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About Michael Le Pard

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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Vinales Sets Benchmark Time on First Day of French GP Weekend

May 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had a full-on first day at the Grand Prix de France, preparing for Sunday’s race. Maverick Viñales likes the Le Mans circuit, and it showed today as his pace […]

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TRICKY AND TECHNICAL LE MANS TESTS RIDERS ON DAY 1

May 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17. Joan Mir: 15th – 1:32.322 (+ 0.894) Alex Rins: 16th – 1:32.385 (+ 0.957) • Joan Mir hovers around Top 10 during Day 1 • Alex Rins working […]

Rider Inspiration - Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle presents, Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark. A look into what inspired Michael van der Mark from a kid who didn’t attend classes and the journey from expensive truck […]

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Motocross was just so Good Back in the Day – Golden Era of Motocross

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In Husqvarna’s Golden Era of motocross, Bror Jaurén was the primary person responsible for handling the factory’s tactics in their quest for success. Working as competition manager for the racing department, Jaurén’s leadership led to […]

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Team Suzuki Weekend Action May 18-19

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. The third weekend of May sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in action for the fifth round of the 2019 MotoGP™ Championship at Le Mans in France, with Alex Rins […]

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THE SOUND OF EUROPE TOUR AS VESPA TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN SUMMER 2019

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE ICONIC VESPA IMAGE COMES TO EUROPE’S MOST FASHIONABLE CITIES: BERLIN, MILAN, AMSTERDAM, PARIS AND MADRID A POP-UP INSTALLATION IN THE HEART OF THE CITY, A SOUNDTRACK FROM DJs MERK & KREMONT, PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT […]

Moto Machines representative for Scorpion Exhausts in the United States

Moto Machines representative for Scorpion Exhausts in the United States

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The addition of Scorpion Exhausts to the range of brands represented by Moto Machines is part of a growth plan focused on premium quality products for discerning riders. Scorpion Exhausts is a world leading performance […]

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10 things to know about the French GP at Le Mans from Ducati

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After finishing with both its riders in the top five at Jerez (Spain), the Ducati Team is ready to resume action at Le Mans (France) for the fifth round of the year, scheduled for May […]

2019 AMA Pro Hillclimb Round 1 at Seven Springs Mountain Ski Resort

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2019) – The first round of the 2019 AMA Pro Hillclimb series kicked off at the Seven Springs Mountain Ski Resort in Champion, Penn. The show provided by the 1000-foot […]

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The Ducati Team ready for the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship at Le Mans

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After finishing the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez with both its riders in the top five, the Ducati Team is ready to take it back to the track at Le Mans (France) for the fifth […]

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BOLT AND GOMEZ HEAD TO FRANCE FOR WESS ROUND TWO

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following their strong performances at the opening round of the 2019 World Enduro Super Series in Portugal, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt and Alfredo Gomez now turn their attention to Trèfle Lozérien AMV […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Primed for French GP

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teammates Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales head to France for the fifth round of the MotoGP championship, held at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix Circuit.After the Jerez Test the team […]

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Yamaha to Partner with American Flat Track for 2019

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2019) – American Flat Track and Yamaha Motor Corp. proudly announced today a forging of an official partnership for the 2019 season. This partnership comes just two weeks after a […]

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ERNIE VIGIL OF TRIUMPH FINSHES 5TH AT MEXICAN 1000 RALLY

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

RIDING THE NEW SCRAMBLER 1200 XE ERNIE VIGIL DELIVERS STUNNING RESULT AT THE NORRA MEXICAN 1000 RALLY Triumph Factory rider Ernie Vigil piloting the all-new Scrambler 1200 XE finished an incredible 5th place at […]

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MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship and MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 14, 2019. – Join BMW Motorrad and some of the world’s greatest motorcycle road racers at WeatherTech® Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA, July 12-14, for the MOTUL FIM Superbike […]

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