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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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Team Suzuki April 20 Weekend Action

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The busiest schedule of the season so far takes place this weekend on the fourth weekend of April with global action in America with MotoGP™ and MotoAmerica SBK, both at the Circuit of The Americas […]
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ANDREA IANNONE BLOG – AMERICAS MotoGP PREVIEW

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 20. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR GSX-RR rider Andrea Iannone talks about this weekend’s third round of the 2018 MotoGP™ series at Circuit of The Americas in Texas, USA. The Italian […]
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Bubba Shobert to be AFT Texas Half-Mile Grand Marshal on April 28

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Friday, April 20) – Don ‘Bubba’ Shobert, three-time AMA Grand National dirt track champion, 1988 AMA Superbike champion, and 1998 inductee to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, will be the Grand Marshal at […]
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PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS FINAL STAGE & SECURES PODIUM RESULT AT MERZOUGA RALLY

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Determined to wrap up his week-long adventure in Morocco on a high, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has topped the fifth and final stage of the Merzouga Rally to secure a solid third […]
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Honda Endurance Racing ready for the 40th 24 Heures Motos

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The Honda Endurance Racing team has qualified seventh ahead of tomorrow’s 24 Heures Motos at the Bugatti circuit, Le Mans. With glorious conditions at the 4.185km circuit, Honda’s endurance specialists Sébastien Gimbert, Gregory LeBlanc and […]
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QUINTANILLA & SHORT CONTINUE THEIR STRONG PERFORMANCES AT THE MERZOUGA RALLY

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Battling against the heat and the massive Moroccan dunes for a third consecutive day, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has secured a solid runner-up result on the first part of the two-day-long Marathon […]
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SUZUKI’S PAPENMEIER PODIUMS AT PORTUGAL MXW

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18. Larissa Papenmeier – 2-3 – 2nd Overall Larissa Papenmeier proved her talent again in the second race of this year’s Women’s Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal and […]
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BACK ACROSS THE OCEAN FOR THE AMERICAN GP IN AUSTIN

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18 Following Alex Rins’ podium in Argentina ten days ago, it is with a lot of positivity and excitement that Team SUZUKI ECSTAR head to the USA, and the […]
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2018 NIKEN: Key Features of Corner Carving

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Latest video from Yamaha covers NIKEN’s electronic aids and benefits Yamaha will release the third NIKEN technical video on 19th April 2018. Having explained the multiple benefits of the unique Leaning Multi Wheel (LMW) concept […]
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Moto Guzzi Spring Specials on select 2016 and 2017 Moto Guzzi motorcycles

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Riding season is here and we have unprecedented special offers on select 2016 and 2017 Moto Guzzi motorcycles to get you into the Moto Guzzi of your dreams. Take advantage of monthlypayments starting as low […]
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Moto Guzzi at Americas GP

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
We are excited to be back at the track for an exciting MotoGP race weekend. Join us in the Fan Zone between turns 12 and 13 at Circuit of the Americas to see the latest […]
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Moto Guzzi at Handbuilt Show 2018

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
For the fifth straight year, Moto Guzzi is a sponsor of the Handbuilt Show in Austin, TX. We are the only manufacturer to have supported since Handbuilt’s inception in 2014 and this year is shaping […]
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Yamaha Teams Primed & Ready For EWC Restart at Le Mans

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team are set to resume the fight for the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship this weekend at the 41st edition of the 24 […]
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QUINTANILLA & SHORT REACH THE END OF A GRUELLING MARATHON STAGE AT THE MERZOUGA RALLY

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Reaching the end of a challenging two-day-long Marathon Stage without any problems, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have posted the seventh and 11th fastest times respectively on the fourth stage […]
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bLU cRU Riders Gear Up for WorldSSP300 Round 2 At Assen

Apr 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders are all set for Round 2 of the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship at the TT Circuit Assen this weekend after battling through adversity to impress in […]

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