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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 3. Canyon delight

Jun 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camp Gobi Erdene, Mongolia. Today´s stage was effectively a liaison, with no special tests. With a generous time allowance the competitors were instructed to make the most of the scenery as they rode. By the […]

Rider Inspiration: Overland Expo West 2018 Event at Flagstaff, Arizona

Rider Inspiration: Overland Expo West 2018 Event at Flagstaff, Arizona

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The scene at Overland Expo West just outside of Flagstaff, Arizona defines the adventurous spirit. It’s a place where Urals are right at home. The guys at Kalaber Creations are regulars here, known for hosting a […]

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Hayden & Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Podium At Road America

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. Roger Hayden – 5-3rd Toni Elias – DNF – 4th Roger Hayden raced back to form on Sunday in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship fourth round at the Road […]

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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 2. Surfing in the Gobi desert

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Gobi Oasis, Dalandzadag, Mongolia. While the distance was ‘just’ 234km for today’s stage of the 2018 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy in Mongolia, the fact 190 of those kilometres were off-road meant the intensity for the […]

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Pata Yamaha Buzzing for Brno!

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team is excited to get back into action at Round 7 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship at Brno this weekend, following their sensational weekend at the last […]

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BMW road racers Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman win at the Isle of Man TT

Jun 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The first two 1000cc races of this year’s Isle of Man Tourist Trophy are over – and the top step of the podium was occupied by a BMW road racer on both occasions. Michael […]

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Erik Appelqvist Inside The Top Ten In Estonia

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Showing he has the speed to battle for the Enduro Junior class podium, Erik Appelqvist has wrapped up his debut aboard the Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team’s WR250F with two top-ten class results in […]

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Graham Jarvis Wins Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Riding a fast yet calculated race, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has won the 2018 Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble, round two of the 2018 World Enduro Super Series. Early leader Billy Bolt placed a […]

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Thomas Covington Inside The Top Five At British GP

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing a strong third place result in the opening moto, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Covington has wrapped up round nine of the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship by earning fifth overall in the […]

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Febvre Fights to First Podium Finish of 2018

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre put in a Spartan ride for his first podium finish of the season at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which took place at the […]

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Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Secures Important Points in Tough Italian GP

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a determined effort Johann Zarco was battling hard during 23 hot laps in Mugello today in order to bring home a solid top 10 result. The fast Frenchman came off the line well and […]

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Rossi Rewards Passionate Fans with Third Place on Italian Home Soil

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The crowds had the Autrodromo del Mugello covered in yellow smoke even before the start of the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi gave them various reasons to keep celebrating all […]

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Top 5 For Both Riders In Exciting Italian GP

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 3rd Andrea Iannone: 4th (+7.885) Alex Rins: 5th (+7.907) • Andrea Iannone in podium fight until final laps. • Alex Rins running great race pace despite Saturday struggles. • […]

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Solid Double Runner-Up Result For McCanney In Estonia

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his strong run of form at this year’s Enduro 1 World Championship, Jamie McCanney has wrapped up a demanding GP of Estonia with two solid runner-up class results. Battling through the pain following a […]

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Mees Back On Top, Dominates Demanding Indian Motorcycle Red Mile

Jun 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 3, 2018) – Any fleeting hopes that surfaced at last week’s Springfield Mile suggesting that reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees might be vulnerable were promptly quashed Saturday at the Indian Motorcycle […]

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