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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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Big Success Of Suzuki Day In Italy With Iannone And Schwantz Maintains Lead In 450 Championship In Salt Lake City

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. Nearly 3000 people gathered at the San Martino del Lago circuit near Cremona in Italy on Saturday for what has been the biggest event of the year for […]

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Potential Podium Finishes in Sight at Russian Grand Prix

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Having been at the top of the MXGP standings in previous years, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are both extremely motivated to make their returns to the […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Jason Anderson Maintains Lead In 450 Championship In Salt Lake City

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into a dry and dusty track for the penultimate round of AMA Supercross, held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday. The team pushed […]

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Jamie McCanney Secures Double Enduro 1 Class Victory In Spain

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a dominant performance under changing conditions in Spain, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Jamie McCanney wrapped up round two of the 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship with two Enduro 1 class victories. […]

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Mees, Mischler Shine Bright at AFT Texas Half-Mile

Apr 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 28, 2018) – Defending Grand National Champion Jared Mees earned some much-needed redemption while AFT Singles rising star Morgen Mischler earned his first professional win in a drama-filled night of American […]

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Jared Mees Disqualified from Atlanta Short Track for using Chemically Altered Tire

Apr 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 27, 2018) – Following an American Flat Track post-event tire sampling from the Atlanta Short Track held April 8, 2018 at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., AFT Twins competitor Jared Mees […]

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24-hour podium joy for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

Apr 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There are celebrations at Le Mans today after the Honda Endurance Racing team placed the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 on the podium after finishing the 24 Heures Motos in second place. Having been on track for […]

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Aprilia Racers Days Track Experience Program

Apr 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia USA is excited to announce Aprilia Racers Days – an on-track experience where enthusiasts have the ability to ride the latest offerings from Aprilia, in an environment that inspired the models created by the […]

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Yamaha Riders Gear Up For Enduro World Championship GP of Spain

Apr 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following their positive outings at the season opening GP of Finland in March, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team riders Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney are all set for this weekend’s round two of the 2018 […]

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Yamaha Launches Official Riding Schools

Apr 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s rich history of Grand Prix competition spans six decades, and continues today with our awe-inspiring YZR-M1 Factory MotoGP bikes which gives Yamaha the ability, knowledge and determination to create exceptional machines like the YZF-R1M, […]

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Moto Guzzi USA Begins 2018 Demo Tour

Apr 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Demo Rides for Laughlin River Run, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, Americade and Thunder In The Valley Enthusiast Events with Full Range of Motorcycles NEW YORK, NY – April 25, 2018 – Moto Guzzi USA […]

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Bobryshev & Suzuki Rm-Z450 2Nd In Canada Heights British MX

Apr 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 24. Evgeny Bobryshev – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 4-2 -2nd Overall Evgeny Bobryshev raced his Lombard Express with Par Homes Suzuki RM-Z450 to second position overall at the weekend’s Maxxis […]

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The Wrench Scout Bobber Build Off Competition Top 3 Finalists

Apr 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Judges & Fan Vote Names NASA Engineer, OSHA Safety Inspector, and a Mining Equipment Engineer as Three Finalists who Will Put Their Skills to the Test in Amateur Build Off Competition MINNEAPOLIS (April 24, […]

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Twist And Turn Race For Suzuki Teams At Le Mans 24Hrs

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. SERT – #2 GSX-R1000 –24th April Motos Events – #50 GSX-R1000 – 27th Junior Team Le Mans Sud – #72 GSX-R1000 (SST) – 8th Suzuki squads completed the […]

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Elias And Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Dominate Motoamerica 2Nd Race

Apr 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Toni Elias – 4– 1 Roger Hayden – DNF-7 Toni Elias scored a commanding win on Sunday in the MotoAmerica Superbike race two at Circuit of the Americas […]

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