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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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Smith and Texter Take Epic Wins in front of Massive Crowd at Meadowlands Mile

Oct 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ. (October 7, 2018) – American Flat Track closed out an historic 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday night with a pair of barn-burning AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines and […]

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SIXTH PLACE FOR RINS AT INAUGURAL THAI GRAND PRIX

Oct 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 7. Alex Rins: 6th (+ 3.023) Andrea Iannone: 11th (+ 15.488) • Rins sticks close to lead group for 6th place. • Iannone keeps hold of 11th spot in […]

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SHORT & QUINTANILLA TACKLE DEMANDING STAGE ONE AT 2018 MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling through a demanding stage one at the 2018 Morocco Rally, Andrew Short claimed an 11th place result with Pablo Quintanilla closely following in 12th. With the race entering the dunes of the Merzouga Desert […]

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BRADLEY RAY SIGNS BUILDBASE SUZUKI FOR 2019 BSB SEASON

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 5. Buildbase Suzuki has announced that it has re-signed Bradley Ray for 2019, the popular youngster set to spearhead Suzuki’s assault on next year’s Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Ray […]

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SECOND ROW START FOR IANNONE, RINS IN 11th PLACE

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 6. Andrea Iannone: 6th – 1:30.419 (+ 0.331) Alex Rins: 11th – 1:30.738 (+ 0.650) • Andrea Iannone strong on second row. • Alex Rins works hard to go […]

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Zarco and Syahrin to Launch Thai GP from Third and Sixth Row

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a strong performance in today’s third Free Practice and progressed to ninth on his last lap to clinch a direct Q2 entry at the Chang International Circuit. In […]

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Movistar Yamaha Charge to First and Second Row in Hot Thai Qualifying

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales delighted the Thai fans at the Chang International Circuit with their speed on the second day of the PTT Thailand Grand Prix. After two solid practice sessions […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA CLAIMS THIRD ON STAGE TWO OF MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Making good use of his advantageous starting position, Pablo Quintanilla has powered to a strong third place result on stage two of the 2018 Morocco Rally. Putting in a solid performance today in the dunes […]

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Eric De Seynes & Stéphane Peterhansel Set To Race Yamaha’s YXZ1000R At Morocco Rally

Oct 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking place on October 3/9, the 2018 Morocco Rally is a 1,907km adventure in the Saharan Desert. Organised by highly-experienced racer David Castera, the event will be a true challenge for all competitors. Yamaha will […]

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Yamaha Stars Proud to Represent their Countries at the Monster Energy MXoN in the USA

Oct 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy van Horebeek, Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and the complete Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 line-up, Ben Watson, Jago Geerts and Anthony Rodriguez, have travelled to Buchanan, Michigan, USA, […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS GET 2018 MOROCCO RALLY UNDERWAY

Oct 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Kicking off the action with a short Prologue outside the city of Fes, the 2018 Morocco Rally saw both Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders complete the 10km timed special without any issues. Posting the […]

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HOT PACE ON OPENING DAY AT CHANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Oct 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 5. Andrea Iannone: 6th – 1:31.256 (+ 0.166) Alex Rins: 15th – 1:31.929 (+ 0.839) • Andrea Iannone showing early promise. • Alex Rins working towards the race. • […]

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Movistar Yamaha Competitive at Chang Circuit in Friday FP Sessions

Oct 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the first Asian flyaway race weekend today, at the Chang International Circuit. They made the most of the morning 45-minute practice session with a perfect […]

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2019 Suzuki Katana Returns!

Oct 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Suzuki KATANA. A legend returns.From the sharp lines defining the length of its body, to the rider-friendly performance of its engine, every detail of the Suzuki KATANA speaks of distinctive beauty.While its design pays […]

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DAVIDE BRIVIO BLOG – OUR TARGET IS TO GET MORE PODIUMS

Oct 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. “The other important thing apart from the podium at the race in Motorland was that we could fight at the front with both bikes and both riders finishing […]

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