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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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Ben Watson Strengthens Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 in 2018

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to strengthen Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s line-up with the addition of the 2017 British MX2 Champion Ben Watson. The team will place a Yamaha YZ250F in the capable hands of […]

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Talviku Wins the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following the success of the 2017 bLU cRU Masterclass, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 15-year-old Jörgen-Matthias Talviku has been carefully selected as the winner of the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup. As […]

Ice, Ice, Baby!

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Ice, Ice, Baby Story by Aaron Heinrich. In states north of the Mason-Dixon line, Fall is starting to slowly give way to Winter. And as the days grow shorter and the cold lasts longer, the […]

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Jordan Ashburn Finishes 8th Overall In The GNCCc Series In Round 5 Of Endurocross

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The last race of the GNCC series took place last weekend in Crawfordsville, IN. This 13 race series ended with a bang as racers competed for final positioning. The weather at the event was […]

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Morgan Tanke Takes 2nd Place In Round 5 Of Endurocross

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The fifth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. Morgan Tanke had another great weekend on-board her Beta XTrainer placing 2nd place in the Women’s Class main event. Tanke now sits in […]

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Josep Garcia & KTM Win 2017 Enduro2 World Championship Title

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Josep Garcia put in a worthy championship winning performance during the eighth and final round of the FIM Enduro World Championship to secure the title in only his first season in the senior ranks. The KTM […]

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KTM Unveils New Freeride E-XC And Announces Future E-Mobility Plans

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The powerful and agile KTM FREERIDE E-XC is now even better. Powered by a state-of-the-art electric motor with a peak of 18 kW fitted into a re-designed composite frame that provides even better stability, this […]

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Pata Yamaha Aiming to End Season on a High in Qatar

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are relishing the opportunity to perform at the final round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship in Qatar this weekend. Having gone from strength to strength throughout the […]

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Giugliano and Gagne to take on season finale in Qatar

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The final act of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship takes place this week at the Losail International Circuit with a slight change in the schedule compared to previous editions – which now sees the […]

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Mahias Hunting for WorldSSP Glory in Qatar

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias heads to the final round of the season in Qatar this weekend leading the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship by 20 points. The 28-year-old French rider knows the […]

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Motorcycle Live 2017 – under three weeks away!

Oct 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A full-powered Youth AX Experience makes its debut at Motorcycle Live with two mini-AX dirt tracks suitable for novice and intermediate riders aged between four and 12. Partnered with electric bike manufacturer, Kuberg, the limited-edition […]

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Win In Las Vegas Puts Krawiec On Verge Of Fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship

Oct 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Street Rod Takes Krawiec to Seventh Win of the Season LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 29, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec took a big step closer to securing the […]

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Young Riders Impress at First Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Masterclass in Latina, Italy

Oct 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Masterclass saw 11 young riders given the chance to learn from their heroes as they attempted to secure a coveted slot in the 2018 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, […]

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Inspiring Masterclass for the YZ125 bLU cRU Cup Finalists

Oct 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2017 edition of the bLU cRU Masterclass that took place on October 26th, 27th & 28th in Latina, Italy, was one for the memory bank. For the first time ever, Yamaha Racing put together […]

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Innovative technology for safety in the pinnacle of motorcycle racing: the new BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car.

Oct 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Innovative high-performance cars for safety at the highest level of motorcycle racing: the BMW M GmbH has remained true to this principle throughout nearly 20 years of partnership with the MotoGP organizer Dorna Sports, and […]

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