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Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Set To Take On Baja Inka Rally

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following their solid performances at the Atacama Rally in Chile and the Desafio Ruta 40 in Argentina, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders are fired up for success at the Baja Inka rally in Peru. […]

Pata Yamaha Relishing STK1000 Battle in Portimao

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are revved up and ready to return to action after a month’s break for round seven of the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship. Florian Marino is currently third […]

Beta MiniCross E – First Look

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MiniCross Electric Electric Power for Tomorrow’s Riders The all-new Beta Minicross-E is an easy, off-road motorcycle for youngsters starting out. The Minicross-E offers a power delivery that will not overwhelm the young riders and help […]

Toni Bou Wins 11th Consecutive FIM Trial World Championship Title

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

September 11, 2017 – HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) contract rider and Honda factory team (Repsol Honda Team) rider Toni Bou has won the 2017 FIM* Trial World Championship. He has clinched his 11th consecutive title […]

Disastrous Day for Team HRC MXGP

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Tim Gajser #243 and Evgeny Bobryshev #777 of Team HRC MXGP had a disastrous day today in Assen aboard their CRF450RW’s at the MXGP of the Netherlands. Evgeny Bobryshev Evgeny Bobryshev Gajser’s day initially started […]

Super KIP Finishes 9th at Misano, Nakagami 11th

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rd.13 GRAN PREMIO TRIBUL MASTERCARD DI SAN MARINO E DELLA RIVIERA DI RIMINI: Sunday, September 10, 2017 Weather: Wet Ambient: 17℃ / Track: 17℃ IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Khairul Idham Pawi, a.k.a. Super KIP […]

2017.09.11 Round 13 Livio Suppo Track Report – Misano Track Report

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What was the strategy for the Misano race? After all of practice was run in the sun, it started raining this morning! We knew that the circuit was very slippery because many riders crashed in […]

Marquez Takes Fourth Win to Share Title Points Lead at Misano

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) conquered foul weather and fast rivals at super-slippery Misano this afternoon to take his fourth win of the season and recover lost ground in a thrilling battle for the […]

DOUBLE WIN FOR WATERS AND NEW 2017 GSX-R1000

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 12. Josh Waters and the new 2017 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR GSX-R1000R dominated the weekend’s sixth and penultimate round of the Australian Superbike Championship at the weekend and moved to […]

BROOKLYN INVITATIONAL – CUSTOM INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SERIES

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

As the title sponsor of the ninth annual Brooklyn Invitational Custom Motorcycle Show, Indian Motorcycle unveiled three custom versions of the all-new Scout Bobber crafted by Keino Cycles, Kraus Motor Co. and skateboarding icon Steve […]

Championship Leader Mahias Confident ahead of Portimao

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are focused and ready to get back on track at Portimao this weekend for the round nine of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Having completed a recent two-day […]

2018 YAMAHA X-MAX 125

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Desire what you need Yamaha continues to be regarded as one of the most influential and innovative manufacturers in the Sport Scooter segment, having led the way ever since the introduction of the original TMAX. […]

Pata Yamaha Prepared & Ready for Portimao

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team of Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark are ready to return to action for round ten of the 2017 FIM World Superbike Championship in Portimao after a month’s […]

American Flat Track mourns the loss of Barry Boone

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 11, 2017) – The American Flat Track community is deeply saddened by the passing of Barry Boone, legendary race announcer, longtime motorcyclist and motorcycle racing enthusiast. A third-generation motorcyclist, Boone was […]

Max Gerston Takes the Lead in the West Hare Scramble Series

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Press Release September 11th, 2017 For Immediate Release Paso Robles, California Max Gerston Takes the Lead in the West Hare Scramble Series The 8th round of the West Hare Scramble Series took place […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

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Disastrous Day for Team HRC MXGP

Super KIP Finishes 9th at Misano, Nakagami 11th

2017.09.11 Round 13 Livio Suppo Track Report – Misano Track Report

Marquez Takes Fourth Win to Share Title Points Lead at Misano

DOUBLE WIN FOR WATERS AND NEW 2017 GSX-R1000

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Championship Leader Mahias Confident ahead of Portimao

2018 YAMAHA X-MAX 125

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American Flat Track mourns the loss of Barry Boone

Max Gerston Takes the Lead in the West Hare Scramble Series

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