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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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SUZUKI ENDURANCE TEAM READY FOR SUZUKA 8 HOURS

Jul 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 27. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has made its first steps on track at the Suzuka International Circuit in Japan for this weekend’s season finale – the Suzuka 8 Hours […]

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American Flat Track action resumes at the Harley-Davidson Calistoga Half-Mile

Jul 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 27, 2017) – After a couple weekends off, American Flat Track racers are eager to get back to battle for top honors at the Harley-Davidson Calistoga Half-Mile on Saturday, July 29. […]

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European Bike Week 2017

Jul 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Experienced European Bike Week? European Bike Week® will be particularly special in 2017 as we celebrate 20 years of Europe’s biggest open Harley-Davidson® event. To commemorate this special occasion we are […]

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BarbersRide 2017 – Harleys & haircuts

Jul 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BarbersRide 2017 – Harleys & haircuts BarbersRide 2017 is a charity motorcycle ride to raise money for two very worthy charities: Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Lions Barber Collective, an international collective […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Indian Motorcycle Model Guide

Jul 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Indian expands to 16 Models for 2018 by introducing the new 2018 Indian Scout Bobber, Indian Chief, Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain Limited, Roadmaster Class and Roadmaster Elite. Total Motorcycle brings you the very best 2018 […]

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WorldSBK 2017 Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team completes successful test with Giugliano and Magnoni

Jul 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed a two-day private test at the Lausitzring racetrack in Germany, the same venue hosting the ninth round of the 2017 Superbike World Championship in three weekend’s […]

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American Flat Track shifts into primetime this Thursday with launch of NBCSN’s Overdrive

Jul 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 26, 2017) – This Thursday night, American Flat Track (AFT) shifts into primetime to serve as a cornerstone of NBCSN’s Overdrive, a new high-octane motorsports programming block slated to run weekly […]

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The motorcycle detective Bonham auctioneer’s 5 best bike finds

Jul 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Published: 24th July 2017. Triumph UK.Considering his obsession with motorcycles since the age of four, Ben Walker has arguably landed the perfect job. His daily routine combines the roles of collector, counsellor and detective as […]

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Lose yourself in the green Scrambling through Snowdonia

Jul 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Published: 25th July 2017, Triumph UKHe’s photographer to some of the world’s best-known brands, working some of the coolest locations on the planet for the likes of Nike, Adidas, Canon and Belstaff, and on […]

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Come join Yamaha at #Blocko2017 and enter in a raffle to win a brand new Yamaha YZF-R3!

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Come join Yamaha Canada at #Blocko2017 and enter in a raffle to win a brand new Yamaha YZF-R3! You heard it here first! The location has been revealed for one of Toronto’s largest motorcycle expositions, DeBikerBoyz […]

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KRAWIEC SCORES MILE-HIGH MILESTONE ABOARD HARLEY STREET ROD DRAG BIKE

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Harley-Davidson Street Rod Notches First Pro Stock Motorcycle Victory MORRISON, Colo. (July 23, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept through the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the […]

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Yamaha Factory Racing Team Aiming for Historic Hat-Trick at Suzuka

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga are aiming to make history this weekend at the Suzuka 8 Hours – the final round of the 2016/107 […]

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Johansson Yamaha Junior Enduro Team Earn Runner-Up Result In Portugal

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his fight for the coveted Enduro Junior World Championship title, Johansson Yamaha Junior Enduro Team rider Mikael Persson secured a runner-up result on the first day of competition at a challenging EnduroGP […]

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MV AGUSTA HOLDING COMPLETES ITS RECAPITALIZATION WITH INVESTMENT FUND COMSAR INVEST

Jul 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta Holding consolidates its equity investment through ComSar Invest; an investment fund part of Black Ocean Group, owned by Timur Sardarov, a Russian dynasty key player in the production of oil and gas in […]

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CHARLIER EARNS RUNNER-UP RESULT AT GP OF PORTUGAL

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Charlier has finished less than four seconds from the top step of the EnduroGP class podium on day two of the GP of Portugal, round six of the FIM […]

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