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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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2019 Preseason Ends in Style for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team wrapped up the final test of the 2019 preseason at the Losail International Circuit with both riders posting some impressive results. Fabio Quartaro went one better than his impressive […]

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Successful End to Preseason Testing for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Today the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the third and final day of the last 2019 MotoGP preseason test. Despite less than desirable riding conditions, Maverick Viñales let his consistency shine again and set […]

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QATAR TEST COMES TO A CLOSE WITH POSITIVITY ALL ROUND

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:54.593 +0.385 (in Session 2) Joan Mir: 12th – 1:54.997 +0.789 (in Session 3) • Alex Rins feeling prepared for Qatar GP. • Joan […]

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CHAD REED SCORES 132ND TOP-3 ON SUZUKI AT DETROIT SX

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Chad Reed [450 Class, 3rd Place] Alex Martin [250 Class, 6th Place] Kyle Peters [250 Class, 8th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 13th Place] Two-time AMA 450 Supercross […]

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Mission Winnow Ducati Team Petrucci 10th and Dovizioso 15th in Qatar Testing

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team concluded tonight the official MotoGP pre-season tests at Losail (Qatar). In the three-day test, which is crucial to define the technical base ahead of the opening round of the Championship, […]

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THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT AT LACAPELLE MARIVAL INTERNATIONAL MX

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Kjer-Olsen has successfully wrapped up his pre-season races by securing a solid runner-up result in MX2 category at the 2019 Lacapelle Marival International Motocross in France. The event […]

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QATAR DAY 2 SEES RINS FLY TO THE TOP OF THE SHEET

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. Alex Rins: 1st – 1:54.593 Joan Mir: 11th – 1:55.280 (+ 0.687) • Alex Rins continues excellent pace ahead of season opener. • Joan Mir shifts focus back […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push On with Testing in Losail

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action at the Losail International Circuit today, as they continued to look for the ideal balance of their bikes‘ settings. They ended the […]

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SR75 SUZUKI WINS ARENACROSS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. SR75 Suzuki – 1st Overall The French pairing of Charles Lefrançois and Valentin Teillet finished their respective Pro 450 and Pro Lites classes as 2019 Arenacross vice champions, […]

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Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

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Aprilia sales up 24.8% Piaggio Group 2018 Financial Statement

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In 2018, the Piaggio Group reported an improvement in performance from the previous year, progress on all the main earnings indicators, a strong increase in Ebit and net profit, higher capital expenditure and a reduction […]

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The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumes development at Losail

Feb 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action at Losail (Qatar) to move forward with the development of the Desmosedici GP19 in the last MotoGP tests before the season opener, scheduled for March 8-10 on the […]

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Álvaro Bautistatotally dominates the opening round at Phillip Island with hat-trick

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista couldn’t have got off to a better start in World Superbike this weekend at Phillip Island, as the 34-year-old Spanish rider dominated the opening round of the championship held at the Phillip Island […]

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Tactical Approach in Australia Pays Dividends for Van Der Mark and Lowes

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, overcame difficult conditions in today’s WorldSBK Race at Phillip Island to add to their championship points haul with fourth and fifth place respectively. Van […]

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