany, finishing third overall and taking the Superbike Class victory at the Oschersleben four-hour race; run in conjunction with the […]
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Ride the Revolution at the NIKEN Demo Tour

Jun 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
It’s finally time to get the word out about the next leap forward in motorcycle technology The time has come for NIKEN to get out into the world and start making headlines. Featuring Yamaha’s unique […]
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Joan Mir to Debut in MotoGP with Team Suzuki eCSTAR for 2019 and 2020

Jun 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. Suzuki Motor Corporation is happy to announce Joan Mir as a factory rider in MotoGP with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, partnering Alex […]
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Husqvarna Riders Maintain Top Five Wess Championship Positions

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S BILLY BOLT AND GRAHAM JARVIS HOLD ONTO THEIR TOP FIVE WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS FOLLOWING TRÈFLE LOZÉRIEN AMV Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders enjoyed consistent performances […]
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 8. Final. Team South Africa victorious – again!

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Chingisiin Khuree, near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. After eight days and 2350 km the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion back where it began, at Camp Chinisiin Khuree near Ulaanbaatar. And it’s Team […]
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Febvre Fights to Top-Five Finish at the French Grand Prix

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Still nursing a ligament injury in his left ankle, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre managed to finish his home Grand Prix, round ten of the FIM MXGP World Championship at Saint Jean d’Angely […]
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Double Podium Delight For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna MX2 Riders In France

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Taking place at the hillside circuit of Saint Jean d’Angely in the south of France, round 10 of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship saw the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing duo of Thomas Covington […]
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Triple M Honda World Superbike Team in the points again at Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
In the seventh round of the championship first year WorldSBK entrants the Triple M Honda World Superbike Team scored points in race two at Brno, with a weekend best of 13th for American PJ Jacobsen […]
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Mixed Fortunes for GRT Yamaha in Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The seventh round of the 2018 World Supersport Championship proved a day of mixed fortunes for the GRT Yamaha Official WSSP Team this afternoon at the Autodrom Brno in the Czech Republic. 2017 World Champion […]
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Lowes Sets the Level with Stunning Maiden WSBK Victory in Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Pata Yamaha Official WSBK Team’s Alex Lowes wrapped up a challenging MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round in Brno today by winning style! The young Brit dominated the second Superbike race from pole to chequered […]

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