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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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Rapid Zarco Begins Phillip Island Challenge – Solid Opening Performance by Parkes

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Johann Zarco commenced the Australian Grand Prix with instant speed after powering to 8th at the close of the first day. He kicked off the weekend by rocketing to 2nd in Free Practice 1 and […]
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Movistar Yamaha Commence Australian Campaign

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit today during the first free practice sessions of this weekend’s Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The teammates worked […]
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Japan Track Report: What was the strategy for the Motegi race?

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Marc showed a really good pace during all the weekend, so the strategy was to push from the beginning of the race to stay in the leading group to fight for the win! He did […]
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Nakagami 6th in Motegi Rain, Pawi 23rd

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Rd.15 MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Weather: Wet Ambient: 14℃ / Track: 15℃ IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami finished 6th at the Japanese Grand Prix today. Malaysian Teammate Khairul […]
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Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The most thrilling battle for a MotoGP crown in more than a decade enters its final stages in Australia this weekend. Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the magical Phillip Island circuit is the 16th of […]
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Long-selling Super Cub 50, Super Cub 110, Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro Revamped

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Honda announced the all-new Super Cub 50 and Super Cub 110, popular with customers for business and personal use, and the Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro, equipped with large front baskets […]
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Morgan Tanke Takes 2Nd Place In Round 4 Of Endurocross

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
MORGAN TANKE TAKES 2ND PLACE IN ROUND 4 OF ENDUROCROSS The fourth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Everett, Washington marking the halfway point for the series. Morgan Tanke rode exceptionally well on […]
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Celebrate Biketoberfest’s 25th Anniversary October 19 – 22, 2017

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Biketoberfest® 25th Chrome Anniversary, October 19-22, 2017 #25YearsBold The coast is clear, the beach is as beautiful as ever and the 25th anniversary of Biketoberfest® is on! Pass it on! Be in Daytona Beach October […]
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Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. With no time to rest, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is enjoying the good feeling after the advantageous race in Motegi while travelling onwards to Australia, for the second of […]
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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Zero Electric Motorcycle Lineup

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
What do Tesla, BMW, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai, Honda and Ford all have in common? Electric cars. Since 2006, Zero has been building electric bikes, each year stepping up their game. New […]
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Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Fresh from the gruelling Japanese Grand Prix, Johann Zarco confidently eyes up the second back-to-back race at the legendary Phillip Island circuit. The high-flying rookie had a strong weekend in Japan, where he clinched his […]
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had little time to rest after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates arrived in Victoria, Australia, just a few days later for the second race of […]
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Pata Yamaha Ready for STK1000 Showdown in Jerez

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are ready for the season finale at Jerez this weekend, the final round of the 2017 STK1000 European Championship. Florian Marino heads to Spain second in the overall […]
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Suzuki & Motul Celebrate 30th Anniversary At Motegi

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Suzuki and Motul celebrated 30 years of collaboration at their home MotoGP at Motegi in Japan over the weekend, where Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex […]
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Giugliano and Takahashi ready for more WorldSBK action at Jerez

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has reached the south of Spain to take part in the penultimate event of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, which takes place this weekend at the ‘Circuito […]

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