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About Michael Le Pard

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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ROMANO FENATI AS MV AGUSTA FORWARD RACING TEAM RIDER FOR 2019

Aug 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta and Forward Team are pleased to announce that Romano Fenati has been hired by the MV Agusta Corse Forward Team to compete in the Moto2 World Championship. The twenty-two year old from Ascoli […]

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THOMAS KJER-OLSEN FOURTH OVERALL IN BULGARIA

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Successfully battling through two challenging motos, FC 250 powered Thomas Kjer-Olsen earned fourth overall in the MX2 category at the GP of Bulgaria. Wrapping up round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship with a […]

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BRITISH GP CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 26. The twelfth round of the 2018 MotoGP season, held at Silverstone Circuit, was cancelled after extreme weather conditions left the track unsafe to ride. Revisions made to the […]

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Soaking Conditions at Silverstone Cause British GP Cancellation

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to safety concerns and track conditions the GoPro British Grand Prix has been cancelled. Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were keen on racing in front of the British fans today at […]

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Febvre, Van Horebeek & Seewer Inside Top-10 In Bulgaria

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A decent crowd out on the hills of Sevlievo, Bulgaria, witnessed some of the toughest racing this season as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek pushed hard to […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS TWO TOP-10 FINISHES AT IRONMAN SEASON FINALE

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled rainy and muddy conditions at the Ironman National, the final round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Crawfordsville, Ind. on Saturday. Despite a deteriorating track, […]

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BOTH RIDERS IN TOP 10 ON CHAOTIC SILVERSTONE SATURDAY

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 25. Andrea Iannone: 7th – 2:11.495 (+ 1.340) Alex Rins: 10th – 2:12.504 (+ 2.349) • Iannone places 3rd row for British GP. • Rins excellent in Q1 following […]

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Scott Parker Named Grand Marshal for 100th Springfield Mile on September 2

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 24, 2018) – Nine-time AMA Grand National Champion Scott Parker, who notched an amazing 94 wins in his stellar career, has been named Grand Marshal of the 100th running of the […]

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Productive Portimão Test for Lowes and van der Mark

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark returned to WorldSBK action this week after the long summer break, with a productive two-day test at the Autodromo Internacional do […]

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Glemseck 101 2018. Three days of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On August 31st 2018, Glemseck 101 enters the next round. The event has become established as a constant within the European Café Racer scene. Every year, thousands of visitors head to Leonberg near Stuttgart with […]

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Yamaha Tracer 700 Official Motorcycle of La Vuelta

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has been appointed as one of the new official suppliers of La Vuelta, Spain’s largest cycling event Since its first edition in 1935, La Vuelta has become the top race in Spain’s national cycling […]

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The MXGP Championship is Bulgaria Bound

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team’s have travelled east for the seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that will take place on the hilly, wide, fast and […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR BLOG AUGUST 24-26 – RUSSELL JORDAN

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 24-26. Russell Jordan has been a long-time member in the Suzuki GP Camp from the 2000s when Kenny Roberts Jr. was in the team, then managed by Garry Taylor. […]

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Fired up Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eager to Conquer the UK

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the intense back to back comeback following the summer break, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are primed to arrive at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix battle this weekend. With […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Poised for Silverstone Start

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are traveling to the United Kingdom for the GoPro British Grand Prix, held at the Silverstone Circuit this weekend. The teammates arrive at the twelfth round feeling […]

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