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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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Complimentary Four Day BMW S1000RR Track Experience – Almeria Track Event

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Purchase a new S 1000 RR between October and December and you’ll receive a complimentary four day track experience. Get started by booking a test ride on our class-leading superbike. Test ride subject to applicant […]

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American Flat Track will return to the northeastern U.S. with two great events in 2018

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2017) – American Flat Track is pleased to confirm two events in the northeastern U.S. as part of the 2018 schedule. New for the series, the New York Short Track […]

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BSB Round 11 – Assen: Hickmain Remains In Championship Contention

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The MCE British Superbike Championship ventured across to the Netherlands for the penultimate round of the year, mixed fortunes awaiting the BMW S 1000 RR riders at the TT Circuit Assen. As has now become […]

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Pata Yamaha Enjoy Stunning Weekend in STK1000 at Magny-Cours

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team delivered a superb performance throughout the whole weekend in tricky conditions at Magny-Cours, round eight of the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship. Florian Marino showed great pace in […]

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GRT Yamaha Enjoy Superb Start in WorldSSP at Magny-Cours

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team got off to an almost perfect start on Friday at Magny-Cours, round ten of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Title contender Lucas Mahias dominated proceedings at his home […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Kawasaki Motorcycle Lineup

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 Kawasaki have arrived! Each year millions of riders look forward to the 2018 Kawasaki Motorcycle Lineup and this year Kawasaki does not disappoint and neither will our 2018 Kawasaki Review Guide. Big changes […]

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BMW riders Markus Reiterberger and Carmelo Morales continue with winning ways

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Three wins and a total of five podium finishes sums up the weekend in numbers for the BMW riders. In the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship, Federico Sandi raced onto the rostrum at Magny-Cours. Champion […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S COLTON HAAKER HAS PODIUM NIGHT AT DENVER ENDUROCROSS

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker had a podium night at the Denver Endurocross, the third round of the series, on Saturday. After dominating the bracket race and earning the extra championship point, he […]

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LAWRENCE WINS MX2 & CARMICHAEL AWARD AT 2017 ‘NATIONS

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. Hunter Lawrence – 4-8 for 1st MX2 Class Jeremy Seewer – 14-9 for 5th Open Class Kevin Strijbos – 12-13 for 7th Open Class Hunter Lawrence lit up […]

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Mahias retakes Championship Lead as Caricasulo Secures Podium at Magny-Cours

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

It was an incredibly dramatic race for the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team on Sunday in damp conditions at Magny-Cours, round ten of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo stormed to his third […]

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HUSQVARNA RIDERS SHINE IN MXON MUD

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a highly successful 71st edition of the Motocross of Nations in the United Kingdom, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team saw Max Anstie earn two impressive moto victories while Gautier Paulin and Christophe […]

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Febvre & France Make History at Matterley Basin

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre delivered a silver medal performance in the Open Class on-board the all-new 2018 YZ450FM at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which crowned a historic weekend for […]

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GUINTOLI & BENNETTS SUZUKI GSX-R1000 WIN AT ASSEN BSB

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. Sylvain Guintoli – 4-1 Richard Cooper – 13-11 Sylvain Guintoli and the Bennetts Suzuki team took victory today at Assen, winning the second race at round 11 of […]

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Sensational Double Podium for Pata Yamaha in Race 2 at Magny-Cours

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team delivered a stellar performance in Race 2 on Sunday at Magny Cours, round 11 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes followed up his superb ride to […]

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SEEWER AND LAWRENCE LEAD FROM THE FRONT AT ‘NATIONS

Oct 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30. Hunter Lawrence – 2nd MX2 Jeremy Seewer – 3rd Open Kevin Strijbos – 6th Open Jeremy Seewer and Hunter Lawrence both pulled holeshots on their Suzuki’s as they […]

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