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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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Van Der Mark Challenges for Victory In Magny-Cours Thriller

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a tough Race 1 yesterday, Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark bounced back impressively today, with a superb ride to third place in a thrilling Race 2 encounter at Magny-Cours. […]

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Resurgent Camier claims ninth place in Race 2 at Magny-Cours

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A determined ride from Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team’s Leon Camier saw the Briton claim ninth place in Race 2 at Magny-Cours, while Jake Gagne finished just outside the point-paying positions in P16. Starting […]

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Kevin Brumann Wins YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Wrapping up a perfect weekend with victory in moto two, young Swiss rider Kevin Brumann is the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale overall winner. Claiming the runner-up spot in moto two Great […]

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Bryan Smith Victorious in Shocking Minnesota Mile Finish

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (September 29, 2018) – Bryan ‘Mile Master’ Smith (No. 4 Indian Motorcycle Racing backed by Allstate Scout FTR750) scored a crazy, surprise-twist victory in Saturday evening’s AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines […]

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Kevin Brumann Claims Opening Race Victory At YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale

Sep 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing an impressive win during Saturday’s opening moto, Kevin Brumann has made the best possible start to the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale at the man-made Imola motocross circuit. With selected riders from 17 […]

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Hard Fought Seventh for Van Der Mark in Tough Magny-Cours Encounter

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes endured a challenging Race 1 at Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in Magny-Cours today. Van der Mark overcame rear […]

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JETT LAWRENCE – THE LATEST TALENT FROM DOWN UNDER

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 28. A year ago, Jett Lawrence was playing second fiddle to his older brother Hunter, but in 2018, the 15-year-old has proved himself in the motocross world, with some […]

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Camier and Gagne in the points at Magny-Cours

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team came away from Race 1 at Magny-Cours with a double points finish after Leon Camier claimed eleventh place, with Jake Gagne close behind in thirteenth position. Earlier in […]

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Positive Opening Day in Magny-Cours for Lowes and Van Der Mark

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a solid opening to Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in France today. After a frustrating weekend last time out in Portimão, Alex Lowes bounced back […]

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Mahias and Caricasulo on the Pace in Magny-Cours

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team got Round 10 of the FIM World Supersport Championship off to a flying start in Magny-Cours, with Lucas Mahias second fastest at the end of the opening day and […]

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All new 2019 Yamaha WR450F: The bike for all reasons

Sep 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

See the new 2019 Yamaha Motorcycles right here on Total Motorcycle More power, increased agility and added versatility in the victorYZone The all-new WR450F celebrates 20 years of Yamaha 4-stroke enduro production with a […]

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Yamaha introduces an all-new 2019 YZF-R125: Faster and sharper

Sep 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

See the new 2019 Yamaha Motorcycles right here on Total Motorcycle Re-define your reality Exactly 20 years ago the first Yamaha YZF-R1 completely changed the face of the Supersport segment. Built without compromise to […]

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2019 Yamaha MT10, MT09, MT07 series: Hack the Darkness

Sep 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

See the new 2019 Yamaha Motorcycles right here on Total Motorcycle Can you resist the Dark Side of Japan? It was just 5 years ago when Yamaha unveiled the original ground breaking MT-09 to […]

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Vintage Yamaha colours for the 2019 Yamaha XSR900 and XSR700

Sep 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

See the new 2019 Yamaha Motorcycles right here on Total Motorcycle Faster Sons: Vintage spirit with modern technology Yamaha’s Sport Heritage models have been created by drawing on the company’s in-depth experience gained from […]

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New 2019 Yamaha Tracer 700GT. Turn up your journey

Sep 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Sport Touring: New places, new experiences, new memories. Where will the Roads of Life take you? See the new 2019 Yamaha Motorcycles right here on Total Motorcycle Yamaha’s diverse 2019 range of Tracer 700, […]

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