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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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Elias & Yoshimura Suzuki Dominate Virginia MotoAmerica

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 7. Toni Elias – Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1 Roger Hayden – Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 – DNF-DNF Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias and his GSX-R1000 dominated the doubleheader […]
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Jamie McCanney Claims Enduro 1 Class Victory In Portugal

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Successfully battling through a dry and dusty GP of Portugal, Jamie McCanney has wrapped up round three of the 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship claiming a win and a runner-up Enduro 1 class result in […]
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Second Consecutive Podium For Iannone, The Third For Suzuki

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May. Andrea Iannone: 3rd (+ 8.214) Alex Rins: DNF • Andrea Iannone seals Suzuki’s third podium of four races. • Alex Rins a victim of a front end crash at […]
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Clever Zarco Conquers Outstanding Second Place – Syahrin Shows Greatest Determination to Finish the Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
With some luck and a very solid race, Johann Zarco claimed his second podium in 2018. Thereby, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 star, who concluded the fourth race of the season as the best Yamaha rider […]
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Movistar Yamaha Score 5th and 7th at Drama-Packed Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales’ persistence earned them valuable points for the championship today. They pushed to the fullest at a hot and slippery Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing fifth […]
Timo Glock wins for BMW at Hockenheim – “It was the coolest race of my life
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Timo Glock wins for BMW at Hockenheim – “It was the coolest race of my life”

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Hockenheim. BMW Team RMG’s Timo Glock (GER) won the second race of the DTM season at Hockenheim (GER) and has taken the lead in the drivers’ standings with 44 points. During the second half of […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Makes History As Anderson And Osborne Are Crowned Supercross Champs In Las Vegas!

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
It was a historic and monumental night for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson and team. Having never captured a 450SX championship since the brand’s inception 115 years ago, the most prestigious title in […]
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Mees Fends Off Carver in American Flat Track Calistoga Classic

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
CALISTOGA, Calif. (May 5, 2018) – When it comes to American Flat Track legend-in-the-making Jared Mees and Half-Miles, there are no half measures. The defending AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines champ came out on top of […]
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Positive Performances On A Day Of Very Close Margins

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 5. Alex Rins: 6th – 1’37.984 (+ 0.331) Andrea Iannone: 7th – 1’37.987 (+ 0.334) • Big improvements for Alex Rins as he takes second row. • Great pace […]
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Fourth Row Start for Movistar Yamaha Teammates in Jerez de la Frontera

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed 100% commitment during today’s FP3, FP4 and the qualifying sessions at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, but their efforts were not met by […]
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Win a Polaris Slingshot Adventure in Hawaii

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Test Drive a Slingshot at your Local Dealer & Be Entered For a Chance to Win 1 of 3 Slingshot Adventures in Hawaii! At Slingshot, we believe the moments that leave you grinning from ear […]
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International Female Ride Day History

May 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The concept of International Female Ride Day  (IFRD) and the International Ride Day history, actually rooted in a much earlier idea by its founder, finally came to reality with its introduction in Canada on that […]
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How to Celebrate International Female Ride Day

May 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard
These are amazing times for women motorcycle riders. The role and effect International Female Ride Day (IFRD) has played in the task of encouraging women in motorcycling, expanding the numbers of women who ride motorcycles, remains unsurpassed.  IFRD […]
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Get Ready To Rev Your Heart With The 2018 Yamaha Motor Canada Demo Tour

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Travelling across Canada, this demo tour gives riders an opportunity to test ride many of Yamaha’s best new 2018 motorcycles, all under the guidance and support of Yamaha and our dealers. The schedule is updated […]
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Strong Start For Suzuki In Sunny Spain – Updated

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 4. Andrea Iannone: 4th – 1:38.709 (+ 0.095) Alex Rins: 13th – 1:39.575 (+ 0.961) • Iannone fast with a very good feeling with the GSX-RR. • Alex Rins […]

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