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  • [ Nov 22, 2025 ] Billy Bolt completes 2025 FIM HEWC campaign as vice-champion News
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  • [ Nov 22, 2025 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing SMX team on target for 2026 News
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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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HARD BRAKING AND RAPID ACCELERATION FOR ROUND FIVE IN FRANCE

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 14.  Hard braking and strong acceleration will be theme of this week’s GP as Team SUZUKI ECSTAR head to the French circuit of Le Mans, which is a typical […]
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AFT Kicks Off Its Run of Miles with the Legendary Sacramento Mile

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2019) – American Flat Track will press the limits of speed, bravery, and tactical acumen this weekend as the series arrives at the first of six magnificent Mile showdowns in […]
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MXGP Yamaha Riders Poised for Portuguese Grand Prix

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard
The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team will be back to full strength this weekend at the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal. Returning from injury, Romain Febvre will join […]
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Sacramento Mile Rescheduled for August 10

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 14, 2019) – Due to prolonged precipitation in this weekend’s forecast for the Sacramento area, the Law Tigers Legendary Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear powered by Estenson Racing has been postponed […]
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE LAUNCHES COMPANY’S FIRST-EVER RENTAL PROGRAM

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard
MINNEAPOLIS (May 7, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its first-ever rental program, Indian Motorcycle Rentals. Available now at select dealers around the country, Indian Motorcycle Rentals provides local residents and […]
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S FTR750 TAKES 1-2 AT SO-CAL HALF-MILE

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard
PERRIS, CA. (MAY 11, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, and its championship-winning FTR750 earned its fourth win of the 2019 season at the So-Cal Half-Mile in Perris, Calif. Indian Privateer […]
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Yamaha reveals 11 new stunning Yard Built projects at The Reunion 2019

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard
As the weather turns warmer and the season of outdoor fun begins, Yamaha is getting ready to bring real Faster Sons flavour to the 2019 The Reunion custom bike event in Monza, Italy on 17-19 […]
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Febvre Returns from Injury in Portugal

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre suffered a broken ankle at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Argentina and subsequently missed four rounds of the championship. The team are pleased to […]
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Positive BMW bucks trend sales up 2.3% with 171,154 deliveries worldwide in April

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Munich. BMW Group sales continue to grow steadily, with deliveries of premium BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles increasing by 0.7% in April. The month saw a total of 196,179 BMW Group vehicles delivered to customers, […]
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RETTmobil 2019 feature BMW tailor-made special-purpose vehicles

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Fulda. At stand No. 208 in Hall 2 and on the outdoor area of the specialist trade fair RETTmobil 2018 in Fulda (15 to 17 May 2019), the BMW Group will again present a wide […]
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Honda Racing raring to get roads campaign underway at the International North West 200

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Honda is ready to get its 2019 road racing campaign underway as Ian Hutchinson and new recruit, David Johnson, have arrived at the International North West 200 ready to kick off proceedings tomorrow.Wrapping up pre-season […]
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International Road Racing Championship season-opener BMW racers dominated

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard
International Road Racing Championship: BMW racers dominant in season-opener. BMW racers have made a perfect start to the 2019 season in the International Road Racing Championship. They claimed a top-five and a top-four lock-out for […]
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JARVIS CLAIMS FOURTH AT WESS ROUND ONE

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DIGS DEEP FOR TOP-FOUR RESULT AT PORTUGAL’S EXTREME XL LAGARES Graham Jarvis has led home the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team at the opening round of the World […]
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Paulin Strengthens His Place Inside MXGP Top-3 as Seewer Moves into Sixth

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard
In contrast to the dark and damp weather conditions, Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin ran a piping hot pace around the rough and rutty circuit of Mantova at the fifth round of the […]
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Double podium for Ducati at Superpole Race at Imola for the Aruba.it Racing

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard
The fifth round of the Superbike World Championship, held at the Imola circuit this weekend, was hit by bad weather this afternoon, which led to the cancellation of all track activities. After the rain began […]

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