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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 Look Ahead To Le Trèfle Lozérien 2018

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following winning performances from Billy Bolt and Graham Jarvis at the opening two rounds of the World Enduro Super Series in Portugal and Austria, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing squad of Bolt, Jarvis and […]

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Suzuki Motor Corporation And Andrea Iannone Part Ways

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. Suzuki Motor Corporation announce that its collaboration with Andrea Iannone will come to an end after the 2018 season. Suzuki as a whole would like to wish all […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 6. Connecting with Mongolia

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Khatan Ugij, Mongolia. Day 6 of the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy proved to be unique in the history of the event. Scouted, planned and prepared was a 283 km course taking in […]

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Isle of Man TT: Peter Hickman wins the prestigious Senior TT on a BMW S 1000 RR

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Isle of Man. British BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) has won the prestigious Senior TT at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Hickman had previously won Monday’s Superstock race to claim his maiden victory […]

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Ian Hutchinson digs deep in Isle of Man TT return

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Racing team is signing off after a positive Isle of Man TT campaign; although the results do not reflect the performance of the riders Ian Hutchinson and Lee Johnston, the squad is leaving […]

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Suzuki 3rd On The Grid For Oscherschleben 8-Hour EWC

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – EWC – 3rd. No Limits Motor Team – SST – 2nd in class Junior Team LMS – SST – 3rd in class Suzuki […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 5. The grass is greener

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Munkh Tenger, Kharkhorin, Mongolia. A day of two halves today, on Day 5 of the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy in Mongolia. In the morning the GS riders continued their journey with a […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Zach Osborne Out For The Remainder Of The Season

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne is out for the remainder of the 2018 Pro Motocross season. The disappointment of this announcement comes after Osborne was involved in a first turn pile-up during the […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy. Central Asia 2018. Day 4. Desert calling

Jun 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Ongiin Nuuts, Mongolia. This morning brought the calm after the storm, for last night at Camp Gobi Erdene the 2018 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy was battered by high winds. This tested the tent […]

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Mv Agusta Returns to GP Motorcycle Racing

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 6th June 2018 – The history of motorcycle racing is closely linked to MV Agusta’s history, the most successful European motorcycle manufacturer of all time, with 75 world titles (38 rider and 37 manufacturer) […]

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Indian Motorcycle Racing All-Scout FTR750 Podium As Wrecking Crew Sweeps The Red Mile

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

LEXINGTON, KY – Indian Motorcycle Racing secured its fifth consecutive all-Scout FTR750 podium, as the factory Wrecking Crew placed 1-2-3 at the Red Mile. Reigning Grand National Champion and current points leader Jared Mees continued […]

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Yamaha Riders Fired Up For The French Grand Prix

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh off of his first podium finish in 2018, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre has high hopes of keeping his YZ450FM on the box at the tenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, […]

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Camier and Gagne relishing WorldSBK return to Brno

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Czech Republic returns as a host nation for the FIM World Superbike Championship for round 7 this weekend, with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne relishing the chance […]

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Yamaha Teams Gear Up for 8 Hours of Oschersleben

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following on from the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team’s victory at the last round of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship in Slovakia, Broc Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Max Neukirchner will be looking to make […]

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Top-10 For Autotrader Yoshimura Suzuki In Colorado

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 7-7 for 7th Phil Nicoletti #54 – 450 Class – 8-8 for 8th Enzo Lopes # 816 – 250 Class – […]

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