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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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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S 2019 CONTINGENCY PROGRAM OFFERS $18,500 PER RACE & $25,000 CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

Jan 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Indian Maintains Aggressive Contingency after 2018 Single-Season Privateer Payout Record of Nearly $150,000 MINNEAPOLIS (January 30, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, the back-to-back reigning American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Champion, today announced its 2019 contingency program. […]

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

Jan 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. In its preparation for the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed a double test. On Wednesday and Thursday, the team took it […]

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Cluzel Leads the Yamaha Charge to Top the Timesheet in Portimão

Jan 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Jules Cluzel who fired the opening shots in what promises to be an intriguing battle for the 2019 Supersport World Championship title, as the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider posted the fastest time […]

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Bautista and Davies wrap up two further days of testing at Portimão with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Jan 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies, the two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders, have concluded two days of winter testing at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve circuit in Portimão.After last weeks’ test at Jerez, this […]

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2019 Colorado Motorcycle Expo – Feb 2-3, 2019

Jan 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days left until the 41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex! We’ve got the country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet with nearly 800 Booths, combined with one of the […]

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Honda Solidifies 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

Jan 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2019) – Honda announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $79,050 – offering Honda-mounted athletes 16% more in payouts than 2018. The per-race and championship contingency payouts […]

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Lowes Leads the Way For Yamaha in Portimão

Jan 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Alex Lowes who once again led the Yamaha charge in Portugal, with the 28-year-old Briton continuing his impressive form to finish the two-days of testing second on the timesheet. After a difficult opening […]

2020 URAL All-Electric Prototype Guide

Move over Tesla and Nissan. 2020 URAL All-Electric Prototype is here!

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Electric cars are everywhere but even the best electric cars for 2018 and 2019 now face competition from motorcycles! Move over Tesla Models, Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Leaf, you have competition with the […]

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Ferrandis and Nichols Keep Podium Streak Rolling in Oakland

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was another night of tough conditions in the 250 class, but Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols managed another top performance to bring home another double podium for the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team […]

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Barcia and Plessinger Fight for Points At Oakland

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger made the best of a difficult night at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to score valuable points at round four of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

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ARMINAS JASIKONIS & MIKKEL HAARUP KICK OFF 2019 RACING SEASON IN SARDINIA

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Kicking off their 2019 racing season at the opening round of the Internazionali d’ Italia MX series in Riola Sardo, both Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Arminas Jasikonis and Mikkel Haarup have secured […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN CAPTURES CAREER-BEST FINISH WITH SEVENTH PLACE AT OAKLAND SX

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman earned a career-best finish of seventh place on Saturday with a solid performance in the 250SX West class at Round 4 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship […]

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COLTON HAAKER WINS SUPERENDURO ROUND THREE

Jan 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has delivered a winning performance at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Madrid, Spain to move to the top of the series standings. Adding to […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Extended WorldSBK Line Up For 2019

Jan 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official line up for the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team will once again lead the way as Yamaha’s reference team, but this […]

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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team concludes its first test of 2019 at Jerez

Jan 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a positive start yesterday, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team successfully concluded its first tests of 2019 at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain). Alvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies clocked 103 and 58 laps respectively, […]

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