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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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Illinois Resident Wins BMW Motorrad’s National IMS Sweepstakes

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 23, 2018… Steve Boydston was heading for the exit at the Chicago Motorcycle Show when his buddy pointed out an opportunity to win a 2018 BMW G 310 R at […]

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Papenmeier and Suzuki RM-Z Podium At German MXW GP

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 22. Larissa Papenmeier – 4-3 – 3rd overall Larissa Papenmeier raced to a hard-earned podium position in the weekend’s German round of the Women’s Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal […]

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Indian Motorcycle Scout FTR750 Sweeps Top 7 at Sacramento Mile

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Scout FTR750 continues its dominance in American Flat Track (AFT) racing – sweeping the top seven positions at the Sacramento Mile. Reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees again takes the top position, […]

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Ray & Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000 Debut at Donington WSBK

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 22. Buildbase Suzuki’s Bradley Ray will make a wildcard appearance in the World Superbike Championship this weekend, when the series arrives at Donington Park for the UK round on […]

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Frustrating German Grand Prix for Febvre & Van Horebeek

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a dramatic final race at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that took place on the rough and rutty hills of Teutschenthal, Germany, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and […]

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Resilient Rossi Rallies to Third in Le Mans

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi showed once again you should never count him out for the race, regardless of his starting position. He displayed a competitive pace aboard his YZR-M1 throughout today’s entire Grand Prix […]

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Top 6 For Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki at Hangtown MX

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 21. Weston Peick #34 – 450 class – 5-7 – 6th overall. Phil Nicoletti #54 – 450 Class – 9-9 -9th Enzo Lopes #816 – 250 Class – 13-15 […]

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Gautier Paulin Secures Strong Third Overall In Germany

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Earning his third MXGP class podium result for the season, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing ‘s Gautier Paulin has moved up to fourth in the MXGP class’ provisional championship standings following two strong performances at […]

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Rins Reaches Target, Iannone Misses Out at French MotoGP

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 20. Alex Rins: 10th (+27.937) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Alex Rins makes a good comeback after difficult recent run. • Andrea Iannone caught out by a strange crash. • […]

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Top-four lock-out and one-two finish for BMW Road Racers at the North West 200

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The international road racing season has begun: the North West 200 was the first major event on this year’s calendar. BMW riders enjoyed an extremely successful race week in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. They celebrated a […]

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Mees and Carlile Win Thrillers at AFT Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 19, 2018) – The fabled history of the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear saw another outstanding entry added to its annals on Saturday night at Cal Expo Fairgrounds, with three […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne Charges to Victory at Hangtown MX

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicked off on Saturday at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne claimed the first 250 overall victory of the season with […]

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Honda Racing back on the North West 200 podium

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing returned to the International North West 200 podium today as Lee Johnston finished the final Superbike race of the day in third place aboard the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. In the opening Superbike […]

Good Ride with Indian Motorcycle, Carey Hart, BBQs, Live Music takes on Germany

Good Ride with Indian Motorcycle, Carey Hart, BBQs, Live Music takes on Germany

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Military holidays are synonymous with sunshine, barbeques, friends and family. We give thanks those who served on Veteran’s Day and honor the fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. But all too frequently those currently serving, specifically […]

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A solid performance for Honda Endurance Racing at the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring

May 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After eight hours on track, 223 laps completed and covering a race distance of 1,320km, the Honda Endurance Racing team has come home fourth at the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring aboard the Honda CBR1000RR […]

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