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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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Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso respectively 8th and 9th in Friday’s free practice at Sachsenring

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team resumed action today near Chemnitz (Germany) at the Sachsenring circuit, home of the ninth race of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship and last round before the summer break. At the end of […]

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Strong Start for Lowes on Opening Day at Donington Park

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, got his home race weekend off to a flying start at Donington Park, ending the opening day in second place and only missing out on topping the timesheet by […]

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STRONG START IN SACHSENRING FOR SUZUKI RIDERS

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 5. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:21.046 (+ 0.341) Joan Mir: 13th – 1:21.678 (+ 0.973) • Alex Rins closes opening day in promising 2nd place. • Joan Mir improving […]

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Dean Ferris Parts Ways with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team duo Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli started their German GP weekend in fine form with positive pace and boxes ticked as the pair prepared for Sunday’s race at the Sachsenring. […]

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Opening day of German GP goes to plan for Quartararo and Morbidelli

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger returning to full fitness, the team and replacement rider Dean Ferris have come to a mutual agreement to part ways for the remainder of this season. […]

2020 Motorcycles Have Arrived!

2020 Motorcycles Have Arrived!

Jul 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jump for Joy, the 2020 Motorcycles Have Arrived! Check out the best 2020 Motorcycle Model Guides on the internet right here on Total Motorcycle. Exciting new bikes from BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Husqvarna, Indian, KTM, Moto […]

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2020 BMW Motorcycle Model Revisions and Updates

Jul 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Model year 2020 sees a number of model revision measures included in the BMW Motorrad program. The models can be ordered from BMW Motorrad partners in the new configuration from August 2019. New colours, styles […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Look Forward To Silk Way Rally 2019

Jul 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

et to compete in round two of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi will soon line up at the start of […]

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10 things to know about the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring

Jul 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After taking fourth and sixth place on the finish line at the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen with Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci respectively, the Ducati Team is ready to take it to the track […]

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Ducati Team Continues With Danilo Petrucci for 2020 MotoGP World Championship

Jul 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team is pleased to announce to have finalized an agreement with Danilo Petrucci for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian rider will once again pair with Andrea Dovizioso onboard the factory Desmosedici […]

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Suzuki Star-Spangled Savings! Free Yoshimura Exhaust +1.99% APR + $1000 cash

Jul 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki Star-Spangled Savings! Free a Yoshimura Exhaust + upto 1.99% APR + upto $1000 cash on select models! CRUISER 2019 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. MSRP: $15,149* as low as 1.99%APR for 36 months on approved Credit3 […]

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Positive mid-season review in the new BMW S 1000 RR’s maiden season

Jul 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. This weekend (5th to 7th July) marks the start of the second half of the new BMW S 1000 RR’s maiden season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). At Donington Park in England, the BMW […]

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WorldSBK Donington Park: Markus Reiterberger unable to compete due to illness

Jul 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Markus Reiterberger (GER) has had to cancel his participation in the eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season at Donington Park (GBR) at short notice. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider […]

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BMW Motorrad delivers 208 new motorcycles in June a decrease of -17.8%

Jul 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 3,625 vehicles for the month of June. This result represents a change of -15.7% compared to June, 2018. “Our June results […]

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1st Japanese winner at the Isle of Man TT in 1963 passes away

Jul 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 3. Mitsuo Ito, the first Japanese rider to take victory at the Isle of Man TT in 1963, passed away earlier today (July 3rd). As an employee rider of […]

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