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About Michael Le Pard
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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Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard
As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]
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The Motorcycle & ATV Show 2019 – Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard
EDMONTON, AB (January 3, 2019) – The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the industry’s premiere event.  The industry leading manufacturers will debut all the new models at the […]
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Brandon Robinson to Return to Kennedy Racing in 2019

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard
PHOENIX, AZ. (January 3, 2019) – After a two-year absence, Kennedy Racing is returning to the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) series in the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. With veteran rider […]
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BMW Motorrad USA Revs Up Dallas This Weekend At The Progressive International Motorcycle Show

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard
  Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Several new and updated 2019 Model Year BMW motorcycles will roll into Dallas this weekend for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention […]
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BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard
BMW brand sales increase for 14th consecutive month. U.S. built BMW X3 posts best year of sales of any SAV in BMW history. BMW 5 Series iPerformance is best-selling premium plug-in hybrid in U.S.   […]
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BMW Group Canada achieves 28th consecutive year of growth

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Richmond Hill, ON.  BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported its best year on record with sales of 45,978 vehicles, an increase of +0.8%. These results represent 28 consecutive years of sales growth […]
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The all-new 2020 Zero SR/F is coming… the future of motorcycling

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Backed by thirteen years of innovation and iteration, setbacks and what-ifs, our next evolution will be the first of its kind. Effortless power. Precise instinct. This is the future of motorcycling.   The History of […]
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FIRST FEMALE FMX RIDER TO PERFORM IN GROUND N’ GRAVITY SHOW

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Calgary, AB – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary features all the new models from the biggest names in the industry. The Ground n’ Gravity Freestyle Show is one of many features all included in the […]
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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE INJURED

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard
During a routine practice day, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s, Zach Osborne, sustained an injury to his collarbone. The injury requires surgery, which will take place tomorrow and has a four to six week recovery […]
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Indian Motorcycle Makes Akrapovič Exhaust Stock on FTR 1200 S with Race Replica Paint

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Following the launch of the FTR 1200, Indian Motorcycle received overwhelmingly-positive feedback for the Akrapovič low-mount accessory exhaust. Based on this feedback, Indian Motorcycle has decided to offer this exhaust system as a stock element for […]
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Happy New Year 2019!

Jan 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
A very happy new year to all our visitors, members, site supporters and contributors! My wish is that 2019 brings joy, happiness and success to each and everyone of you! Thank you for your continued […]
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SUZUKI LINES UP FOR ARENACROSS

Dec 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. The 2019 Arenacross indoor motocross race series gets underway in just a few weeks, when the gate drops for the opening leg of the six-round international championship in […]
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NEW 2019 RM-Z250 IMPRESSES EUROPEAN JOURNALISTS

Dec 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. The recent official European Press Launch of the brand-new 2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 motocross machine saw leading journalists from the motorcycle media travel to Spain for three days of […]
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MOIR CLINCHES NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI TRI SERIES

Dec 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28 Scott Moir – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-5 – 1st overall. Suzuki’s Scott Moir raced his GSX-R1000 to victory in won the three-round Suzuki Series Formula One class in […]
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FULLER WINS NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

Dec 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28. Zak Fuller – Suzuki GSX150F – 1-1 – 1st Fourteen months can seem like a lifetime for a 17-year-old, but still it’s hard to believe that it was […]

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