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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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DAINESE BECOMES OFFICIAL SAFETY PARTNER FOR ESTENSON RACING

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

COSTA MESA, Calif. (February 7th, 2019) – Dainese, the world leader in protective wear for dynamic sports, today announced its team sponsorship with Estenson Racing that includes dual-discipline racer, JD Beach, for the 2019 American Flat […]

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Ducati team concludes the first MotoGP tests of 2019 with Petrucci in 1st position

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team archived the first official MotoGP tests of 2019 at Sepang (Malaysia). In the third and last session, all riders tried to set their fastest time in the morning – with cooler […]

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Get ready to “Ride the Lighting” with the 2019 Super Hooligan National Championship

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Los Alamitos, CA (Feb 7, 2019) – Roland Sands Design (RSD) today announced the return of the Super Hooligan National Championship (SHNC) powered by Indian Motorcycle for 2019. The SHNC, in its third full season, is the true north of […]

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Quartararo and Morbidelli Make More Progress at Sepang

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team riders continue with their work programme at Sepang International Circuit and both finish inside top fifteen, with the rookie Fabio Quartararo in 14th and Franco Morbidelli in 15th. Intense heat […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Top Timesheets on Day 2 in Sepang

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed a positive second day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit. Despite the soaring hot track conditions, the team-mates put in numerous laps and took […]

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Yamaha Offers Kids a Chance to WIN Support in 2020 Through the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Program

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imagine if your son or daughter had support from Yamaha Motor Europe from a young age. Imagine if they had the chance to ride and learn from some of the fastest motocross riders in the […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR ROUND OFF VERY POSITIVE SEPANG TEST

Feb 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. Alex Rins: 12th – 1:59.180 (+ 0.941) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:59.486 (+ 1.247) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 2:00.990 (+ 2.751) • Alex Rins shows further capability of […]

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2019 MOTO GUZZI V85 TT: 8,000 TEST RIDES AND COUNTING

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Production began yesterday, available from dealers by the end of February Milan, 07 February 2019 – Excitement is mounting about the Moto Guzzi V85 TT: more than 8,000 devotees from all over Europe have already […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR WORK HARD WITH NEW PARTS ON DAY 2

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:59.424 (+ 0.527) Joan Mir: 21st – 2:00.876 (+ 1.979) Sylvain Guintoli: 24th – 2:01.654 (+ 2.757) • Alex Rins sets hot lap whilst […]

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JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOVE UP AT SAN DIEGO SX

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Jimmy Decotis #64 [250 Class, 3rd Place] Chad Reed #22 [450 Class, 5th Place] Enzo Lopes #67 [250 Class, 19th Place] Justin Hill #36 [450 Class, Did Not […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP TEAM PARTNER WITH YOKO

Feb 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with YOKO – an agreement that will see the well-known textile equipment producer become the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team’s official riding gear […]

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First Laps on Home Soil for Petronas Yamaha SRT

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo take 2019 bow with good feelings on their Yamaha YZR-M1 machines in front of the passionate home fans at Sepang International Circuit. The first day of the 2019 preseason finally […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Start Their 2019 Test Campaign

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to this day for months. They got to show off their 2019 team colours in action on the first of three testing days at the […]

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SOLID START FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR IN SWELTERING SEPANG

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:59.880 (+ 0.259) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 2:01.286 (+ 1.665) Joan Mir: 23rd – 2:01.432 (+ 1.811) • Alex Rins feeling strong and placing […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ANNOUNCES DEAN WILSON TO THE TEAM

Feb 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to have Dean Wilson back to the team, racing in the 450SX premier class. Wilson will start this coming weekend, racing in Minneapolis, Minnesota through the remainder of […]

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