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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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ALEX RINS SALVAGES TOP 10 FINISH IN DIFFICULT FRENCH GP

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 19. Alex Rins: 10th (+ 13.709) Joan Mir: 16th (+ 1 lap) • Alex Rins limits the damage with 10th place. • Joan Mir’s misfortune continues with warm-up lap […]

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Rossi Retains Fifth in French GP Race

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi came close to joining the fight for second place on the podium today at the Le Mans – Bugatti Grand Prix racing circuit. He was still clocking 1‘32s laps […]

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BOLT & GOMEZ FIGHT HARD AT TRÈFLE LOZÉRIEN AMV

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In tough and muddy conditions, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has battled his way to a top-15 result at the second round of the 2019 World Enduro Super Series, in France. Switching gears […]

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THOMAS KJER OLSEN SECOND OVERALL AT MXGP OF PORTUGAL

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 STAR LANDS YET ANOTHER OVERALL PODIUM RESULT Despite coming agonisingly close to falling while entering the first corner of the second MX2 class moto at the MXGP of Portugal […]

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Double Podium for the Ducati Team at Le Mans with Dovizioso and Petrucci

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team achieved a great collective result at Le Mans, home of the French GP, where both Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci rode their factory Desmosedici GP bikes to a podium finish, conquering second […]

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Weather conditions disrupt play at the North West 200

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Racing roads team, with Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson had a mixed experience at this year’s International North West 200 in Northern Ireland, as on the final day of the event weather conditions […]

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COOPER & BUILDBASE SUZUKI RUNNER-UP AT NORTH WEST 200

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 19. Richard Cooper – SST GSX-R1000R – 2nd. Buildbase Suzuki’s Richard Cooper enjoyed a successful road racing debut this week, coming away from the International North West 200 in […]

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UNSETTLED SATURDAY FOR SUZUKI AT LE MANS

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 18. Joan Mir: 18th – 1:40.606 Alex Rins: 19th – 1:40.706 • Joan Mir has first experience of GSX-RR in the wet. • Alex Rins forced to fight against […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP to Commence French GP Fight from 5th and 11th

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi delivered a masterstroke today during qualifying at the Le Mans – Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit. He gambled on slicks in a damp Q1 session and went on to […]

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First Row for Ducati Petrucci 2nd and Dovizioso 4th in Qualifying at Le Mans

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team put up a strong performance in the qualifying session of the French GP, held in particularly difficult conditions due to the intermittent rain that hit Le Mans since early morning. Danilo Petrucci […]

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Strong Start To Motocross Championship for Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Riders

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team riders secured the second, third and fourth overall positions at the opening round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season at the Hangtown Motocross Classic, with Justin Cooper […]

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Justin Barcia and Dean Ferris Score Top-10 Finish at Motocross Season Opener

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team started off the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with two solid finishes on the rides from Justin Barcia and Dean Ferris at the Hangtown Motocross Classic outside Sacramento. […]

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GREAT START TO THE PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ANDERSON SECURES A PODIUM FINISH, OSBORNE FINISHES FOURTH The 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicked off on Saturday with the opening round of racing in Sacramento, California for the Hangtown Motocross Classic. The Rockstar Energy […]

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French GP: Dovizioso and Petrucci respectively fifth and sixth in Friday’s free-practice at Le Mans

May 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team resumed track action today at Le Mans (France) for the fifth round of the 2019 MotoGP Championship. Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci took fifth and sixth position respectively in the combined time […]

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Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team Look to Keep Supercross Success Rolling into the Outdoor Season

May 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With a combined total of four wins and 21 podiums in Supercross’ 250SX Championships, the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team look to keep that momentum rolling into the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship’s season […]

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