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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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Rookie Plessinger Scores Career-Best Supercross Finish at Atlanta

Mar 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series hit the halfway mark Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, rookie Aaron Plessinger crossed the line in fifth for a career-best finish in the 450SX […]

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Ferrandis Scores Runner-Up Spot in Atlanta 250SX East-West Showdown

Mar 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East-West Showdown, which took place on Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, was not only a battle for points, but bragging rights in the sport’s 250 […]

MV Agusta USA 2.99% low finance offer on motorcycle models

MV Agusta USA 2.99% low finance offer on motorcycle models

Mar 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta USA is pleased to announce that for a short time only, approved retail customers can take advantage of a low 2.99%* finance rate offered through Freedom Road Financial. This finance offer is only […]

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KTM and American Flat Track Forge Partnership for 2019

Mar 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 1, 2019) – On the heels of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team announcement, American Flat Track and KTM North America proudly solidify a partnership naming KTM an Official OEM Partner of American Flat Track for […]

Rider Inspiration 103 years of BMW Group 100 years of records and victories

Rider Inspiration: 103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories

Mar 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Victories, honors and history are a big part of motorcycling and where would riders be today without the efforts, R&D and dedication of BMW? BMW makes some of the finest motorcycles today for riders, everything […]

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Yamaha Riders Optimistic for MXGP Season Opener

Feb 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a successful winter period, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin are set for the opening round of the MXGP […]

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Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties Continue as Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track for 2019

Feb 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 27, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its renewed partnership with Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties as the Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track. As the world’s largest distributors […]

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Barcia To Miss Upcoming Atlanta SX Following Training Crash

Feb 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team rider Justin Barcia will sit out this weekend’s Supercross round in Atlanta following a crash while training today at his compound in Florida. Following a medical check at Tallahassee […]

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de Puniet signs for Honda for the Endurance World Championship in 2019

Feb 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda has revealed it will contest the second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (the 24 Heures Motos, Le Mans), with a new rider line-up for the Honda Endurance Racing team. Randy de […]

New 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite v Dark Horse 2 & 3 v Chieftain Limited - See Why Indian Introduced Them

New 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite, Dark Horse 2 & 3, Chieftain Limited Models!

Feb 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just released 2019 Indian Motorcycle models go in our head-to-head motorcycle mashup. See why Indian Motorcycle just redesigned the Chieftain Limited, introduced the 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite as the most limited edition model, and offered […]

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Industry Pioneer Roland Sands Named Grand Marshal of 2019 DAYTONA TT

Feb 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2019) – Industry leader and innovator Roland Sands has been named Grand Marshal for American Flat Track’s 2019 DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys. Sands and his wildly-popular […]

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2019 NBCSN American Flat Track Broadcast Schedule

Feb 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its NBCSN broadcast schedule for its 2019 season, maintaining its highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. American Flat […]

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BMW Welt Jazz Award 2019 in March

Feb 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. As the BMW Welt Jazz Awards 2019 enter the final stages, two more ensembles are set to wow audiences with their interpretation of this year’s motto, Saxophone Worlds. The two final matinees in the […]

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2019 Preseason Ends in Style for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team wrapped up the final test of the 2019 preseason at the Losail International Circuit with both riders posting some impressive results. Fabio Quartaro went one better than his impressive […]

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Successful End to Preseason Testing for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Today the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the third and final day of the last 2019 MotoGP preseason test. Despite less than desirable riding conditions, Maverick Viñales let his consistency shine again and set […]

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