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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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Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Weekend Action June 1-2

Jun 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. The first weekend of June has started in practice today for Round 6 of the MotoGP™ championship at Mugello, Italy with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins finishing this […]

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Italian MotoGP Petrucci 3rd Dovizioso 11th Mugello 13 in Friday’s free practice

Jun 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Mugello Circuit for the opening day of the Italian Grand Prix, sixth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship and home race for the Italian manufacturer. […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Take On First Tuscan Free Practice Sessions

Jun 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi completed the first Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley free practice sessions today. Viñales took a little time in the sunny morning but jumped up to 5th position […]

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MUGELLO’S ROLLING HILLS PRODUCE TIGHT TIMES ON DAY 1

Jun 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:47.167 (+ 0.435) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:47.579 (+ 0.847) • Alex Rins confident as he clocks top speed. • Joan Mir learning the […]

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Italian Desire: New 2020 MV Agusta Superveloce 800

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honestly, I don’t know where to begin on this one. The new 2020 MV Agusta Superveloce 800 brought Motorcycle Art to an all new level when introduced at EIMCA2018. Now MV Agusta will be building […]

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10 things to know about the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seizing a fantastic double podium in the French Grand Prix at Le Mans with Andrea Dovizioso in second position ahead of his teammate Danilo Petrucci, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Misano

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano Adriatico. Before heading to the sixth round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed two days of testing at Misano, Italy. […]

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2019 Ducati “All Roads Lead to Pikes Peak” Rally

May 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Official Ducati activities in Colorado Springs will build fan momentum for reigning champion Ducati team’s return to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Ticket packages now available for June 28-30 event by reservation Weekend activities include […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SUCCESS AT THE IRON GIANT

May 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Switching back to hard enduro action following their recent classic enduro outing at Trèfle Lozérien in France, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing head to Austria this weekend for the 25th running of the Erzbergrodeo, round […]

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Böhnke takes second victory in German Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup

May 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Christian Böhnke and Renato Heinrich were back in action, taking first and third in round three of the German Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup taking place in Gröningen on 18th May as part of the Endurance Masters […]

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American Flat Track To Unleash Its Horsepower On The Red Mile

May 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 28, 2019) – American Flat Track will at last set the field loose on the first of 2019’s magnificent Miles with this weekend’s Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Red Mile on Saturday, June 1, in Lexington, Ky. […]

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HILL SCORES BEST OUTDOOR MX SEASON RESULT AT PALA

May 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. Alex Martin – 250 Class – 10-6 for 6th Place Justin Hill – 450 Class – 8-7 for 7th Place Kyle Peters – 250 Class – 27-20 for […]

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ON TO THE FAST AND FERVENT TUSCAN HILLS FOR ROUND SIX

May 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29. The superb surroundings of Mugello Circuit will soon be ready to host the sixth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, bringing with it the usual thrills and […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Make Their Way to Mugello

May 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Gerno di Lesmo (Italy) based Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is getting ready for the next challenge of the 2019 MotoGP championship – and it’s a special one! The entire crew, including Valentino Rossi […]

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Roger Lee Hayden Returns to Race American Flat Track

May 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 29, 2019) – Just days before the running of American Flat Track‘s first Mile race of 2019, a new entry to the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class is making waves in the […]

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