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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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Mixed conditions make for a steady start for Camier and Gagne at Donington

May 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne made a measured start to proceedings at Donington Park, the pair finishing in thirteenth and nineteenth places respectively on combined times in Friday […]

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Pata Yamaha Impress in Tricky Conditions at Donington Park on Friday

May 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It was a promising start for the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s three-pronged attack at a wet and windy Donington Park on Friday for Round 6 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. Local […]

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Mahias in the Mood for Donington Park

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are determined to hit the ground running at Donington Park for Round 6 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship this weekend. Reigning WorldSSP Champion, Lucas Mahias, is aiming […]

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Fruitful Test for Zarco and Syahrin in Montmeló

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo concluded a productive day of testing today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Apart from trying the tyre allocation Michelin brought to Catalunya in order to meet the requirements of the […]

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Fever-Pitch Anticipation for Memorial Day Weekend’s AFT Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile and TT

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2018) – It’s here, folks, the legendary Springfield Mile, the fastest Mile of the year and the racetrack with perhaps more professional flat track history than any other venue in […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team aiming to bounce back at Donington

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team are aiming to get their season back on track this weekend as Leon Camier and Jake Gagne prepare to take on the fast and furious Donington Park circuit […]

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Illinois Resident Wins BMW Motorrad’s National IMS Sweepstakes

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 23, 2018… Steve Boydston was heading for the exit at the Chicago Motorcycle Show when his buddy pointed out an opportunity to win a 2018 BMW G 310 R at […]

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Papenmeier and Suzuki RM-Z Podium At German MXW GP

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 22. Larissa Papenmeier – 4-3 – 3rd overall Larissa Papenmeier raced to a hard-earned podium position in the weekend’s German round of the Women’s Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal […]

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Indian Motorcycle Scout FTR750 Sweeps Top 7 at Sacramento Mile

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Scout FTR750 continues its dominance in American Flat Track (AFT) racing – sweeping the top seven positions at the Sacramento Mile. Reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees again takes the top position, […]

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Ray & Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000 Debut at Donington WSBK

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 22. Buildbase Suzuki’s Bradley Ray will make a wildcard appearance in the World Superbike Championship this weekend, when the series arrives at Donington Park for the UK round on […]

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Frustrating German Grand Prix for Febvre & Van Horebeek

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a dramatic final race at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that took place on the rough and rutty hills of Teutschenthal, Germany, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and […]

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Resilient Rossi Rallies to Third in Le Mans

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi showed once again you should never count him out for the race, regardless of his starting position. He displayed a competitive pace aboard his YZR-M1 throughout today’s entire Grand Prix […]

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Top 6 For Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki at Hangtown MX

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 21. Weston Peick #34 – 450 class – 5-7 – 6th overall. Phil Nicoletti #54 – 450 Class – 9-9 -9th Enzo Lopes #816 – 250 Class – 13-15 […]

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Gautier Paulin Secures Strong Third Overall In Germany

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Earning his third MXGP class podium result for the season, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing ‘s Gautier Paulin has moved up to fourth in the MXGP class’ provisional championship standings following two strong performances at […]

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Rins Reaches Target, Iannone Misses Out at French MotoGP

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 20. Alex Rins: 10th (+27.937) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Alex Rins makes a good comeback after difficult recent run. • Andrea Iannone caught out by a strange crash. • […]

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