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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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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 8. Final. Team South Africa victorious – again!

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Chingisiin Khuree, near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. After eight days and 2350 km the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion back where it began, at Camp Chinisiin Khuree near Ulaanbaatar. And it’s Team […]

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Febvre Fights to Top-Five Finish at the French Grand Prix

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Still nursing a ligament injury in his left ankle, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre managed to finish his home Grand Prix, round ten of the FIM MXGP World Championship at Saint Jean d’Angely […]

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Double Podium Delight For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna MX2 Riders In France

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking place at the hillside circuit of Saint Jean d’Angely in the south of France, round 10 of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship saw the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing duo of Thomas Covington […]

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Triple M Honda World Superbike Team in the points again at Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In the seventh round of the championship first year WorldSBK entrants the Triple M Honda World Superbike Team scored points in race two at Brno, with a weekend best of 13th for American PJ Jacobsen […]

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Mixed Fortunes for GRT Yamaha in Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The seventh round of the 2018 World Supersport Championship proved a day of mixed fortunes for the GRT Yamaha Official WSSP Team this afternoon at the Autodrom Brno in the Czech Republic. 2017 World Champion […]

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Lowes Sets the Level with Stunning Maiden WSBK Victory in Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WSBK Team’s Alex Lowes wrapped up a challenging MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round in Brno today by winning style! The young Brit dominated the second Superbike race from pole to chequered […]

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Camier seventh, Gagne twelfth in roasting Race 2 at Brno

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team concluded their Czech WorldSBK adventure with a double point-scoring finish as Leon Camier crossed the finish line in seventh place and a resurgent Jake Gagne took twelfth in […]

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Sert Fights Back From Crash As Suzuki GSX-R1000 Podiums

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 10. SERT – EWC Class – 10th Junior Team LMS – SST Class – 2nd No limits Suzuki – SST Class – 4th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team fought back […]

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GMT94 Yamaha Fight to the End for Oschersleben Podium

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and YART Yamaha Official EWC Team endured a drama filled 8 Hours of Oschersleben yesterday in the penultimate round of the 2017/18 Endurance World Championship. GMT94 held on to […]

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GRT Yamaha Official WSSP Secure Second Row in Brno Qualifying

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WSSP Team riders faced a challenging qualifying day in Brno today, working hard to put their 2018 YZF-R6s on the second row of the grid for tomorrow’s round seven of the […]

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Honda Endurance Racing finish 8 Hours of Oschersleben with heads held high after heroic team effort

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing squad dug deep throughout today’s 8 Hours of Oschersleben, but the whole team’s resolve, grit and determination was really tested when, just 21 minutes from the chequered flag, Gregory Leblanc suffered […]

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Pata Yamaha Teammates Battle for Grip in the Brno Heat

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official World SBK team riders Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes celebrated the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship’s return to the Automotodrom Brno after a six-year absence with an intense two-way battle […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 7. The French Revolution.

Jun 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Hoyor Zagal, Mongolia. Day 7 of the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy saw a return to normal service as the GS riders again took to the off-road trails of Mongolia. Beautiful pistes were […]

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Yamaha introduces new 2019 YZ250F and YZ85

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has been building the most competitive cutting-edge motocross bikes for nearly half a century – and since the company’s first MX world championship win back in 1973, Yamaha has entered and won in every […]

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Ninth place for Camier in combative Race 1 at Brno

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Leon Camier salvaged a ninth place finish in a fiercely fought Race 1 at Brno, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider continuing to get back to his best on board the CBR1000RR Fireblade […]

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