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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.
TMW Reviews - FLITZ Cleaner, Polish & Sealant
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TMW Reviews – Flitz Cleaner, Polish & Sealant

Apr 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard
As many of you know I love the look of a well taken care of vehicle. Motorcycle, car, truck, SUV or ATV, if it looks good on the outside it is cared for on the […]
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BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Tamburini and Fabrizio on the podium in Italy

Apr 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Italian Superbike Championship: Roberto Tamburini on the podium at season opener. The 2019 Italian Superbike Championship (CIV) season got underway at Misano (ITA) at the weekend with a podium for the BMW S 1000 RR. […]
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Stage One Victory For Van Beveren At Merzouga Rally

Apr 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team rider Adrien Van Beveren has got his participation in the 2019 Merzouga Rally off to an impressive start, winning the first full stage of the event on his WR450F rally machine. […]
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TOP-5 FOR DECOTIS AND SUZUKI AT HOUSTON SX

Apr 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 1. Jimmy Decotis [250 Class, 5th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 11th Place] The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team was in Houston, Texas this weekend for round 13 […]
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Yamaha Riders Target the Podium as WorldSBK Lands in Europe

Apr 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard
With four podium finishes in the opening two rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders head to Aragon this weekend, determined to carry the momentum […]
New 200hp Wankel Rotary Engine Motorcycle Coming in 2020
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New 200hp Wankel Rotary Engine Motorcycle Coming in 2020

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Just announced a new 200hp Wankel Rotary Engine Motorcycle will be coming in 2020 with the first being a cruiser hybrid model! Wankel Rotary Engines are making a comeback and being used in the new […]
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KJER-OLSEN EXTENDS MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH RUNNER-UP RESULT IN THE NETHERLANDS

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
With round three of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship taking place at the sandy track at Valkenswaard, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Kjer-Olsen has claimed an overall runner-up result to extend his […]
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Blended Emotions At Dutch Grand Prix

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer’s performance in the final race at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship on the rough and rugged circuit of Valkenswaard is telltale sign that his […]
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Andrea Dovizioso claims podium at the Argentina Grand Prix; strong comeback by Petrucci

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
The Mission Winnow Ducati team stepped on the podium once again today at Termas de Río Hondo (Argentina) with Andrea Dovizioso, third on the finish line. The Italian, who started from first row, dictated the […]
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RINS MAKES BRILLIANT RECOVERY FOR FIFTH IN ARGENTINA

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. Alex Rins: 5th (+ 12.563) Joan Mir: DNF • Alex Rins carves through for a superb Top 5 finish. • Joan Mir forced to retire with rear grip […]
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Rossi Rallies To Second In Gripping Argentina GP

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi saved the best for last at the Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina weekend. He used his experience to cunningly make his move – a perfectly executed block […]
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BMW Motorrad presents the iRace Kit for the S 1000 RR

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Munich. With a power output of 207 hp, an unladen weight of only 193.5 kilograms in the M version and an overall design concept dimensioned for maximum racing performance, the new S 1000 RR is […]
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Adrien Van Beveren Safely Through Merzouga Rally Prologue

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Successfully completing the short, opening prologue on day one of the 2019 Merzouga Rally in Morocco, Adrien Van Beveren recorded the fourth fastest time to head into today’s first full stage of competition in confident […]
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SUZUKI DOMINATES NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKE 4TH ROUND

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 1. Daniel Mettam – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1-1 Sloan Frost – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 2-2-3 Ben Rosendaal – Suzuki SV650 – 1-1-1 The fourth round of five in the […]
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ANDREW SHORT THIRD FASTEST IN SECOND STAGE OF ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER SITS THIRD OVERALL AFTER SECOND RALLY STAGE Andrew Short continues to impress at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, posting the third fastest time on a tricky stage two […]

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