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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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Camier seventh, Gagne twelfth in roasting Race 2 at Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team concluded their Czech WorldSBK adventure with a double point-scoring finish as Leon Camier crossed the finish line in seventh place and a resurgent Jake Gagne took twelfth in […]

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Sert Fights Back From Crash As Suzuki GSX-R1000 Podiums

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 10. SERT – EWC Class – 10th Junior Team LMS – SST Class – 2nd No limits Suzuki – SST Class – 4th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team fought back […]

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GMT94 Yamaha Fight to the End for Oschersleben Podium

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and YART Yamaha Official EWC Team endured a drama filled 8 Hours of Oschersleben yesterday in the penultimate round of the 2017/18 Endurance World Championship. GMT94 held on to […]

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GRT Yamaha Official WSSP Secure Second Row in Brno Qualifying

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WSSP Team riders faced a challenging qualifying day in Brno today, working hard to put their 2018 YZF-R6s on the second row of the grid for tomorrow’s round seven of the […]

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Honda Endurance Racing finish 8 Hours of Oschersleben with heads held high after heroic team effort

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing squad dug deep throughout today’s 8 Hours of Oschersleben, but the whole team’s resolve, grit and determination was really tested when, just 21 minutes from the chequered flag, Gregory Leblanc suffered […]

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Pata Yamaha Teammates Battle for Grip in the Brno Heat

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official World SBK team riders Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes celebrated the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship’s return to the Automotodrom Brno after a six-year absence with an intense two-way battle […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 7. The French Revolution.

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Hoyor Zagal, Mongolia. Day 7 of the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy saw a return to normal service as the GS riders again took to the off-road trails of Mongolia. Beautiful pistes were […]

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Yamaha introduces new 2019 YZ250F and YZ85

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has been building the most competitive cutting-edge motocross bikes for nearly half a century – and since the company’s first MX world championship win back in 1973, Yamaha has entered and won in every […]

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Ninth place for Camier in combative Race 1 at Brno

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Leon Camier salvaged a ninth place finish in a fiercely fought Race 1 at Brno, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider continuing to get back to his best on board the CBR1000RR Fireblade […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Look Ahead To Le Trèfle Lozérien 2018

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following winning performances from Billy Bolt and Graham Jarvis at the opening two rounds of the World Enduro Super Series in Portugal and Austria, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing squad of Bolt, Jarvis and […]

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Suzuki Motor Corporation And Andrea Iannone Part Ways

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. Suzuki Motor Corporation announce that its collaboration with Andrea Iannone will come to an end after the 2018 season. Suzuki as a whole would like to wish all […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 6. Connecting with Mongolia

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Khatan Ugij, Mongolia. Day 6 of the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy proved to be unique in the history of the event. Scouted, planned and prepared was a 283 km course taking in […]

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Isle of Man TT: Peter Hickman wins the prestigious Senior TT on a BMW S 1000 RR

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Isle of Man. British BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) has won the prestigious Senior TT at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Hickman had previously won Monday’s Superstock race to claim his maiden victory […]

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Ian Hutchinson digs deep in Isle of Man TT return

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Racing team is signing off after a positive Isle of Man TT campaign; although the results do not reflect the performance of the riders Ian Hutchinson and Lee Johnston, the squad is leaving […]

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Suzuki 3rd On The Grid For Oscherschleben 8-Hour EWC

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – EWC – 3rd. No Limits Motor Team – SST – 2nd in class Junior Team LMS – SST – 3rd in class Suzuki […]

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