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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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Encouraging Progress For First Day In Austria

Aug 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 11. Andrea Iannone: 17th – 1’25.218 +1.172 Alex Rins: 22nd – 1’25.452 +1.406 The first day of practice at the Austrian GP demonstrated the development work started in […]
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Movistar Yamaha Get Up to Speed in Spielberg FP Sessions

Aug 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Due to looming clouds and a persistent threat of rain, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team had to make every dry minute of today’s free practice sessions count, ahead of this weekend’s NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand […]
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Cool Wall Bike #329: 2018 Yamaha Star Venture

Aug 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #329! Vote Now.     Power, Technology and Comfort Set New Standard for Luxury Touring Motorcycles. 2018 Yamaha Star Venture The […]
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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team All-Set For Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    Following their winning performance at the Merzouga Rally in Africa, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team are geared up for the Atacama Rally 2017 in Chile. Joining the team of Xavier de Soultrait and […]
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Team Suzuki Ecstar Aims To Improve In Austria

Aug 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 9. After the positive test held on Monday in Brno, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR headed to Austria for the back-to-back race this Sunday. Riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins […]
Bronze Star Recipient Surprised With Gift Of New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
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Bronze Star Recipient Surprised With Gift Of New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Aug 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  At the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on “Military Appreciation Day,” Bronze Star recipient, Charles Swank, was honored with a new Harley-Davidson powered by a Milwaukee-Eight Engine. The surprise moment was part of MISSION: “THANK YOU” […]
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Milwaukee Bucks And Harley-Davidson Roll Full Throttle Into NBA Season With Jersey Patch Sponsorship

Aug 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  MILWAUKEE (August 10, 2017) – The Milwaukee Bucks and Harley-Davidson have forged a multi-year global agreement featuring Harley-Davidson’s iconic black, orange and white bar and shield logo on Bucks game jerseys beginning in the […]
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Seewer Aiming For Swiss Victory For Suzuki

Aug 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – August 9. Jeremy Seewer is heading home to Switzerland, hoping to go one better than last year and take victory in front of the massive crowd of Swiss supporters […]
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2018 Polaris Slingshot Model Guide on Total Motorcycle

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  The new 2018 Polaris Slingshot Model Guide has arrived! Is it a motorcycle? Is it a car? This debate has been going for years on Reddit, Facebook, YouTube and all over the world. Polaris has launched […]
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Kawasaki Z900 fans will see red in 2018

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    First shown to the media and public in late 2016, the Z900 will appear in a brand new colour option for the 2018 sales season after a year of strong sales and high […]
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Movistar Yamaha Team Aim for Glory in Austria

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  After four days of riding their YZR-M1s in the last week, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi are fired up and feeling confident to take on the competition at the upcoming NeroGiardini […]
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Jared Mees unbeatable at the Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 8, 2017) – The rolling Jared Mees took another important step toward the 2017 American Flat Track championship with a victorious performance in Tuesday night’s Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile in […]
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Lowes Extends Yamaha WorldSBK Contract for 2018 Season

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Yamaha Motor Europe are delighted to announce that Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes has agreed a one-year extension to his contract that will see him stay with the team for the 2018 […]
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Shoulder Injury Forces Mathias Bellino Out Of Isde 2017

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TO BE REPLACED BY TEAMMATE CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER AT THE PRESTIGIOUS ANNUAL EVENT Husqvarna Motorcycles regrettably announce that Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mathias Bellino has suffered a […]
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Boost Confidence in Brno Test

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales successfully rounded up a long weekend at the Automotodrom Brno today. Following yesterday’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team riders were back aboard their […]

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