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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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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Sign Arminas Jasikonis

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the signing of Arminas Jasikonis who will race for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team throughout the 2019 season. The 21-year-old racer from Lithuania will partner Pauls […]

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Strong First Sessions in Sepang for Movistar Yamaha

Nov 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales began the first free practice sessions at the Sepang International Circuit on a high note. The teammates commenced preparations for this weekend’s penultimate round of the championship […]

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Win Lunch with Josh Duhamel & a Custom Indian Call of Duty Motorcycle

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

YOU AND A FRIEND WILL: Win a limited edition Call of Duty Indian Scout WWII replica motorcycle and go for a ride with Josh Duhamel (just for you, sorry friend!) Fuel up and get to […]

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MV AGUSTA HAS COMPLETED AN IMPORTANT CAPITAL INJECTION TO SUPPORT ITS GROWTH

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 2nd November 2018 – MV Agusta, the iconic motorcycle company, leader in the production of premium motorcycles, has completed a capital injection of approximately Euro 40 ml in order to strengthen the company resources […]

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES WELCOME JED BEATON AND KAY DE WOLF

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the signing of up-and-coming motocross racers Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf, who will compete on Husqvarna machinery throughout the 2019 and 2020 seasons. With 20-year-old Beaton entering the […]

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ALEX RINS RISES TO THE TOP ON DAY 1 IN SEPANG

Nov 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 2. Alex Rins: 1st – 1:59.608 Andrea Iannone: 9th – 2:00.502 (+ 0.894) • Alex Rins makes rapid improvements to place 1st. • Andrea Iannone not far away in […]

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SUZUKI’S FIRST RG500 GROUND-UP REBUILD ON SHOW – LIVE

Nov 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 31. Suzuki will restore arguably the most important racing motorcycle it ever produced at this year’s Motorcycle Live Show in the UK – which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC […]

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LAST ROUND OF THE FLY AWAYS IN MALAYSIA

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 31. The Malaysian GP will be the penultimate round of the season, and also the last one of the long series of fly aways – part of an exciting […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Impatient to Bounce Back in Malaysia

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a tough Australian race day, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo of Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin can’t wait to arrive in Malaysia for the second last round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. While […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Malaysian Round

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a superb victory at the Phillip Island track last Sunday, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team is fully motivated to turn up ready for combat again this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. This race […]

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Pure&Crafted meets New Heritage. A successful road trip through Europe comes to an end

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Under the banner of “Pure&Crafted meets New Heritage”, Pure&Crafted ON THE ROAD will cross the finish line at ArealBoehler in Dusseldorf on 3 and 4 November. At New Heritage, whichconsiders itself a festival for timelessness, […]

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THREE weeks to go until Motorcycle Live 2018

Oct 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There are now less than THREE weeks to go until Motorcycle Live 2018 opens its doors – meaning you have less than three weeks left to book your tickets in advance and save £5.50* compared […]

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BMW Motorrad presenting six world premieres at EICMA motorcycle show, Milan

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is presenting six world premieres at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan giving visitors an exclusive look at the 2019 season. All new products will be presented on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 in […]

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MOTO GUZZI EXPERIENCE 2019

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

THE EXCLUSIVE ON THE ROAD EXPERIENCE ON THE SADDLE OF A MOTO GUZZI GETS BIGGER AND BETTER New formats, new destinations and an increasingly packed schedule of events on the most beautiful roads in Italy […]

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Turbulent WorldSBK finale in the Qatari desert – BMW racer Glenn Allerton successful in Australia

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 season in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship drew to a close at the weekend, at the “Losail International Circuit” near Doha, Qatar. Loris Baz (FRA), from the Gulf Althea BMW team, claimed […]

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