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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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Yamaha launches 2019 WaveRunner line … and unveils its hot new EXR model

Sep 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Yamaha shows why it’s still the world’s favourite watercraft. By unveiling exciting new models and innovative upgrades across the WaveRunner Series for this season, Yamaha clearly demonstrates its continuing ambition to stay at the very […]
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Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

Sep 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard
A motorcycle that will go, stop, corner and maneuver on its own. I don’t use the word “Jaw Dropping” very often, and there are enough fake news sites and teaser headlines to sucker you into […]
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SUZUKI STARTS 2018-2019 ENDURANCE AT THE BOL D’OR

Sep 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 13. Fifteen-time Endurance World Champions Suzuki Endurance Racing Team begins its challenge to regain the title aboard its new GSX-R1000 this weekend in France for the 82nd Bol d’Or […]
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bLU cRU Riders Aim High in Portimão

Sep 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard
After a spectacular race in Misano followed immediately by the long summer break, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders are ready to return to action this weekend in Portimão, venue for Round 7 of […]
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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Set For 2018 Desafio Inca Rally

Sep 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Continuing their preparation ahead of the 2019 Dakar Rally, Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the 2018 edition of Peru’s Desafio Inca. A three-day event in the massive […]
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CHAD REED TO RACE SUZUKI RM-Z450 AT MONSTER ENERGY CUP

Sep 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 13. The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team announces that two-time 450 Supercross champion Chad Reed will contest the Monster Energy Cup on Saturday, October 13th. Reed will be […]
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NEW 2019 SUZUKI RM-Z250 TECH DETAILS REVEALED

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 12. Suzuki has released full technical details of its 2019 RM-Z250, with the MX2 machine getting a new frame, swingarm and suspension, plus a new engine that produces more […]
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Heart-break for WMX Championship Leader Courtney Duncan, Forced Out Of The Final Two Rounds

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The leader of the 2018 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship, Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan has suffered another heart-breaking injury blow that will put her out of the remaining two rounds of the championship, […]
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A Renewed YART Ready to Get Racing in Le Castellet

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
The YART Yamaha Official EWC Team are set to return to action this week for the opening round of the 2018/2019 FIM Endurance World Championship. With long time EWC contenders the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC […]
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Yamaha Riders Primed for Penultimate Round in Assen

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Entering the penultimate round, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s duo of Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are set for a strong end to the twenty round MXGP […]
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BMW Group sales up slightly despite headwinds

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Munich. In August, the BMW Group sold a total of 173,454 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles around the world, an increase of 2.1% year-on-year. This means that in the first eight months of the year, […]
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Can-Am Ryker Disrupts The Powersports Industry With Its All-New Three-Wheel Vehicle

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Denver, Colorado, September 10, 2018 – BRP (TSX:DOO) once again disrupts the powersports industry by introducing the all-new Can-Am Ryker model, arguably the easiest-to-ride 3-wheel vehicle ever created, both in terms of driving and pricing. […]
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Specialty Features And Packages: Can-Am Off-Road Has It All For The Adventurous

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
•All-New Maverick Sport MAX vehicle redefines family excursions •Bold specialty packages designed to overcome challenging terrain Denver, Colorado, September 9, 2018 – BRP (TSX:DOO) continues to conquer the heart of off-road enthusiasts in North America […]
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BRP Announces Launch Of Secondary Offering In Canada And The United States

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Valcourt, Québec, September 11, 2018 – BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (BRP or the Company) announced today the launch of a marketed secondary offering by certain of its shareholders, namely Beaudier Inc. and 4338618 Canada Inc. […]
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Febvre Out for Assen

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre, who crashed out of the Turkish Grand Prix 10 days ago, will not participate in the MXGP of The Netherlands that will take place at the Dutch TT […]

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