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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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Movistar Yamaha Start to Find Form in Friday’s FP Sessions in Sepang

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi faced the hot and especially humid conditions on the first day of the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend. The riders had to show some patience in the […]

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Tough Day In Tricky Conditions In Sepang

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 27. Andrea Iannone: P13 – 2’01.740 +1.069 Alex Rins: P22 – 2’04.381 +3.710 The first day at the Malaysian Grand Prix was dominated and affected by the weather. Rain […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Sign Mitchell Harrison

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

UP AND COMING YOUNGSTER SET TO RACE HUSQVARNA’S FC 250 MACHINE IN THE 2018 AMA SUPERCROSS & AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES Mitchell Harrison – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are […]

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Soomer and WilSport Racedays Honda win the 2017 ESS Cup

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Hannes Soomer and the WilSport Racedays Honda Team have won the 2017 edition of the FIM European Supersport Cup after a thrilling season finale at ‘Circuito de Jerez’ in southern Spain last Sunday. The 19-year-old […]

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Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary: Prague 5th – 8th July 2018

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE IN A PLACE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT! 115th BIRTHDAY PARTY No matter what you ride, or even if you haven’t started yet, you are welcome to join the 115th birthday […]

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New models destined for Motorcycle Live

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

This week has seen some of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers unveil brand-new models – all of which will be making their UK debut at Motorcycle Live at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November. Yamaha […]

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An interview with Dennis Marschall: BMW Motorsport is incredibly diverse.

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Six promising talented youngsters are part of the BMW Motorsport Junior Programme in the 2017 season. They are all at the start of their careers, but already have an interesting background behind them. As […]

2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT

Honda Announces Revolutionized 2018 Gold Wing

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

All-new advanced performance touring model sets a new standard for Motorcycle Travel MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 24, 2017 /CNW/ – The next chapter in one of Honda’s most storied narratives began today with the unveiling of […]

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BLOODHOUND Project 1,000mph World Land Speed Record Attempt Team

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

LONDON, October 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Project BLOODHOUND will attempt to achieve the World Land Speed Record of 1,000mph, faster than the speed of sound, covering a mile in 3.6 seconds, inspiring the next […]

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Charboneau, Lapucci & van de Moosdijk Complete the 2018 ASTES4-TESAR Yamaha Official EMX250 Line-Up

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce Tristan Charboneau and Nicholas Lapucci will join Roan van de Moosdijk on the ASTES4-TESAR Yamaha Official EMX250 team in 2018. The trio of promising young riders are set […]

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Colton Haaker To Miss The Remainder Of Ama Endurocross Championship

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WILL TAKE TIME TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM RECENT SURGERY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker will be forced to sit out the final three rounds of the AMA […]

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BMW Motorrad USA Heads To SEMA Show Looking For Adventure

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 25, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA will roll into the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center – October 31 through November 3 – with its […]

Redesigned 2018 Honda Gold Wing: Pure Gold

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most radical change to the Gold Wing in 43 years! The Gold Wing maybe the crowning champion of touring motorcycles, but it suffers from perception. Big, heavy, slow, hard to ride. But no more. […]

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MotoGP 2017 Track Report: Round 16 Australia

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What was the strategy for the Phillip Island race? It’s been a very difficult weekend, due to the unstable weather that made things very complicated. On the grid, Marc and Dani decided to start the […]

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Joe Wasson Returns To The Hare And Hound Series

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The eighth round of the AMA National Hare and Hound series took place in Lucerne Valley, California. This was Joe Wasson’s first Hare and Hound series race coming back from a serious wrist injury. […]

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