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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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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Phil Nicoletti Scores Top-10 Finish At Spring Creek National

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team had a great day at the Spring Creek National, the eighth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Millville, Minn. on Saturday. Phil Nicoletti scored a […]

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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES LANDMARK 200TH AMA SUPERBIKE WIN

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias scored a come-from-behind victory on Saturday in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Utah Motorsports Complex, marking the 200th win for Suzuki in […]

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2018 GIXXER CUP KICKS-OFF IN INDIA

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 18. Suzuki’s 2018 Gixxer Cup series has got underway in India at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, India with a sell-out crowd and exciting action. Now in its […]

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Yamaha Star at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha racing family were out in force to showcase the past, present and future of Yamaha Motor Corporation at this year’s world renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, which took place on the country estate […]

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Yamaha retains van der Mark and Lowes for 2019 WorldSBK Campaign

Jul 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes will again lead Yamaha’s assault on the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2019, after the two riders agreed terms with Yamaha Motor Europe during the recent Misano race […]

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Monster Energy Company and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team Announce New Title Sponsorship Agreement

Jul 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Company and Yamaha strengthen their global alliance by signing a multi-year agreement, elevating Monster Energy to the Title Sponsor position within the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is […]

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Yamaha And Kenichi Kuroyama Win Opening Round Of 2018 Trial-E World Championship

Jul 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Competing aboard Yamaha’s all-new prototype TY-E machine, veteran trial competitor Kenichi Kuroyama has topped the opening round of the two-event 2018 FIM Trial-E Cup held in Auron, France. Extended to two rounds for 2018 following […]

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German GP Ends At Turn 3 For Luckless Suzuki Team

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 15. Andrea Iannone: 12th (+ 25.963) Alex Rins: DNF (Lap 1) • Alex Rins taken down on third corner. • Andrea Iannone hit and forced wide in the same […]

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Third Row Start For Iannone In Sachsenring

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 14 Andrea Iannone: 8th – 1:20.682 (+ 0.412) Alex Rins: 11th – 1:20.847 (+ 0.577) • Andrea Iannone’s one-lap pace very hot. • Alex Rins working on consistent lap […]

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Zarco shows huge determination in Germany – Syahrin impressively reclaims rookie lead

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a resolute race performance today for the eighth round of the MotoGP Championship season at the Sachsenring. Following a tough Qualifying the Frenchman had to start from 14thon […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Pull Off Superb Double Podium at the Sachsenring

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales celebrated on the Sachsenring rostrum together after a stellar performance from the two Movistar Yamaha MotoGP men. They secured second and third place respectively in this afternoon‘s Motorrad Grand […]

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Strong Start For Team Suzuki Ecstar In Sachsenring

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 13. Andrea Iannone: 3rd – 1:21.204 (+ 0.319) Alex Rins: 11th – 1:21.616 (+ 0.731) • Iannone with fast pace from the start. • Alex Rins close to Top […]

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The BMW MOA’s 2018 International Rally

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As your BMW MOA Rally 2018 Chair, one thing keeps popping into my head as I write this: experience. I think about what a wonderful organization the BMW MOA is and about the many member […]

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Alex Rins Blog – The 2018 MotoGP Season So Far

Jul 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As the summer break is only one race around the corner, we sat down with Alex Rins to have his impressions of the first part of the season. The young Spaniard had some highs and […]

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BarbersRide 2018 August 5-9

Jul 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BarbersRide has raised over £10,000 for charity BarbersRide 2017 was as much about the journey as it is was about each evenings prestigious barbering event. Over the course of 840 miles we experienced the best […]

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