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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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Honda France Back to Endurance World Championship with F.C.C. TSR Team

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Racing and Endurance Road Racing in particular are rooted in the Honda philosophy since 1948. The French subsidiary, has invested in the world championship over 30 years, has won many victories and podiums on all […]
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Triumph Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – 24 September

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Calling all dapper riders with classic and vintage style motorcycles. It’s time to don your cravat, press that tweed and button that blazer, as you get ready to take part in this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s […]
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Victorious Start For The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At The Baja Inka 2017

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Enjoying the best possible start to the 2017 Baja Inka rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Franco Caimi secured an impressive opening stage victory. With Franco’s team partners Xavier de Soultrait and Adrien Van […]
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SUZUKI BACK ON TRACK FOR NEW ENDURANCE SEASON

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 14. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team are back on track for a new season of Endurance World Championship racing at the Paul Ricard Circuit in Castellet in southern France for […]
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Michelin Introduces New Tires for Select 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Motorcycles

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
PRNewswire/ — Michelin introduces Scorcher® tires to equip the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®, Low Rider® and Breakout® motorcycles which were revealed in mid-August. For select 2018 Softail motorcycles, two new Michelin-Harley-Davidson co-branded Scorcher tires are available […]
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2018 9 Bike Super Cruiser Comparison – The Winners, The Results, The Debates

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WON’T LIKE SECOND PLACE. Our first ever 9 cruiser bike super-campro over two weeks, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. The results are in, but before we go to them, […]
2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE
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Cool Wall Bike #342: 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #342! Vote Now. FOR THE DEVIL ON BOTH SHOULDERS. 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE Race Review by TOTAL MOTORCYCLE Slingshot’s ultra-premium […]
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Triumph National Motorcycle Demo Week UK – 16th to 23rd September

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
One test ride unlocks endless possibilites.   Triumph are launching a National Demo week from 16th – 23rd September, to get as many people out on our bikes as possible. So get down to your […]
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SUZUKI HEADS TO FRANCE FOR MXGP FINALE

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 14. The final round of the 2017 Motocross World Championships takes place this weekend at the Villars-sous-Ecot track in the Pays de Montbéliard region of south-western France. Previously seen […]
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Bradl and Takahashi prepare for Portimão challenge

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The tenth round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship is due to get underway at Portimão’s Autodromo do Algarve, with Stefan Bradl and the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team to be joined at […]
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Yamaha in Full Strength for the Grand Finale

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard represents the nineteenth and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s […]
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Two more titles for the BMW racers: Michal Filla and Michal Prášek

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Michal Filla and Michal Prášek are the Superbike and Superstock champions in the Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship. 11.09.2017 Press Release        The next race weekend, the next title wins for the BMW racers: […]
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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Set To Take On Baja Inka Rally

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Following their solid performances at the Atacama Rally in Chile and the Desafio Ruta 40 in Argentina, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders are fired up for success at the Baja Inka rally in Peru. […]
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Pata Yamaha Relishing STK1000 Battle in Portimao

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are revved up and ready to return to action after a month’s break for round seven of the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship. Florian Marino is currently third […]
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Beta MiniCross E – First Look

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard
MiniCross Electric Electric Power for Tomorrow’s Riders   The all-new Beta Minicross-E is an easy, off-road motorcycle for youngsters starting out. The Minicross-E offers a power delivery that will not overwhelm the young riders and help […]

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