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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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Solid start for Honda Racing at the North West 200

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Racing team has got its 2018 road racing campaign off to a solid start as the International North West 200 roared into life this week. The final Superbike session took place this afternoon […]

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Two Tight Sessions To Kick Off Le Mans Weekend

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 18 Andrea Iannone: 14th – 1:32.752 (+ 0.816) Alex Rins: 15th – 1:32.803 (+ 0.867) • Iannone maintaining good pace in both sessions. • Alex Rins working on setup […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Have A Historical Finish To The 2018 Ama Supercross Season

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

VIDEO RECAPS THE NIGHT JASON ANDERSON AND ZACH OSBORNE WERE CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN LAS VEGAS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are pleased to release the 2018 AMA Supercross season recap where both Jason Anderson and […]

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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Find Form in French Friday Free Practice Sessions

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi immediately displayed a solid pace today. He used the two sunny free practice sessions to the fullest to prepare for Sunday’s Grand Prix de France, and secured third place in […]

Vote on the Top Bikes of 2011 - 2018 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Grand Finale

Vote on the Top Bikes of 2011 – 2018 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Grand Finale

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

8 years, 400 Weeks, 100’s of models, millions of votes. Our Total Motorcycle Cool Wall has been with us since the start of 2011 and for 8 years on every Friday we posting interesting, cool, […]

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Burn rubber not cash with Harley-Davidson latest finance offers UK

May 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

If, like many people, you still believe a new Harley will cost you upwards of £15k, then you’re in for a surprise… With our latest finance offers, you can ride away on a new Harley-Davidson […]

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American Flat Track Set To Thrill with Sacramento Mile, May 19

May 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 16, 2018) – The Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear is legendary for some very good reasons. It is, for example, ground zero for Bruce Brown’s epic moto-documentary On Any […]

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Alex Rins To Race With Team Suzuki Ecstar For Two More Years

May 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17, 10:00hrs CET Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and Alex Rins are happy to announce an agreement which will see the young Spaniard race with the Suzuki GSX-RR for the 2019 […]

Travis Pastrana to Jump Indian FTR750

Travis Pastrana to do Evel Knievel Jumps on Indian Scout at Live Event

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Nitro Circus and Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, announced today that Travis Pastrana will be jumping an Indian Scout FTR750 when he looks to pay tribute to Evel Knievel, the founding father of motorcycle stunts, and […]

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Indian Motorcycle’s Scout FTR750 Secures Second Consecutive Podium Sweep

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing continued its dominance in American Flat Track, as Wrecking Crew riders Jared Mees, Brad Baker and Indian Motorcycle privateer Henry Wiles finish 1-2-3, respectively. The Arizona Mile marked consecutive races of an […]

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Team Suzuki ECSTAR Look to Le Mans with Positivity

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. The fifth round of the 2018 MotoGP championship will be held at the historical French circuit of Le Mans, home of some fierce battles and thrilling GPs in […]

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The Talk of Teutschenthal, MXGP Round 8

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The traditional hard-packed and hilly circuit of Teutschenthal, Germany, will host the eighth round of nineteen in the 2018 MXGP series. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jeremy Van Horebeek has almost returned to full strength following the […]

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Suzuki RM-Z450 Clinches NZ Cross-Country Title

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 15. Brad Groombridge – RM-Z450 – 1st Overall Suzuki’s Brad Groombridge wrapped-up the New Zealand Cross-Country Championship at the weekend at the fourth and final round at Mosgiel with […]

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Rodriguez Joins Kemea Yamaha Official MX2

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Anthony Rodriguez has been drafted in to temporarily replace the injured Vsevolod Brylyakov on the Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 Team until Brylyakov is ready to return. After […]

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Benistant Moves Up to 2nd in EMX125 Championship Following First Race Win & Podium Achievements

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s exceptionally talented Frenchman Thibault Benistant achieved a pair of career milestones at round three of the EMX125 Championship in Kegums, Latvia, where he won his first ever EMX125 race and stood […]

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