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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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THE FIRST EUROPEAN KTM ADVENTURE RALLY – A ROARING SUCCESS

Aug 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  We wanted to show our customers what their KTM ADVENTURE motorcycles are capable of off the beaten track. We wanted to create a scene of like-minded riders, sparking friendships and spectacular memories. And we […]
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Yamaha Factory Racing Team Writes History with Third Consecutive Suzuka Victory

Aug 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team wrote an incredible page in the endurance racing history books today, taking their third consecutive win at the 2017 Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours. The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team was […]
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HUSQVARNA RIDERS EARN TWO JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES IN ESTONIA

Aug 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna riders have claimed winning results in two out of three classes at the 2017 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship finals in Estonia. TC 125 powered Gianluca Facchetti has been crowned 125cc Junior World Champion […]
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Endurance challenge in Japan – Wins and podiums for the BMW racers in the IDM

Aug 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    The Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship, the Italian CIV and the Malaysia Superbike Championship. It was an action-packed and successful weekend for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders. In Japan, they tackled the “Suzuka […]
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BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing and Product Details for the All-New HP4 Race and C evolution; Option Updates For Select 2018 Models

Aug 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 31, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce pricing and product details for the all-new HP4 Race and C evolution, along with option updates for the 2018 S […]
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SUZUKI FIGHTS BACK AT SUZUKA TO TAKE 2ND IN EWC

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 30. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul – 7th. MotoMapSupply Future Access – 9th. Team KAGAYAMA – 17th. SERT – 18th. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing heroically fought back from 67th to seventh […]
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Mixed Suzuka 8 Hours for Honda Endurance Racing

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship was decided today as the Suzuka 8 Hours played host to the grand finale of the series. Competition has been high all weekend with permanent EWC teams looking to […]
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Jared Mees bags another dominant win at the Harley-Davidson Calistoga Half-Mile presented by Cycle Gear

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
CALISTOGA, Calif. (July 30, 2017) – The three-week summer break between American Flat Track rounds did nothing to cool off the red hot Jared Mees as the 2017 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines […]
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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MARTIN DAVALOS HAS LANDMARK DAY AT WASHOUGAL NATIONAL!

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  FIRST 450 CAREER PODIUM FOR DAVALOS, HARD-FOUGHT SECOND OVERALL FOR OSBORNE, WILSON MAINTAINS FOURTH IN 450 CHAMPIONSHIP The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team had a successful day at the ninth round of the […]
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YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL 2ND in SUZUKA TOP-10 TIME TRIAL

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 29. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul – 2nd. Team KAGAYAMA – 9th. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul will start tomorrow’s Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship final round in second place following today’s […]
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GRAHAM JARVIS EARNS EMPHATIC VICTORY AT ROMANIACS 2017

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Putting in a dominant race-long performance in the mountains around Sibiu, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has secured a record sixth career victory at the 14th edition of the Red Bull Romaniacs. Enjoying […]
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Yamaha Factory Racing Fly to Third Consecutive Suzuka 8Hour Pole

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Action resumed again on track today for the 40th Anniversary of the 2017 Coca-Cola Suzuka 8Hours. The afternoon saw the top ten teams from provisional qualifying contest the Top 10 Trial to decide the first […]
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Competitive Suzuka 8 Hour qualifying for Honda Endurance Racing

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Mixed conditions greeted the Honda Endurance Racing team during qualifying for tomorrow’s Suzuka 8 Hour race, with cooler temperatures in the morning session; track temperatures rose for the afternoon’s session at the 5.821-km circuit. Honda […]
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Meet the 2018 BMW HP4 Race

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Carbon Racing. How the HP4 RACE revolutionises automotive engineering. It is the first stock motorcycle in the world to have fully carbon chassis and rims: the HP4 RACE. 750 of them are being crafted by […]
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BMW Motorrad at The Buffalo Chip

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Get ready to ride with BMW Motorrad. Want to get one step closer to riding the BMW Motorcycle of your dreams at Sturgis? Preregister now so that when you arrive, all that’s left is selecting […]

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