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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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BRADLEY RAY SUZUKA 8 HOURS & BSB BLOG

Aug 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 18. Brad Ray talks about the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship final round in Japan, where he was invited to ride for the Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing team, […]

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Suzuki Motorcycle Racing Weekend Action Recap – August 18-19, 2018

Aug 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The third weekend of August sees Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 in action in British Superbikes and also the RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 on track for AMA Motocross in the USA. The Buildbase Suzuki team have been on track […]

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ANDREW SHORT SECURES BEST STAGE RESULT ON PENULTIMATE DAY OF ATACAMA RALLY

Aug 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MOVES UP TO NINTH OVERALL WITH ONE STAGE TO GO Enjoying his best performance since the start of this week-long adventure in Chile, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew […]

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Join Yamaha Next Weekend at Japan Festival Canada 2018!

Aug 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Come celebrate with Yamaha Motor Canada at the largest Japanese Cultural Event in North America! The annual event celebrates Japanese culture, food, and technologies around the world and this year’s event marks the 90th Anniversary […]

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Motorcycle Live UK’s Biggest Motorcycle Show: 100000 fans, Tickets, KTM 790 Duke Winner

Aug 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The countdown to the annual pilgrimage is on. From 17-25 November 2018, Motorcycle Live will fill four halls of The NEC to bursting, with brand-new metal from over 35 leading manufacturers; all the latest kit […]

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Statement from AMA Pro Racing on the loss of American Flat Track competitor Alec Muth

Aug 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 16, 2018) – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alec Muth (22), who was involved in an on-track incident during the American Flat Track event at […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS STAGE THREE AT ATACAMA RALLY 2018

Aug 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RALLY STAR REGAINS PROVISIONAL OVERALL LEAD WITH TWO STAGES STILL TO BE CONTESTED IN CHILE Making short work of a demanding stage three at the 2018 Atacama Rally, Pablo Quintanilla […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI GEARED-UP FOR CADWELL BSB

Aug 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 16. Buildbase Suzuki will head to Cadwell Park this weekend for round eight of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, looking to use the data gathered at a recent private […]

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‘King Henry’ Wiles Goes for Unprecedented 14th Straight Peoria TT Win this Saturday

Aug 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 15, 2018) – On Saturday, August 18, American Flat Track heads to central Illinois for the longest-running event in Grand National Championship history: the legendary – and 72nd annual – Peoria […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA INSIDE THE TOP SIX ON THE ATACAMA RALLY’S LONGEST STAGE

Aug 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Reaching the end of a gruelling stage two at this year’s Atacama Rally, Pablo Quintanilla is currently second in the event’s provisional overall standings. Wrapping up the rally’s longest stage with a strong sixth place […]

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BMW Motorrad USA Announces Nate Kern Double R Fest 2018 Coming To Virginia International Raceway, September 15-16

Aug 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 13, 2018…Riders of allbrands of motorcycles are invited to experience speed and safetythrough BMW technology and engineering – on two wheels and four – atthe Nate Kern Double R Fest, […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA LEADS THE WAY AFTER STAGE ONE OF THE ATACAMA RALLY

Aug 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR IS THE RALLY’S PROVISIONAL OVERALL LEADER AFTER THE FIRST FULL STAGE IN THE CHILEAN DESERT Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has gained the provisional overall lead […]

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Yamaha Riders Set for Swiss Grand Prix

Aug 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a one-weekend break, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are ready to tackle the second stint of three back-to-back […]

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TOP-10 FOR SUZUKI RM-Z450 & WESTON PEICK AT UNADILLA MX

Aug 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 14. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 9-8 for 8th Place. Enzo Lopes – 250 Class – 14-40 for 17th Place. Justin Hill – 450 Class – 39-DNS for […]

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Watson Geerts to Debut the All-New 2019 Yamaha YZ250F This Week

Aug 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the unveiling of the 2019 YZ250F back in July, Yamaha Motor Europe and Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 are pleased to announce that Jago Geerts will debut the all-new bike at the Belgian Masters […]

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