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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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Bauman Leads American Flat Track Field Into So-Cal Half-Mile

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 7, 2019) – The 2019 American Flat Track season resumes this weekend as the series arrives in Perris, Calif., for the So-Cal Half-Mile presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys on Saturday, […]
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COOPER AND BUILDBASE SUZUKI INCREASE SERIES LEAD

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 7. Richard Cooper – SST – 1st Bradley Ray – BSB – 14-12th Luke Stapleford – BSB – 19-16th • Cooper extends championship lead with race win. • Ray makes […]
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Victory for Mathieu Gines on the BMW S 1000 RR in France

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard
French Superbike Championship: Win and second place for Mathieu Gines. The second race of the season in the French Superbike Championship (FSBK) took place at the Circuit de Nogaro Paul Armagnac (FRA). Mathieu Gines (FRA) […]
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Caricasulo Looking to Impress at Home in Imola

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Federico Caricasulo, took his first win of the 2019 Supersport World Championship season last time out in Assen and the Italian heads to Imola keen to repeat this […]
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Caricasulo Looking to Impress at Home in Imola

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Federico Caricasulo, took his first win of the 2019 Supersport World Championship season last time out in Assen and the Italian heads to Imola keen to repeat this […]
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JEREZ POST-RACE TEST COMPLETED WITH POSITIVITY

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 6. Joan Mir: 6th – 1:37.233 Alex Rins: 8th – 1:37.275 • Team SUZUKI ECSTAR pleased with progress in one-day test. • Alex Rins continues his strong form and […]
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Yamaha Riders Revved up and Ready for Imola Challenge

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK teams return to action this weekend at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, the venue for Round 5 of the 2019 FIM […]
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Victory for Mathieu Gines on the BMW S 1000 RR in France

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
French Superbike Championship: Win and second place for Mathieu Gines. The second race of the season in the French Superbike Championship (FSBK) took place at the Circuit de Nogaro Paul Armagnac (FRA). Mathieu Gines (FRA) […]
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Motorcycles segment increases revenues and earnings significantly for BMW

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Munich. Within a challenging market environment, the BMW Group has started the financial year 2019 in line with expectations in operational terms. Contrary to the prevailing trend in the sector, the Group’s attractive and significantly younger […]
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YOSHIMURA SUZUKI & ELIAS EXTEND MOTOAMERICA SBK LEAD

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 6. Toni Elias – 2-3 – 1st in series. Josh Herrin – DNF-7 – 6th in series.  Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s Toni Elias survived a challenging race weekend at Virginia […]
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Testing concludes at Jerez for the Mission Winnow team: next stop Le Mans

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
After positively concluding the Spanish GP with both its riders in the top five, the Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action at Jerez de la Frontera for a collective, one-day test. In mild weather conditions, […]
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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Focus on Set-Up Details during One-Day Jerez Test

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Less than 24 hours after the Spanish GP, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGPs Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in their leathers at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the official Jerez MotoGP […]
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PIAGGIO GROUP: FIRST QUARTER 2019

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard
In the first quarter of 2019, the Piaggio Group reported an improvement in performance from the year-earlier period, growth in all the main earnings indicators, a strong increase in Ebit and net profit, higher capital […]
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Andrea Dovizioso 4th and Danilo Petrucci 5th in Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez

May 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci concluded the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, home of fourth round of the 2019 MotoGP calendar, in fourth and fifth position respectively. Both Mission Winnow Ducati riders saved their best […]
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RINS SECOND IN THE RACE, AND SECOND IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

May 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – May 5. Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 1.654) Joan Mir: DNF • Alex Rins works his way from 9th to 2nd in controlled display. • Joan Mir running Top 10 until […]

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