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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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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OFF ROAD’S COLTON HAAKER WINS EVERETT ENDUROCROSS

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

VICTORIOUS HAAKER EXTENDS CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEAD AT PENULTIMATE ROUND The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Off Road team had a winning night at the penultimate round of a very exciting EnduroCross series, held at the […]

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GROOMBRIDGE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 WIN 6TH NZ FOUR-HOUR

Oct 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 30. Brad Groombridge – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 1st Suzuki’s Brad Groombridge raced his RM-Z450 to victory the annual Acerbis Four-Hour cross-country dirt bike race near Taupo in New Zealand […]

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MARTENS THIRD AT ROUND TWO OF FRENCH BEACH RACE SERIES

Oct 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ANOTHER STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S SAND RACE SPECIALIST Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Yentel Martens has finished third at the second round of the 2018/19 French Beach Race Series, the Moto […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Shows Great Potential but Stays Without Rewards in Australia

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After Hafizh Syahrin was able to secure his best ever starting spot on the MotoGP grid, the Malaysian rookie started the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in a decent way, but concluded the first lap […]

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Viñales Banks Brilliant Victory in Australia

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team are celebrating at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit today, as they have returned to the top step of the podium with Maverick Viñales taking a stunning win. Valentino Rossi […]

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IANNONE SNATCHES SECOND IN AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 28. Andrea Iannone: 2nd (+ 1.543) Alex Rins: 5th (+ 5.017) • Iannone fights at front for excellent second place. • Rins remains in lead group, takes 5th at […]

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Silver Medal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Debut for Seewer in Japan

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s debutant Jeremy Seewer got the next chapter in his MXGP career off to a positive start in Sugo, Japan, with a silver medal performance at the final round of the […]

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WorldSBK Race 2 in Qatar Cancelled Due to Adverse Track Conditions

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship campaign came to a premature conclusion in Qatar this evening, when WorldSBK Race 2 was cancelled on safety grounds shortly before the scheduled start. […]

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Mahias Wins In Qatar as GRT Yamaha Secure Team Title

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team rider Lucas Mahias continued his domination in Qatar today, taking an emphatic win in difficult conditions and securing second place in the final championship standings to sign off from his […]

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BILLY BOLT EXTENDS WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES POINTS LEAD

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MOVES 275 POINTS AHEAD WITH ONE ROUND TO GO Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has edged further ahead in the 2018 World Enduro Super Series rankings, with […]

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2018 draws to an end for Red Bull Honda WorldSBK Team in Qatar

Oct 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Adverse track conditions led to the cancellation of the final WorldSBK race of 2018, Camier and Gagne finishing the championship in 12th and 17th respectively. The final day of the 2018 World Superbike season started in dramatic […]

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Mahias Claims Pole Position For Qatar Season Finale

Oct 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team rider Lucas Mahias will start the final race of the 2018 FIM World Supersport Championship from the front of the grid, after claiming his sixth pole position of the season […]

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Gagne Equals Career Best Result with Ninth in Qatar

Oct 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A charging Jake Gagne claimed ninth place in the penultimate race of the 2018 WorldSBK season, earning a second row start for Race 2. After a difficult opening day, the Red Bull Honda WorldSBK Team […]

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Lowes Charges To Race 1 Podium in Qatar

Oct 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Alex Lowes stormed his way to third place and his fourth podium finish of the season in today’s thrilling WorldSBK encounter, run over 17-laps under the floodlights at the […]

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BOTH IANNONE AND RINS TO START FROM SECOND ROW

Oct 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 27. Andrea Iannone: 4th – 1:29.712 (+ 0.513) Alex Rins: 5th – 1:30.026 (+ 0.827) • Andrea Iannone with impressive pace again. • Alex Rins sticking close to his […]

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