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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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Surprising End to First Ever Motorcycle Grand Prix 86 years ago

Feb 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

People in Finland have always had a sweet tooth for motor racing. Through the years they have fostered more than a few world-class motorcycle riders. Looking back through history, it all started in 1932 when […]

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SUZUKI BIKE MEET NATIONAL JAMBOREE 2018 VIDEO

Feb 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 9. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins joined more than 4000 Suzuki riders and fans at the beginning of February for the launch of the new GSX-R150 […]

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Gettysburg Bike Week Gears Up For 17th Year, Books Jackyl as Musical Headliner at Allstar Events Complex

Feb 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Rock ‘n’ Roll Goes South, Down and Dirty at Gettysburg Bike Week 2018 Gettysburg, PA (February 8, 2018) – Gettysburg Bike Week is back in style at the Allstar Events Complex for 2018, and it’ll be celebrating […]

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Yamaha Motor Europe Unveil 2018 Road Racing Lineup

Feb 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official road racing lineup for 2018, with the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team leading the way as they spearhead the challenge for glory in the FIM Superbike […]

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Harley-Davidson recalling 175,000 motorcycles due to faulty brakes

Feb 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Story credit: Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Feb. 7, 2018 The voluntary recall, which last week Harley-Davidson said would cost it $29.4 million, covers CVO Touring and VSRC bikes — model years 2008 through 2011 — […]

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DENSO Sponsors Angie and Matt Smith for 2018 NHRA Season

Feb 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

– Pro Stock Motorcycle couple races on DENSO spark plugs – LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., will serve […]

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AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI PODIUM AT OAKLAND SX

Feb 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. Justin Hill – 250 Class – 3rd Weston Peick – 450 Class – 12th Justin Bogle – 450 Class – 17th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 22nd […]

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AX MEN SR75 SUZUKI ARENACROSS VIDEO

Feb 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. Team Suzuki Racing has today published a new documentary-length video of SR75 World Team Suzuki filmed at the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross […]

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2018 DAYTONA TT to Feature Trackside Seating

Feb 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2018) – America’s most unique motorcycle race – the bigger, better and faster Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys at DAYTONA – is set to dramatically expand its […]

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RAMETTE LEADS SUZUKI RM-Z450 1-2 AT DANISH SUPERCROSS

Feb 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Thomas Ramette – 1-1 – 1st overall Charles Lefrancois – 2-2 – 2nd overall Reigning Arenacross UK Champion Thomas Ramette dominated the weekend’s Herning Supercross in Denmark, winning […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Models

Feb 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

For 2018, Harley-Davidson spares no quarry and brings down the hammer on the competition! New Milwaukee-Eight 107, Milwaukee-Eight 114 and Milwaukee-Eight 117 engines, new designs, new chassis. Over 45 new 2018 Harley-Davidson models. More big […]

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ALFREDO GOMEZ SECURES THIRD AT BASSELLA RACE 1 XTREME 2018

Feb 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Starting his outdoors racing season on a high, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez has claimed third overall at the two-hour cross-country style final event of the 2018 Bassella Race 1 in Spain. Demonstrating […]

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Hafizh Syahrin to Test the Yamaha YZR-M1 in Buriram

Feb 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

For the upcoming official MotoGP test in Thailand, Buriram, Monster Yamaha Tech3 calls for the services of Hafizh Syahrin. With just 23 years of age, the Malaysian rider is already looking back on four years […]

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ANSTIE & PAULIN ENJOY SOLID FIRST SEASON OUTING IN SARDINIA

Feb 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a highly positive start to the 2018 season at the opening round of the Internazionali d’ Italia Motocross series, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team saw Max Anstie collect two solid runner-up […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON VICTORIOUS AT OAKLAND SUPERCROSS!

Feb 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into the Overstock.com Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. for the fifth round of AMA Supercross on Saturday. Jason Anderson put on one of the most impressive battles of […]

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