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About Michael Le Pard

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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Get $3 off tickets at Chicago Progressive International Motorcycle Show with this code

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Join BMW Motorrad in Chicago, IL It’s that time of year again! The Progressive International Motorcycle Show is back for the 2018-2019 season. Don’t miss your chance to see the new S 1000 RR, F […]

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BMW Offers 0% APR for up to 60 months now till March 31st in North America

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

For a limited time, finance as low as 0% APR for up to 60 months on all 2018 BMW motorcycles and make no payments for 90 days, at participating BMW Motorrad dealers. Terms & Conditions […]

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Suzuki 2019 MotoGP World Championship test high temperatures and humidity pushing both bike and rider to the limits

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Walled by a forest of palm trees, the Sepang International Circuit, in Selangor (Malaysia), designed by the world-renowned engineer Hermann Tilke, is the circuit that serves as the […]

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TOP-5 FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT MINNESOTA SX

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Alex Martin [250 Class, 4th Place] Chad Reed [450 Class, 7th Place]: Kyle Peters [250 Class, 10th Place]: The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team began their trip […]

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Wiseco Confirmed as Official Piston of American Flat Track for 2019

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is excited to continue its partnership with Wiseco as the series’ Official Piston for the 2019 season. Wiseco has been an integral player in powering many of the finest in […]

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BMW is official partner of Frieze Los Angeles

Feb 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

February 15-17, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA)… On February 15 the first edition of Frieze Los Angeles will open its doors at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, with a preview day on February 14, 2019. As […]

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HAARUP PLACES SECOND IN 2019 INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP

Feb 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At the 2019 Internazionali d’Italia MX finale that took place at the Mantova circuit in northern Italy, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup has claimed an eighth-place result in the MX2 category. After […]

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HAAKER MAINTAINS SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR PLACES THIRD AT PENULTIMATE ROUND TO RETAIN POINTS LEAD Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has maintained his position at the top of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship […]

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Cooper Scores First Career Podium as 250SX East Championship Kicks Off in Minneapolis

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round six of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season featured the debut of the 2019 250SX East Championship, and Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team’s Justin Cooper and Mitchell Oldenburg got off to a good […]

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Top-10 Finish For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team In Minneapolis

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger overcame some challenges at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to score another top-10 finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship tonight […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CAPTURES TOP-TEN FINISHES IN MINNEAPOLIS

Feb 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson scored a top-ten finish in the 450SX class on Saturday with eighth-place at Round 6 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The […]

2019 Paris Rétromobile Exhibition: 100+ motorcycles from MV Agusta up for auction

2019 Paris Rétromobile Exhibition: 100+ motorcycles from MV Agusta up for auction

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Privately owned, it is possibly the largest classic MV Agusta motorcycles’ collection in the world, and it will be up for auction at the prestigious Rétromobile exhibition in Paris. As true pieces of motorcycle art, […]

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The 2019 Toronto Motorcycle Show is Around the Corner!

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWS ARE HERE Fuel your passion at this year’s motorcycle show in Toronto. The Yamaha Motor Canada booth is one you won’t want to miss to get your fix of new 2019 models […]

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Petronas Yamaha SRT Squeeze Maximum from Sepang Test with Morbidelli in Top Ten

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo complete another positive test in eighth and sixteenth place respectively, with the team learning even more than they’d hoped. A three-day test at the Sepang International Circuit ended on a […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Successful Sepang Test

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP wrapped up the first official IRTA test of the 2019 season today at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had a lot of work to do. […]

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