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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.

2019 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show - TMW Was There!

2019 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show – TMW Was There!

Apr 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is an inspiring showcase of works from builders and craftsmen that combine knowledge, skill, ingenuity to create one-of-a-kind truly hand-built machines and Total Motorcycle covered it again this year! Bruce […]

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Red Bull Athlete Tyler Bereman Named Grand Marshal of Arizona Super TT

Apr 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 24, 2019) – Former Supercross racer turned freestyle motocross phenom – Tyler Bereman – will make the trip down to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz. for the first-ever […]

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Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team wraps up one-day private test at Autodromo di Imola

Apr 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies wrapped up a one-day private test today that the Borgo Panigale squad organized at the Autodromo di Imola in preparation for the Italian […]

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5th Invitational WHY WE RIDE to The Quail charity motorcycle trek

Apr 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Moorpark, CA (April 24, 2019) – The sold out Fifth Invitational WHY WE RIDE to The Quail charity motorcycle trek will take place May 2, 3 and 4. Why We Ride began as a movie […]

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ENTER TO WIN A VIP EXPERIENCE AT 2019 WORLD SUPERBIKE RACE IN LAGUNA SECA

Apr 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BE THE WSBK VIP WITH BMW MOTORRAD. Now’s your chance to win the ultimate fan experience. You and a guest will join BMW Motorrad in Laguna Seca, July 13-14, with unparalleled access to the BMW […]

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BMW main partner of 2019 Art Gallery Weekend in Berlin from April 26 to 28

Apr 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Berlin. As one of the important highlights within the international art calendar, Gallery Weekend Berlin in its 15th edition presents productions by emerging artists alongside more established positions at the 45 participating galleries. From the […]

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American Flat Track Primed For First-Ever Arizona Super TT

Apr 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23, 2019) – The 2019 American Flat Track title contenders will jump right back into the fight this weekend as the series arrives at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, […]

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WEPOL Racing lead the way for Yamaha as Moto AIN Finish on SST Podium at Le Mans

Apr 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans proved a successful race for those teams benefitting from Yamaha’s extended support program in the FIM Endurance World Championship, with all five teams making it to the finish […]

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SUZUKI LEADS BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Apr 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. Josh Elliott #1 – BSB – 1-2 Luke Mossey #12 – BSB – 4-6 Billy McConnell #3 – SST – 18-7-10 OMG Racing’s Josh Elliott took an incredible […]

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COOPER AND BUILBASE SUZUKI WIN AT SILVERSTONE BSB

Apr 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. Richard Cooper – Superstock 1000 – 1-1-3 Luke Stapleford – BSB – 7-5 Bradley Ray – BSB – 16-10 Cooper wins two-part season opener and podiums in race […]

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Superstock victory in the British Superbike Championship

Apr 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FIM Endurance World Championship: Double pole position at Le Mans. After the opening race back in September, the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), the iconic 24-hour race at Le Mans (FRA) marked the second […]

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S FTR750 SECURES SECOND CONSECUTIVE PODIUM SWEEP

Apr 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Defending Champion Jared Mees Secures First Victory of the Season; Fellow Wrecking Crew Rider Briar Bauman & Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson Finish Second and Third at Texas Half-Mile FORT WORTH, TX. (April 22, […]

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Honda Endurance Racing team battles until the end to finish second in the 24 Heures Moto

Apr 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team finished the 24 Heures Moto of the FIM Endurance World Championship in second position on the podium. Randy de Puniet, Sebastien Gimbert and Yonny Hernandez had to give their all […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 PODIUMS AT LE MANS 24 HOURS

Apr 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. SERT – GSX-R1000 – EWC – 3rd MOTORS EVENTS – GSX-R1000 – SST – 1st JUNIOR TEAM LMS – GSX-R1000 – SST – 4th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team […]

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Disappointed YART Yamaha Abandon the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Apr 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 24 Hours of Le Mans came to a premature end for the YART Yamaha EWC Team, who were forced to abandon ten hours in the race after damaging the engine of their YZF-R1 in […]

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