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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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MV HOLDING COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL HELD BY MERCEDES AMG

Dec 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 18th December 2017 – MV Holding, the holding company owned by Giovanni Castiglioni and the Sardarov family has acquired the 25% of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. shares held by the automotive conglomerate Mercedes AMG. […]

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American Flat Trackers Reign Supreme In Superprestigio Practice

Dec 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BARCELONA, Spain (Dec. 15, 2017) – As riders took to the track at the Palau Sant Jordi for their first practice of the fifth edition of Superprestigio, American Flat Track riders defended their turf with […]

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J.D. Beach and Briar Bauman Put On Masterclass Performance to go One-Two at Superprestigio 2017

Dec 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BARCELONA, Spain (Dec. 16, 2017) – It was another night of action-packed Superprestigio racing on the short track at the Palau Sant Jordi, and when it was all said and done, it was American J.D. Beach standing […]

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Ice Racing in 1935 – Spills, Thrills and Chills

Dec 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

In the 1930s, Husqvarna dominated the Swedish ice-racing scene. Riders such as Ragnar Sunnqvist, Ivar Skeppstedt and Martin Strömberg took to the frozen lakes on Husky 350cc and 500cc machines equipped with lethal-looking spiked tyres. […]

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NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2017 WINS – Part 2 Video

Dec 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 15. Team Suzuki Racing has launched the second and final part if its video series to celebrate the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 success in global competition during the 2017 season. […]

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BMW Group announces construction of new proving ground in the Czech Republic

Dec 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Prague. Representatives of the BMW Group, the Czech government and the Karlovary Vary region announced construction of a new proving ground today in Prague. The roughly 500-hectare property will be developed in Sokolov in the […]

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Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Confirms Jeremy Seewer Through 2019

Dec 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is honoured to announce that a two-year deal has been made with the two-time MX2 vice World Champion Jeremy Seewer to complete a strong three-man line-up for Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP in […]

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WE ARE WOMEN, HEAR US REV – The Motorcycle Show Calgary

Dec 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

CALGARY, AB (December 14, 2017) – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary, presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance returns to the BMO Centre, Stampede Park January 5-7, 2018. Calgary is the first stop on the Canadian tour […]

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Colorado Motorcycle Expo Jan 27-28, 2018

Dec 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Colorado Motorcycle Expo will return to the National Western Complex Jan 27-28, 2018 for its big 40th Anniversary show. The CME is the largest indoor motorcycle swap meet in the country and includes over […]

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IANNONE JOINS SUZUKI FANS AT BOLOGNA MOTORSHOW

Dec 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 13. Andrea Iannone enjoyed a day with his fans last week, thanks to an invitation from Suzuki Italy to attend the Motorshow of Bologna Expo, where the Team SUZUKI […]

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MOIR DOMINATES NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI TRI-SERIES OPENER

Dec 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 13. Scotty Moir won the opening round of the 2017 Suzuki Tri-Series at Bruce McLaren Motorsports Park in Taupo, New Zealand at the weekend aboard his new 2017 GSX-R1000, […]

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DAYTONA TT Track Gets Bigger, Better and Faster Redesign for 2018

Dec 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec 11, 2017) –Thanks to a thorough track redesign made possible by utilizing the NASCAR pit road at Daytona International Speedway as part of the racing surface, the 2018 DAYTONA TT race […]

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NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2017 WINS VIDEO – PART 1

Dec 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 12. Team Suzuki Racing today launches the first of a two-part video series to celebrate the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 success in global competition during the 2017 season. Part […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 MV Agusta Motorcycle Lineup

Dec 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

There are motorcycle brands, then there are super premium motorcycle brands. MV Agusta is the latter, but, and here is the catch, you don’t pay extra for the name, you only pay for the extra […]

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11.7% Growth of BMW Motorcycle sales in November 2017

Dec 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Group sales continued their positive trend last month with a total of 220,649 vehicles delivered to customers, an increase of 5.2% and a new all-time high for the month of November. With its […]

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