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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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Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team Welcome Kyle Flanagan

Aug 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team are proud to announce the signing of Kyle Flanagan, with the young racer set to contest the remaining three rounds of the 2018 FIM Enduro Junior World Championship […]

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World’s Wildest Flat Track Race – the Buffalo Chip TT – to Premiere this Saturday Evening on NBCSN

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 10, 2018) – The world’s most wildly visceral and action-packed flat track motorcycle race – the Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle – is about to explode onto the nation’s […]

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RAIN SOAKED RED BULL RING MAKES FOR DIFFERENT DAY 1

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 10. Andrea Iannone: 5th – 1:24.436 (+ 0.606) Alex Rins: 14th – 1:24.939 (+ 1.109) • Iannone in Q2 time in FP1 before rain. • Rins not far behind […]

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Indian Motorcycle Clinches Second Consecutive AFT Twins Manufacturer’s Championship

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 9, 2018) – American Flat Track congratulates Indian Motorcycle for its second consecutive AFT Twins Manufacturer’s Championship in only its second year of AFT competition. Just as in 2017, Indian Motorcycle’s […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Atacama Rally

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Looking forward to returning to competitive action, the trio of Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the six-day-long Atacama Rally 2018 – […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LOOK FORWARD TO ATACAMA RALLY 2018

Aug 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following their victorious outing at the season opener in Abu Dhabi, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team are all set to make their return to the 2018 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship this coming […]

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SR75 SUZUKI’S RAMETTE TRIPLE WIN IN ST THIBERY SX

Aug 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Thomas Ramette – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 1-1-1- 1st overall. SR75 Suzuki’s Thomas Ramette raced to three victories at Saturday’s St Thibery International Supercross in France and earned a […]

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IN THE GREEN AND ROLLING AUSTRIAN HILLS FOR THE GP OF ÖSTERREICH

Aug 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Only a few hours after the end of the official test held in Brno on Monday, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and its riders are already settled in Spielberg (Austria) […]

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New 2019 Polaris Slingshot Model Line Introduced

Aug 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle is pleased to announce the latest and greatest 2019 Polaris Slingshot Model Line each with 179 horsepower! Featuring the brand new 2019 Slingshot Grant Touring with navigation and full body graphics package. 3 […]

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S SCOUT FTR750 TAKES 1-2 AT BUFFALO CHIP TT

Aug 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

STURGIS, SD (AUGUST 6, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing continued its dominating season, as the Scout FTR750 placed first and second at the Buffalo Chip TT. Jake Johnson (Estenson Racing) secured his first win on his […]

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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE BOILING BRNO TEST

Aug 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 6. Alex Rins: 9th – 1:55.986 (+ 0.777) Andrea Iannone: 11th – 1:56.111 (+ 0.902) Sylvain Guintoli: 19th – 1:57.843 (+ 2.634) • Unfortunate crash for Andrea Iannone. • […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Stay on Track for One Day Test in Brno

Aug 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceske Republiky the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team was back in action today at the Automotodrom Brno in order to find improvements for the remaining nine rounds of 2018. […]

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Movistar Yamaha Try New Solutions at Brno Test

Aug 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

One day after the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky race, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi was back on the Automotodrom Brno circuit for a one-day official IRTA test. Teammate Maverick Viñales opted not […]

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JUSTIN BOGLE TO MISS REST OF THE AMA MOTOCROSS SEASON

Aug 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 7. Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team’s Justin Bogle will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The Oklahoma rider underwent a successful […]

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Mees Tops Carver in Epic Black Hills Half-Mile Battle

Aug 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 7, 2018) – It certainly didn’t take long. Reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing SDI Scout FTR750) only had to stew on a rare defeat […]

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