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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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SUZUKI ECSTAR READY FOR SEPANG TEST – VIDEO

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Suzuki Motor Corporation has today released a new video of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR during their recent visit to Suzuki HQ in Hamamatsu, Japan this month. The team was […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Leave Their Mark On Dakar 2018

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Demonstrating huge potential in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders have made a strong statement at the 2018 Dakar Rally. Playing a key role in the development of the race, Adrien Van Beveren […]

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JUSTIN BOGLE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND AT GLENDALE SX

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 23. Justin Bogle returns from injury this weekend with the Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team at the fourth round of the AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Glendale, […]

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SR75 WORLD TEAM SUZUKI DOMINATES BIRMINGHAM AX

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22. Thomas Ramette – SR75 Suzuki – 1st Cyrille Coulon – SR75 Suzuki – 2nd SR75 World Team Suzuki dominated the third round of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross […]

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AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI STRONG AT ANAHEIM 2 SX

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 5th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 11th Phil Nicoletti – 250 Class – 9th Justin Hill – 250 Class – 10th […]

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GRAHAM JARVIS FINISHES A FIGHTING SECOND AT ALÈSTRÊM

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As defending champion of the Alèstrêm Hard Enduro in France, Graham Jarvis was hungry to secure victory at the fourth edition of the race. Frustratingly, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider damaged his clutch […]

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MotoAmerica Offering Preseason Ticket Sales for Suzuki Championship at Road Atlanta

Jan 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing team is back to defend the MotoAmerica Superbike #1 Plate Tickets for the 2018 Suzuki Championship at Road Atlanta are available now for a short time at a discounted preseason rate. […]

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PEICK AND AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 5TH AT ANAHEIM

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. Weston Peick – 5th Malcolm Stewart – 14th For the third week in succession, Autotrader/ Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Weston Peick put together another strong points-scoring ride at […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON FINISHES THIRD AT ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS ON TRIPLE CROWN NIGHT

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. for the second time this season to compete at the third round of 2018 AMA Supercross. This groundbreaking race was the […]

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SR75 WORLD SUZUKI 1-2 AT BIRMINGHAM ARENACROSS

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. Thomas Ramette – SR75 World Suzuki – 1st Cyrille Coulon – SR75 World Suzuki – 2nd Cedric Soubeyras – FRO System Suzuki – 6th Evgeny Bobryshev – RFX […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Finish The 2018 Dakar Rally

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s mission accomplished for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, who saw team rider Rodney Faggotter finish the final stage on Saturday without any issues. With it he ended his 2018 Dakar Rally adventure with […]

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QUINTANILLA & SHORT CROSS THE FINISH LINE OF THE 2018 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the 2018 Dakar Rally coming to an end today in Córdoba, Argentina, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully made it to the finish of this extremely […]

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FRO SYSTEMS SUZUKI’S SOUBEYRAS TOPS AX PRO QUALIFYING

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 20. Team FRO Systems RM-Z450 Suzuki rider Cedric Soubeyras topped the timesheets during qualifying at the third round of the 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross Tour at The Genting Arena […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA SEVENTH OVERALL AFTER DAKAR’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling through yet one more demanding stage at this year’s Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has climbed one step higher in the event’s provisional overall standings. With only tomorrow’s last […]

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Rodney Faggotter Closer To The Top 15 With One Stage To Go At Dakar 2018

Jan 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in yet another consistent stage performance in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Rodney Faggotter has moved up to 16th in the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. With just one stage […]

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