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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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IANNONE AND RINS REACT AS THE BAR IS RAISED

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 30th. Alex Rins: 6th – 1:59.348 (+ 0.518) Andrea Iannone: 12th – 1:59.615 (+ 0.785) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 2:01.120 (+ 2.290) • Alex Rins shows strong and consistent […]

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Pata Yamaha Make Excellent Progress in Portimao

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a successful two-day test on Monday in Portimao, completing 334 laps in total and continuing their excellent build up to the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes […]

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SUZUKI RM-Zs STRONG AT GLENDALE AMA SUPERCROSS

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 29. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 6th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 13th Justin Bogle – 450 Class – 17th Justin Hill – 250 Class – 7th […]

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GRAHAM JARVIS WINS THE TOUGH ONE EXTREME ENDURO 2018

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR CLAIMS YET ANOTHER BRITISH HARD ENDURO WIN Battling his way through a demanding two-and-a-half-hour main race, Graham Jarvis has claimed a fifth Pro class victory at The Tough One, […]

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Pre-season progress continues at Portimão for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continued its preparation for the 2018 WorldSBK season with two days of productive testing at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. Following on from a successful test at […]

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2018 TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR SEPANG UNVEILING VIDEO ONLINE

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 29. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR announced the 2018 team and GSX-RR machine at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on January 27th via a Global Livestream; and Suzuki Motor Corporation has […]

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Movistar Yamaha Teammates Top Second Sepang Test Day

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were back on track today to continue work at the first official IRTA test of the 2018 season, held at the Sepang International Circuit. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi again […]

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RAMETTE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 WIN AT BELFAST ARENACROSS

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. Thomas Ramette – SR75 World Suzuki – 6-1 Cedric Soubeyras – FRO Systems Suzuki – 5-4 Cyrille Coulon – SR75 World Suzuki – 3-0 Evgeny Bobyshrev – RFX […]

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Harley-Davidson Press Release: Q4 2017 Earnings

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) fourth quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased to $0.05 from $0.27 in the fourth quarter of 2016. Fourth quarter 2017 net income was $8.3 million on consolidated revenue of $1.23 billion versus net income […]

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Tech3 Duo Displays Significant Progress on Day Two of Testing

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco continued to impress on Monday at the Sepang International Circuit, the second day of pre-season testing in 2018. The French rider improved by more than 0.7 seconds in order to […]

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First Day at School for Zarco and Hernandez in 2018

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco was back in the saddle today for the first official MotoGP test of the year in mixed conditions at the Sepang International Circuit. The French star used the full eight hours of testing […]

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Total Motorcycle Cool Wall 2018: This or That

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to our 8th year of the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall! This year, thanks to reader feedback we are trying something different, unique and fun called THIS OR THAT! Ask yourself: If you won first prize […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team complete successful pre-season test at Jerez

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team successfully completed their first pre-season test of 2018 at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain. The team’s riders for the upcoming WorldSBK season, Leon Camier and Jake Gagne both impressed […]

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Vinales Extends Contract with Yamaha for 2019 – 2020

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announce the re-signing of Maverick Viñales with the Yamaha Factory Racing Team for two further years. The news was made official today, during the 2018 […]

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The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team Presents its 2018 Colours in Madrid

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Italy-based Yamaha Factory Racing team travelled to Madrid not only to present a new livery, but also to celebrate its strong partnership with telecommunications giant Telefónica Spain. The two companies signed a five-year partnership […]

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