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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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Match Point to Mahias in WorldSSP at Jerez

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias arrives at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Jerez this weekend with a chance of being crowned champion. The 28-year-old French rider leads […]
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Beta USA re-signs of Max Gerston for two more years

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
 Next January will mark Beta’s 7th year anniversary with          Gerston on the race team. Max will be competing in the AMA EnduroX series    as well as other extreme events across […]
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Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results U.S. Market Share Up, Improved U.S. Dealer Inventory PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) third quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased to $0.40 from $0.64 in […]
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Pata Yamaha Hunting for Podiums at Jerez

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team will be pushing hard to secure more podiums in Jerez this weekend at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship after recording their first ever double […]
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Broc Parkes to join Tech3 for Australian Grand Prix

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Experienced Australian rider Broc Parkes will fill in for the recovering Jonas Folger in front of his home crowd this weekend at Phillip Island. Folger returned to his native Germany before the Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Bennetts Suzuki GSX-R1000 Wins Superstock At Brands

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 15. Richard Cooper – 1st – SST Sylvain Guintoli – DNF/ 12/ 11 – BSB Richard Cooper – 10/ DNF/ 10 – BSB Bennetts Suzuki signed-off the 2017 MCE […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker Finishes Third At Everett Endurocross

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker went to battle at the Everett EnduroCross, the fourth round of the 2017 EnduroCross Series, on Saturday in Everett, Wash. Haaker had his work cut out for him […]
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Three podiums for Tyco BMW to wrap up the 2017 BSB season

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The 2017 season of the fiercely contested British Superbike Championship (BSB) has ended with another successful weekend for the BMW riders. The final round was held at Brands Hatch (GBR) and saw three podium finishes […]
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Krawiec Extends NHRA Championship Points Lead With Big Pro Stock Motorcycle Win In Dallas

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Harley-Davidson Street Rod Carries Krawiec to His Sixth Win of the Season ENNIS, Texas (October 15, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stretched his Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead in the […]
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Minimizer Announces Major Promotion With Two Huge Prizes

Oct 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Minimizer Announces Major Promotion With Two Huge Prizes PR Newswire BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 16, 2017 BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Minimizer’s #RespectTheDriver Promotion is the company’s biggest giveaway ever, with prizes totaling […]
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Zarco Perseveres to Complete Japanese Grand Prix in 8th

Oct 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team rider Johann Zarco experienced a challenging afternoon to finish the Motul Grand Prix of Japan in 8th. The French star lunged forward from pole position as the rain continued to pour. […]
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Mixed Results for Movistar Yamaha in Moist Motegi Race

Oct 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Today Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put in a consistent ride at a very wet Twin Ring Motegi track to secure ninth place. Valentino Rossi had an impressive start to the Motul Grand Prix of […]
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Double Podiums In Las Vegas For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing!

Oct 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team duo of Jason Anderson and Dean Wilson headed to Las Vegas, NV for the seventh running of the Monster Energy Cup to duke it out with the world’s […]
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Fourth And Fifth Place For Iannone And Rins In Japan

Oct 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – October 15. Andrea Iannone: P4 / +18.845 Alex Rins: P5 / +22.982 Finally rain proved to be beneficial for the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders at the Japanese GP. Andrea Iannone […]
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Cooper Sets Superstock Pole And Top-10 In BSB Qualifying

Oct 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – October 14. Bennetts Suzuki’s Richard Cooper set pole position for tomorrow’s final National Superstock 1000 race of the 2017 season, before racing to a top-10 finish in the weekend’s […]

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