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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 Arrive in Austin for the Grand Prix of The Americas

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to Austin, Texas in the United States of America for this weekend’s Grand Prix of The Americas. After a chaotic race day at the Termas de Río Honda […]

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Pata Yamaha Aiming for Podium Return in Assen

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are looking to step back on to the rostrum at Round 4 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend in Assen, fresh from a solid points-haul […]

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Gagne to lead the charge for Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team at Assen

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The fast and famous TT Circuit Assen hosts round four of the 2018 WorldSBK season this weekend where Jake Gagne will lead the charge for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team at their home […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE TWO OF THE MERZOUGA RALLY

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his strong run of form in the Moroccan dunes, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has secured a strong runner-up result on the second rally stage of the 2018 Merzouga Rally. With […]

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ELIAS AND YOSHIMURA SUZUKI DOMINATE MOTOAMERICA SBK

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 16. Toni Elias – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1 Roger Hayden – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – DNF – 5 Toni Elias scored a perfect season-opening weekend in the Suzuki Championship at […]

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PEICK AND AUTOTRADER SUZUKI 6TH AT MINNEAPOLIS SX

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 16. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 6th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 14th Kyle Peters – 250 Class – 22nd The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing team […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA FOURTH IN A DEMANDING STAGE ONE OF THE MERZOUGA RALLY

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a strong and well-calculated performance on the first long rally stage of the 2018 Merzouga Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has posted the fourth fastest time in stage one of the […]

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One-two win for BMW riders at start of the European Superstock Championship.

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW riders pick up further wins and podiums in the various international and national championships. The weekend saw the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship (STK1000) get underway with a one-two victory for the […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA & ANDREW SHORT GET THINGS UNDERWAY AT MERZOUGA RALLY 2018

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following Pablo Quintanilla’s victorious outing in the United Arab Emirates less than a month ago, the Chilean rally star has been joined by his team-mate Andrew Short in Morocco, with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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bLU cRU Riders Denied Chance to Shine in WorldSSP300 at Aragon Due to Unfair Competition

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The five Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders fought valiantly throughout the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship despite being denied a level playing field due to the FIM and Dorna […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 LEADS BSB AND SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIPS

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. Bradley Ray – BSB – 2-7 Billy McConnell – SST – 3-1 Richard Cooper – BSB – DNF-DNF • Pole position, podium, and lap record for Bradley Ray. […]

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High Speeds and Heady Thrills Planned for 17th Anniversary of Gettysburg Bike Week

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Gettysburg, PA – Back in style at the Allstar Events Complex, Gettysburg Bike Week looks to celebrate its 17th year with the high-flying, death-defying spectacle that is the American Motor Drome Co.’s Wall of Death. A giant silo-shaped […]

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Poised Results in Portugal for Febvre and Van Horebeek

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre moves up to 3rd in the MXGP Championship Standings following two strong races for 4th overall at the fifth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, […]

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Caricasulo on the Podium as Mahias takes Championship Lead in Aragon

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed a strong Sunday in Aragon at Round 3 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo maintained his 100% podium record in 2018 by charging to a […]

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Pata Yamaha Maximise Potential in Race 2 at Aragon

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in maximum effort in Race 2 at Aragon for Round 3 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship on Sunday. Alex Lowes started from fourth on the […]

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