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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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Movistar Yamaha Progress on Thailand Test Day Two

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have wrapped up the second day of testing at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales spent the available time fine-tuning their bikes’ settings […]

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NEW FAIRING DEBUTED ON DAY 2 IN BURIRAM

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 17th. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:30.446 (+ 0.477) Andrea Iannone: 11th – 1:30.775 (+ 0.806) • Debut of new aerodynamic fairing. • Hard work completed by Alex Rins on […]

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BUILDBASE SUZUKI UNVEILS 2018 BRITISH SUPERBIKE LIVERY

Feb 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The Buildbase Suzuki team has unveiled the new livery of its GSX-R1000 machinery today in the UK ahead of the start of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON BATTLE OF THE KINGS 2018. FINAL 5 LONDON

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland Battle of the Kings 2018 customisation contest moves to an exciting climax with the five finalists appearing at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018 this weekend (16-18th February […]

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SUZUKI ECSTAR RIDERS MEET BANGKOK FANS – VIDEO

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins joined Suzuki Fans in a special event this week ahead of the official MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, […]

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Zarco and Syahrin Discover New Territory in Thailand

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

For the first time ever, the MotoGP World Championship went to the Chang International Circuit this week, where Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco immediately found a fast way around the 4.554km long track and Hafizh […]

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Movistar Yamaha Get Back To Business at the Buriram Test

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were keen to get reunited with their YZR-M1s today at the start of the Buriram MotoGP Official Test. The teammates were back on track to build […]

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LEARNING FAST ON OPENING DAY AT CHANG INTERNATIONAL

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16th. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:30.809 (+ 0.012) Andrea Iannone: 9th – 1:31.235 (+0.438) • Alex Rins sets 2nd fastest time as he quickly gets to grips with new […]

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Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP testing in Thailand

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The third weekend in February sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP™ testing in Thailand, Suzuki’s AMA/ FIM World Supercross team Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing at round […]

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ROOKIES CHALLENGE 2018: STARTING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The X-BOW BATTLE has, for some years, been considered Europe’s strongest one- make trophy – and the “Rookies Challenge”, run as part of the “BATTLE” since 2015, has become established as the perfect entry level […]

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Honda Motor Europe appoints Chris Pike as new WorldSBK Operations Manager

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe has appointed Chris Pike as its new Operations Manager for the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK). Pike inherits the position vacated by Marco Chini last month and will manage Honda’s operational and […]

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Yamaha Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MT-10 SP, TMAX DX and XMAX 300 awarded in the product category Yamaha Motor are pleased to announce that its MT-10 SP hyper naked sports motorcycle as well as the TMAX DX and XMAX 300 […]

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A WARM AND JOYFUL WELCOME TO THAILAND FOR IANNONE AND RINS

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. On February 13th, just a couple of days ahead of the first ever MotoGP test in Thailand, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins stopped over in […]

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VIDEO: 2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to release the official pre-season video of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team, featuring official team riders Gautier Paulin and Max Anstie. Following a solid debut season aboard […]

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SUZUKI CHAMPIONS TEST THE MotoGP GSX-RR – VIDEO

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Ahead of tomorrow’s MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, Suzuki Motor Corporation has today published a new exclusive video taken at the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR private test at […]

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