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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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Febvre & Seewer Celebrate the Indonesian Grand Prix from the Podium

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In true Semakin Di Depan spirit, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo, Romain Febvre and Jeremy Seewer, celebrated the Indonesian Grand Prix from the second and third steps of the podium. Their success marks a […]

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Cluzel Takes Hard Fought WorldSSP Win at Donington Park

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, took his second win of the season in the WorldSSP race at Donington Park, after a race long battle with former World Champion, Lucas Mahias, and Bardahl Evan […]

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STRONG RESULTS FROM THOMAS KJER OLSEN & JED BEATON AT GP OF INDONESIA

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Managing the hot and humid conditions in Indonesia, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 duo of Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton have finished third and fifth respectively at round 11 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, […]

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SOLID START FOR ANDREW SHORT AT 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has made a solid start to his 2019 Silk Way Rally finishing inside the top-10 on the day’s opening stage. The event, welcoming motorcycles for the first time […]

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Dylan Ferrandis Takes Dominant Victory at RedBud

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Dylan Ferrandis put on a masterclass performance to take dominant wins in both motos and notch his first overall win this season in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON PODIUMS AT REDBUD

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 7 of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship made its way to Buchanan, Michigan over the weekend for a festive Independence Day celebration at the world-renown RedBud Track N’ Trail. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

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Tough Day for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team at RedBud

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round seven of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship presented challenges to the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Team, but riders Aaron Plessinger and Justin Barcia toughed it out to finish 11th and 14th overall at […]

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WorldSBK at Donington: Ducati’s Álvaro Bautista crashes out

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Both Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders were unable to obtain the results they had hoped for today in Race 1 of the UK Round of the Superbike World Championship at the Donington circuit. After […]

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German GP: Danilo Petrucci crashes out during qualifying

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team came back in action today near Chemnitz (Germany) at Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix qualifiers. After working on race pace with a focus on tyre wear in Friday’s free practice sessions, […]

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Pole position and a podium for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team once again had cause to celebrate at Donington Park (GBR). In Saturday’s Superpole qualifying, Tom Sykes (GBR) secured the first pole position for the new BMW S 1000 […]

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SUZUKI DUO QUALIFY 4TH AND 9TH FOR SACHSENRING GP

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 6. Alex Rins: 4th – 1:20.531 Joan Mir: 9th – 1:21.061 • Alex Rins looking strong just off the front row in 4th. • Joan Mir learns difficult Sachsenring […]

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Solid Results for Lowes and Van Der Mark in Wet Race 1 at Donington Park

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, rode an intelligent race to fifth place in difficult conditions at Donington Park today, as rain replaced the sunshine of the opening day. Michael van der Mark achieved his […]

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Fabulous Fabio takes fourth front row at the Sachsenring

Jul 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team’s Fabio Quartararo has taken a fabulous fourth consecutive front row start for the German Grand Prix, riding through the pain barrier to secure second place behind Marc Marquez. The impressive […]

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THIS WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING SCHEDULE – July 6-7th

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 5. The opening race weekend of July sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in action for round 9 of the MotoGP™ World Championship at Sachsenring in Germany. In today’s Free Practice […]

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Ducati team wraps up Donington circuit with 6th and 9th quickest times

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders took part in today’s opening free practice sessions for the eighth round of the Superbike World Championship at the Donington Park circuit; points leader Álvaro Bautista was sixth […]

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