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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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ELIAS & GSX-R1000 DOUBLE PODIUM AT SONOMA SBK

Aug 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 18. Toni Elias – GSX-R1000 – 3-2 Roger Hayden – GSX-R1000 – 6-7 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias raced his GSX-R1000 to a pair of podium finishes at […]

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Hard Fought Austrian GP Delivers top 9 for Zarco and Huge Experience for Syahrin

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo performed bravely today in Spielberg for the eleventh round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship to conquer a ninth and a 16th position. Knowing that the Austrian circuit would be […]

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Rossi Rides Strong Comeback Race to Sixth at the Red Bull Ring

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi turned his fortunes around today at the eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, claiming a strong 6th place after a superb comeback race. Maverick Viñales had a more challenging outing […]

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EIGHTH PLACE FOR RINS IN CHALLENGING AUSTRIAN GP

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. Alex Rins: 8th (+ 16.644) Andrea Iannone: 13th (+ 26.523) • Rins makes rocket start and takes Top 10 finish. • Iannone struggled with overtakings but kept a […]

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First BMW title of the season: Jordan Szoke champion in Canada once again

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The international BMW Motorrad Motorsport family cancelebrate the first title win of the 2018 season: Jordan Szoke (CAN)has been crowned champion of the Canadian Superbike Championship for the 13th time. The latest important meeting […]

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Seewer Moves to Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V is pleased to announce that Jeremy Seewer has been drafted into to the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team where he will campaign a YZ450FM alongside the former MXGP World Champion […]

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August 11-12 Suzuki’s MotoGP, AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike and AMA Motocross

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. The second weekend of August sees Suzuki’s MotoGP, AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike and AMA Motocross teams in action from the Red Bull Ring in Austria for round 11 for […]

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Zarco Clinches Second Row start in Austria – Syahrin Primed to Fight

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco produced a superbly calculated ride to qualify in sixth position for tomorrow’s Austrian GP. After collecting useful data in partly wet and partly dry conditions this morning, he went 0.880 […]

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Movistar Yamaha to Start Austrian GP from Fourth and Fifth Row

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put up a fight, trying a two-stop strategy in Q2, and secured 11th place on the grid for tomorrow’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. Valentino Rossi aimed to battle […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EARNS DOUBLE PODIUMS AT UNADILLA NATIONAL!

Aug 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled extremely difficult track conditions, mud, and ruts at the Unadilla National on Saturday, the 10th round of the AMA Motocross Championship. Despite the conditions, the team walked […]

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Tonus Renews Contract with Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V are pleased to confirm that Arnaud Tonus will enter his third year with the Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team where he will contest the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship onboard a […]

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TOP 10 STARTS FOR IANNONE AND RINS AT AUSTRIAN GP

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. Andrea Iannone: 8th – 1:24.091 (+ 0.850) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:24.227 (+ 0.986) • Iannone with signs of strong pace during weekend. • Rins works his way […]

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Power Through 2018. Up to $2,600 off Demo Zero Motorcycles

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s been a great year for electric motorcycles. The 2018 lineup’s smooth, seamless, and powerful riding experience has driven record numbers of enthusiasts to go electric. With limited availability of new motorcycles, we’ve released our […]

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New Ural Motorcycle Promotion – Save Up to $2000

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Instant Savings! Get $500 off the purchase of any new 2018 Ural Motorcycle Get $1000 off the purchase of any new 2017 Ural Motorcycle * US & Canadian markets only. $500 and $1000 instant rebates […]

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Rain Spoils Practice Proceedings for Movistar Yamaha at the Red Bull Ring

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi used the first dry free practice session to get a base set-up for the race locked ahead of Sunday’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, whilst in […]

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