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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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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team target improvements after tough first day at Imola

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a tough start to the Imola WorldSBK round, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team are confident that there are improvements to be had over the rest of the race weekend as Jake Gagne […]

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Pata Yamaha Show Promise on Friday at Imola

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a positive start on Friday at a hot and humid Imola, Round 5 of the 2018 FIM Motul Superbike Championship. Michael van der Mark displayed good pace throughout […]

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Sert On Track For Slovakia Ring 8 Hours Endurance

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 10. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – EWC – 5th Junior Team LMS Suzuki – SST – 5th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) has been on track today for the […]

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Yamaha Teams Aiming to Fight Back In Slovakia

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a dramatic 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and YART Yamaha Official EWC Team move onto Round 3 of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 8 Hours […]

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Richie Morris Racing Signs Davis Fisher with Support from Double D’s Performance Indian Motorcycle

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 10, 2018) – Richie Morris Racing (RMR) has announced it has signed AFT Twins rider Davis Fisher on an Indian Scout FTR750 for the remainder of the 2018 season, with support […]

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Camier and Gagne return to WorldSBK action at Imola

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team is looking forward to welcoming back Leon Camier and Jake Gagne to WorldSBK action this weekend at round 5 of the 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship season at […]

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Honda Racing ready to get roads campaign underway at the North West 200

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing, along with riders Ian Hutchinson and Lee Johnston, are getting ready to head to The International North West 200 next week (15-19 May), as they kick off their road racing campaign aboard the […]

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Polaris Slingshot Introduces “Club Slingshot” Owners Group

May 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

New and Used Slingshot Owners to Receive Free One-Year Membership; Inviting Owners to Help Shape the “Club Slingshot” Experience MINNEAPOLIS (May 10, 2018) – Polaris Slingshot, the open air, three-wheeled roadster that delivers “The […]

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American Flat Track Anticipates First Mile Circuit of 2018 Arizona Mile May 12th

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2018) – It’s often said there’s nuthin’ like a Mile flat track race. And this Saturday at the Law Tigers Arizona Mile presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson at the luxurious […]

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Honda Endurance Racing sets sights on 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring podium

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh off the back of a second-place finish at the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos, the Honda Endurance Racing team has arrived at the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship in Slovakia this […]

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Imola Up Next for GRT Yamaha

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are ready to take on the Imola challenge for Round 5 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. Current WorldSSP Championship leader Lucas Mahias will be looking to return […]

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Locked & Loaded For Latvian Grand Prix

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Entering the seventh round of the highly competitive MXGP World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team will travel to the ‘Zelta-Zirgs’ circuit in Kegums, Latvia where Romain Febvre hopes to reclaim third place […]

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Suzuki’s World MX Champion Eric Geboers dies in accident

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 9. Suzuki’s World MX Champion Eric Geboers has died following an accident close to his home in Belgium at the weekend. Eric was the first person in the history […]

Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary, 15 years ago - A look back

Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary, 15 years ago – A look back

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As Harley-Davidson celebrates its 115th Anniversary this year, TMW takes a look back to Harley-Davidson’s historic 100th Anniversary in 2003. There are very few motorcycle companies that have such a rich heritage, history and following […]

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Polaris Slingshot $1,000 Trade-In Offer for any 750cc+ Motorized Vehicle

May 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINEAPOLIS (May 7, 2018) – You have a 2017 custom-built street legal sand rail buggy. Fun. You want a 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE. Even more fun. No problem. Today, Polaris Slingshot launched a […]

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