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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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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez: Another top-six finish for Tom Sykes

Jun 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team claimed another top-six finish with the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished sixth in Saturday’s race […]

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Another One-Two for Caricasulo and Krummenacher in Jerez

Jun 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The YART Yamaha EWC Team will start in fifth place for round four of the FIM EWC at the 8 Hours Oschersleben, after strong laps by riders Broc Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Niccolò Canepa on […]

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SUZUKI ENDURANCE 2ND IN OSCHERSLEBEN 1ST DAY

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 7. SERT – GSX-R1000 – 2nd Endurance World Championship leaders Suzuki Endurance Racing Team put the GSX-R1000 to second place today in the opening practice and qualifying sessions at […]

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Honda Endurance Racing misses out Oschersleben pole by 0.064 seconds

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team has had its best Qualifying in years at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben for the fourth round of the 2018/2019 FIM Endurance World Championship. Randy de Puniet, Sébastien Gimbert and Yonny […]

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Álvaro Bautista puts in great performance at Spanish WorldSBK Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Andalusia

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Positive opening day for Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who sets the quickest time after the first two free practice sessions at Jerez de la Frontera. Further back Chaz Davies who ends the day […]

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Yamaha Enjoy Strong Opening Day in Jerez

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark led the way for Yamaha on the opening day Jerez, with the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider topping the timesheet in FP1 before finally finishing in second place, just two-tenths off the […]

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Two Isle of Man TT wins and a podium for Peter Hickman on new BMW S 1000 RR

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Isle of Man. The new BMW S 1000 RR made its debut at the Isle of Man TT – with a strong result. Peter Hickman (GBR) of Smiths Racing Team set the pace in the […]

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Podium highlight of bittersweet TT for Honda Racing

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the success of David Johnson’s maiden TT podium yesterday, today’s blue riband event of the Senior TT was ultimately a frustrating affair for Honda Racing. Under increasingly brooding albeit rain-free skies, the six-lap Senior […]

2020 Yamaha TY-E Electric Trials Bike

2020 Yamaha TY-E Electric Trials Bike

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX. 2020 Yamaha TY-E Electric Trials Bike: The TY-E is an advanced development vehicle created as part of Yamaha Motor’s Evolving R&D programme. This initiative allows employees in the Research and […]

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Kuroyama to Contest The FIM Trial-E Cup with TY-E Once Again in 2019

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has finalised its entry in the 2019 FIM Trial-E Cup with the TY-E electric trials bike for the second successive year. Kenichi Kuroyama will once again ride for the Yamaha Factory […]

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RINS AND MIR TO JOIN EUROPEAN GSX-R MEETING

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office- June 7. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir will join thousands of Suzuki fans at the upcoming European GSX-R Meeting run in conjunction with the IDM Superbike […]

Racing WorldSBK in Brutal 140°F Heat

1-on-1 Interviews: Racing WorldSBK in Brutal 140°F Heat

Jun 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

140°F is hot, very hot and when you are on a track in full racing leathers it is even hotter. In a 1-on-1 intervew with WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark tell […]

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13TH YEAR OF VESPA WORLD DAYS WORLDWIDE VESPA CLUBS EVENT

Jun 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Vespa Clubs from 38 nations with over 3,000 Vespas from every time period are expected Vespisti arrive from Hong Kong, Australia and Japan, as well as all of Europe. Programme, info and curiosities at vespaworlddays2019.hu Zanka […]

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YART Yamaha Ready to Take on Oschersleben 8 Hours

Jun 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The YART Yamaha EWC Team return to action this weekend, with riders Broc Parkes, Marvin Firtz and Niccolò Canepa looking to carry on their impressive 2019 form at the Oschersleben 8 hours in Germany for […]

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SUZUKI READY FOR OSCHERSLEBEN 8 HOURS EWC

Jun 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 6. EWC Championship leaders Suzuki Endurance Racing Team are on track this weekend for the fourth round of the series at Oschersleben in Germany aboard the GSX-R1000. The 15-time […]

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