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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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First and Third Row for Movistar Yamaha in Showery Australian Qualifying

Oct 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales secured a front row start today during a mixed Q2 session at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, taking second place on the grid for tomorrow’s Michelin Australian Motorcycle […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SIGN PAULS JONASS

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to welcome Pauls Jonass to the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team, where the 21-year-old Latvian will compete on Husqvarna’s FC 450 machine throughout the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Crowned […]

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IN AUSTRALIA TO CONTINUE THE POSITIVE RUN OF RESULTS

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. The long overseas race series is at its turning point with the Australian circuit of Phillip Island, a track that is appreciated by racers, fans, and technicians for […]

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Gagne and Camier Prepare to Fight Back in Race 1

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A bruising day for the Red Bull Honda WorldSBK Team in Qatar, as both riders look ahead to Superpole and Race 1. Free Practice 1 started as the sun went down over the Losail International […]

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Lowes On The Pace On Opening Day In Qatar

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Alex Lowes got the final race weekend of the 2018 season off to a flying start today in Qatar, ending the day fourth on combined times after topping the […]

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Mahias Sets The Pace on Opening Day in Qatar

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias dominated proceedings on the opening day of action under the floodlights at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, setting the fastest time in both WorldSSP free practice […]

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IANNONE TOPS THE TIME SHEETS ON DAY 1 IN AUSTRALIA

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 26. Andrea Iannone: 1st – 1:29.131 Alex Rins: 9th – 1:29.918 (+ 0.787) • Andrea Iannone on top form on opening day. • Alex Rins slots into 9th place […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Perform Strong on Day One in Australia

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco displayed an impressive pace from the word go today at the Phillip Island circuit. Following the eighth fastest time in FP1, he improved by impressive 0.972 seconds in the […]

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Productive First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha at Phillip Island

Oct 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team had to wait a while for action to get underway at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, as the Friday riding schedule was delayed due to an oil spillage in […]

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Harley Davidson and Jeep partnership + 20% a new Jeep

Oct 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK CROWNED YET ANOTHER YEAR OF PASSION, EXCITEMENT AND ADVENTURE TOGETHER. This year’s European Bike Week has been yet another great event to strengthen the Harley Davidson and Jeep® partnership. There’s only one […]

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GRT Yamaha Looking to Sign Off 2018 With a Win in Qatar

Oct 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team head to the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this weekend, to contest the final round of the 2018 FIM World Supersport Championship. Lucas Mahias and Federico Caricasulo go into […]

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Camier and Gagne Aim to End Season on a High

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The floodlights of the Losail International Circuit await as the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team prepare for the last round of the 2018 season. After a mixed weekend in Argentina, Leon Camier and Jake […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI’S COOPER ENDS SEASON WITH 6 WINS!

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 24. Richard Cooper made it six wins in a week aboard his GSX-R1000R over the weekend, as the Buildbase Suzuki rider added wins at the Sunflower Trophy races and […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Heads Over to Phillip Island Full of Motivation

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after a very successful Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are on their way to Australia for the 17thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season, which […]

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Movistar Yamaha Ready to Push in Phillip Island Race Weekend

Oct 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to an action-packed race at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, where Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales aspire to feature […]

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